looking for a pub quiz in Leeds?

I currently host weekly pub quiz events at three venues in the Leeds and West Yorkshire area. All are open to new players, so why not find a night that suits you and come on down?

Where to find me

I currently host a pub quiz every week at the following venues in Leeds and West Yorkshire.

The Chemic Tavern

Woodhouse, Leeds

Mondays from 8pm

Entry fee: £1 per player

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Coopers Bar & Kitchen, Guiseley

The three Swords

Guiseley, Leeds

Wednesdays from 8pm

Entry fee: £1 per player

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The Mustard Pot, Chapel Allerton

The mustard Pot

Chapel Allerton, Leeds

Thursdays from 8pm

Entry fee: £1 per player

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What to expect…

A JPL pub quiz is always lively, varied and suited for all ages and skill levels.

No apps or downloads!

We use a classic ‘Pen & Paper’ quiz format with all materials provided.

Furry friends welcome!

All three of my regular venues currently welcome well-behaved dogs.

Something for everybody!

Regular rounds include music, history, current events and more – so everybody will have something to contribute!

Short & Sweet

My standard quiz format is forty questions plus picture round, timed to be finished within just under two hours.

A team of four celebrating their pub quiz victory

Example Rounds

Regular rounds at my quizzes include current events, music, history, pictures, a connection round and more.

Get a taste of what to expect with some sample questions…

Player’s Choice: Real Housewives

Q1:

The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills’ constantly-feuding sisters Kim and Kyle Richards are the aunts of which famous American socialite and 00s pop culture icon?

Answer

Paris Hilton

Q2:

How did Lisa Vanderpump once infamously refer to arch-rival Adrienne Malouf's designer shoe range?

Answer

The Malouf Hoof

Q3:

In which European city did the housewives have an explosive showdown featuring Kim Richards' immortal quote "Why don't you have a piece of bread and calm down?"

Answer

Amsterdam

Q4:

Which Real Housewives cast member hosted 'The Dinner Party From Hell', featuring the iconic appearence of terrifying drunk psychic Alison Dubois?

Answer

Camille Grammar

Q5:

Brandi Glanville joined the cast of the Real Housewives of Beverley Hills in seaon 2, shortly after her husband Eddie Cibrian had left her for which chart-topping singer?

Answer

LeAnn Rimes

Connection Round

Q1:

What popular type of Whiskey is named after a major house of the French nobility?

Answer

Bourbon

Q2:

What general and revolutionary, who died in 1882, is widely known as 'The Father of Modern Italy'?

Answer

Giuseppe Garibaldi

Q3:

Baltimore is the capital city of which of the 50 US States?

Answer

Maryland

Q4:

In the British nobility, what noble title ranks below an Earl but above a Baron?

Answer

Viscount

Q5:

What connects the answers to the previous four questions?

Answer

Types of Biscuit - Bourbon, Garibaldi, Maryland, Viscount

Picture Round: Country’s Flags

Q1:

Which country's national flag is this?

Flag
Answer

Belgium

Q2:

Which country's national flag is this?

Flag
Answer

Iceland

Q3:

Which country's national flag is this?

Flag
Answer

Lithuania

Q4:

Which country's national flag is this?

Flag
Answer

North Macedonia

Q5:

Which country's national flag is this?

Flag
Answer

Slovenia

Emoji Round: Rude Sounding Place Names

Q1:

Name this rude sounding place name:

🖕

💍

Answer

Fingeringhoe

Q2:

Name this rude sounding place name:

🐓 🌬️ 👄

Answer

Cockermouth

Q3:

Name this rude sounding place name:

⏳ ⚽ 🎾 🏐

Answer

Sandy Balls

Q4:

Name this rude sounding place name:

🖊️ 🧊 🪨

Answer

Peniston

Q5:

Name this rude sounding place name:

🇳🇱

Answer

Netherthong

John’s weekly quiz is literally the highlight of my week! It’s educational, satisfyingly challenging and lots of fun!

Harry Chappell

The Sprouts

John does the best quizzes around – accessible but challenging, topical and interesting. Well hosted, funny just all around amazing. Me and my flatmates went to our first in October then went to the next 40+ every Monday because they were so well done.

Nathanael Wright

Paddy Nash & The Happy Enchiladas

The Monday night quiz at the Chemic Tavern is routinely one of our busiest nights of the week. It attracts a wide variety of customers and many people travel especially to attend. John is great to work with from a venues point of view and is much loved by all the quiz players too!

Megan Garner

Landlady, The Chemic Tavern

Any questions?

If you have any questions about me or the services I provide, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

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