If you need fantasy tavern names, I’ve got 100 below that you can use for your fantasy tabletop RPG campaign. I created them with LitRPG Adventures, a set of advanced AI RPG tools powered by GPT-3 from OpenAI. Check out more info about my inn names generator.
If you like the tavern names and examples below, be sure to go check out LitRPG Adventures to create your own taverns or browse the hundreds we’ve already generated. For now, enjoy these tavern names for a fantasy setting whether you’re playing D&D, Pathfinder, or something else.
100 Fantasy Tavern Names
1) The Gallows
2) The Sickle
Or check out my DND Backstory Generator
3) The Quiet Knave
4) The Half-forgotten Inn
5) The Drunken Dragon
6) The Beached Axe
7) The Golden Goblin
8) The Laughing Goblin
9) The Troll’s Head
10) The Leaning Pillar
11) The Hazy Lantern
12) The Bailiff’s Cleaver
13) The Tipped Tankard
14) The Perfumed Hen
15) Dimly Lit Candle
16) Smoky Chimney
17) The Nine Tailed Lion
18) The Sour Apple
19) The Dancing Goat
20) The Flickering Stag
21) The Green Lady’s Tankard
22) The Raucous Giant
23) The Crooked Flagon
24) The Laquered Kylin
25) The Foggy Mug
26) The Singing Orc
27) The Angry Ape
28) The Drunken Griffin
29) Smoking Cat
30) The Foul Sorceress
31) The Flaming Skull
32) The Hopping Hart
33) The Laughing Halfling
34) The Screaming Minotaur
35) The Bearded Orc
36) The Fanged Boar
37) The Clouded Leopard
38) The Two-headed Bear
39) The Dancing Skeleton
40) The Bloated Elf
41) The Biting Rat
42) The Moaning Moon
43) The Jade Lion
44) The Green Knight
45) The Hobgoblin’s Head
46) The Smoking Giant
47) The Gilded Tankard
48) The Bitten Bat
49) The Painted Owl
50) The Fallen Owl
51) The Broken Shack
52) The Chromatic Dragon
53) The Sinister Skeleton
54) The Slaughtered Pig
55) King Axe
56) Blue Stag Tavern
57) Drunken Rabbit Tavern
58) Crossed Swords Tavern
59) Dancing Dragon Tavern
60) Flaming Ensign Tavern
61) Smoking Mermaid Tavern
62) Lute and Lyre Tavern
63) Tap of Two Trees Tavern
64) Sighing Ghost Tavern
65) Weeping Minotaur Tavern
66) Burning Minotaur Tavern
67) King of Penguins Tavern
68) Screaming Orc Tavern
69) Sable Dragon Tavern
70) Green Lady Tavern
71) Axe and Pick Tavern
72) Howling Cat Tavern
73) Weary Traveler Tavern
74) Moth-Eaten Sparrow Tavern
75) Iron Clad Old Bear Tavern
76) Dancing Leopard Tavern
77) Ruddy Minotaur Tavern
78) Blackened Dog Tavern
79) Laughing Ghost Tavern
80) Slaughtered Goose Tavern
81) Storm Crow Tavern
82) Golden Boar Tavern
83) Hooded Rat Tavern
84) Hissing Cat Tavern
85) Suffering Camel Tavern
86) Burning Griffon Tavern
87) Riddle Inn
88) Bitten Lizard Tavern
89) Rusted Mace Tavern
90) Dancing Wench Tavern
91) Brave Bat Tavern
92) Broken Dagger Tavern
93) Old Owl Whiskey Tavern
94) Copper Dragon Tavern
95) Broken Goose Tavern
96) Falling Lion Tavern
97) Aardvark Applejack Tavern
98) Golden Lion Tavern
99) Weary Paladin Tavern
100) Laughing Wench Tavern
4 Fantasy Tavern Descriptions
Here’s four complete taverns generated at LitRPG Adventures! It’s an advanced tavern name generator.
The Drunken Gnome
(Alcohol) (Fireplace) (Dangerous)
Located in Qeynos (Town) and run by Zylek, Male Gnome
Description
The Drunken Gnome is a two-story wooden building that has a porch with a railing that has a few chairs. The building has a large chimney. It is located near a large stable. The roof is tiled. It’s a popular place in Qeynos, and it is busy every night.
Patrons
- Zylek: Male Gnome, Neutral. He is short with short, brown hair and brown eyes. He wears a black pendant around his neck. He wields a two-handed sword. Zylek is quiet, quick and friendly. He buys his way into most things. Zylek is a thief and a carouser. He takes what he wants, and somehow it’s always there the next day.
- Zayne: Male Human Warrior, Lawful Evil. He is tall with long, black hair and gray eyes. He wears leather armor and carries a greatsword. Zayne is quiet, reserved, calculating and he is plotting to kill his adopted family. He is the adopted son of a wealthy, noble family.
Rumors
- Zylek is looking for his kidnapped daughter.
- Zayne’s family is about to die so he can inherit his father’s fortune.
- Zayne is looking for a way to murder his family.
- Zayne is looking for the Poisoned Knife, a dagger that can cut through anything.
- Zylek is looking for the Poisoned Knife, a dagger that can cut through anything.
- Zayne is a Guild Member.
- Zayne is looking for his kidnapped niece.
- Zayne is looking for his kidnapped sister.
