Quirky pub names are part of the charm of Cumbria and many are derived from the trade of local people dating back hundreds of years. Traditionally, names were picked that were easy to depict on a sign so illiterate patrons could find them.

Many have stuck to convention to stay connected to the historical roots of their area. This has resulted in many unusually named establishments paying homage to animals, people and legends.

Here are 36 of the strangest and most unusual pubs names in the history of South Cumbria

  • Drunken Duck - Ambleside
  • Old Dungeon Ghyll Hotel Hikers Bar - Ambleside
  • The Unicorn - Ambleside
  • Cuckoo Brown Inn - Ambleside
  • The London House - Askam-in-Furness
  • Odd Frog (now The Meeting Place) - Barrow-in-Furness
  • The Periscope - Barrow-in-Furness
  • The Stagger Inn (closed) - Barrow-in-Furness
  • Tally Ho - Barrow-in-Furness
  • Owl and Pussy Cat - Barrow-in-Furness
  • The Kill One - Barrow-in-Furness
  • Crow's Nest - Barrow-in-Furness
  • The Red River Club - Barrow-in-Furness
  • The Concle Inn - Barrow-in-Furness
  • Robin Hood - Barrow-in-Furness
  • The Fizzy Tarte - Bowness-in-Windermere
  • BAHA Bowness - Bowness-in-Windermere
  • Brown Cow - Dalton-in-Furness
  • The Golden Ball Inn - Dalton-in-Furness
  • The Blind Bus Driver - Kendal
  • The Riflemans Arms - Kendal
  • Oddfellows Arms - Kendal
  • Fat Lamb Country Inn - Kirkby Stephen
  • The Taggy Man - Kirkby Stephen
  • The La'L Nook - Kirby Stephen
  • The Bear on the Square - Millom
  • Workies - Millom
  • The Thirsty Rambler - Sedburgh
  • The Old Friends Inn - Ulverston
  • Gather Beers - Ulverston
  • The Smallest Pub in the Lake District - Windermere
  • Hole in t' Wall - Windermere
  • The Crafty Baa - Windermere
  • The Flying Pig Pub - Windermere
  • The Orrest Head Bar - Windermere