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 Blushing Griffin
- The Brazen Ermine
- The Royal Wine
- The Wyvern and Stoat
- The Oak and Sword
Real life trumps imagination. How about ...- the Horse and Groom, an inn where the traveller's horse would be cared for while the traveller drank.
- the Bay Horse in West Woodburn, Northumberland, UK was named for the horses used in fox hunting. Bay is a common colour of horses.
- the Rising Sun, a symbol of the east and of optimism, and in contemporary music, indicative of a brothel.
To generate another set of names, simply refresh the page.Does your local inn, pub or tavern have a curious or funny name? Drop a note in the comments for inclusion!