Bar Name Ideas

509 Bar Name Ideas

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Published on October 19, 2023
Updated on December 20, 2023

If you’re starting a bar business, congratulations! You have an exciting journey ahead. You also have a host of decisions to make, and one of the most important is choosing your business name. The name will be the first impression that people will have of your bar, so your decision should be made with careful consideration.

Choosing a winning name is not always easy, but luckily, you’ll find valuable tips and suggestions in this handy guide.

Bar Business Name Generator

We’ve done some work and come up with some business name suggestions for your bar. They’re divided into categories so that you can choose a name that fits your brand’s personality.

Classy

The Velvet Lounge
Crystal Chalice Tavern
Elegance & Elixirs
Noir Nectar Bar
Enchantia
Moonlit Melange
Starry Sip Speakeasy
Opulent Overture
Kingsmen Tavern
The Gilded Goblet
Legacy Libations
Celestial Sips
Luxe Legacy
The Noble Nook
Timeless Tipple Terrace
Shaken, Not Stirred
Sophisticate’s Spirits
Classic Crystal Cove
Aurora Ambrosia

Catchy

Cheers & Charms
The Tipsy Top Hat
Sip ‘n Shine
Pubbabubba
Barrel & Boardwalk Bar
Whiskey Whirlwind
The Rusty Anchor Pub
Hullabaloo House
Neon Nights Oasis
The Crafty Cask Corner
Electric Ember Lounge
Starstruck Sips
Liquid Laughter
The Roaring Cork
Thirsty Thyme Tavern
Neon Nectar
Funky Fusion Flask

Unique

The Laughing Hyena
The Donkey’s Tail
The Four-Toed Sloths
The Unicorn’s Horn
Wobblin’ Warthogs
Tail-Eating Snake’s Den
The One-Legged Doghouse
The Shedding Chameleon
Hippo Yawms
Not Your Momma’s Bar
Sagacious Saggers
Jagerbombs Aplomb
Raving Sycophants
Ouroboros

Members-Only

Constellation Cabaret
The Private Parlor
Velvet Rope Vault
Enclave Elixirs
The Inner Circle Inn
The Members’ Manor
Elite Libations Lounge
The Reserve Refuge
Keyholders’ Clubhouse
The Prestige Pub
The VIP Vintage Venue
Secret Society Sips
The Exclusivity Exchange
Confidential Cork
The Hush-Hush Hideaway
Members’ Mixology Mansion
The Privilege Parlour
The Classy Coterie
Red-Carpet Recline
The Gated Gathering

Local

Chicago Corner Tap
Springfield Spigot
Kearney Nectar Nook
Allston Ale Alcove
Neighborhood Nectars
Kneeland Street Tavern
Palm Springs Watering Hole
Aspen Street Swig n’ Twirl
Tampa Taprool Trail
Scottsdale Bottle and Barrel
Minneapolis Mug & Mingle
St. Louis Spirit Shack
Tahoe Lakeside Libations

Karaoke

Rock n’ Roll Refinery
Throat Goats
The Jukebox Jamboree
Hokey Pokey Karaoke
Make Some Noise!
StarStrum Karaoke Lounge
Acapellists
Crooners’ Cove Karaoke
Songbird Serenade
Encore Echo Karaoke
Melody Mania Bar
NoteWorthy Karaoke Club
SingFling Karaoke Bar
Pitch Perfect Karaoke
Virtuoso Vocal Venue
Mic Magic Melodies
Karaoke Carnival
VocalVibes Karaoke
Harmony High Karaoke
TuneTopia Karaoke Hub
Lyric Lounge
SongCrafters Karaoke
Karaoke Cascades
Serenade Station
Karaoke Carousel
Croon & Swoon Karaoke
SongSurge Karaoke Club
Harmony House of Hits
NoteNation Karaoke Den
SingSational Karaoke
Lyrically Yours Karaoke

Themed

The Speakeasy Safari
Retro Revival Tavern
Sci-Fi Sips Lounge
Medieval Mead Hall
Tiki Time Warp Bar
Carnival Carousel Cocktails
Western Whiskey Ranch
Egyptian Oasis Elixirs
Art Deco Decanter Den
Pirate’s Plunder Pub
Underwater Odyssey Oyster Bar
Wild West Whiskey Wrangler
Futuristic Fusion Flask
Roaring Twenties Revelry
Outer Space Sip Station
Viking Valor Vessel
Hollywood Glamour Goblet
Ancient Alchemist Alehouse
Jazz Age Julep Joint
Steampunk Steamship Soiree
Retro Roller Rink Rum
Casino Royale Cocktails
Disco Fever Drinkery

