Pubs, hospitality and publicationsFixed price $31.99No restrictions

.pub domain — publications and pubs in one extension

.pub has two identities: the British pub (bar, hospitality) and digital publications ('publishing' abbreviation). For publishers, media and hospitality businesses with character.

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2013 Year created
gTLD Extension type (IANA)
$31.99 Registration price / year
Open Registration restrictions

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About the .PUB domain

What is the .PUB domain?

The .pub is a generic top-level domain (gTLD) managed by Identity Digital. It was delegated by ICANN in 2013. 'Pub' has a double meaning in English: a pub as a British or Irish bar (a hospitality establishment with cultural identity) and 'pub' as an informal abbreviation for 'publishing' or 'publication'. This duality makes .pub a versatile extension for two very different worlds: hospitality businesses with a pub character and editorial and digital publication projects. Fixed price of $31.99/year. No restrictions.
Extension .PUB
IANA type gTLD
Created in 2013
Registry Identity Digital (formerly Donuts)
Restrictions None
Registration $31.99/year
Renewal $31.99/year

Uses of .PUB

Who is the .PUB domain for?

These are the most common situations where .PUB is the ideal extension.

Pubs and bars with British or Irish identity

Hospitality establishments with a pub spirit — bars, craft beer venues, gastropubs — where .pub reinforces the cultural identity of the business.

Digital publications and online media

Digital magazines, newsletters, blogs with a publication identity and any media where 'pub' as a 'publishing' abbreviation is the most coherent extension.

Newsletters and author publications

Author newsletters, Substack-style publications and any content creator who sees themselves as the editor of their own publication.

Craft beers and breweries

Microbreweries, craft beer producers and beer shops where pub culture is part of the brand identity.

Publishers and publishing houses

Independent publishers, digital publishing houses and content platforms where 'pub' perfectly abbreviates 'publisher'.

Live events and music

Concert venues, live music spaces and cultural events tied to pub culture and live music.

Real examples

Well-known websites with .PUB domain

the.publocal.pubcraft.pubyour.pubindie.pubbest.pubfree.pubopen.pub

.PUB vs other extensions

Which extension suits you best?

Each extension has its own profile. Here we compare .PUB with the most common alternatives to help you choose.

Extension Best for Restrictions Registration price
.pub This page Pubs, hospitality and publications None $31.99/year
.bar Bars in general None ~$29.99/year
.beer Beer specifically None ~$29.99/year
.press Press and formal publications None ~$39.99/year
.com Any project None $14.99/year

Registration process

How to register your .PUB domain at miHosting

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Check availability

Type the name you want in the search bar. We show you in seconds whether it's available or if you need to look for alternatives.

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Complete registration

Fill in the registrant details and choose whether to add hosting. The entire process takes less than 5 minutes.

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Your domain is live

Within minutes your .PUB domain is active and visible from anywhere in the world. DNS propagates in under 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about the .PUB domain

Does .pub have fixed registration and renewal pricing?

Yes. .pub maintains the same price of $31.99/year for both initial registration and renewals.

Is .pub better as 'pub' (bar) or as 'pub' (publication)?

Depends on the project. For a bar or brewery with a pub identity, .pub is the most coherent extension in the catalogue. For a digital publication or newsletter, .pub works as a 'publishing' abbreviation with high memorability. Both uses are equally valid.

Does .pub rank well in Google for bar or publication searches?

Google treats .pub like any gTLD. For local businesses, Google My Business signals are more decisive. For digital publications, content and backlinks are the key factors.

Is 'the.pub' a good domain name for a pub?

Yes. the.pub is a domain with great personality for a pub with its own character — 'The Pub' is exactly how English speakers refer to their neighbourhood's go-to bar.

Does .pub work for a newsletter or Substack publication?

Yes. As an abbreviation for 'publication', indie.pub, your.pub or author.pub work as newsletter and author publication URLs in any language.

Can I transfer my .pub domain to miHosting?

Yes. The transfer has no additional cost. You need the authorisation code (Auth Code) from your current registrar. The process takes 5 to 7 business days.

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The .pub domain has a double identity — managed by Identity Digital since 2013 at a fixed price of $31.99/year for registration and renewal. 'Pub' is simultaneously the British bar with character and history and the abbreviation for 'publishing' or publication. For pubs, breweries and bars with an Anglo-Irish spirit, .pub communicates the cultural identity of the establishment. For author newsletters, digital magazines, independent publishers and online publications, .pub abbreviates exactly what they are: publications. the.pub, indie.pub, craft.pub, local.pub — names that work in both worlds. No restrictions. Google treats it like any gTLD. Registering a .pub domain at miHosting costs $31.99/year with managed DNS, @yourbusiness.pub email and real technical support. Combine it with our professional hosting to give your pub or publication the digital presence it deserves.