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The Raven, Wigan

5 Wallgate
Wigan
WN1 1LD
Phone: 01942239764
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Quinno _ left this review about The Raven

A characterful pub inside and out, mildly surprised it isn’t CAMRA Inventory listed (I read elsewhere that it was renovated around 2012 so perhaps a chunk of the fittings aren’t original?). Edwardian feel - dark wood and stained glass gantry, original mosaic flooring and tiling, plus a fine wooden staircase and curved banquettes. Impressive display of old bottles and jugs. The nice surrounds were somewhat undermined it by being freezing cold – so cold in fact that even the locals were moaning. Three localish casks on, I went for the house bitter by Moorhouse which was GBG standard (NBSS 3.5) as befitting its 2024 entry. I didn’t note any cider, though I was on a tight turnaround before my train so might have missed it. I’d be happy to try it again on a warmer day but if they can’t be arsed to warm the place up during a bitter winter’s day then it’s a no from me for 4 months of the year. 6.5

On 20th February 2024 - rating: 6
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Blue Scrumpy left this review about The Raven

The Raven is centrally located, being on Wallgate. The interior is traditional with a few different rooms and spaces off the central corridor. It was quiet on our Monday afternoon visit, with just a handful of other customers accompanying us.

4 real ales are served. There was a house beer, which was a re-badged Moorhouse's Premier, Abbeydale Absolution & Dry Bones & Porteresque from Wigan Brewhouse. Another handpull was clipped with Thistly Cross Whisky Cask cider.

Still in the latest Good Beer Guide, it is worth a visit if you're in Wigan town centre. Little has changed since my last visit over 8 years ago.

On 20th February 2024 - rating: 6
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Steve C left this review about The Raven

The Raven has a bar counter on the right wall and booth seating under the front windows. At the rear is more seating with a couple of fireplaces and beyond is a large seating area that looked primed for dining. The pub inside and out has original features that will be of interest to fans of history. The bar supports seven handpumps that were drawing Bank Top’s Port O’Call, Tetleys Original, Marston’s EPA, Coach House Brewing’s Blueberry and Black Dragon Cider. Two handpumps were unused and a standard and premium keg range was available. Out the back is a cobbled beer garden with picnic tables and three covered booths. The service was friendly, I’d revisit here if in the area.

On 15th September 2022 - rating: 7
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Map location corrected by Alan Hurdle
Wigan Wallgate, 0.12 miles, 2 min walk (show)
Wigan North Western, 0.2 miles, 3 min walk (show)
Ince (Manchester), 1.15 miles, 22 min walk (show)
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20th Feb 2024, 18:31
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20th Feb 2024, 15:18
Review submitted by Blue Scrumpy

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  • Bar Billiards : No last updated 09 September 2013 by ROB Camra
  • Beer Festivals : No last updated 09 September 2013 by ROB Camra
  • Beer Garden : Yes last updated 11 March 2015 by Pub SignMan
  • CAMRA Discount : No last updated 09 September 2013 by ROB Camra
  • Car Park : No last updated 09 September 2013 by ROB Camra
  • Child Friendly : Yes last updated 10 July 2019 by Bucking Fastard
  • Hot Food : Yes last updated 09 September 2013 by ROB Camra
  • Jukebox : No last updated 09 September 2013 by ROB Camra
  • Live Music : Yes last updated 11 March 2015 by Pub SignMan
  • Live TV Sports : Yes - Sky Sports - last updated 10 July 2019 by Bucking Fastard
  • Micropub : No last updated 21 June 2015 by Pub SignMan
  • Pinball : No last updated 09 September 2013 by ROB Camra
  • Pool Table : No last updated 11 March 2015 by Pub SignMan
  • Real Ale : Yes last updated 09 September 2013 by ROB Camra
  • Real Cider : Yes last updated 11 March 2015 by Pub SignMan
  • WiFi : Yes last updated 11 March 2015 by Pub SignMan
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