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THE SUBWAYIST PUB GUIDE · GLASGOW

The Raven

A Renfield Street sports bar with craft beer, cocktails, casual food and electric darts. Large screens and dedicated match listings give it a clear sporting focus, while its city-centre position makes it a practical meeting point before continuing towards shops, theatres or the railway stations.

Walking directions ↗
City CentreNorth of the Clyde≈ 200 m from Buchanan Street · straight line

THE PARTICULARS

A stop at The Raven

Find it
81–85 Renfield Street, Glasgow G2 1HH
Nearest Subway on this bank
Buchanan Street · ≈ 200 m in a straight line

Pair your visit with Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, ≈ 225 m away in a straight line on the same side of the Clyde. The sights below are ordered from closest to furthest from the pub.

OFF THE TRAIN, INTO GLASGOW

Getting to The Raven by Subway

Buchanan Street is the closest mapped Subway station on the pub's side of the Clyde. Compare these two same-bank options, then follow the walking route for the station you choose.

These are approximate comparisons between mapped points, not measured walking distances. Entrances, street layouts and crossings may change the best route. Check Subway service notices before setting off.

MAKE A WEE DETOUR

Things to do near The Raven

Three nearby ideas from our directory on the same side of the Clyde. Each directions link starts at The Raven.

  • ≈ 225 m from The Raven · straight line

    Glasgow Royal Concert Hall

    Major concert venue at the top of Buchanan Street, hosting orchestras, folk, popular music and the Celtic Connections festival.

    2 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow

    Check the programme for performances and access.

  • ≈ 300 m from The Raven · straight line

    Theatre Royal Glasgow

    Historic Hope Street theatre presenting opera, drama, dance and touring productions, with a distinctive modern glass foyer.

    282 Hope Street, Glasgow

    Book a performance or check available building tours for interior access.

  • ≈ 350 m from The Raven · straight line

    The Mackintosh Tearooms

    Restored Sauchiehall Street tearooms designed by Mackintosh for Miss Cranston, with decorative interiors, an exhibition and guided tours.

    217 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow

    Exhibition entry is ticketed; guided tours need advance booking. Check tearoom reservations and access to individual rooms.

A FEW MORE CHAIRS

Other pubs around here

Nearby alternatives on this bank, ordered by approximate straight-line distance from The Raven.

  • City Centre

    The Pot Still

    Family-run Hope Street whisky bar with an extensive selection of drams, cask ale and pies.

    ≈ 125 m from The Raven · straight lineExplore this pub ↗
  • City Centre

    The Lauder's

    Lively Sauchiehall Street pub for food, drinks and televised sport, between Cowcaddens and Buchanan Street stations.

    ≈ 125 m from The Raven · straight lineExplore this pub ↗
  • City Centre

    Shilling Brewing Co.

    City-centre brewpub on West George Street with beers made on site and stone-baked pizza in a spacious taproom.

    ≈ 150 m from The Raven · straight lineExplore this pub ↗