Whether you’re opening up a bar or writing a story that needs a great and memorable bar name, the name often means the difference between a successful business and a struggling hole in the wall.
Bar names offer seemingly endless opportunities for creativity. The absurdity that works to make a bar moniker memorable doesn’t exactly fly for a medical office.
From the classy to the laid-back and the absurd to the austere, we’ve got names for every taste and atmosphere.
Let’s dive in.

Best Bar Names
- Angel’s Trumpet Tavern
- Bangin’ Brews
- Purple Haze Ale House
- The Turquoise Tavern
- American Social Club
- Underworld Ale House
- Ace of Spades Tavern
- Porter’s Brew Pub – As “porter” is another name for a type of beer, it gives this name an extra boost by having three consecutive words for beer – not to mention, it’s memorable!
- The Ciderhouse Brews – This name offers a play on words and works on two levels – referencing both hard cider (fitting for a bar) as well as the famous novel “The Cider House Rules” by John Irving. The fact that Irving’s book is on many banned book lists gives a sense of thrill to this bar name.
- The Painted Barrel
- Blue Crown Brewpub
- Brewmaster’s Secret
- Grandpa’s Basement Bar and Grill
- Rattlesnake Jake’s – Rhyming is a good way to make your name for a bar easy to remember.
- Hair of the Dog Tavern
- Dancing Bear Taproom
- The Flying Squirrel Bar and Grill
- The Copper Tap
- The Wily Fox Lounge
- Babylon Brews
- Gatsby’s Revenge – This unusual name references F. Scott Fitzgerald’s classic novel, The Great Gatsby.
- Treehouse Tavern
- Slaughterhouse Pub
- Rooster’s Ale House
- The Black Pony
- Blondie’s Brewpub
- Golden Hops Ale House
- Old Shark Lounge
- Alpine Ale House
- The Happy Place
- Bottoms Up Brews
- Atomic Tavern
- Maverick Lounge
- Bald Badger Brewpub
- Iron Throttle Tavern – A great name for a biker bar.
- Devil’s Boot Brewhouse
- The Silver Orchard
- Valhalla Valley – Using the ancient Viking name for Heaven, we imagine this name would work well for a Norse-themed bar.
- Castle Saloon
- Angel’s Ale House
- The Leaky Barrel
- Shipwreck Ale House – This would be a perfect name for a bar near the beach.
- Clumsy Joe’s Brewpub
- The Blue Barrel
- Black Bear Tavern
- Hog Heaven Pub
- The Mountain’s Peak Taproom
- The Cedar Cask
- Greyhound Pub
- Black Knight’s Tavern
Good Names For A Bar
- Copper Kettle Taproom
- Huntsman’s Pride – A bar with this name undoubtedly has the stuffed heads of big game mounted on the wall.
- Fat cat Saloon
- The Whiskey Barrel
- Green Clover Taproom
- Sheep’s Beard Bar
- The Bleeding Leaf
- Magic Broom Brewpub
- The Screaming Cow Tavern
- Crooked Tree Tavern
- The Flying Carpet Lounge
- Crossroads Pub
- Sip ; Cedar Taproom
- Billy Goat Saloon
- Whiskey Barrel Saloon
- Gin ; Ginger Taproom
- Bronze Cup Tavern
- Amber Grain Brewery
- The Tipsy Goose Bar
- Royal Hops Taproom
- Hazy’s Tavern
- Freeway Ale House – Even better if this bar is located near the Interstate for all those weary travelers in need of a drink.
- Short ‘N Stout Pub
- Copper Cup Tavern
- Red Apple Taproom
Cute Bar Names
- The Fuzzy Flamingo
- The Pink Peach
- Chibi Shots – Named for the cutesy art used in many manga and anime, this is the perfect name for a bubbly, inviting bar.
- Mimosa Kiss
- Pups N’ Brews – We can imagine this name for a dog-friendly bar where customers can bring their four-legged friends.
- Strawberry Kiss
- The Lychee Lounge – Few fruits have as cute a name as this sweet pink and white fruit native to Southeast Asia.
