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Scottish Sun
23-05-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Drunken Duck wins the best named pub – did your local boozer make the list?
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) THE Drunken Duck has topped The Moody Cow, The Itchy Pig and The Nobody Inn as the best named pub. Other favourites were The Up in Arms, The Hairy Lemon and The Dog House. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 The Drunken Duck has topped The Moody Cow, The Itchy Pig and The Nobody Inn as the best named pub The Honest Politician could be hard to find, while The Office means drinkers don't have to lie to partners when they tell them where they are. There are believed to be four pubs called The Drunken Duck — in Walsall, Durham, Ambleside and Gloucester. In second was The Moody Cow, which has boozers in Ross-on-Wye, Skegness, and Barry. The poll was for insurers Simply Business. Boss Julie Fisher said: 'The name of a pub reflects the history, humour, and heart of the communities it serves, and is a huge part of what makes British pub culture so distinctive. 'We're proud to support the pub owners who keep these cherished spots thriving, and we're raising a glass to the creativity and character that make British pub culture truly one of a kind.' She added: 'Pubs play a unique role in our local communities and together with other small businesses across the UK, collectively contribute trillions of pounds to the economy. 'With almost one in five (18%) small business owners saying they will be forced out of business within a year if conditions don't improve, it's vital that we all play our part in supporting these local institutions.'
The Irish Sun
23-05-2025
- Business
- The Irish Sun
Drunken Duck wins the best named pub – did your local boozer make the list?
THE Drunken Duck has topped The Moody Cow, The Itchy Pig and The Nobody Inn as the best named pub. 1 The Drunken Duck has topped The Moody Cow, The Itchy Pig and The Nobody Inn as the best named pub The Honest Politician could be hard to find, while The Office means drinkers don't have to lie to partners when they tell them where they are. There are believed to be four pubs called The Drunken Duck — in In second was The Moody Cow, which has boozers in Ross-on-Wye, The poll was for insurers Simply Business. Read More on UK News Boss Julie Fisher said: 'The name of a pub reflects the history, humour, and heart of the communities it serves, and is a huge part of what makes British pub culture so distinctive. 'We're proud to support the pub owners who keep these cherished spots thriving, and we're raising a glass to the creativity and character that make British pub culture truly one of a kind.' She added: 'Pubs play a unique role in our local communities and together with other small businesses across the UK, collectively contribute trillions of pounds to the economy. 'With almost one in five (18%) small business owners saying they will be forced out of business within a year if conditions don't improve, it's vital that we all play our part in supporting these local institutions.' Most read in The Sun Best pub in Scotland named at annual 'tourism Oscars'
The Sun
23-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Drunken Duck wins the best named pub – did your local boozer make the list?
THE Drunken Duck has topped The Moody Cow, The Itchy Pig and The Nobody Inn as the best named pub. Other favourites were The Up in Arms, The Hairy Lemon and The Dog House. 1 The Honest Politician could be hard to find, while The Office means drinkers don't have to lie to partners when they tell them where they are. There are believed to be four pubs called The Drunken Duck — in Walsall, Durham, Ambleside and Gloucester. In second was The Moody Cow, which has boozers in Ross-on-Wye, Skegness, and Barry. The poll was for insurers Simply Business. Boss Julie Fisher said: 'The name of a pub reflects the history, humour, and heart of the communities it serves, and is a huge part of what makes British pub culture so distinctive. 'We're proud to support the pub owners who keep these cherished spots thriving, and we're raising a glass to the creativity and character that make British pub culture truly one of a kind.' She added: 'Pubs play a unique role in our local communities and together with other small businesses across the UK, collectively contribute trillions of pounds to the economy. 'With almost one in five (18%) small business owners saying they will be forced out of business within a year if conditions don't improve, it's vital that we all play our part in supporting these local institutions.' Best pub in Scotland named at annual 'tourism Oscars'
Perth Now
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
UK's best pub name revealed
Beer Credit: BANG - Entertainment News BANG - Entertainment News Bang Showbiz The UK's best pub name has been announced. The Drunken Duck was crowned the nation's favourite, fending off The Moody Cow, The Up In Arms and Sir Loin of Beef. Other names that made the top 10 list in a poll by the insurance firm, Simply Business, included The Dog House, The Nobody Inn, The Itchy Pig and The Honest Politician. Julie Fisher, from Simply Business, is quoted by The Sun newspaper as saying: "The name of a pub reflects the history, humour and heart of the communities it serves. "[A pub's name] is a huge part of what makes British pub culture so distinctive."
