When you’re in a bar, kicking back and relaxing with friends, it isn’t just the beer that’s essential—the conversation between you and your buddies is what really makes for a memorable evening. However, your inside jokes and favorite quips are probably all American. What would you do if you and your best friends were across the pond for the night? The next time you’re in a British pub on this side of the Atlantic, use the following slang to color the conversation.

The Best British Pub Slang to Have Up Your Sleeve

1. Yam

When you hear this word, you might think of the bright orange flesh of potatoes on every Thanksgiving dinner table. However, in a British pub, this word means to inhale your food or eat it quickly. The next time you have a hankering for more than just a pint, tell your friends you’re ready to yam a whole plate of fish and chips!

2. Bevvy

If you’re keen on heading to the pub for drinks, you might tell your friends, “I’m looking to get a bevvy.” While short for “beverage,” this slang word normally refers to alcoholic drinks specifically, and is often accompanied by the hand motion of drinking from a pint glass.

3. Burger Sauce

You might think of this as your secret sauce, or even have heard it advertised at restaurants as their “signature sauce.”  However, in the U.K., it’s simply “burger sauce.” A mixture of mayonnaise and ketchup is so popular across the pond that it’s often served in a single bottle, already mixed to perfection.

4. Tippled

When you’re looking to relax after work over a pint or two, the mild yet enjoyable feeling you experience afterward is described as “tippled” in a British pub. When you tell a friend you’re looking to “get tippled,” they’ll know you’re just looking to enjoy yourself weeknight-style, to avoid the pain of a hangover the next day.

5. Fizzy Drink

If you’re feeling like a stiffer drink, you might ask for gin mixed with a certain fizzy drink, or any type of soda. In the U.K., sparkling water is referred to as the “devil’s sweat,” but gin is most often paired with the classic, bitter taste of tonic. If you’re looking for something a bit more exotic, ask for a Wray & Ting—a mix of rum and a Jamaican fizzy drink made with grapefruit.

The next time you feel like walking into a '60s-era British pub and ordering a pint, you don’t have to book a flight. Just head to Mad Dogs & Englishmen of Tampa, FL, for food, drinks, and live music. Sit at the bar to order a bevvy for a taste of London, or get tippled on the patio to enjoy the Florida weather with your old-fashioned eats. To learn more about this celebrated restaurant, call (813) 832-3037 or visit the website.