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Wednesday, May 10, 2023

BRITS IN LA PUB QUIZ hosted by Sandro Monetti

PUB QUIZ RETURNS MAY 30
With quizmaster Sandro Monetti away at the Cannes Film Festival for a couple of weeks, Brits in LA Pub Quiz is taking a brief break too.
But the popular trivia game will be back at O'Briens in Santa Monica on May 30 with Sandro back at the microphone.

In the last contest before the pause, Rogue Ruggers took the title ahead of a large chasing pack including King Charlie's Angels

TRIVIA'S MIDNIGHT WINNERS 
Come on Eileen were the winning team at the latest Brits in LA Pub Quiz.

They took the title after a typically close contest at O'Briens in Santa Monica.
Join the fun and go for glory next Tuesday when quizmaster Sandro Monetti returns with more trivia brainteasers plus the singing round, the battle for the potato and other regular quiz night favourites. 

Starts at 8pm but get there by 7.45pm if you need help finding a team to join. All welcome.

NEVER GONNA QUIZ YOU UP
There were first time champions at the latest Brits in LA Pub Quiz as Never Gonna Quiz You Up took the garden gnome trophy.

Running the trio close at O'Briens were The Cider Guy Rules
and a father and son team featuring Philip Battley, seen here explaining to young Arthur that the pint of Guinness he'd ordered was not actually a chocolate milkshake.
Join quizmaster Sandro Monetti at the Santa Monica boozer for more trivia fun next Tuesday, April 18. All welcome.


AN IRISH HELLO AT PUB QUIZ
Before heading to the Oscars, the stars and makers of nominated short film An Irish Goodbye stopped off at O'Briens to entertain the crowd at Tuesday's Brits in LA Pub Quiz.
Actor James Martin was an especially big hit, leading the packed pub in a singalong of Dirty Old Town, a hit for The Pogues, and his song from the movie, I'll Tell Me Ma.
James - pictured here with quizmaster Sandro Monetti (who is covering the Oscars for BBC Radio 5 Live on Sunday night) also saw his team finish third in the Academy Awards themed trivia contest, which was won by team Bubble and Squeak Out a Win.
Join the quiz fun next Tuesday, March 14, at O'Briens in Santa Monica where more special guests will be in attendance.

QUIZMASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE 
Guest host Denise Littlejohn will ask the questions at Brits in LA Pub Quiz at O'Brien's on Tuesday February 28 while Sandro Monetti (pictured with her here) enjoys a well-deserved week's holiday in Italy.

Last time out at the packed Santa Monica pub, Dead Zeppelin took the trivia title for the first time - and the garden gnome trophy - ahead of A Brit and Two Twits,

who won the consolation giant potato, while Smells Like Team Spirit finished third.

Every Tuesday at 8pm - get there a little early if you need help finding a team to join



TRIVIA GOES GLOBAL 
When a team of Norwegians is among the prizes at Brits in LA trivia in an Irish pub, it's proof that our popular weekly quiz is an international affair.
Norway Jose (pictured) tied for second last time out with Hopefully Not Last as Rihanna's Red Balloon took the victory at busy O'Briens in Santa Monica.
Join quizmaster Sandro Monetti there next Tuesday, Feb 21, at 8pm, along with Coral who will be defending her singing contest title, at what's becoming one of the most fun nights out in Los Angeles.

VALENTINE'S NIGHT TRIVIA
Whether you're single, coupled up or just looking for a fun time, spend Valentine's night at a special romance themed edition of Brits in LA Pub Quiz,


Reigning champs The Red Guard Balloon (pictured) have set their hearts on retaining the trivia title which they won last Tuesday ahead of 16 other teams at a packed O'Briens in Santa Monica.

But there were plenty of other prizes to go round including goodies from new movie 80 For Brady for Ben Affleck's Face at the Grammys and a consolation prize potato for One Brittle Brit and For Little Sh—s.