- The Grumpy Cactus
- Sweetheart’s
- The Cat’s Meow
- The Quacking Duck
- The Grumpy Hedgehog
- The Clever Quokka
- Sparkle Bar
- The Bristly Bee
- Honey ; Clove
- The Striped Armadillo
- Moon Jumpers
- Fig ; Fiddle
- Kangaroo’s Pouch
- The Spicy Snake
- Punch ; Pumpkin
- The Violent Squash
- Cider Saga

Cool Bar Names
- The Oasis
- Comet’s Tail Tavern
- Yellow Lizard Lounge
- The Wolf’s Den
- The Raven’s Beak
- The Wine Vault
- Growler’s Brewpub
- Thirsty Arrow Pub
- The Blue Dog Tavern
- The Grizzly’s Paw
- Gypsy’s Roadhouse
- Cobbler’s Outpost
- Red Keg Tavern
- Mad Dog Bar and Grill
- Witch’s Tonic Brewpub – We imagine this bar would go over the top for Halloween!
- Dusty’s Saloon – This name has an old-timey cowboy feel fitting for the Old West.
- The Polished Barrel Tavern
- Rooster Bar
- The Apple Leaf
- The Spotted owl
- Shotgun Tavern
- The Elixir Connection
- The Stately Oak Pub
- The Leaning Spoon Tavern
- Dead horse Outpost
Trendy Names For A Bar
- Sip
- Spiked
- Tapz
- Poise
- High Heat
- Hot Pink
- 173 Fahrenheit – This science-inspired name is named after the temperature at which alcohol boils.
- BlackOut Pub
- The Beersmith’s Guild
- Crafters
- The Dapper Don
- Swirlz – Replacing the “s” with a “z” gives this name a trendy spin.
- Tequila Twisters
- The Hideout
- Crimson Pub
- Ambrosia
- The Grapevine
- Astro
- Mirage
- Urban Mixers
- The Crescent
- House of Grapes
- The Alchemist
- 5 PM Glow Up
- Elixirz

Unique Bar Names
- The Vengeful Kraken – We can imagine this name being on a stormy coast with a grizzled bartender who takes no crap from his customers.
- The Twisted Vineyard
- Temptress’s Spirits
- The Rowdy Goose Lounge
- The Grinning Pumpkin – We imagine this bar would have an impressive selection of hard ciders, given its autumn-themed name.
- Aquarius Cove
- The Hunter’s Lounge
- Bluebeard’s Tavern
- Cask of Amontillado – Named after the famous short story by Edgar Allen Poe, this bar name has both spooky and literary vibes fitting for a lively crowd.
- The River Styx Tavern
- The Crazy Ostrich
- Scorpion’s Sting
- Chancellor’s Cellar
- Thunder’s Brew Tavern
- Queen Anne’s Revenge – Named for the ship that belonged to the infamous pirate Blackbeard.
- Viper Venom Taproom
- Hunter’s Moon Bar and Grill
- Wicked Barrel Tavern
- Sorcerer’s Wrath Tavern
- The Lucky Swan Taproom
- The Cider Connection
- Botanical Brews
- Bachelor’s Brewpub
Catchy Names For A Bar
- Weekend Habit
- Astro Pub
- Lion Grove
- Feisty fox Pub
- Olive Outpost
- Sugar ‘N Spice Brewery
- The Red Hen Taproom
- The Nautilus
- Hop House
- Griffin’s Claw
- Spider’s Bar
- The Snail Shell
- Coral Cove
- Crab Claw Pub
- Bewitched Brews
- Hydra’s Venom
- Shots Fired Bar
- The Gilded Goblet
- Berry Brews
- Death’s Door Saloon
- Apple ; Ale
- Cheese ‘N Crackers Taproom
- Unicorn’s Kiss
Classy Names for a Bar
- The Conference Room
- The 13th Floor
- The Silver Katana
- Rosebud Lounge
- Cloud 9 Rooftop Bar
- Ruby Lodge
- The Chemistry Club
- Indigo Hive
- The Citadel
- Blue Rose Saloon
- Atlantis Lodge
- The Ivory Lion
- The Silver Starfish
- Starlight Tavern
- Sky Bar
- Compass
- Aquamarine
- Jade Lotus
- Lilac ; Rose
- The Rustic Rose
- The Silent Monk
- Wormwood Lodge
- The Maple Leaf
- Iris ; Ivory
- Hyacinth Lounge

Simple Bar Names
- The Watering Hole
- Blend
- Vibe – One-word bar names are trendy and popular to post on social media, boosting your business.
