Popular Pub Names:

The most common pub names in Britain are:
(1) The Crown – this is representative of the King or Queen.

(2) The Red Lion – this pub name became popular when James I ordered red lions to be displayed outside all public places.

(3) Royal Oak – this only became popular after Charles II escaped during the English Civil War by hiding behind an Oak tree.

(4) Swan – a symbol used commonly in the coat of arms.

(5) White Hart – this was the heraldic symbol of King Richard II.