Author Topic: Names for our new business... (Read 6470 times)

drawfull · « **on:** February 18, 2009, 02:21:25 pm »

Basically, the premises we have are split over three floors.

1st: Restaurant
Ground: Coffee Bar
Basement: Video Games, Foosball, Air Hockey, Pool, Sky TV (Sports)

We plan to offer table service throughout, and a high-quality menu that will be for both take out and eat in. We also serve alcohol for on licence use. Decor is open, dependent on name.

We have narrowed down a potential list of names which are in the poll above. Would really value independent thoughts on these, so vote if you have an opinion and share your reasoning too if you can

Thanks in advance for any assistance.

Ginsu Victim · « **Reply #1 on:** February 18, 2009, 02:29:40 pm »

I hate to ---steaming pile of meadow muffin--- in your cereal, but I don't like even one of those choices enough to vote.

joeH · « **Reply #2 on:** February 18, 2009, 02:32:45 pm »

I'm in agreement. If you are absolutely set on those choices, I'll pick Voodoo, but I really don't like any of those names.

drawfull · « **Reply #3 on:** February 18, 2009, 02:38:03 pm »

Quote from: Ginsu Victim on February 18, 2009, 02:29:40 pm

I hate to ---Cleveland steamer--- in your cereal, but I don't like even one of those choices enough to vote.

All feedback really important. Thanks! I added none of the above

Franco B · « **Reply #4 on:** February 18, 2009, 02:45:00 pm »

Out of those I would probably go for Hub although it would be more suited to a LAN center/cafe.

Where abouts is it by the way?

drawfull · « **Reply #5 on:** February 18, 2009, 02:47:03 pm »

Franco, it's in Douglas, Isle of Man

saint · « **Reply #6 on:** February 18, 2009, 03:02:02 pm »

Names are horrible... sorry

RayB · « **Reply #7 on:** February 18, 2009, 03:44:24 pm »

I'm Canadian, so "Chapters" is out. That's the name of a well established book store chain here.

I like "The Hub" best. Only GEEKS will think of "LAN center", which is OK since they like games anyways, and you have some! :-) ( see definition here: http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/hub )

Have you already done trademark searches on those choices?

Franco B · « **Reply #8 on:** February 18, 2009, 03:45:19 pm »

Guilty as charged

wooowman93 · « **Reply #9 on:** February 18, 2009, 04:10:40 pm »

ok, isn't there aplace already called chapters and honestly thos are some crazy name's try something more now, not like voodo and hub that is weird try something like all your arcade's is belong to us

pinballwizard79 · « **Reply #10 on:** February 18, 2009, 04:24:07 pm »

Name it "Unga Bunga".

That should get people talking.

parag0n · « **Reply #11 on:** February 18, 2009, 04:50:20 pm »

call it 4Q

That way, nobody will be able to talk about it without insulting someone

SavannahLion · « **Reply #12 on:** February 18, 2009, 06:35:24 pm »

For the most part, most bar names have been done to death in dozens of different ways in thousands of locations around the world. Might as well call the bar Drawfull (or whatever your Real World (c) name is) and be done with it.

Why not do a local (regional?) contest to see who can come up with the best name? Offer something like a gaming card good for a years worth of game play or something?

nic6paul · « **Reply #13 on:** February 18, 2009, 07:34:57 pm »

By the University I attended we had a coffee shop called "The Hub". Very popular and pretty good atmosphere too.

mrserv0n · « **Reply #14 on:** February 18, 2009, 08:06:26 pm »

Horrible names. Not a good start

EwJ · « **Reply #15 on:** February 18, 2009, 09:17:18 pm »

What market are you targeting? High school kids, all ages/family, teenage/young adult/university? It might help with deciding the name.
Ex. if family, a good name might not be Buttmonkey's Hideout. (teen/university maybe).

Drawfull's(or insert name here) Place or Drawfull's Cafe might be safe bets.
Anything but what you have listed. The Hadron Disaster, The Wiley Wombat, hell, The Electric Banana - anything else.

TOK · « **Reply #16 on:** February 18, 2009, 09:28:38 pm »

I voted none of the above as well. That Aitch one is weird and hard to say.
The others are a bit too generic. I can't really offer a suggestion on an alternate name, but I think it'd be helpful to convey the gaming/entertainment part of your operation. Cheetah Room sounds like a nudie bar.