- Taste
- Ice Cubez
- Sapphire’s
- Taffy’s
- Starlit
- Moon Bar
- Pegasus
- Dry Dock
- Cityscape
- Luna’s
- Vine Garden
- Fishbone Brews
- Hope’s Curse
- Fish Cave
- Irish Coast
- Happy Hour
- Royal Red’s
- Bloody Mary
- Dreamscape
- Dirty Blonde
- The Finest
- Inferno
Creative Names for a Bar
- The Blue Nun Beer Garden – This name also shares its moniker with a popular German wine company.
- The Lost Weekend
- Grain Harvest
- Treasure Trove
- The Colosseum
- Forge’s Pub
- Templeton’s Beer Garden
- Barracuda’s Bite
- The Laughing Giant
- Rabbit’s Foot Saloon
- Athena’s Vengeance
- Bridal Veil Tavern – This is a great name for a bar located near a waterfall, which naturally resembles a lacy veil.
- July’s Harvest
- Topsy Turvy Taproom – This name employs alliteration – one of the strongest literary devices in business names.
- Artemis Lounge
- Stone Still Bar and Grill
- Roadkill Saloon – We just hope this is just a clever name and isn’t referencing the bar food!
- Windy Rock Tavern
- Calico Beer Garden
- Demolition Pub
- Bull Run Brewpub
- Jersey Cow Ale House
- Three Little Pigs Pub
- The Dancing Lobster Saloon
- Tower Taproom

Fancy Bar Names
- Cleopatra’s Secrets
- The Gypsy Lounge
- Olive ; Ice
- Sparrow
- Taj Mahal
- Sesame Lounge
- Embassy Grove
- The Eagle’s Tail
- Silver Moon Emporium
- The Swan’s Egg
- Platinum Rose Lounge
- Tabby cat Taproom
- The Bitter Lemon
- The Gilded Nautilus
- The Lioness Lounge
- Peacock ; Swan
- The Somber Monk
- Lemon ; Fizz
- Belladonna Brewery
- The Silent Rabbit
- Urban Refinery Lounge
- Temptation Taproom
- The Velvet Iris
- Just a Crush Winery
- Hemlock Retreat
Wine Bar Names
- The Duke’s Cape
- Vineyard’s Kiss
- The Velvet Grape
- Bristly Dandelion Wine Bar
- River Wine Bar
- Mirage Winery
- The Silent Cellar
- Cask ; Grape
- Silver Horns Winery
- Red ; Silver – The colors most often associated with wine, what’s better than adding them to the name of your wine bar?
- Taster’s Treat Winery
- Silver Mist Cellar
- Corkscrew Lounge
- Maiden’s Kiss Winery
- Silver Leaf Winery
- The Greenest Grape
- Grapes of Pleasure – This wine bar name puts a contradictory spin on an old classic novel.
- Bacchus’s Retreat – Named after the Greek god of wine and merriment.
- Rusty Fig Wine Bar
- The Frosted Stem
- Grape Drinkers’ Club
- Stone Vault Winery
- Glass ; Bottle Wine Bar
- Onyx Winery
- Silver Lane
Names For A Sports Bar
- The End Zone
- Baskets ‘N Brews – Succinct and straightforward, this sports bar name combines both sports and beer in a single title.
- The Stadium
- All American Sports Bar
- Fan’s Addiction
- Home Run Brews
- The Pit Stop
- All-Star Sports Bar – This name rhymes, making it easy to spell and easy to remember.
- MVP Sports Bar
- Champion Sports Bar
- The Goal Post
- The Bullpen
- Pigskins N’ Sluggers – This name references football and baseball respectively.
