Hats off to the manager and the staff. Had a drink yesterday and found out there was music on outside so we stayed for a few more. They have taken their Covid safe duties much more seriously than most of the large chains. Lots of...sanitising and distancing. However what made the difference was the manager actually monitored the entire music session to ensure people remained seated and distant, even after quite a few beers had been consumed. At the same time table service was efficient and friendly. In these uncertain times it was great to feel a small sense of normality returning and pubs like this should be recognised for the hard work that has gone into enabling this. Well done again.
had a drink yesterday and found out that was outside music, so we stayed a few more. they have taken their Covid security duties much more seriously than most big chains. many of...inflammatory and distancing. but what made the difference, the manager was actually monitoring the entire music session to ensure that the people were sitting and removed, even after some animals had been consumed. at the same time, the table service was efficient and friendly. in these uncertain times it was great to return a little sense of normality and pubs like these should be recognized for the hard work that has gone into the release. well done.
I'm giving it a five star review even though it isn't perfect. For a start, the seats and the carpet are quite worn and in need of a little renovation; and, in this day and age, it's cash only (even the buses where I live...prefer contactless). But, a great atmosphere, friendly customers, really helpful and courteous staff and just a feeling of being in a relaxing place well, in the afternoon anyway. No background music or multiple television screens. A good range of real ales/cask beers if that is your thing. I think there is a food menu although I didn't see anybody eating when I was there but it was late afternoon.
I am a born and bred wiganer and today is the first time I have ever eaten here.The pub has a great friendly atmosphere as pubs used to be. Too many old pubs are stripped of their original interiors taking away their identity. I had...some sandwiches which were delicious accompanied by a side salad. My mum had a hot beef and onion barm cake with some chips. The food was very good value for money and there is a great selection of drinks on offer . All washed down with a good dose of nostalgia.
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the steak and the black pudding pudding pudding pudding pudding pudding pudding pudding pudding pudding pudding pudding pudding pudding pudding pudding pudding pudding pudding pudding really loved. pie had a lot of filling, beautiful baked and big engraving. they know how to keep beer here. john smith is very pleased.
Went for a quick lunch with my parents. Sandwiches nicely presented with fresh bread and a dressed salad garnish. Good selection of ale at a decent price. At first glance decor is dark and grubby. At second glance a lot of the interior is originally...from Wigan’s heyday and just needs a little restoration. Lovely
The Raven is a big pub, not filled with natural day light as you venture into it's caverns, but full of old world this is how a pub should look and feel It feels like it has not changed much since I was a teen...in there, and perhaps some of the clientele have not either. It's not young and trendy, but real
What a great way to spend an hour or two. The drinks on offer were as always very good. The atmosphere great and very friendly. It’s been years since I’ve been and can’t think why I don’t go more often .. maybe kids who...have since grown up. Thank you for letting me relive my youth in a lovely bar.
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great selection of beer, good service and cake to die. excellent Sunday dinner too. old school pub, which serves excellent dining.
I enjoyed the best meal always great coworkers and cook well done this will reuse others the best place in wigan
