Brits have always loved a trip to the pub, with over 45,800 of them dotted around the UK. Whilst the most popular names for these establishments include the Red Lion, the Crown and the King’s Arm’s, it is the unique names that catch the eye of punters .
Simply Business, one of the UK’s biggest business insurance providers, conducted a nationwide survey of 2,000 UK respondents, finding out everything from favourite pub names to most important things that draw people to pubs.
In the names category, ‘The Drunken Duck’ waddled its way to victory, with 13% of respondents voting it as their favourite. This wasn’t the only animal-based boozer that made the top 10, with others including ‘The Moody Cow’ and ‘The Itchy Pig’ claiming highly-ranked positions.
Some tongue-in-cheek names that were favourites among brits include ‘The Up in Arms’ and ‘The Nobody Inn’.
BRITAIN’S TOP 10 PUB NAMES:
- The Drunken Duck (13%)
- The Moody Cow (8%)
- The Dog House (8%)
- The Up in Arms (5%)
- The Nobody Inn (5%)
- Sir Loin of Been (5%)
- The Itchy Pig (4%)
- The Office (4%)
- The Honest Politician (4%)
- The Hairy Lemon (3%)
Julie Fisher, UK CEO at Simply Business, said: ‘The name of a pub reflects the history, humour, and heart of the community it serves, and is a huge part of what makes British pub culture so distinctive. We’re proud to support the pub owners who keep these cherished spots thriving, and we’re raising a glass to the creativity and character that makes British pub culture truly one of a kind.’
Fan-favourite names weren’t the only thing recorded in the survey.
Simply Business also found out what brings the punters into the pubs, with affordable drinks topping the charts at (47%). With some places around the country charging a tenner for a pint, this is no surprise.
In second place was having a beer garden to sit in during the summer months (41%) , and non-sticky tables was in third (35%).
Many pub-goers still believe in the traditional elements being the most important, such as the vital Sunday roast (33%), a crackling fireplace (24%) and traditional bar snacks (23%) placing higher than modern-day additions such as quiz nights (19%) and karaoke (11%).
However, some classic features are declining in popularity, such as just 7% of Brits favouring a traditional pub carpet, and only 6% for the inclusion of a meat raffle.
