20 Evocative Tavern Names for Your Fantasy DND Campaign

Here’s a look at some evocative tavern names for a fantasy DND campaign: Feel free to use these or get inspired to come up with your own unique names. The details are sparse, but I wanted to leave you, the DM, enough wiggle room to fit them into your current campaign. I hope you find these useful! If not, check out my article on an AI tavern name generator I’ve cooked up!

1) The Foaming Mug Pit

Started by a group of mischievous dwarves, the Foaming Mug Pit serves up ale, mead, and fire-brewed whiskey. The tavern is well known for its raucous atmosphere, often filled with laughter and singing. The building is rather small, but it packs a lot of energy because of the stonework and the large fire pit in the center. Over the years, the Foaming Mug Pit has become a favorite gathering spot for adventurers and locals alike. The owners names are: Gratur, Nadra, and Lirun. They are all siblings from the Clawhammer clan. Any players who come by will be sure to receive a warm welcome from the trio.

2) The Golden Throat

This tavern sits near the docks of the city and provides sailors with a place to relax, have a drink and enjoy some hearty food. The atmosphere is always lively and filled with music and singing. The Golden Throat is run by a female half-elf named Lyria and her husband, an orc named Murgar. Their establishment is known for serving up the best ales and meads in the city. However, the local thieves’ guild has also been known to frequent the Golden Throat. Some rumors suggest they operate out of the tavern.

3) The Feathered Quillhickey

Named after the famous bard, Quillhickey, this tavern is a favorite among bards and storytellers. It’s known for its lively conversations, where tales of adventure and far-off places are exchanged. The Feathered Quillhickey is run by a group of half-elves, who are big fans of Quillhickey himself. They often perform some of the bard’s music in the tavern, and those who come to listen are treated to delicious ales and meads. Not a lot is known about Quillhickey’s origin, but it’s rumored that he is still alive, and that he visits the tavern from time to time in disguise. One such rumor suggests that he’s the old man, playing the lute in the corner.

4) The Stumbling Wench

This tavern is located in the heart of the city and is a favorite among adventurers. The Stumbling Wench is known for its strong drinks and its lively atmosphere. It’s run by a halfling family, known for their hospitality and friendly demeanor. They serve all sorts of ales, meads, and wines, and the bar is usually packed with adventurers and warriors, come to rest and tell their stories. Players who come here frequently will be glad to know that the Stumbling Wench also has a secret hideout, where they welcome any adventurers who come to the city. The owners names are: Murta, Trellin, and Flagg.

5) The Golden Barrel

The Golden Barrel serves as the meeting place for merchants and craftsmen, offering everyone a chance to relax, unwind, and trade stories about the east market. This tavern is the most well-known for its open-air patio and its wide selection of wines from across the world. The Golden Barrel is run by a dwarven merchant named Fobold. However, in order to enter the tavern you must be able to find the secret entrance, located on the backside of the building.

6) The Happy Trot

This tavern is located near the docks and is a favorite among sailors and pirates. The Happy Trot is known for serving some of the best ale and whiskey in the city, but it’s also well known for its rowdy atmosphere. It’s not uncommon to see drunken brawls or a few bar fights break out. In addition, rumors abound that this is where a few members of the Thieves’ Guild meet up for lunch.

7) The Drunken Ogre

This lively tavern is located in the heart of the city and is a favorite among locals and adventurers alike. The tavern is well known for its raucous atmosphere, where laughter and singing can be heard from morning till night. The Drunken Ogre is run by a group of half-orcs, who are all brothers. They’re known to be good cheer, strong warriors and skilled drinkers. The Drunken Ogre has a secret hideout located in the basement, which can only be accessed by a hidden door that opens up after you finish a game of riddles with a particularly devilish half-orc named Kel.

8) The Bloodied Mug

This tavern is located near the docks, and it’s a favorite among sailors and merchants alike. The Bloodied Mug is well known for its delicious ales, meads, and wines, but it’s also well known for its rowdy atmosphere. It’s not uncommon to see drunken brawls or a few bar fights break out. In addition, rumors say that a ghost haunts the place by night and runs a secret fight club in the basement. Players who investigate this will find out that the ghost is actually named Gudar, a thief who died years ago, wrongfully accused of theft. Nowadays, Gudar is looking for revenge!

9) The Filthy Dog Inn

The Filthy Dog Inn is located in the outskirts of the city, and it’s the favorite place for soldiers, mercenaries and bandits. The dark and rustic interior is home to all kinds of folk. Players in need of quick healing, or a place to rest, will find it here. This tavern is run by a tall muscular half-orc named Garkor. He’s known to offer food and drink at a reasonable price, and the building has a secret hideout in the basement, which can only be accessed by entering a building nearby. If players ask if HE is the filthy dog, Garkor will greatly appreciate the title!