- Zayne is looking for his kidnapped aunt.
The Bandit’s Den
(Alcohol) (Fireplace) (Dangerous)
Located in Ionia (Megalopolis) and run by Uvela
Description
The Bandit’s Den is a two-story stone building with a thatched roof. Accomodations consist of a large room with several long tables and a small kitchen. The inn is locally known for the good quality of its food and ale. When a weary traveler first walks in, they usually notice the wooden shelves along walls – upon first glance they appear to be filled with ale and wine bottles, but upon closer inspection the bottles are actually filled with various colored crystals. The main bar is made out of wood and has a smooth surface made of marble.
Patrons
- Uvela: Female Dwarf, Fighter, Chaotic Good. Uvela has a round face with blue eyes and long black hair. She wears chain mail and wields a battle axe and shield. Uvela is a member of the Thieves Guild in the capital city of Ledale. Uvela is the owner of the tavern, and does all of the cooking herself. The tavern is known for its good food and even better ale.


Fantasy RPG Random Tables Books
Make life as a Game Master easier.... If you play Dungeon & Dragons, Pathfinder, or other fantasy tabletop role-playing games, this RPG random tables book is full of encounters, NPCs, and more. I also have a complete adventure, including a dungeon map and room descriptions. Check out the Dungeon Maps Described series today!
Rumors
- Uvela is a member of the Thieves Guild, but she does not do much thieving.
- Uvela is a member of the Assassins Guild.
- Uvela is going to leave the city, and the guild will soon follow.
- Uvela is too old for this line of work.
- Uvela is an informant for the local Thieves Guild.
- Uvela is a member of the Thieves Guild.
- Uvela’s tavern is popular with the local Thieves Guild.
- There is a lot of trouble stirring in the Black Hills, and they have a new monster that guards the ruins.
- There is a secret room in the Black Hills. It is filled with traps and an adventurer can get rich by stealing.
- Uvela is a good person to talk to, because she is always open and honest.
- Uvela is not safe to be around.
- Uvela knows the local Thieves Guild, and has great information.
The Hungry Bear
(Alcohol) (Fireplace) (Dangerous)
Located in Yondor’ (Town) and run by Dingo: Male Human Fighter, Chaotic Good. Dingo has a narrow face, with black hair and dark brown eyes. He wears leather armor and wields a long sword. Dingo is a recovering alcoholic and an ex-convict who strives to be a better person.
Description
The Hungry Bear is a tavern with a wooden bar and tables. The sign has a picture of a black bear with a skull in its mouth. The bar has a large fireplace.
Rumors
- Dingo lost his arm in a duel with the city watch.
- Dingo killed his entire tribe.
- Dingo started a fire in his village to save it from the invading army.
- Dingo spent ten years in jail for starting a fire in his village to save it from the invading army.
- Dingo still twitches at the sound of a match being struck.
- Dingo is a bitter drunk.
- Dingo is a cynical drunk.
- Dingo is a cynical fighter.
- Dingo is a cynical conman.
- Dingo got his scar fighting in the city guard.
The Stone Axe
(Alcohol) (Fireplace) (Dangerous)
Located in Beko (Large City) and run by Vovja (Male Half-Orc Fighter, Chaotic Good) Vovja has long brown hair and green eyes. He wears leather armor and wields a battleaxe. Vovja is a member of the Fighters Guild in the city of Beko.
Description
The Stone Axe is a large stone building with a stone chimney and a thatched roof. The interior is lit with candles and lanterns. The tavern is a long narrow building with a large bar and several tables along the walls. The tavern is known for its cheap drinks and rowdy patrons. The tavern is a long narrow building with a large bar and several tables along the walls.
Patrons
- Vovja: Male Half-Orc Fighter, Chaotic Good. Vovja has long brown hair and green eyes. He wears leather armor and wields a battleaxe. Vovja is a member of the Fighters Guild in the city of Beko. Vovja is the owner of the tavern, and does all of the cooking himself. The tavern is known for its cheap drinks and rowdy patrons.
- Syra: Female Human Fighter, Neutral. Syra has short blonde hair and brown eyes. She wears leather armor and wields a battleaxe. Syra is looking for an adventure.
- Urosk: Male Human Fighter, Neutral. Urosk has short brown hair and brown eyes. He wears leather armor and wields a battleaxe. Urosk is looking for an adventure.
Rumors
- Vovja says ask around the city of Beko about the lost kingdom.
- Vovja says a powerful lady at court is looking for powerful adventurers to perform a dangerous mission.
- Vovja says the treasure map might lead to a magical sword.
- Vovja says the treasure map might lead to a magical sword.
- Vovja says a powerful lady at court is looking for powerful adventurers to perform a dangerous mission.
- Vovja says the treasure map might lead to a magical sword.
- Vovja says to beware of the trolls in the crypt.
- Vovja says to beware of the ghouls in the crypt.
- Vovja says to beware of the dark ones in the crypt.
- Vovja says there was an ancient crypt nearby. It is rumored to be guarded by demons, but there are rumors that there are nuggets of gold to be found.
- Vovja says to beware of the ghouls in the crypt.
Fantasy Tavern Name Generator for DND
Remember to check out LitRPG Adventures if you want even more taverns descriptions and want to create your own. My tavern name generator does the name of the tavern or inn, describes it, tells you about the patrons and rumors heard inside the establishment.