Crossword clue: “Fun fact about British bars” (9 letters)
Answer: PUBTRIVIA
And here’s a perfect example of that:
The most common pub name in the U.K.? It’s not “The Crown” or “The Royal Oak.” It’s the iconic, ever-present… Red Lion.
🦁 Why So Many “Red Lions”?
To understand the popularity of this name, we’ve gotta go back to 1603. That’s when King James VI of Scotland became James I of England, joining the two nations under one crown. Keen to make his mark, he ordered the red lion of Scotland to be displayed on public buildings in England—including pubs.
Innkeepers did what innkeepers do best: followed the trend (or maybe just wanted to avoid royal trouble). The name “The Red Lion” spread quickly—and never stopped.
🍺 Just How Common?
There are still more than 500 pubs across the U.K. called The Red Lion. That makes it the most common pub name in Britain, beating out heavy-hitters like:
- The Crown
- The Royal Oak
- The White Hart
- The Swan
From small villages to big cities, you’ll find a Red Lion wherever you go—usually with cold beer, a cozy fireplace, and probably a dartboard.
🧠 PUBTRIVIA Gold
This is the kind of fact that lives rent-free in your head—and shows up in crosswords, pub quizzes, and trivia nights. It’s a perfect example of what solvers love: obscure-yet-interesting facts that come up just often enough to feel familiar.
So next time someone hits you with a “Did you know?” during a round of PUBTRIVIA, you’ll have this one locked and loaded.
Final fun fact: Even outside the U.K., you’ll find Red Lions in places like Australia, the U.S., and Canada—proof that this pub name has gone global.
Cheers to history, crosswords, and trivia nights.
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