Jim and Pat wanted to take us out to dinner on their last night in town. We had seen "The Pig & Whistle" and wanted to try this English Pub, so decided we'd check it out! We were all curious where this restaurant got its name ... this is what we found out. The name Pig & Whistle has had a place in British history ever since daily rum nations were issued to all men aboard Royal Navy ships in 1655. As the story goes, it was the job of the junior midshipman to go below to draw the rum for the ship's company from the barrels - called "pigs".One day the junior officer arrived on deck drunk with the rum for the duty officer of the day. The next day the officer ordered the midshipman to keep whistling until he returned on deck with the rum, this way he wouldn't be able to drink while carrying on his task. Therefore, the name "Pig & Whistle".
If you happen to visit England, you will find many fine pubs and taverns around the British coast and sea ports called the "Pig & Whistle".
Aren't we just the Cat's Meow?? Check out those matching sweatshirts...On a whim, we all bought matching shirts the last night on the ship....I'm sure we'll be using them on Sea-bbatical this summer...Oh, and by the way, the Fish & Chips served here are the best I've ever had....
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