Halloween heads up or (Demons are a ghoul's best friend)

Halloween Party

Like many other holidays, Halloween has evolved and changed throughout history. Over 2,000 years ago people called the Celts lived in what is now Ireland, the UK, and parts of Northern France. November 1 was their New Year's Day. They believed that the night before the New Year (October 31) was a time when the living and the dead came together.

 More than a thousand years ago the Christian church named November 1 All Saints Day (also called All Hallows.) This was a special holy day to honour the saints and other people who died for their religion. The night before All Hallows was called Hallows Eve. Later the name was changed to Halloween.

Like the Celts, the Europeans of that time also believed that the spirits of the dead would visit the earth on Halloween. They worried that evil spirits would cause problems or hurt them. So on that night people wore costumes that looked like ghosts or other evil creatures. They thought if they dressed like that, the spirits would think they were also dead and not harm them.

 So - we are gonna have a massive Hallowe'en Ball - Full Fancy Dress & DJ's

Tuesday Quiz Night is here again

The Charlotte Despard Quiz

Get yer thinking caps on.... it's almost time for quiz.

more questions, and pictures to try and baffle your team.

Its FREE to enter - The prizes are amazing - and we always have a winner - who has the chance to win the team some cash.

from about 8.30pm every Tuesday - don't miss it

another day in paradise

Why, in such difficult times, would you try to harm the people who feed us?

Why, when we strive to deliver 1st class, to those who arrive on a bus?

Why, attempt to close down, and be so arrogant, trite and even rude

Why little boy - when we serve to the public your addicted "FOOD"

BoggeyD vs Me - good luck.

if you want to know more - please contact me for all the details

Underground London the Charlotte Despard quiz

can you tell which station this is?

It's Tusday and so, it is quiz night - Tonight a quiz inspired by the London Underground. news, history, science, geography, art that can be found at the various tube stations in London.

 for example:- green park is by the ritz & buck palace...

sweetie & boozy prizes, fizz & the chance to play 'higher or lower'

Carnival Bank Holiday Party

If you miss this - you need your head testing.

Carnival weekend - We will be having our own Charlotte Despard Carnival Experience.
A heap of DJ's playing everything and more...

Fancy Dress Vibe - Feathers encouraged.

We have thought long and hard about our drinks policy, and we have decided against £4 warm Redstripe and we wont be using 4000 police.

Expect the usual malarky and late drink opportunity.  - contact here

QUIZ tonight where everything starts with an E

Super E - Yes tonight is a quiz beginning with E...

We've got pictures of people beginning with E - so No Angela Merkel this week.

Ive thrown some audio in for a swift "guess the intro round" and Amber is hammering out the questions as we speak.

So if you are in North London and looking for something to do on a wet Tuesday evening - come to The Charlotte Despard Quiz Night

Quiz night is back again

Here's a sample or 1 of tonight's rounds.

Amber is still writing, 

All kicks off about 8.30pm

Its Free to Enter and there are prizes and even cash for the outright winners.

If your in Archway and your at a loose end - needing a mental challenge...

Then come to the Charlotte Despard and chance your luck.

Music quiz anyone

As the cat says: "Tonight, it is a Music Quiz".

3 rounds of audio

3 rounds of questions

20 people to recognise

FREE to Enter

Boozy and sweety prizes.

Starts about 8.30pm - see you there !

And here is the news from The Charlotte Despard

After a busy Winter season thanks to you lot. We are almost ready to have a break, refurb. and recharge.

It is 20 months since we opened. And I think we can say we have almost achieved everything we set out to do.

Thanks to All our loyal customers who support our community Pub.

• We have: 4 London Ales on tap, 3 Draught Imported Lagers, 3 Draught Wheat beers, 2 Draught Ciders.
• We have: 18 Amazing World wines, 60 Premium Bottled Beers, 12 Premium Bottled Ciders.
• We have: A Spirit range to die for. A fridge dedicated to quality soft drinks and mixers. Tasty Snacks.
• We have: A Pool table, Darts board, Board games, small library and even a Wii - 

• Installed fixtures: DJ Liz Wheatley 1st Saturday of every month, Pool Competition on a Monday night, QUIZ - every Tuesday,.
• Recentley: Redemption Brewery popped in for a Meet the Brewer - which was fantastic, Wine tastings, Beer tastings, as we get them - 

Look forward to seeing you all soon - but bear with us as we have a bit of a snooze over Easter when we will re-open with a shiny floor and tasty new snacky menu.

