Put Your Trivia Knowledge to the Test at these 5 Venues

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How’s your trivia knowledge? Every week around Australia avid trivia buffs put their knowledge and pride to the test in competitions at pubs, clubs and restaurants – here are five venues where trivia rules:

More than 150 years ago, an historic cornerstone was laid in Port Melbourne and from that day, locals have had a place to meet, catch up, celebrate and commemorate with a fine glass and good plate at The Cornerstone on Crockford Street. The 1860s’ charm and romance still greet you with original stonework and arched windows; step inside to find a comfy, modern space ideal for Sunday drinks with friends or your next big event.

 

Join the lively crowd for Trivia with Mottsy every Wednesday to give your brain a workout complete with paper aeroplanes and tabs up for grabs – first prize is a $75 bar tab, second a $25 drinks card and third prize a bottle of wine. Stay for dinner and chow down on mussels in chilli tomato sauce to start, followed by a pub classic chicken parmigiana, chips and salad.

Those seeking a new dining experience in a beachside town find Silver Spoon on Biggs Avenue in Beachmere. This well-loved café is the spot to head after a surf to refuel and recharge, either alfresco watching the world pass by with a brew of choice, or head indoors where a lively buzz of conversation hangs in the air as friends and family catch up over inspired brunch dishes.

 

Come along on Thursdays for a fun night of trivia where you will either know the answer or learn something new; fuel up before the action with Korean fried chicken, fermented hot honey and kimchi, before slicing your knife into perfectly cooked eye fillet, with truffle potato, parsnip purée, roast carrot and bordelaise sauce. 

A smart, sprawling venue for bistro meals, live music and family fun is what awaits at The Kwinana Local on Chisham Avenue in Kwinana Town Centre. Chill out on the patio on balmy WA days with an ice-cold beer, or head to the lounge bar and join a lively local crowd for a drink and a tale or two; a fireplace adds a cosy touch for the chillier months as you peruse a menu boasting all your favourites.

 

Test your knowledge to win prizes and enjoy delicious food every Wednesday night with the quiz competition before devouring a Porterhouse steak for just $22 with any drink purchase, served with chips and salad; perhaps slow-cooked lamb shank hits the mark, with mashed potato, roast vegetables and braising sauce.

For craft beer and quirky pub fare, Surry Hills locals drop into Dove & Olive on Devonshire Street. Step through the door and be enveloped in a warm, rustic vibe with hanging leadlight lights, pale wood tables and leather couch seating, opening onto a green courtyard, where guests can perch on a stool, ale in hand and catch up with friends.

 

Trivia is the name of the game on Tuesday and Wednesday nights along with Happy Hour – grab a beer or wine to get the night started right, best enjoyed with Southern fried squid and sriracha mayo, or chow down on a braised beef and stout pie, with braised root vegetables and red wine gravy. Don’t go past New York cheesecake and vanilla ice cream, or sticky date pudding and butterscotch sauce to finish indulgently.

Country goodness, one plate at a time, is what you’ll find at Woomargama Hotel on Woomargama Way in Holbrook. Located just off the Hume Highway in Southern NSW, this classic watering hole is rich in history and the perfect place to stop when travelling through the region to enjoy a peaceful night’s rest and refuel at the dining room from a rustic menu celebrating local, farm-fresh ingredients.

 

Grab your mates and test yourself with the ultimate trivia quiz on Wednesday nights – make it an event to remember with a meal to refuel the brain cells like prawn dumplings, soy dressing, Kewpie and fried onions to start, before lamb rump with roasted chats, mint labneh, peas, pumpkin purée and red wine gravy, or barramundi Thai green curry and jasmine rice.