Sports

GameTime Tavern
Goooooaaaaaaal!
Victory Vortex Sports Bar
Gridiron Grill & Goals
Hoop Haven Sports Pub
Touchdown Tap House
Net Ninjas Sports Lounge
Puck & Play Sports Bistro
Slam Dunk Sips
Rivalry Row Sports Bar
Field of Dreams Pub
Home Run Hideaway
Sideline Spirits Sports Lounge
Soccer Stadium Sips
Fastbreak Fanatics Bar
Tennis Court Tavern
Alpine Athlete Alehouse
Slam Serve & Spike Sports Bar
Bullseye Brews & Darts

Singles Bar

The Connection
Unite & Sip
One’s Company
MeetUp & Sip
Lonely Hearts Lounge
Singles Junction
MingleMix
UniteDrinks
BlendBar
VibeConnect
UnitySips
MixSolo
SoloSocial
MixMeets
Alone Alehouse
Mingle Manor

Wine

Vintage Vineyard Vault
Cellar Serenity
The Grapevine Grotto
Cork & Conversation
Elegance Uncorked
Fine Winery
Sip & Soiree Cellar
The Wine Wagon
Vinoteca Viva
Clink & Cabernet
Refined Riesling Retreat
Redtide
Merlot Melodies
Pinot & Palate Parlour
Wine Enchantment
Rustic Redwood Revelry
Chardonnay Charm
Bordeaux Bliss Bodega
Symphony of Sips
The Cork Chronicles
Wine & Roses Retreat
The Sip & Swirl Soiree
Grapes & Goblets
Sip & Serenade Cellar
Wineglass Whispers
The Wine Willow

Whiskey

DramDen
BourbonRoost
TavernTannin
CaskCraze
Golden Glint Lounge
Barrel & Bond
Tumbler’s Terrace
Dram Dwellers Bar
Golden Age Sips
Taste of Time
Smoked Spirit Saloon
Barley & Barrel
Gentleman’s Grains
Oak & Elixir
Toast of Tradition
Prohibition Palace
Rye Refuge

Gothic Absinthe

Obsidian Absinthe
Shadowed Spirals
Serpent’s Sip Absinthe
Veil & Vines
Nocturnal Nectar
Moonlit Draughts
Abyssal Absinthe
Moonlit Mystique
Witching Hour Absinthe
Enigma Elixirs
Absinthe Nocturne
Dark Decanter
Cryptic Casks
Arcane Aperitif
Phantom Fountains
Dark Delights Tavern
Sinister Spirits
Ebon Enchantments
Cursed Chalice
Spectral Sips
Eerie Euphoria

Jazz

Des Moines Brews and Blues
The Solo Sax
All Together Now!
One, Two, One Two Three Four…
Jazz & Julep Junction
Swing & Serenade
Saxophone Serenity
Groove & Grind Jazz Den
All That Jazz
Rhythmic Reverie Room
Bebop Bliss Bistro
The Jazz Jam Jar
Melodic Moments Mixer
Scat & Snaps Soiree
Smooth Jazz Oasis
Bluesy Bourbon & Brass
Swingin’ Sips Club
Crescent City Jazz Cellar
Bluesapalooza
Jazz Noir Nook
Trumpet & Tunes Tavern
Bluesy Brews & Beats
Jazz on the Rocks
The Swing & Swirl Saloon
Jazz Note Nirvana
The Velvet Vibes Venue
Jazz Virtuoso Vino
Syncopation Serenity
Soulful Solos Speakeasy
Jazz Alley Alcove
Velveteen Vibes

Rustic

TimberTavern
CabinCask
RusticRevelry
OakHaven Bar
CozyNook Alehouse
WhiskeyWood Tavern
RusticRidge Pub
LogFire Lounge
Barnyard Brews
VintageVine Bar
Wilderness Whiskey
StoneHearth Saloon
Timber & Taps
Fireside Flasks
Homestead Hops
Sip & Sawmill
CedarShack Saloon
The Rusty Barrel
Rugged Ridge Pub

Pub & Brewery

Hop Haven
Barrel & Hops Brewing Co.
Pintopia
Hopster
Crafted Crest Brewing
The Hopsmiths
BrewVibe
NanoBrew Nexus
BrewCrafted Creations
Frothy Fox
Ale Artisans
The Brew Brigade
Lush Leaf Brewery
Bubbling Brews Boutique
Alescape
Pint Prodigy Brewing
Maltopia
SipWise
The Crafted Cask Collective
Fermenter’s Forge
Brewisphere
Whisk & Wort Microbrews
Brewsmith’s Barrelhouse
Brew Bloom
Brewsy Bee
The Brewful Bungalow

