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What/Why:
To celebrate Qype UK's 1st birthday we'd like to invite you and your friends to a very special Pub Quiz! Expect lots of melon scratching questions, fantastic prizes and, of course, free beer!
We will be kicking off the Quiz at 7.30pm (drinks from 7) and we expect the Quiz to wrap up at 10pm (party will continue for those that want to).
As spaces are limited, please add to the discussion below if you already have a quiz team pulled together (and how many members are in it, maximum of 6) so we can keep track. You can also chat to other Qypers about teaming up.
Oh, and don't forget to invite your friends and family along for the fun!
Compliment
gotiges7 (13-09-2008) 
I had an excellent time at the Qype quiz. Especially for a Thursday.
I know everyones’s doing it, but I’ve never jumped from computer world into the actual and I really didn’t know what to expect. I was thinking bouncers and names checked off a list and like what do you mean you can’t sing the Qype song? Are you just stooging us for beer and cake?
It was more like the atmosphere at an after work social or a family thing. It felt like a place where people already knew each other rather than a bunch of strangers.
We arrived at about 7.15. I tried to get there early because I wanted a table and I figured that if they were cheap skates then this would be the only time to down the free beer.
We occupied the last available table inside, surrounding it with an odd collection of arm chairs and plastic pews and then made a raid on the bar.
Meeting Qype people, playing quiz games and eating free food are all things that I was looking forward to, but really it was the promise of free beer that got me venturing off the couch mid week.
The bar, like the entire venue, was busy but not overly crowded. The cash registers were counting up to something – some nefarious figure where we would have to start paying for our own drinks. It clicked up to 247 as the sparkly Aussie bar chick ran up the previous mans drinks – and I pumped her for the terminal number. She thought it would be 500, and we started drinking as though our wallets may be required in about a half hours time.
Around eight Rob and Adam made some little speeches about qype and a very loud man in a funny hat started screaming out questions. Also it became clear that the bar tab was extending beyond the 500 mark. The foundations of a really good night had been layed.
We attempted our questions with a reasonable diligence between sips and trips to the bar, and were a very happy little team by half time.
The break brought the end of the tab, but that blow was cushioned greatly by the delivery of some varied and delicious snacks. I was first to the food, so quick that I arrived before the chicken squewers (one of the few things I regret about the evening)
The second half we relaxed a little more as it became clear that we wouldn’t win the main prize, putting our energies instead into the funny name category. “Review this mother Qype Bar” being our final draft which, on sober reflection, deservedly didn’t win.
Around 11.30 we parted into the night, each declaring that a wonderful evening had been enjoyed, and individually praising the organisers and sponsors.
In summary the food was great (What did that idiot expect from the other review? Lobster and truffles?) The beer was pored with great generosity. The company was excellent and the toilet had everything I normally require in a toilet (This issue being largely commented upon in other reviews)
The only thing I missed was a little more Qypeness. As we all have alias’s on the site – maybe some way of introducing people – perhaps some silly awards for good reviews, a trophy for the person with highest points or something. And I would have loved a little more history or background or anacdotes about the Qype story.
But really a great night – and I’ll definitely be attending in the future.
Tags: qype party, quiz, london, nice toilet, good food, free beer, offside bar
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bluesofty (12-09-2008)
Oh this was fun! Mucho fun!
The pub was bit weary, but did not detract at all from the fun, and people. After all, a place is special because of the people you meet.
I’m not sure the quiz was generall knowledge so much as the workings of a brilliant mind. neurotic, but brilliant.
Food was great, free drinks great, loos not great, but better than a hole in the ground!
Great mix of people, all of whom were interesting in different ways.
Thanks Qype!
Tags: fun, people, pub, special, quiz
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DrO2e (12-09-2008)
Great night, Great quiz; qype are being far too nice to us! That said I think the early bonus round was designed to sabotage team 'Somerset Mafia’. Needless to say our chances of winning the overall quiz diminished rapidly post sambuca. Oh my aching head.
Tags: quiz, qype, bonus, tequila, sambuca, free_buffet, freeloaders
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moonrising (12-09-2008)
I’ve put most of what I have to say into my review of the bar really… but as to the party, great fun! Really enjoyed the interesting questions, nice to meet some more folks, and, out of the Qype events I’ve been to, best food yet. Including the cake. Thanks for a great night guys!
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Andrew Hunter (12-09-2008)
Awesome night! I had a blast and i hope everyone else did too! Very sore head this morning. Too much drink mixing.
