An inn needs a name! This generator offers five randomly generated name suggestions for inns, pubs, and taverns. Most suggestions are based off traditional (mostly British) naming conventions.
In addition, you get three genuine names of inns, pubs or taverns from real life (mostly the UK), for inspiration. Some are of mythical origin, some offer specific services. Some are named for historical figures or events, and some are just plain funny. A few are named for the clearly mythical and never-actually-seen, such as the Honest Politician.
This generator provides a randomly generated inn or tavern name, as well as an example of an actual, historical inn somewhere in the real world.
Show me some names!
Your inn might be called:- The Village Pauper
- The Purple Goodwife
- The Striped Fox
- The Fiddle and Friar
- The Hops and Maiden
- the Black Bitch of Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland takes its name from a local legend about a black greyhound that swam to an island in the town's loch to bring food to its imprisoned master, only to be imprisoned with him.
- the Horse and Groom, an inn where the traveller's horse would be cared for while the traveller drank.
- the Mechanic's Arms near Stroud, Glouchestershire, UK. In this context, mechanic meant a bonesetter.
Does your local inn, pub or tavern have a curious or funny name? Drop a note in the comments for inclusion!