- Touchdown Sports Bar
- Buffalo Brews
- Benchwarmers Sports Bar
- Ninth Inning Sports Bar
- Pitchers Sports Bar
- Jocks Sports Bar
- The Lucky Pennant Sports Bar
- Pinch-Hitter Brews
- 50 Yard Line Tavern
- Slam Dunk Bar
- On Tap Sports Bar
- The Stadium Club

Names For a Cocktail Bar
- Chemistry 101
- Ice Shakers
- Mixers
- Shake It Up Cocktail Bar
- The Peacock’s Feather
- Ice-Breaker Cocktails
- Neon Lobster Cocktail Bar
- Mimosas ; Mingles – A great name for a cocktail bar for singles.
- Salted Glass Cocktail Bar
- The Lime Wedge
- Jess’s Martini Lounge – Though any first name will do for this name.
- Ignite Cocktails
- Havana Shakers
- VIP Cocktail Bar
- Simply Divine Cocktail Bar
- Mixer Madness Cocktails
- Gin ; Fizz
- Jealousy Juice Cocktail Bar
- Cold War Bunker Cocktail Bar
- Panic Punch Cocktail Bar
- Club Blueberry
- Salt ; Lime
- Seltzer’s Fizz
- Mixed Layers
- The Panic Room
Cocktail Lounge Names
- The Sparkling Olive – This name references the olive in a martini glass, with the word “sparkling” a subtle hint to champagne and other sparkling wines.
- The Gilded Liquor Room – A play on words, the gilded liquor room references both an expression (the gilded lily) and hints at luxury with the word gilded.
- The Hollywood Guild – Since many cocktail lounges have an art deco feel reminiscent of the golden days of film, this is the perfect name.
- The Grasshopper Lounge – Grasshopper is the name of a popular green cocktail, after all.
- The Lotus Lounge
- Garden of Eden Cocktail Lounge
- Kingston Cocktail Lounge
- Dapper Dazzlers
- Crystal Cocktail Lounge
- Echelon
- The Amethyst
- Remington Lounge
- The Paper Crane
- Ember Bar Cocktail Lounge
- Golden Sun Cocktail Lounge
- Diamond Peak Cocktail Lounge
- The Satin Swan
- Denali Snow Cocktail Lounge
- Sparrow Song Cocktail Lounge
- Glass House Cocktail Lounge
- Robin’s Egg Cocktails
- Sea Turtle Cocktail Lounge
- Blue Heron Cocktail Lounge
- Chrissy’s Cocktails
- Rose ; Violet Cocktail Lounge
Funny Names For a Bar
- The Screaming Goat
- The Howling Harp
- The Devil’s Punchbowl
- August Ale
- The Drunken Monkey
- Hazy Monday Brewpub
- The Angry Octopus
- Boozy Beginnings Brewery
- Squid’s Ink Taproom
- Frisky Redhead Irish Pub
- Back Alley Brewpub
- Bitter Solutions
- 3 Drunk Mice Brewpub
- Jelly’s Tavern
- Silly Goose Tavern
- Screamers ; Dreamers Ale House
- Down by the Tracks Brewpub
- The Dream Team Brewery
- The Anxious Apple
- PED – Xing Brewpub – From the street sign meaning pedestrian crossing.
- Five to Nine Brewpub
- The Catatonic Goldfish
- The Squealing Boar Tavern
- Bicycle Beers
- Fat Monk’s Brewery
Company Naming Tips
There are a few things to keep in mind when naming a bar. The following tips will help you come up with the perfect name.
- Consider your bar’s unique qualities and ask yourself the following questions. What drinks will you serve? Who is your target audience? Why should customers choose your bar over the competitors?
- Keep it memorable and unique. You don’t want a long, complicated name customers will forget, but you also don’t want something too bland or generic. Put a spin on it and keep it easy to remember and easy to spell. The greatest bar monikers are those that customers won’t soon forget.
- Use all the resources at hand, especially bar business name generators. Bar business name ideas are everywhere – you just have to look.
- Use a domain checker like GoDaddy to make sure your perfect chosen bar name is available to use.
Conclusion
The possibilities are endless when it comes to coming up with your bar business name.
Just keep in mind that when naming, consider your target audience, and your chosen drinks, and make it clear why customers should choose your bar over the competition.
Inspiration can come from anywhere, and we hope our ultimate guide of names for bars has helped you find that one-of-a-kind name!