John Morrison Posted May 6, 2020 Report Share Posted May 6, 2020 Recently asked a question about welding galvanised sheet, and of course, back came the information, - thanks to our forum. In one of the replies, regular forum contributor, John, came up with the pub name, 'The Engine Fettlers Arms' Thought this was a tremendous name for a pub, so looking for a little light relief in these current dark days, anyone think of any other, relevent to our hobby, pub names? John. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cvtrian Posted May 6, 2020 Report Share Posted May 6, 2020 An oldie but for all engine restorers a relevant pub name may be - PISTON BROKE Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rodbr Posted May 6, 2020 Report Share Posted May 6, 2020 The only running Footman. Mayfair. The Startled Saint. The Nobody Inn. The Jolly Taxpayer, Portsmouth. The Slug and lettuce, Putney. They must have been stocktaking when they thought up these. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
4Mal Posted May 6, 2020 Report Share Posted May 6, 2020 The Ram Stack The Float Chamber Inn The Pedal Box The Tuners Ambition Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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harlequin Posted May 6, 2020 Report Share Posted May 6, 2020 (edited) In my village there is a pub that was named the White Lion, then in Victorian times the landlord commissioned an artist to paint a new sign. The bloke did a really bad job and his idea of a Lion looked rather demented. Locals started calling the pub The Mad Cat and it has stuck to this day http://madcatinn.co.uk George Edited May 6, 2020 by harlequin Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rodbr Posted May 6, 2020 Report Share Posted May 6, 2020 Finally what about the bestest name THE DOGS BO**OCKS Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SuzanneH Posted May 6, 2020 Report Share Posted May 6, 2020 The Bucket of Blood ( Sweat and Tears) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stillp Posted May 6, 2020 Report Share Posted May 6, 2020 A bit off topic, but a chap who ran a pub in the village of Aust, near the Severn Bridge services, put up a sign on the roundabout pointing into the village, with "INN" painted on it. Some wag added another sign pointing in the opposite direction: "OUTT". Pete Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Spit_2.5PI Posted May 6, 2020 Report Share Posted May 6, 2020 The Machine Man at Long Wittenham - now sadly closed. The Nut And Bolt, Scratchface Lane near Yattendon - also closed. Cheers, Richard Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tony_C Posted May 6, 2020 Report Share Posted May 6, 2020 Pub in Epsom is known by all the locals as ‘The Stranglers Arms’ or ‘Stranglers..... However, that is not the actual name of the Pub... You do not need to ask.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dave McDonald Posted May 7, 2020 Report Share Posted May 7, 2020 On 5/6/2020 at 10:35 AM, SuzanneH said: The Bucket of Blood ( Sweat and Tears) A Bucket of Blood was a 1959 film and accompanying song by Big Boy Groves. Just thought you'd like to know! Dave McD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Charlie D Posted May 7, 2020 Report Share Posted May 7, 2020 Coventry pub names: “The Herald” at Canley. Was very 1960’s looking. Now demolished. “The Jaguar” . I went there a couple of times in the 1960’s. I remember the smell of hash coming up from the basement… Coventry city center pubs were always a bit of a gamble in those days… You might meet Hippies, or Mods, or “The Longford Rockers.” (Who I was told all rode bicycles…) Also the “Maudsley” and “The Humber”. Never went to those, but still good old Coventry factory names. I think there may have been an “Alvis” pub as well. Coventry has sooooo changed since the 1960’s. Charlie. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SuzanneH Posted May 7, 2020 Report Share Posted May 7, 2020 2 hours ago, Dave McDonald said: A Bucket of Blood was a 1959 film and accompanying song by Big Boy Groves. Just thought you'd like to know! Dave McD It’s a pub in Hayle Cornwall or at least it was, not sure if it’s still there. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Harbottle Posted May 8, 2020 Report Share Posted May 8, 2020 There is a pub up Cumbria way called "Oily Johny's" . Very apt for a car club meet. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
little jim Posted May 8, 2020 Report Share Posted May 8, 2020 Oz isn't in the same league as the Uk for pub names, place names prominent here, but some have some interesting contents: Meet the Water Buffalo from Crocodile Dundee The town of Adelaide River, about an hour south of Darwin near the entrance to Kakadu National Park, has a layered history, starting with its role as a base for workers constructing the Overland Telegraph Line and continuing with its military presence during World War II and an influx of gold prospectors in the 1970s. Today, travelers mainly come to visit Charlie, the water buffalo that Mick Dundee (Paul Hogan) hypnotizes to the ground in the outback hit Crocodile Dundee. Charlie passed away in 2000, and since he was a loyal patron of the Adelaide River Inn for so long, he was stuffed and hung for all to appreciate. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TorontoTim Posted May 8, 2020 Report Share Posted May 8, 2020 On 5/6/2020 at 5:33 AM, Rodbr said: Finally what about the bestest name THE DOGS BO**OCKS Rod - we have a pub with that very name close to me in Toronto. Sadly, the beer is not up to British standards and I miss the real thing. Happy VE day, all. Tim Quote Link to post Share on other sites
G Denson Posted May 8, 2020 Report Share Posted May 8, 2020 On the edge of the New Forest there is a pub called The Rising Sun. In the late 60’s/early 70’s it became somewhat rundown and a couple of letters fell off the front wall so the sign read as follows....... R sing Su since then the locals have always known it by this name. Cheers Gordon Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stillp Posted May 8, 2020 Report Share Posted May 8, 2020 There's a pub in Bordeaux called "Les Rosbifs". Pete Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kiwifrog Posted May 8, 2020 Report Share Posted May 8, 2020 I used to occasionally down a pint or two at the Frog and radiator in Grenwich Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lebro Posted May 8, 2020 Report Share Posted May 8, 2020 3 hours ago, G Denson said: On the edge of the New Forest there is a pub called The Rising Sun. In the late 60’s/early 70’s it became somewhat rundown and a couple of letters fell off the front wall so the sign read as follows....... R sing Su since then the locals have always known it by this name. Cheers Gordon I know it well, it was in the late 60's early 70's that I frequented it. It was run by the Chamberlin family, Roy, Bunny, & their two daughters Sarah & Vicky. I "went out" with Vicky for a while. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
acaie Posted May 8, 2020 Report Share Posted May 8, 2020 Back in the sixties when I was a RR apprentice, and for all I know since, the Crewe and Harpur at Swarkestone was known as the Screw and Scarper. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stillp Posted May 8, 2020 Report Share Posted May 8, 2020 Our local Stag & Pheasant is known as the Slag & Peasant. There used to be (possibly still is) a pub near Ford at Dunton, officially the Boar's Head, but usually termed the Whore's Bed. Pete Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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