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 Poor Hare
- The Blue Stoat
- The Courageous Ewe
- The Tankard and Ass
- The Mermaid and Hare
- the Three Tuns, based on the arms of two London brewers' guilds.
- the Traveller's Rest at Northfield, Birmingham, UK, a historic coaching inn on the main road to Bristol.
- Robin Hood, named for the British figure of folklore. Pubs built in the 1960s by a Nottinghamshire brewery were named the Arrow, Friar Tuck, Longbow, Maid Marian, and Major Oak.
Does your local inn, pub or tavern have a curious or funny name? Drop a note in the comments for inclusion!