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WHAT IS IN A NAME, OR AT LEAST, THIS NAME?
Answer: A little bit of history, a little bit of tradition and mostly fun.
History says . . . a public house, commonly known as a “pub,” is an establishment licensed to serve alcoholic drinks for consumption on the premises, with no entry restrictions (hence public house). This practice originated from the historically common law obligations of publicans (or pub owners) to take care of the well-being of travelers that were offered lodging in addition to a heart-warming drink.
Tradition says . . . pubs often have traditional names that reflect things such as location, occupation, historical events, personal names, royalty, religion or sports. Use of puns also became increasingly popular through the twentieth century resulting in humorous or rhetorical names such as Cock and Bull. The term “cock and bull” originated from the names of two neighboring pubs in Stony Stratford, Buckinghamshire – the Cock and the Bull. There was apparently a great rivalry between the clientele of the two houses and they would tell increasingly unbelievable stories of their prowess – stories later referred to as “cock and bull stories.”
Fun says . . . reluctant to many calls by friends to use their names or those of their children in the naming what has now been dubbed Bull & Barrister, owners Noelle and John looked to a play on words and their own occupations in crafting the name Bull & Barrister. John, an optimistic personality and investment banker, looked to the bull market to signify his symbolic name. While Noelle, a practicing attorney, looked to the land of England to describe her trade – a barrister. They then married the name with the description Draft House and Grille – a fitting description that highlights the establishments extensive draft beer selection and sporting theme and their desire to create a neighborly “house” for their guests. The name also offers a parallel in history such that Bull & Barrister could easily be nicknamed B&B – which is also shorthand for “bed and breakfast” – yet another historical place of lodging.
* Source: Much of the history and tradition above comes from Wikipedia.
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