Pub signs

Most pubs opt to have a specific emphasis in terms of both style and selection. This should be communicated at the main entrance to entice visitors to come in and spend an hour in good company with something delicious to eat and drink.

In addition to the pub name sign, there are a number of pub signs used in pubs. Visitors often don’t give them a thought – until they are missing.

Many people assume signs convey information. That is also true of certain pub signs. In particular those that show the opening hours or menu. But a pub is one of those places where signs often create an atmosphere and are thus a pure interior design feature.

Pub signs – Everything for pubs

Examples of some of the more common pub signs:

Opening hours

A classic pub sign that often hangs in the window of the front door. Keep in mind that the sign should not just match the décor, but should also be equally attractive to look at from outside, as it affects how the pub will be perceived by passers-by.

Year signs

Some pubs have a special theme, such as 1950s, 1960s or 1970s, and so want to create a sense of the “past”. Here, interior design signs with a message and other signs play an important role in creating the right atmosphere. Some pubs are also themed around a specific country, such as Ireland or the USA. In such pubs, the signs are also part of the interior design. 

Toilet

In larger pubs, signs may be needed to show the way to the toilet. In smaller pubs, a sign on the toilet doors may be sufficient. Even here, the owners should maintain the theme of the pub and ensure the sign reflects that. 

Create your own pub signs – based on your needs, and those of the pub.