LET’S GET QUIZZICAL

If you like a quiz, Queenstown’s got plenty and summer’s a great season to get involved. Sitting in the sun, indulging in your favourite beverage, enjoying good eats, and perhaps learning a thing or two – you might even pick up a bar tab for your troubles – it all sounds great. Here are some of the regular quiz hangouts around town.

Tuesday: Kicking off at 7pm, The Pig & Whistle‘s quiz consists of six rounds and is a favourite amongst enthusiasts. This typical English pub in town is a great place for some comfort food as you’re answering. Cargo Gantley’s Pub in Arthur’s Point boast a picturesque garden, which is a lovely spot to enjoy some craft beer and nibbles as you quiz the night away — kicking off from 7pm.

Wednesday: At 7pm Surreal starts filling up with teams keen to win bragging rights. Their quiz has eight rounds covering anything and everything – you can enjoy some of the gastropub eats on offer as you go. Also starting at 7pm is Beech Tree’s quiz – What better place to quiz than in a craft beer bar? it regularly fills up so be sure to book. If you’re over in Fernhill, Lokal will meet your quiz needs from 7pm. An enjoyable general knowledge quiz – they’ll keep you fed and watered with their small bites, main meals or range of beer, wine, and spirits.

Thursday: From 6:30pm every second Thursday, Searchlight over on Industrial Place host their quiz night. The perfect spot to enjoy a craft beer, a pizza, and you might be able to catch some live music afterwards. If you like a quick game, head over to Morrison’s Irish Pub from 7:30pm for speed quizzing. No pen and paper for this one, just bring a smart phone and you’re off.

In addition to these regular quizzes, there’s plenty of occasional or seasonal quizzes that pop up, so keep your eyes peeled for announcements from the individual venues. Some of the bars that have run quizzes in the past include Rhino’s Ski Shack, Frankton Arms Tavern, The Crown Pub and Beer Garden, The Hayes, and Miss Lucy’s.