Cocktail

Mixology Mirage Lounge
Quenchify
Bartender’s Choice
Fizzology
Cocktail Chronicles
Spirited Sips & Stories
Bitters & Bliss Bar
Fizzology
Garnish & Goblet
Mojito Magic
Crafted and Curated Cocktails
Sip & Style
The Cocktail Carousel
SipSociety
Tincture & Toast Tavern
Citrus & Spice Sips
Swizzle & Savor Bar
Cocktales
Zest & Zestfulness
Bubbles & Brio Bar
The Crafted Concoction
Stem & Spirit Soiree
Cocktail Canvas Club
The Zesty Zestology
Frothy & Fragrant
Symphony of Spirits

Mexican

Agave Fiesta
Tequila Traditions
Cerveza Cantina
Mariachi Mezcal
Salsa y Sabor
Taco Tequilera
Ranchero Rhythms
Margarita Mansion
Sombrero Spirits
Fiesta Fuego
Puebla Pub
Tortilla Tavern
Sabor Mexicano
Jalapeño Junction
Aztec Alehouse
Cinco de Mayo Cantina
El Grito Bar
Tamales y Tequila
Guacamole Grove
Sangria Sol

Irish Pub

Shamrock Tavern
Celtic Hearth
Emerald Whiskey House
Dublin Dugout
Leprechaun’s Lair
Galway Gathering
Finnegan’s Forge
Kilkenny Corner
Cork & Cask
O’Malley’s Oasis
Clover Clubhouse
Sláinte Saloon
Banshee’s Bar
Donegal Draught
Tipperary Taproom
Molly Malone’s
Connemara Corner
Ballyhoo Pub
Whiskey River Inn
The Pint & Piper

English Pub

The Merry Scholar
The Crimson Crown
The Noble Goblet
The Whimsical Whistle
The Dapper Drake
The Golden Griffin
The Velvet Tankard
The Rustic Rose
The Plaid Parlor
The Silver Stag
The Waggish Wench
The Quaint Quill
The Jolly Jester
The Posh Piper
The Royal Raven
The Charming Chalice

Beach Bar

Sandsplash
Seaside Sips
AquaLounge
Beach Breeze Bar
Tropical Tide Tavern
Sunset Sippers
Shoreline Spirits
Wavefront Wharf
Sandbar Oasis
Island Imbibes
Coastal Cabana
Surfside Sips
Oceanfront Oasis
Palm Paradise Pub
Seashell Sips
Sunset Serenade
Beachcomber’s Brew
Lagoon Libations
Seaglass Sippers

Hookah Bar

Inhale, Exhale
Sigh of Relief
Aromatica
Shisha Serenity Lounge
Cloud 9 Hookah Haven
Arabian Nights Oasis
Exhale Euphoria
Smoke & Sip
EpicClouds
The Hookah Hideout
Sultana’s Shisha Lounge
Mystical Mist Hub
Oasis Odyssey Hookah Lounge
Puff & Ponder Parlor
Breezy Bazaar Bar
The Hubble Bubble Lounge
Smokey Serenade Soiree
Hookah Harmony Haven
Shisha Siren’s Cove
The Hookah Hacienda
Lush Lattice Lounge
Vapor Vortex
Whispers & Waterpipes
The Shisha Shangri-La

Biker Bar

Piston
Wrench and Waddle Pub
SteelHorse Saloon
WrenchWorks
Rebel
Badlands Biker Ba
Chopper Cheers
ChromeChapel
Sprocket
Gasoline Grotto
RevVault
Burnout Bunker
Blaze
Rider’s Refuge
Axle
MotoMarauder’s Pub
Cruiser’s Cove
Bolt & Barrel Bar
Motorcycle Mayhem
IronHide
RumbleRoadhouse
Gearhead Galore
Iron Horse Inn
V-Twin Venue
Outlaw Oasis
ThunderFuel
RevvedRider Rest
RumbleZone
Grit & Gears Tavern
Two-Wheel Oasis
SaddleUp Tavern

Zero-Alcohol

SoberSips Lounge
RefreshRendezvous
ClearElixir Tavern
ZeroProof Social
PureSpirit Pub
MindfulMixer
Oasis Onyx Bar
Crystal Clear Tavern
SansSpirit Lounge
ClearCraze Corner
BlissfulBar
Temperance Taproom
ZenZero Hub
Tranquil Tipples
PurePlunge Pub
No Proof Nook
Refreshment Retreat
Clean Slate Saloon

Funny

Brew Ha-Ha
Gin and Grin
Chuckles & Chardonnay
Comedy Keg House
Laugh & Lager Lounge
Pint of Puns Pub
Tipsy Titters Taproom
On the Rocks Tavern
Wine Down & Relax
Hopportunity Knocks
Sake to Me Lounge
The Ale’s Well
Haha Hops House
Wine Not Whine
Hops and Dreams
Shots ‘n’ Giggles
Pint of No Return
Gin and Bear It
Tequila Mockingbird
Whiskey Business
The Rum Diary
Booze Clues
The Mule Mile

Find a Domain

How to Choose a Name for Your Bar

Here are some key factors to consider when choosing your bar’s business name.

