The Graham Norton Wine & Spirits Pub Quiz is hitting our shores this October and November!

If you’re anything like us, cozy Friday nights on the couch are spent watching delightful British TV personality Graham Norton host a selection of celebrities on his couch discussing the world of pop culture and entertainment with the most A - list of stars. A highlight of the show is always the red chair segment with guests from all around the world, and notably, many Kiwis sharing hilarious anecdotes on a flippable piece of furniture that allows guests to either walk away or be “dumped,” depending on how well their story lands with Graham and his celeb accomplices. 

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For many Graham Norton fans, participating seems a world away as we watch in glee from the comfort of our own homes, so this news from Joylab has us rather excited about the prospect of being able to have a glimpse of Graham himself with the Graham Norton Wines & Spirits Pub Quiz. 

Gather your most knowledgeable friends and family for a night to (quite literally) remember, as Invivo - the Kiwi wine company behind Graham Norton Wines & Spirits brings us locals the Graham Norton Wines & Spirits Pub Quiz series. 

Throughout the course of the evening, quizzers will tackle eight rounds including ‘Last Orders’, ‘The World of Drink’, ‘Norton’s Peepers’ and ‘Royal Riddles’, with one round hosted virtually by the man himself, Graham Norton! 

Keep your eyes peeled for the red chair in the flesh if you've got some yarns to spin because there will be some epic spot prizes to win for the best stories - just like the show! Sip on a selection of Graham Norton’s award-winning wines and sample delicious limited edition ‘GN’ cocktails, along with a selection of tasty bites to keep your energy up between rounds. 

The Graham Norton Wines & Spirits Pub Quiz will be hosted at selected Joylab venues throughout the months of October and November, starting with the first event of the series hosted at Goode Brothers Botany on Monday, October 2nd. If you can’t make the first instalment, you can catch the Graham Norton Wines & Spirits Pub Quiz at the following venues: 

Sweat Shop Brew Kitchen, Freemans Bay - Tuesday, October 3rd 

The Flying Moa, Mount Wellington - Monday, October 30th 

Basalt, Howick - Tuesday, October 31st 

The Zookeeper’s Son, Royal Oak - Wednesday, 1st November

Goode Brothers, New Lynn - Thursday, 2nd November 

Moretons, St Heliers - Wednesday, 8th November 

These events are not to be missed. Book your spot here