The Hub seems closest along those lines. There was a place near me called Cyberhub. It was like a hangout gaming place that had overnight parties and stuff. Unfortunately, it didn't make it but I see the domain is up for sale.

Blanka · « **Reply #17 on:** February 19, 2009, 12:41:15 am »

I voted for Aitch, bur only if you leave the A away. Itch would be pretty funny

paulscade · « **Reply #18 on:** February 19, 2009, 08:38:04 am »

OK... I'll say it... I like "Chapters".

The place has multiple floors symbolizing different "chapters"... from Old school (the arcade)... through the restaurant... to the Coffee bar (probably the most recent "chapter"....

javeryh · « **Reply #19 on:** February 19, 2009, 10:06:17 am »

I'd just call it "Dave & Busters" and be done with it.

Ginsu Victim · « **Reply #20 on:** February 19, 2009, 10:27:23 am »

Quote from: javeryh on February 19, 2009, 10:06:17 am

I'd just call it "Dave & Busters" and be done with it.

No, you're supposed to confuse people with a slightly different name.

DAVID BUSTER'S

Ginsu Victim · « **Reply #21 on:** February 19, 2009, 10:29:03 am »

And what's up with Purple Moon? "Raspberry Corvette" already taken?

shardian · « **Reply #22 on:** February 19, 2009, 10:40:01 am »

Most of those would be great....

...if you were opening a strip joint or a gay bar.

SavannahLion · « **Reply #23 on:** February 19, 2009, 11:33:02 am »

Quote from: shardian on February 19, 2009, 10:40:01 am

Most of those would be great....

...if you were opening a strip joint or a gay bar.

You didn't see his other thread? He found another building with lower rent. Those are going to be on the 2nd floor and in the back room respectively.

drawfull · « **Reply #24 on:** February 19, 2009, 03:02:26 pm »

Quote from: paulscade on February 19, 2009, 08:38:04 am

OK... I'll say it... I like "Chapters".

The place has multiple floors symbolizing different "chapters"... from Old school (the arcade)... through the restaurant... to the Coffee bar (probably the most recent "chapter"....

That's our favourite too, for those reasons, but we are listening to all feedback.

To SavannahLion, we didn't find a building with lower rent. We decided to buy a building in a better location.

The game side is only a part of what we're doing, and while it's important to the model we have, it ain't the be all. I agree certainly that a couple of the names scream lapdancing whatever; we want feedback from a small community that have a possible interest of one area of what we're doing.

I asked for names in the first thread. We are open to ideas; the latest issue of Night has names such as Bacchus (good ol FF), JuJu and OoJam - It's what we're up against good or bad.

It would be great if those that voted none of the above would give their chioce, if they have one.

Oh, Savannah, we're paying £xxxxxxx for the building. Considerably more 'rent' I think you'll find - but the finance side is none of anyone's business, we need help with names. From whereever that may come.

drawfull · « **Reply #25 on:** February 19, 2009, 03:07:43 pm »

Ouch, I'm in a ---smurfy--- mood, please ignore previous

Sorry all.

Ginsu Victim · « **Reply #26 on:** February 19, 2009, 03:09:12 pm »

Chapters to me sounds like an early-80s restaurant and bar with open mic comedy every Saturday night.

drawfull · « **Reply #27 on:** February 19, 2009, 03:10:03 pm »

Quote from: SavannahLion on February 18, 2009, 06:35:24 pm

For the most part, most bar names have been done to death in dozens of different ways in thousands of locations around the world. Might as well call the bar Drawfull (or whatever your Real World (c) name is) and be done with it.

Why not do a local (regional?) contest to see who can come up with the best name? Offer something like a gaming card good for a years worth of game play or something?

I didn't see this, thanks for the feedback. (//skulks)

drawfull · « **Reply #28 on:** February 19, 2009, 03:14:06 pm »

Quote from: Ginsu Victim on February 19, 2009, 03:09:12 pm

Chapters to me sounds like an early-80s restaurant and bar with open mic comedy every Saturday night.

Well, we are aiming at retro...

