What was the name of Tolkien’s fictional pub where Frodo meets Aragorn?
Answer
The Prancing Pony
Answer
The Prancing Pony
The fictional pub where Frodo meets Aragorn in J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings is The Prancing Pony.
The Prancing Pony stands in Bree, a settlement on the road between the Shire and Rivendell. Frodo, Sam, Merry, and Pippin stay there during their journey east. At the inn, Frodo encounters the mysterious ranger known as Strider, who is later revealed to be Aragorn.
The inn is run by Barliman Butterbur. A letter from Gandalf intended for Frodo is delayed because Butterbur forgets to deliver it, adding to the danger surrounding the hobbits’ departure. The inn also becomes the setting for an attack by enemies searching for the Ring.
The Green Dragon is another famous inn in Tolkien’s world, but it is located in Hobbiton and associated with the Shire. The Prancing Pony belongs to Bree, making the location an important distinction when identifying the meeting with Aragorn.
Source: Wikipedia · fact-checked Sept. 2026