10) The Lonely Wench

This tavern is located in the outskirts of the city and is a favorite among soldiers, mercenaries and bandits. The Lonely Wench is known for its fine ale, hearty food and marvelous atmosphere. The inn is run by a retired soldier named Dagan. Dagan is known to always wear an expression of melancholy, and you’ll be sure to notice that the Lonely Wench is lacking in female patrons. People say that a few years ago, the tavern was frequented by female warriors and sometimes even female adventurers. One day, everyone suddenly disappeared. Nowadays, no one knows what happened. Some say they went off to conquer a mighty enemy or that they left to start a new life. Others say they were carried off by demons or monsters. But the most terrifying rumor suggests that they’re cursed, forever trapped as invisible spirits within the walls of the tavern.

11) The Red Chicken

This is a great tavern located in the midst of the city. It’s well known for its fine wines, cheeses, breads and its delicious ales. The Red Chicken is run by an orcish family, known for their hospitality and good cheer. Some people say it’s haunted by a red chicken by night, but nothing is known about its origins or how it got there.

12) The Gobbling Goose

This tavern is located in the heart of the city and is a favorite among locals and adventurers alike. The Gobbling Goose is well known for its fine wines, croissants, cheeses, and its delectable food. This tavern is also famous for its large patios that are perched high up on the hillside with a stunning view of the city below. Players who enjoy hitting on tavern wenches will find this place particularly interesting because there are no wenches to be found here! It’s run by two stout dwarves named Forghan and Illthal.

13) The Bloody Knuckles

This tavern takes its name from brawls that sometimes break out between the regulars inside its doors. However, these skirmishes are often just for sport and rarely turn violent. Nevertheless, the Bloody Knuckles is well known for its fine wines and hearty food, as well as for its rowdy atmosphere. It’s also known for its large open-air patios that overlook the city below. It’s run by a half-orc named Raghdarakh and his two brothers, Mulgrav and Kragnarash. Raghdarakh is well known for being a great fighter who has defeated many other warriors in challenges.

14) The Gilded Tankard

This tavern is located in the heart of the city and is a favorite among locals and adventurers alike. The Gilded Tankard is well known for its delicious ales and fine wines, but it’s also known for its friendly atmosphere and lively conversations. It’s run by a halfling named Blippen and his two halfling sisters, Tweebl and Gobblins. Blippen is well known for his storytelling, and players who come here will often hear tales of triumph or troubles. It’s rumored that the Gilded Tankard also has a secret basement hideout, which can only be accessed after playing a game of riddles with the halflings.

15) The Silver Horn

Located near the docks of the city, the Silver Horn is a tavern well known for its delicious ales, meads, and wines. This place is also well known for its lively atmosphere. A band of minstrels performed in the tavern every night, bringing joy to all its patrons. The Silver Horn is run by a pair of half-elves, named Aelon and Lestra. They are well known for their hospitality and their fine selection of drinks. Fights frequently break out in the tavern, usually ending with someone being thrown out.

16) The Burning Bush

This tavern is located in the heart of the city and is a favorite among adventurers and locals alike. The Burning Bush is well known for its delicious ales, meads, and wines, but it’s also known for its rowdy atmosphere. It’s frequented by a group of mysterious individuals who spend most of their time talking in hushed tones. It’s rumored that this is where the Thieves’ Guild meets up to discuss their plans, and some say that a powerful mage lives in the backroom.

17) The Winking Eye

This tavern is located on the outskirts of the city and is well known for its delicious ales and meads. The atmosphere here is always lively and filled with music. This tavern is run by a group of half-orcs, known for their good cheer and strong arms. They often perform feats of strength at the tavern, such as arm wrestling or flipping heavy barrels. Any adventurer who comes here can expect to have a few drinks, buy a few rounds and dig into their pockets for some coins to enter the arm wrestling contest.

18) The Silver Dagger

Located near the city’s slums, the Silver Dagger is a favorite among adventurers and locals alike. This tavern is well known for its delicious ales and wines, but it’s also well known for its rowdy atmosphere. It’s not uncommon to see brawls or bar fights break out here. The Silver Dagger is run by a former warrior named Conall, who is well known for his skills in battle. He often provides his customers with basic healing services, at a price.

19) The Golden Chalice

This tavern is located in the center of the city and it’s a favorite among locals and adventurers alike. The Golden Chalice is well known for its delicious ales, meads and wines, but it’s also well known for its relaxing atmosphere. It’s run by a group of elves, known for their hospitality and fine selection of drinks. The building also has a hidden basement hideout, which can only be accessed after playing a game of riddles with the elves.

20) The Mystic Mule

Located near the docks of the city, the Mystic Mule is a favorite among sailors and merchants alike. This tavern is well known for its delicious ales and meads, but it’s also well known for its mysterious atmosphere. It’s frequented by a group of mysterious individuals who spend most of their time talking in hushed tones. It’s rumored that this is where the Mages’ Guild meets up to discuss their plans and also to conduct secretive rituals.