Join trivia host Sandro Monetti on February 14 at 8pm for a Valentine's Night you'll never forget.



A NEW ERA FOR PUB QUIZ
Our popular Pub Quiz has returned in style, packing its new home of O'Brien's in Santa Monica for Tuesday night trivia fun and games.

The host with the most (loud jackets), Sandro Monetti, will be back there on January 31 when defending champions Tech to the Future Was Robbed, aim to defend their title.
Featuring wacky prizes, singalongs and so much more, all are welcome to join the party.

Every Tuesday at 8pm - get there a little early if you need help finding a team to join

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TRIVIA QUEEN 
Denise Littlejohn will be guest hosting Brits in LA Pub Quiz on Tuesday January 3rd 
while regular quizmaster Sandro Monetti enjoys a brief New Year break in Aspen.


Join the fun at the Market Tavern from 7.30 to see if you can take the title from reigning champs, The Hive 
Sandro returns on January 10 along with his coveted consolation prize of a potato, won last time by Teamo Supremo.

But feel free to just show up by 7.30pm 


WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS

The last Brits in LA Pub Quiz of 2022 will be held on December 27 at 7.30pm at the Market Tavern. All are welcome to come on down and enjoy the fun, hosted by Sandro Monetti.

Defending their trivia title will be Hot Messi who defeated a dozen other teams last time, including Quizneyland. who had to settle for the consolation prize of a potato.

But feel free to just show up by 7.30pm 



TRIVIA IN TINSEL TOWN 
The last Brits in LA Pub Quiz before Christmas will be held on Tuesday Dec 20 (7.30 kick off) at the Market Tavern with quizmaster Sandro Monetti ready to play Santa and hand out a sackful of prizes.

The festive fun last time saw Naughty Bits with Gravy beat a dozen other teams to the trivia title
while The Grinches had to settle for the consolation prize of a potato
and birthday girl Natalie Bingham celebrated her team's third place finish with a sticky toffee pudding.
But feel free to just show up by 7.30pm 

MERRY QUIZMAS 
Get into the Christmas party spirit by attending a fabulously festive Brits in LA Pub Quiz on Tue Dec 13.
Trying to defend their title will be Look Who's Not Talking - the champs are pictured here with quizmaster Sandro Monetti.
They were chased hard at the last trivia night by Quiz Team Aguilera, who had to be content with the consolation prize of a potato.
Everyone was in party mood then too as Sandro was celebrating his birthday - and so was trivia regular Emily Kathleen Evans.
Join the fun next time. Trivia starts at 7.30 sharp each Tuesday at the Market Tavern in the Farmers' Market.

THE WORLD CUP OF TRIVIA
It's the greatest sporting event on the planet...no, not the World Cup, Brits in LA Pub Quiz of course!

Join us for more fun at the Market Tavern on Tues December 6 (7.30 kick off) where quizmaster Sandro Monetti will be celebrating his birthday.

Celebrating at the latest contest were trivia winners Naughty Bits With Gravy while Team Scabs lifted the much prized fourth placed prize, a potato, like it was the World Cup.


QUIZZY IN PINK 
Pink Trickle were the winners of the latest Brits in LA Pub Quiz, winning free drinks - and, in a rare double, the same trivia team also won the singing round, scooping a sticky toffee pudding.
The Landing Strips and Fix My Crown finished joint second to each claim goodie bags of prizes, while Yo Serious took the much coveted new fourth place prize, a giant potato.
Join quizmaster Sandro Monetti at the Market Tavern for a special Thanksgiving edition of quiz night next Tuesday, Nov 22, at 7.30pm sharp.




TRIVIA THRILLER
The latest Brits in LA Pub Quiz at the Market Tavern was as nailbiting as it was entertaining as six teams went into the final round with a chance of victory.

But D-Bad Eric outlasted and outpointed the rest to win the free drinks and the glory. The second and third placed teams won goody bags fill of prizes.

