Sometimes, pub names can reveal something about local history – as is the case with the Havant Wetherspoons “The Parchment Makers”, which draws on the area’s industrial times. In other cases, they are purely for fun. Unusual or funny monikers are as much a celebrated part of the Great British pub as a well poured pint or a packet of pork scratchings.
From the Sir Loin of Beef to the Square Cow, we’ve put together a list of some of what we think are the best pub names in the area. The most memorably named drinking holes in and around the city, these public houses will leave you amused, baffled or intrigued with their wonderful word-play.
Here are 13 pubs with quirky names in and around Portsmouth:
13. The Spotted Cow - London Road, Waterlooville
This pub can be spotted in London Road in Cowplain, Waterlooville. Photo: -
14. The Square Cow - Wickham Square, Fareham
The Square Cow adapted to rising business pressures by adding cafe facilities last year. Picture: Habibur Rahman Photo: Habibur Rahman
15. The Mars - Landport
We think that The Mars, a traditional pub at 1 Church Path North, has an out-of-this world name. Photo: Google
16. The Sheperds Crook - Milton
The Sheperds Cook is a uniquesly named pub on Goldsmith Avenue - a short walk away from Milton Park. Photo: Google