Ian McKellen’s pub is called The Grapes, located on Narrow Street in Limehouse, London. He is a co-owner of this historic, 16th-century riverside pub, which is known for its cosy, dark-paneled interior and features a staff from his role as Gandalf behind the bar.
In the Limehouse Reach neighborhood of London, this historic tavern has been serving beer for over 500 years. In 2011, famed actor Sir Ian McKellen bought "The Grapes" pub he had frequented for 30 years!
However, notwithstanding these glitzy patrons, its enduring popularity owes much to the fact that it is also one of the most haunted pubs in London. In the early 18th century, the venue served as an officers' mess for the Grenadier Guards, an infantry regiment in the British Army.
Patrick's Day marks the anniversary. Named after his rescue dog, and because he is a “Lord of the Rings” fan, Gandalf's serves a mostly rural population. The space was empty for a few months before Lackey jumped in. He owns the pub with his wife Michelle and executive chef Ed West.
A London restaurant owned by musician Ed Sheeran has been described as "outstanding" and "lovely". Bertie Blossoms on Portobello Road is described as an "intimate restaurant in the heart of Notting Hill."
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The Eagle and Child, a pub on St Giles' Street, Oxford, England has been around since the mid 17th century. It has associations with the Inklings writers' group which included J. R. R. Tolkien and C. S. Lewis.
Standing tall in Narrow Street, Limehouse, those in search of a drink can find The Grapes, one of London's oldest pubs. The watering hole is owned by Sir Ian McKellen, star of stage and screen.
It is also said to be haunted by the ghost of a subaltern who was beaten to death for cheating at cards. In 2022, the pub was bought by Ineos, being the favourite pub of Jim Ratcliffe, the founder of Ineos. The Ineos Grenadier motor car, and in turn the Ineos Grenadiers cycling team, are named after it.
Devonshire was ranked the busiest pub in the world. It is Ed Sheeran's favorite. Nico and I try and get a reservation every single time we come to London.
Even in pricey London, £16.95 (about $27) seems like a lot for a martini. Do you get a share in the distillery with that? Of course not, but I'd gladly pay it for another round at Dukes, which recently hosted me for cocktails.
The royal couple travelled on the Elizabeth Line to the Dog & Duck pub in Soho, to share their appreciation for those serving the nation over the bank holiday. During the visit, Prince William tried his hand at pulling a pint of the pub's “specially brewed” and aptly named Kingmaker.
One place you can still visit, however, is the George and Vulture (3 Castle Court, EC3V 9DL) — or the George and Wulture, as the Wellers call it. This ancient City pub, now a chop room, has origins in the 13th century, and was a favourite of Dickens.