Who won the best team name again?
Tags: pub quiz, qype party, qype pub quiz, the offside bar
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scottishwolf (12-09-2008)
Great night - really enjoyed it!
Gutted we messed up the tube question so badly….could have been 1st or 2nd if we’d go that right!
Tags: qype first birthday
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bombardier (12-09-2008)
Myself and my fellow team members had an absolutely cracking time, praise be to you, lads and lasses of Qype, for a funtabulous evening.
A little disappointed with third place but not bad for a team of 4! We blew it second half, just like so many of the West Ham games I see…..
Bravo.
Tags: pub quiz, qype party, qype pub quiz, the offside bar
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Urbanite (12-09-2008)
Proof that company maketh a night. You were all stars, I had a great time (even if we didn’t win, sigh) and we’re already thinking of the next fun Qype event for October so watch this space! Don’t forget to review the venue… http://www.qype.co.uk/place/81162-The-Offside-Bar-London
Tags: pub quiz, qype party, qype pub quiz, the offside bar
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Rob Hinchcliffe (12-09-2008)
Yay. Thank you everyone who came to help us celebrate our first birthday party. I think it’s safe to say that everyone had a brilliant time and now the pressure’s on us to make it even bigger and better next time!
Tags: pub quiz, qype party, qype pub quiz, the offside bar
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Rob Hinch...
15-09-2008, 13:33
Check out the videos:
Vimeo: http://www.vimeo.com/1736321
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dlQdAVsvqyw
Bring_Stuff
11-09-2008, 19:51
I ain’t got no team - anyone want me - pul-eeeeease?
Rob Hinch...
11-09-2008, 17:50
DrO2e: you don’t have to have six in a team, that’s just the maximum team size. So your Mafia can stay at 4 if you like.
DrO2e
11-09-2008, 17:08
Somerset Mafia now have an extra don - 4UP … we need 2 to join us - we’ll make you an offer you can’t refuse….
macaroon
11-09-2008, 16:22
Yay I’m now coming too! My team name is Large Hardon Collider
Andrew Hu...
11-09-2008, 14:03
Well, all the Qype employees are taking part so we’ve had to use an independent Quiz Master.
aLii
11-09-2008, 11:30
So, is this quiz going to have a Qype round?
Rob Hinch...
11-09-2008, 11:00
Yeah it’s a sports bar, so I think they’re used to football shirts etc
johnsibly
11-09-2008, 10:55
@bombardier -- I don’t think so. Look at the photos on the review - a guy is wearing jeans and t-shirt, so I wouldn’t worry.
bombardier
11-09-2008, 10:39
Is there a dress code at The Offside Bar?
DuBose
11-09-2008, 00:09
Well consider I know nothing about pub quiz….I think I’d be in for the drinking and watching part though
Rob Hinch...
10-09-2008, 12:48
We are expecting a LOT of people to come tomorrow night, so my advice would be to get there on time to avoid disappointment (or having to stand up!)
DrO2e
09-09-2008, 18:32
Just to confirm - We now have a half a team 'Somerset Mafia’ consisting of myself olijenkins and becksby. Anyone who need 3 village idiots or likes cider?
knibbd
09-09-2008, 16:43
Sorry - can’t make it as I’m stuck here in Warrington! Shame really because I’ve actually got a MENSA certificate for my IQ
Rob Hinch...
09-09-2008, 16:33
Hey inspirationjunkie, good to see you! I think there’s going to be a few people hoping to make up a team on the night so don’t be afraid to just pitch up!
inspirati...
09-09-2008, 16:23
I’m certainly up for this event, late to sign up but is anyone lacking team players? What I lack in scientific trivia I make up for with excellent drinking game ideas!
moonrising
09-09-2008, 14:23
Great, I’m the emergency fill in person then. G
sacky_moo
09-09-2008, 12:41
Im comin! think i mite have a team aswell!!
becksby
09-09-2008, 10:10
I’m in! And relying on you oli to put together the winning team…
Assumpta
09-09-2008, 01:08
I will join you soon I hope. At the moment have son Mark visiting from San Francisco . As it happens he is Quiz Master for Brainstormer Pub Quiz in 4 pubs in and around S.F. Please check it out on www.brainstormer.com ti see how their Quizzes are a big hit in California. Hipefully when he stops tearing around the country and comes back to Harlow will get him to get in touch. Has his Laptop home and his e address is walshemark@mac.com. Know he would love to be involved before return to U.S. towards end of the month Beast wishes for your big night Migglymags