Tavern Name Generator
Ten tavern names at a time, or one full inn: the keeper, tonight's crowd, the menu, room prices and a rumour worth overhearing.
Your tavern
Generate one, or pick from ten names.
Why taverns have such odd names
Before most people could read, an inn was known by the picture on its sign: a white hart, a red lion, a bell. Two unrelated pictures ("The Goat and Compasses") often meant two inns merged. Fantasy taverns inherit that logic, which is why "The Prancing Owlbear" sounds right and "Fantasy Tavern Inc." doesn't.
Prices at a glance (5e)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Ale, mug | 4 cp |
| Wine, common (pitcher) | 2 sp |
| Meal, modest | 3 sp |
| Inn stay, modest (per day) | 5 sp |
| Inn stay, comfortable (per day) | 8 sp |
Questions
How are tavern names generated?
By combining the classic patterns of real and fantasy inn signs: "The [adjective] [creature or object]", "[Creature] and [Object]", and possessive names like "Old Martha's Hearth". The sign was historically a picture, so names favour things you can paint.
What else does it create?
A full tavern card: the keeper with a name and ancestry, the crowd tonight, a drink and a dish with prices, room rates and a rumour the party can overhear.
How much does a room at an inn cost in 5e?
The rules list lifestyle costs per day: squalid 1 sp, poor 2 sp, modest 1 gp, comfortable 2 gp, wealthy 4 gp. A mug of ale is 4 cp and a modest meal 3 sp.
Can AI describe the tavern?
Yes. Press the AI button for a read-aloud description, the keeper's personality, two regulars and a rumour, all built on the generated tavern.