Names of Taverns, Bars, and Inns

[Graybeard]

In my current campaign, I have an Inn called The Drunken Sheep.

 

[ThirdWizard]

Is there a reason almost all inns are named The [Adjective] [Noun]? Does it go back to The Prancing Pony? Or is it something more?

EDIT: And before someone says Prancing is a verb, not an adjective, I believe technically a gerund (though impossible to be sure since its not in a complete sentence).

 

[Teflon Billy]

My "Ol' Stand By" is The Cup and Coin...which has a sigh out front with, unsurprisingly, a cup, with a coin above (so the illiterates can understadn that you can trade money for drinks here)

My Favorite though has a little green fellow on it who is crying because he has a nail stuck into his foot...the place is called The Hobblin' Goblin.

Damn I'm funny.

 

[demiurge1138]

Is there a reason almost all inns are named The [Adjective] [Noun]? Does it go back to The Prancing Pony? Or is it something more?

EDIT: And before someone says Prancing is a verb, not an adjective, I believe technically a gerund (though impossible to be sure since its not in a complete sentence).

The "[Adjective][Noun]" structure is probably directly linked to the Prancing Pony, at least subconciously. But let's not forget that a lot of English pubs, the closest real-world tie to D&D taverns (and the inspiration of the Prancing Pony itself), have names of a similar structure.

Demiurge out.

 

[IronWolf]

Hammersmasher's Ale House was one I have used in a past campaign.

 

[ThirdWizard]

But let's not forget that a lot of English pubs, the closest real-world tie to D&D taverns (and the inspiration of the Prancing Pony itself), have names of a similar structure.

Ahh that makes sense. Thanks.

I usually follow the convention, by the way. The notable exception being in my current campaign, the main Inn the PCs are staying in is called the Sword and Board. Like room and board, but with the whole... yeah you know.

 

[Impeesa]

My favorite was from a Robotech game - we once got into a barfight at The Flying Neuroses.

--Impeesa--

 

[tec-9-7]

In games I run, I almost always have The King's Arms and the Lord (insert name of provence/county/etc). Sometimes other odd names appear as well, but most cities and towns will have those regardless.

In the 1st ed. game I'm playing in, there is one inn and one tavern in town - The Brass Bugel and The Thirsty Goose - both admirable names IMO.

 

[Byrons_Ghost]

"The Guilty Virgin" was an inn opened by a player in a 2nd ed game. I think it was supposed to have a Vulgar Unicorn sort of feel to it. Anyhow, there's been an establishment of that name in most RPGs that I've run since then.

 

[devilbat]

Not terribly original, but every game I run has a "Salty Dog".

My players opened their own Inn, and called it "The Crimson Blade"