Meanwhile Dangerous Night Crew won the fourth placed prize - a potato - but were all smiles anyway.

Join quizmaster Sandro Monetti for more fun and games, including the popular singing round, next time at the Tavern, Tues November 15th when trivia starts at 7.30pm sharp.




PUB QUIZ CHAOS 
Trivia team Harmonious Chaos captured their first Brits in LA Pub Quiz victory at the latest battle of the brains at the Market Tavern.

The winners are pictured here with quizmaster Sandro Monetti who returns to host another fun contest on Tue Nov 8 at 7.30pm.

Join us then for all the familiar favourites like the singing competition for the sticky toffee pudding and the race for quirky consolation prizes like the packet of DumDums won by The Red Dwarfs (also pictured).


HALLO-WIN
Brits in LA members celebrated Halloween in style at a special themed edition of our weekly Pub Quiz at the Market Tavern.

The prizes for best costume went to the Addams Family inspired team, See you Next Wednesday, featuring Fiona Francois as Wednesday Addams and Tanya Wilkins as Morticia Addams.

But the quiz itself was won, for the first time, by the highly delighted Dangerous Nights Crew (also pictured).

Join quizmaster Sandro Monetti - who will have changed out of his Dracula costume by then - for the next fun trivia night at the Tavern, Tuesday Nov 1st at 7.30pm sharp.


GETTING INTO THE SPIRIT OF THINGS 


Come celebrate Halloween early with a spooktacular special edition of Brits in LA Pub Quiz on Tuesday October 25 at the Market Tavern.
There will be prizes for best costume and creepiest song along with themed questions from quizmaster Sandro Monetti - starts 7.30pm.

Back to defend their trivia title will be Arsenal's On Top who tied the record last time out for highest ever Brits in LA Pub Quiz score total with 37.

Also among the prizes that night was Tanya Wilkins, pictured here with her dog Mugsy, who won a sticky toffee pudding for her triumph in our first ever tapdancing contest.

TICKET TO TRIVIA PARADISE
Film posters and tropical shirts from new movie Ticket to Paradise were among the prizes won by trivia players at the latest Brits in LA Pub Quiz at a packed Market Tavern.

The game itself saw a rare triumph for a team of two as the guys from the ironically named Glorious Failures gloriously beat 12 other teams to the title.



Join quizmaster Sandro Monetti for more fun when our popular quiz returns Tuesday Oct 18 at 7.30pm sharp.

STERLING PERFORMANCE 
In the week that the pound fell to its lowest level against the dollar, Brits in LA Pub Quiz was won by a team named after the economic chaos...
Pound Meltdown were quid's in as they won a round of free drinks - plus the prize certificate and a garden gnome - for their trivia victory.

Also full of smiles, and also pictured, were the contestants in the Disney themed singing round competing for a sticky toffee pudding, eventually won by The Chaps.
Join quizmaster Sandro Monetti for more fun and games when trivia returns at the Market Tavern at 7.30 sharp next Tuesday, October 11.


Nine teams battled it out for trivia supremacy last Tuesday evening at the Brits in LA Pub Quiz at the Market Tavern. Just one emerged victorious. Only Team Carollo knew the country of Nicole Kidman's birth.

Sandro Monetti returns next Tuesday, October 4 at 7.30pm for more fantastic trivia!

ALL SMILES AT TRIVIA 
Win or lose, everyone has smiles on their faces at the popular Brits in LA Pub Quiz which packs the Market Tavern each Tuesday.


Pub Crawlers came last, Pants Half Off came first but all twelve teams had an awesome time at the Sandro Monetti hosted event.
There will be a guest host next time as regular quizmaster Sandro will be away in London for the UK premiere of the film he's directed, Tech to the Future, and that means the awesome Denise Littlejohn will be back to deputize on Sep 27 with Sandro returning on October 4.


