New data from ukphonebook.com has revealed the changing trends in pub names over the past three years, along with an updated top 10 list of the most popular names. The Red Lion topped the list, followed by The Royal Oak and The Crown (Inn).
Royal British Legion dropped out of the top 10, while The George is a new entry on the list. Trends in animal-themed names have also risen in popularity, along with royal names, with 6.5% and 7.7% increases respectively.
The inclusion of ‘Inn’ as part of a pub’s name has also dropped in popularity, with only 16% of new pubs choosing to include it as part of their name.
Kevan Wilding, founder of Pubwiki, commented: “Pub names are really interesting if looked at from an earlier date. There were many thousands of beer houses opened in the 1850s with a sign outside giving a beer house its name. Some of these went on to become the modern-day locals we still know.”
Nik Antona, National Chairman for CAMRA (Campaign for Real Ale), added: “The array of weird and wonderful pub names are part of the charm and experience of frequenting your local. Pubs are part of the fabric of community life across the UK, providing a safe place to meet and socialise, offering a community hub for activities and events.”
Data collected from ukphonebook.com reveals that The Red Lion is the most popular pub name in the UK, with 468 pubs using this classic name. Eight of the top 10 most popular pub names are inspired by royal connections, while animal-themed names make up 34% of all names.
Customers looking to book a pub can use ukphonebook.com’s business search function to find one near them, along with its most up-to-date contact details.
A recent survey by ukphonebook.com has revealed the changing preferences in pub names over the past three years, as well as an updated list of the most popular names. The Red Lion topped the list, followed by The Royal Oak and The Crown (Inn).
Trends in pub names since 2020 show that Royal British Legion has dropped out of the top 10, while The George is a new entry on the list. Animal-themed names have also risen in popularity, along with royal names, with 6.5% and 7.7% increases respectively.
The inclusion of ‘Inn’ as part of a pub’s name has also dropped in popularity, with only 16% of new pubs choosing to include it as part of their name.
Kevan Wilding, founder of Pubwiki, said: “Pub names are really interesting if looked at from an earlier date. There were many thousands of beer houses opened in the 1850s with a sign outside giving a beer house its name. Some of these went on to become the modern-day locals we still know.”
Nik Antona, National Chairman for CAMRA (Campaign for Real Ale), added: “The array of weird and wonderful pub names are part of the charm and experience of frequenting your local. Pubs are part of the fabric of community life across the UK, providing a safe place to meet and socialise, offering a community hub for activities and events.”
Data collected from ukphonebook.com has revealed that The Red Lion is the most popular pub name in the UK, with 468 pubs using this classic name. Eight of the top 10 most popular pub names are inspired by royal connections, while animal-themed names make up 34% of all names.
Customers looking for a pub to book can use ukphonebook.com’s business search function to find one near them, along with its most up-to-date contact details.
A recent survey conducted by ukphonebook.com has revealed the changing preferences in pub names over the past three years, as well as an updated list of the most popular names. The Red Lion was found to be the most popular pub name in the UK, with 468 pubs using this classic name.
Analysis of the data collected from 2020 to 2023 showed that Royal British Legion has dropped out of the top 10, while The George is a new entry on the list. Animal-themed names have also risen in popularity, along with royal names, with 6.5% and 7.7% increases respectively.
The inclusion of ‘Inn’ as part of a pub’s name has also dropped in popularity, with only 16% of new pubs choosing to include it as part of their name.
Kevan Wilding, founder of Pubwiki, commented: “Pub names are really interesting if
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