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LOTR Stars Win London Pub Quiz!
6 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Ian McKellen and Dominic Monaghan won a pub quiz.
- The Lord of the Rings actors competed at The Grapes pub.
- They secured a £60 bar tab prize for their victory.
Legendary actors Sir Ian McKellen and Dominic Monaghan recently surprised London locals by winning a weekly pub quiz at The Grapes, a pub partly owned by McKellen. The Lord of the Rings co-stars were seen enjoying the evening and ultimately secured first place, earning a £60 bar tab.
The pair, famed for their iconic roles as Gandalf and Merry, showcased their camaraderie off-screen. The event took place at The Grapes in Limehouse, where McKellen occasionally visits. A video shared on social media captured the unexpected celebrity appearance.
This lighthearted victory comes as McKellen, 86, has expressed his strong desire to reprise his role as Gandalf in upcoming Lord of the Rings projects, despite recent health setbacks, including a fall that resulted in injuries.
