Some dorks say that trivia nights in the northern suburbs are not what could be termed, say, “classy entertainment for the under 50s” – but I say they’re five billion percent wrong and then some.
Trivia Wednesdays at Preston’s own Stolberg Beer Café is a case in point, and I would, and will, declare that there isn’t a better night out with the bogans in the whole world. Who could resist the punk/cheerleader who is Ash the Trivia Master? Who could resist the questions taken slyly-like from the pages from that week’s tome of good journalism the Herald Sun? Who could possibly resist anything situated on the jewel of the north, Bell Street? That answer, wee friends, is no one.
The charms of trivia are endless, and the charms of trivia plus Preston are enough to make a grown man weep softly into his kebab (probably from the Preston Kebab House up the road – delish).
Starting at 8pm every Wednesday, trivia night at the Stolberg is an experience not to be missed. You can play alone, or call to book a table for your team – either way, you’ll probably be pleasantly surprised that you didn’t get stabbed by either the Jets or the Sharks before you walked in the door, and once you’ve got over the shock of still being alive in Prestonia you better hunker down for the time of your life!
In my experience, trivia night generally starts with a musical number or two from the divine Ash, along the lines of Olivia Newton-John’s ‘Physical’ with all the relevant ‘physical, physical’ bits over-sung by Ash shouting ‘TRIVIAL, TRIVIAL!’ You have to see it to believe how beautiful it can be.
And it’s not only the Trivio Mastero who gets in on all the action – in the words of one little trivia friend, the whole night is ‘perfect for those who love to get interactive, particularly in the form of dance-offs… terrifying for those who don’t.’ Never fear! You can always claim poopy-pants and run away before anyone makes you dance, though you may not win the bonus prize of a stash of 1996 TV Weeks – oh yes. Didn’t I tell you this is a classy joint?
Aside from the antics of Ash, the sweet tunes to sing along to, and the joy of a few pints with friends, there is more to recommend the Stolberg than appears at first glance. The classic red neon strip around the whole exterior? The proximity to both Bell Street and Plenty Road? I mean, the 86 tram is just there! What’s not to love and adore?