BATTLE OF THE BRAINS 

Twelve teams tussled for the title at the latest Brits in LA Pub Quiz but ultimately The Stay-At-Home Filmmakers emerged victorious ahead of all their rivals, including team of two Ninja Turtles.
Battle recommences at the Market Tavern next Tuesday, Sep 6, at 7.30pm, when Sandro Monetti hosts another night of trivia, tunes and terrific fun.

HANDS UP - WHO LOVES BRITS IN LA PUB QUIZ?
A full house of trivia fanatics packed the Market Tavern for the latest Brits in LA Pub Quiz.
In the end, team Soap cleaned up in the contest, washing away 11 rival teams.
Join host Sandro Monetti when the popular quiz returns to the MT on Tue Aug 30 at 7.30pm.


HITTING THE RIGHT NOTES
With the shirts, the swagger and the awesome air guitar moves, Sandro Monetti returns to host Brits in LA Pub Quiz on Tuesday August 23 at 7.30pm.

The previous game, which celebrated the popular trivia's night's one-year anniversary at the Market Tavern, saw the reigning champs defeated by Rescue Brigade, who will be back next week to defend their title.



O’TRIVIA NEWTON-JOHN 

Players paid tribute to the late, great Olivia Newton-John at the latest Brits in LA Pub Quiz with songs, stories and special team names. 

Talking of which, You’re The One That I Lost, Ooh Ooh Ooh won the title on a tiebreak at a packed Market Tavern. 


Also pictured here are third placed team, Click, and singing round winner Cat Chenerisov - who won a sticky toffee pudding for serenading the pub.


Join your fellow Brits for more fun and games at the Tavern next Tuesday, August 16, at 7.30pm sharp. All welcome. 

Your quizmaster is Sandro Monetti - who was on BBC TV news in recent days reporting on the life and death of Grease icon Olivia.



HONOURS EVEN 
There was a rare tie at the latest Brits in LA Pub Quiz as a team of Aussies, Yeah Nah, finished level with Anglo-American rivals Beam Me Up Uhura (they are pictured together in this group shot).

But in the trivia equivalent of a tense penalty shootout, the Australians- who wore their team name on matching t-shirts - lost the tiebreaker and Uhura took the title at a once again packed Market Tavern.
All are welcome to join the fun there next Tuesday, Aug 9 at 7.30pm sharp, where quizmaster Sandro Monetti hosts and presides over a half-time singalong of Elton John and Fleetwood Mac hits.



STRICTLY QUIZNESS
Trivia teams assemble! Brits in LA Pub Quiz is back at the Market Tavern on Tuesday August 2 at 7.30pm sharp.
As well as the usual brainteasers from quizmaster Sandro Monetti, there's a singalong of George Michael and Wham songs planned.
Plus the opportunity to topple the current champs, trivia titans This Popsicle Tastes Like...(pictured) who saw off 10 rival teams last time.



This Popsicle Tastes Like....beat 10 other teams to the title last time out.


SING WHEN YOU'RE QUIZZING 

There were prizes galore at the latest Brits in LA Pub Quiz where every player who performed a Beatles song in the singing round received their pick of hoodies, hats, t-shirts and DVDs from British sitcom People Just Do Nothing.
But winning the ultimate glory, and the free drinks, as our latest trivia champions were the team Gigli 2: Streaming Soon.
Join the fun at the Market Tavern next time on Tuesday July 26 at 7.30. Sandro Monetti hosts.


TAKING CARE OF QUIZNESS
Tuesday is the best night of the week for trivia players who pack out the Market Tavern for all the fun of Brits in LA Pub Quiz.
Emerging victorious at the latest contest were The Hecklers (pictured) who triumphed by just half a point.


See if you can take away their title next time by joining quizmaster Sandro Monetti for another great night on July 19 at 7.30pm.



