The pub building ,
Himley, known for its extreme lean, caused by
mining subsidence The Hippodrome in March, Isle of Ely was once a cinema. The Hole in the Wall is the name of several very small pubs. One such at
Waterloo, London, is spacious but built into a railway viaduct. The Hole in the Wall, Gibraltar was an iconic bar well frequented by the navy workers. The Hundred House Inn,
Great Witley originates from when the building was a collecting house for the tithes from districts in the Doddingtree Hundred. The
Lattice House,
King's Lynn was named for its timbered structure. The Thatched House Tavern, Cambridge is named after the building's roofing. The Three Legged Mare,
High Petergate, York is named after the design of a
gallows, like the one in the pub's garden; affectionately known as the Wonky Donkey.
Services provided by the pub , Northumberland Several old pub names describe services (other than serving beer) that were provided by a pub. Checkers or Chequer(s), such as at March,
Isle of Ely, harks back to ancient Rome, when a chequer board indicated banking services. The checked board was used as an aid to counting, and is the origin of the word
exchequer. The Pewter Platter, Cross Street,
Hatton Garden †, identified a pub where meals were served. The Coach & Horses indicated a coaching inn,
Food Some pub names refer to items of food to tempt the hungry traveller. For example,
The Baron of Beef in Cambridge refers to a double sirloin joined at the backbone, while the Red Herring, Great Yarmouth is named after
a product of the local fishing industry.
Beer Several pub names allude to the stages of brewing and serving the beer. The Hop Pole names an item used to support hops, that flavour the beer, while the Barley Mow names the process of harvesting the barley that will be fermented into the beer itself. The
Mash Tun names the brewery vessel used to mix grains with water. Three
Barrels names containers for beer. Many traditional pub names allude to the beer available inside. The Barley Mow is a stack or sheaf of
barley, the principal grain from which beer is made.
John Barleycorn is a character of English traditional folk music and
folklore, similar to a
Green Man. He is annually cut down at the ankles, thrashed, but always reappears—an allegory of growth and harvest based on barley. The Cock and Bottle names the
stopcock used to serve beer from a barrel, and a beer bottle. The Tankard, London is named after the drinks container.
Wine , was originally the Hops and Grapes, as it sold both beer and wine. The Spread Eagle's name is from the heraldic depiction of an
eagle 'displayed', probably from the arms of
Germany, indicating that German wines were available within.
Objects denoting the pub , Lancashire Before painted inn signs became commonplace, medieval publicans often identified their establishments by hanging or standing a distinctive object outside the pub. This tradition dates back to
Roman Britain, when vine leaves were hung outside
tabernae to show where wine was sold. Pubs named the Hollybush,
the Bull and Bush, or just the Bush may represent survivals of this custom. Horn(e), and Crooked Billet (a bent branch). ==Sports ==