Dirty Dicks, established in 1745 is named after ironmonger Nathaniel Bentley, who upon the death of his fiancée on the eve of their wedding, refused to clean, clear up anything or even wash.placeholder image
Dirty Dicks, established in 1745 is named after ironmonger Nathaniel Bentley, who upon the death of his fiancée on the eve of their wedding, refused to clean, clear up anything or even wash. | Google Maps

The UK’s 50 most bizarre, rude and disgusting pub names and their origins

Kian Rains
By Kian Rains

Digital Content Curator

Published 20th Apr 2022, 14:15 BST
Updated 29th Apr 2022, 15:14 BST

Have you ever come across a pub and wondered how it got its name? We have put together a list of the most bizarre, rude and disgusting pub names and their origins.

This pub was once named The Oak Tree but is now called Oily Johnnies. It was renamed on the request of a regular to the pub in honour of a man called Johnnie, who used to sell paraffin oil on the premises.

1. Oily Johnnies, Cumbria

This pub was once named The Oak Tree but is now called Oily Johnnies. It was renamed on the request of a regular to the pub in honour of a man called Johnnie, who used to sell paraffin oil on the premises. | Google Maps Photo: Google Maps

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Tafarn Sinc, the highest pub in Pembrokeshire, translates to The Pub Made of Zinc. The building is constructed of corrugated metal, which was commonly used in the second half of the nineteenth century in Britain for industrial buildings.

2. Tafarn Sinc , Pembrokeshire

Tafarn Sinc, the highest pub in Pembrokeshire, translates to The Pub Made of Zinc. The building is constructed of corrugated metal, which was commonly used in the second half of the nineteenth century in Britain for industrial buildings. | Google Maps Photo: Google Maps

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The area around this pub was once frequented by ducks hence the name.

3. The Strawbury Duck, Bolton

The area around this pub was once frequented by ducks hence the name. | Google Maps Photo: Google Maps

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The Gate Hangs Well was once the location of a toll ‘gate’, and it is believed that this is how it got its name.

4. The Gate Hangs Well, Leicester

The Gate Hangs Well was once the location of a toll ‘gate’, and it is believed that this is how it got its name. | Google Maps Photo: Google Maps

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