Ginsu Victim · « **Reply #29 on:** February 19, 2009, 03:19:42 pm »

Yeah, but I didn't mean that in a good way.

drawfull · « **Reply #30 on:** February 19, 2009, 03:22:35 pm »

Yeah, but the retro market is very big here. And everywhere if you buy into media hype. In any case, decor is a small part. A big part of what we call it is the fact we can adapt. I know that's contradictory to what you said and I take it on board, that's why the name is so difficult. Cheers Ginsu

shardian · « **Reply #31 on:** February 19, 2009, 03:24:02 pm »

Quote from: SavannahLion on February 18, 2009, 06:35:24 pm

Might as well call the bar Drawfull (or whatever your Real World (c) name is) and be done with it.

Actually, I think "Drawfull's" is a cool name. If it were in that list I would vote for it.

drawfull · « **Reply #32 on:** February 19, 2009, 03:27:08 pm »

Quote from: shardian on February 19, 2009, 03:24:02 pm

Quote from: SavannahLion on February 18, 2009, 06:35:24 pm
Might as well call the bar Drawfull (or whatever your Real World (c) name is) and be done with it.

Actually, I think "Drawfull's" is a cool name. If it were in that list I would vote for it.

Heh, but it's spelt incorrectly! It's just a bastardisation of my name, if you say it fast, drunk. I couldn't use my surname, for a few reasons, so xxxxxxx's doesn't work unfortunately.

Aitch, is the initial of my better half's name, but no one can spell that either - the rest of the planet say Haitch.

RayB · « **Reply #33 on:** February 19, 2009, 03:29:53 pm »

Drawfull sounds like Awful. "Hey let's go hangout at that Awful restaurant". I dunno... hehehe

OK thinking 80's... how about:

Neon
Dink's
Big hair and ugly women
Restaurantris
Bartris
The 80's
OH GOD KILL ME NOW
Cosby Ain't Here

SavannahLion · « **Reply #34 on:** February 19, 2009, 03:30:39 pm »

Quote from: drawfull on February 19, 2009, 03:02:26 pm

To SavannahLion, we didn't find a building with lower rent. We decided to buy a building in a better location.
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Oh, Savannah, we're paying £xxxxxxx for the building. Considerably more 'rent' I think you'll find - but the finance side is none of anyone's business, we need help with names. From whereever that may come.

I was being facetious towards shardian. My apologies if they were taken in the wrong context.

drawfull · « **Reply #35 on:** February 19, 2009, 03:32:24 pm »

Quote from: SavannahLion on February 19, 2009, 03:30:39 pm

Quote from: drawfull on February 19, 2009, 03:02:26 pm
To SavannahLion, we didn't find a building with lower rent. We decided to buy a building in a better location.
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Oh, Savannah, we're paying £xxxxxxx for the building. Considerably more 'rent' I think you'll find - but the finance side is none of anyone's business, we need help with names. From whereever that may come.

I was being facetious towards shardian. My apologies if they were taken in the wrong context.

No apologies required, I'm tetchy today.

LOL @ RayB

drawfull · « **Reply #36 on:** February 19, 2009, 03:34:08 pm »

Quote from: RayB on February 19, 2009, 03:29:53 pm

Big hair

elizabeth shue was not ugly

Ginsu Victim · « **Reply #37 on:** February 19, 2009, 03:41:58 pm »

Quote from: drawfull on February 19, 2009, 03:22:35 pm

Yeah, but the retro market is very big here. And everywhere if you buy into media hype. In any case, decor is a small part. A big part of what we call it is the fact we can adapt. I know that's contradictory to what you said and I take it on board, that's why the name is so difficult. Cheers Ginsu

Keep in mind I'm looking at this from an American viewpoint and the way those sort of restaurants were back then. Also, "Chapters" reminds me of "Brothers" for some strange reason, which was a TV series on Showtime about three brothers who ran a bar.

SavannahLion · « **Reply #38 on:** February 19, 2009, 03:49:39 pm »

Quote from: drawfull on February 19, 2009, 03:14:06 pm

Quote from: Ginsu Victim on February 19, 2009, 03:09:12 pm
Chapters to me sounds like an early-80s restaurant and bar with open mic comedy every Saturday night.

Well, we are aiming at retro...

I know! How about Cafe 80's complete with hanging monitors showing Max Headroom-like characters. You could even do the whole bar in pastel coloring.

You can even source out snap bands as a door giveaway or something. I don't know where you're going to get Hypercolors though.

Ginsu Victim · « **Reply #39 on:** February 19, 2009, 03:52:17 pm »

Cafe 80s wouldn't work because you have to play the games with your hands.


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