The Raven

You'll find this Victorian beauty tucked just off the main tourist drag on Queen Street, and it's exactly what a proper Bath pub should be. The dark wood panelling and traditional fittings haven't been messed about with by some chain, and the locals who've been propping up the bar for decades will tell you exactly why. The pies are what built The Raven's reputation – proper pastry cases filled with slow-cooked meats that arrive piping hot with a mountain of mash. But it's the beer selection that keeps drawing punters back, with a rotating cast of West Country ales alongside the reliable standards. Open from 9am daily, it works equally well for a morning coffee as it does for a proper session.