1. Check Name Availability

When you come up with name options, you’ll want to make sure that they’re available and that they stand out from competitor names. You don’t want to copy competitors by choosing a name similar to theirs.

You’ll need to do a business name search on your state’s Secretary of State’s website to see if the name is available. The search will also show similar names, so you can ensure that your name is unique in your state.

Also, check the United States Patent and Trademark Office’s website to confirm that the name is not trademarked.

2. Check Your State’s Business Name Regulations

Each state has rules regarding business names, often restricting words such as “bank” or “university.” Some states have stricter rules than others; for example, Michigan has a long list of prohibited words. You should be able to find your state’s rules on the Secretary of State’s website.

As an establishment that serves alcohol, you’ll naturally need the appropriate license from the local authorities. While you’re applying, be sure to check if your area has additional mandatory rules about including words like “bar” in your name, or distinguishing the types of alcohol you serve.

Upon creating an LLC, it’s mandatory to have either ‘LLC’, ‘limited liability company’, or ‘limited liability’ as part of its official name. This ensures clarity and compliance with naming conventions for such entities.

3. Choose a Name with Relevance

Your name should be relevant to your bar. It should also reflect your business mission and your brand’s identity. Often, if you write down a description of your brand identity, you’ll come up with words that have the potential to be used in your business name.

4. Keep It Simple

Your name should be easy to say so that it’s more memorable. After all, your customers might be a bit more forgetful after a few drinks!

It should also be easy to spell so that people can search for your bar business online.

5. Short and Unique

Short, unique, and catchy names tend to stand out. Think Google, which is so catchy and unique that it’s become a verb!

6. Get Feedback

Family and friends can give you an outside perspective on your bar’s business name. They can offer suggestions and give you feedback on the names you have in mind.

7. Allow for Expansion

As your business grows, you may expand into new alcohol or food offerings, or offer additional recreational activities, such as games in your bar, so you don’t want a business name that’s too narrow. For example, “Tim’s Bar” would be more inclusive than “Tim’s Hard Spirits.”

The name should also have timeless appeal. Don’t try to capture a trend — trends continuously change, and you don’t want a name that could become outdated.

8. .com is Best

You’ll want to check to make sure that the .com domain name is available for your chosen name. Domain names ending in .com generally reflect more credibility than alternatives. Use our Domain Name Search Tool to find an available website name and get the perfect domain name for your business.

9. Use Keywords to Boost SEO

You’ll want your name to be SEO-friendly to boost your organic search engine rankings. Having the word “bar,” “tavern,” or “pub” in the full name of your business will help you appear in searches, especially if your business name is quite unique.

10. How Does it Sound?

Say the name out loud to see how it rolls off the tongue. Is it pleasant? Does it evoke positivity? You’d be surprised how different a name sounds when you say it compared to when you think it.

11. Appeal to Emotions

Names that evoke positive emotions can create a connection with your target customers. You want them to feel good about your bar. Think of names that evoke a sense of fun, relaxation, or a good time.

FAQs

How can I make my bar business name stand out?

Historically, taverns used to have quite unusual and colorful names so that people who couldn’t read could still identify the bar by its logo — think of names like Bunch of Carrots or The Lion’s Maw.

Having an equally imaginative bar name would all be in good spirit of the drink, and would certainly help your tipsy patrons remember your name in the morning.

What should I consider when choosing a name for my bar?

Consider uniqueness, memorability, and relevance when selecting a name for your bar. Your bar’s name should be easy to remember, reflect the ambiance or theme you want to convey and stand out from competitors. To avoid confusion, it’s also essential to ensure that nobody in your area uses the same or similar name.

Can I use my name or location in my bar business name?

Absolutely! In fact, if you’re going for a cozy local bar, using your own name (“Jimmy’s Bar”) or the neighborhood name (“South Cove Spirits”) would be an excellent way to market your bar as a gathering place for the local community.

How can I make my bar’s name reflect its theme or atmosphere?

To make your bar’s name reflect its theme or atmosphere, brainstorm words, phrases, or imagery associated with the vibe you want to create. For example, if you’re going for a rustic, country-themed bar, words like “barn,” “western,” or “rustic” could be incorporated into the name. Ensure that the name conveys the mood and experience patrons can expect when visiting your bar.

Are there any legal considerations for naming my new bar?

Yes, there are legal considerations when naming your bar. Checking for trademarks and copyrights is essential to ensure your chosen name is not already protected. Consult with a legal expert or trademark attorney to help you navigate these issues and avoid potential legal disputes down the road.