One of Glasgow’s best-known sports bars has reopened its doors following a £500,000 transformation, just in time for this summer’s World Cup.
The Raven on Renfield Street has unveiled a major refurbishment, positioning itself as a leading live sports destination in the city. The venue now features state-of-the-art audio-visual technology, including a digital wall made up of eight HD screens and more than 20 screens placed throughout the bar to ensure uninterrupted matchday viewing.
A newly introduced sports viewing zone, known as ‘The Arena’, offers increased capacity for groups alongside tailored matchday packages. The redesign brings a brighter, retro American sports bar aesthetic, complemented by a modern industrial finish. Guests can enjoy premium viewing from La-Z-Boy seating or pre-bookable booths designed for group occasions.
Upstairs, the first floor has been upgraded with two electric darts oches, a new pool table and a private bar area available for exclusive hire.
The food and drink offering has also been refreshed, with a menu featuring pizza doughnuts, Detroit-style pizzas, burgers, hot dogs and sandwiches. Desserts include deep-fried Mars bars and toffee apple pecan pie sundaes. A £12 lunch deal is available, offering options such as Texas toasties, brisket dogs and Raven Philly cheesesteaks, alongside a complimentary soft drink.
Midweek promotions include pints from £3.50, wine from £5 per glass and cocktails from £5. For larger groups, ‘ultimate stadium packages’ are available within the venue’s ‘Director’s Boxes’ or La-Z-Boy seating areas.
Customers can order via table service, at the bar or through a QR code app.
To mark the tournament, football fans will receive a free pint of Cold Town Beer every time Scotland wins a match during this year’s World Cup.
Stuart Harrison, general manager at The Raven, said: “We’re back just in time for this summer’s World Cup with an epic new look and the ultimate sporting experience in the city.
“We’re already making our name as the go-to sports venue in Glasgow, complete with new sports viewing zone, La-Z-Boy seating for prime viewing and matchday packages for groups.
“We also have an incredible food and drink offer, including our new pizza doughnuts and Detroit Pizzas.”
Louise MacLean, Business Development Director for Signature Group, added: “There’s no better place in Glasgow to cheer Scotland on during the World Cup than at The Raven. We’re also offering a free pint of Cold Town Beer for each customer with every match Scotland wins during this year’s tournament.”
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The Raven is located at 81–85 Renfield Street, Glasgow, G2 1LP. Opening hours are 12pm–11pm Sunday to Wednesday, 12pm–12am Thursday and 12pm–1am Friday and Saturday, with extended hours until 1am during all World Cup matches.
The venue is part of Signature Group, which operates more than 20 hospitality venues across Scotland, including The Smokin’ Fox, The Spiritualist and Church on the Hill in Glasgow, as well as sites in Edinburgh, Aberdeen, St Andrews and Bridge of Allan. The group has confirmed further expansion plans, with new bars set to launch in Glasgow and Edinburgh in 2026.
