What's with the British tradition of naming pubs The ___ & ___, ie The Fox and Hound, Horse & Rider, etc.?

by abbie_yoyo

There seem to be a lot of them. I couldn't get anywhere with google, just a list of names with no explanation.

hoosay

This article gives some background on some common pub names. http://www.britainexpress.com/History/culture/pub-names.htm

The two names you mention are more than likely a reference to hunting (i.e. hunting with hounds rather than shooting)