.pub Domain Registrationfrom £59.30/yr
Why Choose a .pub Domain?
The .pub extension launched in 2014 as part of ICANN's new gTLD programme and is run by Dog Beach, LLC (a Donuts/Identity Digital portfolio TLD). Although the literal meaning is "public house", the namespace has been adopted just as widely by publishers, publishing houses and self-published authors looking for a short, descriptive alternative to longer .publishing-style strings. It is unrestricted, so it works for both pints and paragraphs.
Ideal for:
- Independent pubs, taverns and gastropubs
- Self-published authors and indie publishing imprints
- Magazines, zines and online journals
- Newsletter writers and Substack-style publications
- Microbreweries and craft beer venues with a tied house
Things to know:
- Unrestricted — anyone, anywhere can register a .pub domain without proving a connection to hospitality or publishing.
- Operated by Identity Digital (formerly Donuts), one of the largest new gTLD registries.
- Some short, dictionary-style or high-demand .pub names are classified as premium by the registry and carry higher registration and renewal fees.
Creative .pub Domain Ideas
- TheRedLion.pub — a traditional village pub's website and booking page
- CraftAle.pub — a microbrewery's tap room and beer menu
- Sunday.pub — a weekly long-read newsletter
- Poets.pub — a small press for poetry chapbooks
- Quiz.pub — a national pub quiz franchise
- Indie.pub — a directory for self-published authors
Frequently asked questions about .pub
Anyone. The .pub namespace is unrestricted, so individuals and businesses anywhere in the world can register one without needing to prove they run a pub or a publishing business. You don't need a UK address, an alcohol licence or an ISBN to qualify.
You can register a .pub domain for any term between one and ten years at the point of purchase, and renew it for further terms before it expires. Longer registrations help protect against accidental lapses and are often a good idea for an established pub or publication.
Yes. Provided your domain is at least 60 days old and not within 60 days of a previous transfer, you can move it across by unlocking it at your current registrar and obtaining the EPP authorisation code. The transfer adds one year to the registration term.
Yes. The registry classifies a subset of short, generic and high-demand .pub names as premium, which means they carry higher registration and renewal fees set by the registry rather than the standard tier. The live search will show the actual price for any name you check.
After expiry the domain enters a roughly 30-day renewal grace period at the standard price, followed by a redemption period of around 30 days where you can recover it for an additional registry fee. After that it is released and anyone can register it, so renew in good time.