A Year in The Life of a Pub Quiz

By Martin Pither

A Year in the Life of a Pub Quiz is an uplifting, witty, and wonderfully authentic journey through twelve months of British pub culture-told from inside the Barley Mow pub in Shepperton, Surrey, where community spirit is poured as generously as the real ale. Across 52 weeks of real events, real characters, and real chaos, this book captures the magic of what happens when people gather around tables to laugh, compete, and belong.

At the heart of the story is the weekly pub quiz: a lively mix of themed rounds, music questions, picture sheets, linked answers, hybrid formats, and the occasional "add-a-letter" curveball. With over 2,000 quiz questions and answers included, readers can play along, test their knowledge, or even borrow rounds for their own quiz nights. Whether you're a trivia lover or a curious newcomer, there's something here to challenge, amuse, and surprise you.

Told through warm, humorous diary-style entries, the book takes you behind the scenes with the quizmaster-capturing the triumphs, disasters, and unforgettable moments that unfold when a roomful of regulars gather with pens in hand and mischief in mind. From fiercely competitive teams who treat general knowledge like a sport, to the newcomers who wander in for a quiet drink and accidentally become part of the story, every week introduces a new cast of legends, quirks, and pub-side dramas.

But this isn't just a trivia book. It's a celebration of community. Through laughter, camaraderie, and the comforting rhythm of a weekly ritual, the book explores how a simple quiz night can lift spirits, ease loneliness, and turn a local pub into a second home. It's a slice-of-life portrait of British humour, friendship, and the small but powerful ways people stay connected. Perfect for quiz lovers, trivia enthusiasts, pub quiz hosts, community organisers, or anyone who adores British lifestyle storytelling, A Year in the Life of a Pub Quiz blends real stories with real questions to create a feel-good, immersive experience. It's a tribute to the joy of showing up, week after week, to laugh, compete, and share a moment with others.

Raise a glass, sharpen your pencils, and dive into a year of trivia, teamwork, and true pub spirit.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1836156758
• ISBN13: 9781836156758
• Release Date: August 2026
• Publisher: Grosvenor House Publishing Limited
• Length: 258 Pages
• Weight: 0.77 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"