There are 3 pubs in the UK called ‘The Cat and Custard Pot’, possibly derived from the habit of giving the cat the custard bowl to lick out after use. Several other signs featuring  cats started off as heraldic beasts. For example ‘The Rampant Cat’ at Burford or the ‘The Downing Arms’ in Croyden.  

One of the more unusual names is ‘The Cat i’th Well’ at Wainstalls near Halifax. This pub has two signs. One of the cat falling into the well and the other of the cat climbing out!

There are three ‘Squinting Cats’ in Harrogate, Leeds and New Clipstone. The latter has a sign featuring a cat lapping some spilt beer which seems to be the cause of its problem, though the real origin of the name is not known.

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