NEVER GONNA QUIZ YOU UP
Merriment, music and mind bending questions are on the menu each Tuesday at Brits in LA Pub Quiz.
The fun at the Market Tavern always begins with Joanna Duff's weekly performance of the trivia night theme tune at 7.30 before host Sandro Monetti starts the game.
Frank's Hernia

Frank's Hernia won the latest contest, narrowly seeing off rival teams like Grope Britain 


Come on down next time on Tuesday July 12 and see if you can be among the prizes.


QUIZZIN' WITH THE BRIT PACK 
Twelve trivia teams packed the Market Tavern for the latest brilliant Brits in LA Pub Quiz and the close contest saw We'll Adopt Your Baby taking the victory.


Join quizmaster Sandro Monetti and the fun-loving crowd for the next one on Tuesday July 5th at 7.30pm and you could be among the prizes.

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POINTS, PRIZES AND PUDDINGS ...

Sandro Monetti, the host with the most (stylish jackets), presents another fun Brits in LA Pub Quiz on Tuesday June 21 at the Market Tavern.



Points, prizes and sticky toffee puddings are up for grabs as contestants try to conquer reigning champs Bookman's Library Cards.


The fun starts at 730 sharp with the pub quiz theme song and continues for two hours of brainteasers and banter.  All welcome.

ALL SHOOK UP AT TRIVIA 
There will be an Elvis theme to the next Brits in LA Pub Quiz on June 14 with Presley impersonators performing and a round of questions on the King.


Latest champions Piggott's Ponies are pictured practicing their Elvis moves for the fun night at the Market Tavern next Tuesday at 7.30 sharp.



Pictured here are Team Wild Things who won the consolation prize of a gnome at the June 7 quiz
All are welcome to join quizmaster Sandro Monetti and the players aiming to be taking care of business - white jumpsuits optional.

YES THEY CANNES
Brits in LA's popular Tuesday trivia night will have a different look over the next two weeks with quizmaster turned film director Sandro Monetti away showcasing his movie at the Cannes Film Festival.


West End musicals star Lauren Samuels will stand in for him at the Market Tavern on May 17 with fellow singer Juliana Zanville guest hosting on May 24, both are 7.30 starts. 
Sandro, pictured here with Juliana and Lauren, and Lauren's dog, Paul, returns to host on May 31.
But will there be any change in the winning team? Where's Johnny's Finger triumphed again last time and will be aiming for a rare hat trick of wins on May 17.

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Winning team ‘The Google Dancers’ with guest host Robert Dimitri
photo by Frank L'e Sanford

Join the fun on Tuesday April 26th at 7.30pm with guest host Joanna Duff 
Click here for full details but feel free to just show up 

NEW PUB QUIZ CHAMPS 
This trio of trivia experts swept to victory at the latest Brits in LA Pub Quiz.
Chekhov's Zozobra outsmarted tough competition at the Market Tavern to take the title, the chocolates, and the free drinks.


But who will win next time? Join the fun on Tuesday March 22 from 7.30pm with quizmaster Sandro Monetti. Click here for full details but feel free to just show up 


TRIVIA TIE-BREAK DRAMA 
The latest Brits in LA Pub Quiz ended in a dramatic tiebreak that saw team Carnivale pip heartbroken rivals Make Quiz Not War to the title. 

Team Carnivale are the winners!

Join host Sandro Monetti at the Market Tavern next time, 7.30pm on Tuesday March 8, where International Women's Day will be celebrated with songs and special themed questions.

Make Quiz Not War came in 2nd place



Pics by Frank L'e Sanford
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POINTS, PINTS AND PUDDINGS TO BE WON




"Putin's Peacemakers" invaded the Market Tavern and claimed victory at the latest Brits in LA Pub Quiz.
But who will win the trivia battle at the next one? 
Join the fun on March 1st at 7.30 sharp and find out.
There are points, pints, puddings and other prizes to be won.
Sandro Monetti, fresh from his own recent trophy wins at the National Journalism Awards, is your quizmaster.
 
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