Around the world in 80 days

Experimental Time
£2 entry – receive beer passport and our list of world beers 

If All 50 Beers drunk inside 80 days – last beer is FREE – Brass plaque on the bar & a T-shirt to commemorate.

No drinks on Credit – No more than 8 per visit – No Syndicates – Drink responsibly – Management reserve the right to refuse.


Ask at the bar for ALL the details.

Desert Island Disc Quiz in Archway

QUIZ NIGHT @ The Charlotte Despard -

Tuesday night is Quiz Night The Charlotte Despard free quiz its free to enter and usually starts about 8.30pm - though it can be a little later if the football is on.  It's a little bit challenging, a little bit bizarre, but always good fun, and never taken too seriously. although winning IS important.  Tuesday's: on Archway Rd, between Highgate & Archway. All you need is a few friends, some General Knowledge and a little humour. There are drinks awards occasionally and sometimes its a bit nitty gritty on the last set of questions - So if you're in North London and its Quiz time Quiz JACKPOT is always there. NEXT QUIZ is.. "Desert Island Discs" Last winners " Meet me behind the bike sheds"

Liz Wheatley is back for 2013

TONIGHT:: 
Looking for a way to beat the back to work blues? Then come to the Charlotte Despard, N19 tonight (Sat) 
where Liz Wheatley will be playing soul, disco, rare groove, RnB and hip hop from 9pm-1am. 

And it's free!!!!

Christmas Humbugs.

Dear Santa,

How are you? How is Mrs. Claus? I hope everyone, from the reindeer to the elves, is fine. I have been a very good boy this year. I would like an X-Box 360 with Call of Duty IV and an iPhone 4 for Christmas. I hope you remember that come Christmas Day.

Merry Christmas,

Timmy Jones

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Dear Timmy,

Thank you for you letter. Mrs. Claus, the reindeer and the elves are all fine and thank you for asking about them. Santa is a little worried all the time you spend playing video games and texting. Santa wouldn’t want you to get fat. Since you have indeed been a good boy, I think I’ll bring you something you can go outside and play with.*

Merry Christmas,

Santa Claus

*****

Mr. Claus,

Seeing that I have fulfilled the “naughty vs. Nice” contract, set by you I might add, I feel confident that you can see your way clear to granting me what I have asked for. I certainly wouldn’t want to turn this joyous season into one of litigation. Also, don’t you think that a jibe at my weight coming from an overweight man who goes out once a year is a bit trite?

Respectfully,

Tim Jones

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Mr. Jones,

While I have acknowledged you have met the “nice” criteria, need I remind you that your Christmas list is a request and in no way is it a guarantee of services provided. Should you wish to pursue legal action, well that is your right. Please know, however, that my attorney’s have been on retainer ever since the Burgermeister Meisterburger incident and will be more than happy to take you on in open court. Additionally, the exercise I alluded to will not only improve your health, but also improve your social skills and potentially help clear up a complexion that looks like the bottom of the Burger King fry bin most days.

Very Truly Yours,

S Claus

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Now look here Fat Man,

I told you what I want and I expect you to bring it. I was attempting to be polite about this but you brought my looks and my friends into this. Now you just be disrespecting me. I’m about to tweet my boys and we’re gonna be waiting for your fat ass and I’m taking my game console, my game, my phone, and whatever else I want. WHAT EVER I WANT, MAN!

T-Bone

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Listen Pizza Face,

Seriously??? You think a dude that breaks into every house in the world on one night and never gets caught sweats a skinny G-banger wannabe? “He sees you when you’re sleeping; He knows when you’re awake”. Sound familiar, genius? You know what kind of resources I have at my disposal. I got your shit wired, Jack. I go all around the world and see ways to hurt people that if I described them right now, you’d throw up your Totino’s pizza roll all over the carpet of your mom’s basement. You’re not getting what you asked for, but I’m still stopping by your crib to stomp a mud hole in you’re ass and then walk it dry. Chew on that, Petunia.

S Clizzy

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Dear Santa,

Bring me whatever you see fit. I’ll appreciate anything.

Timmy

* *

Timmy,

That’s what I thought you little bastard.

Santa

Quiz beginning with W

another quiz title from you lot, and this one is in honour of how fragile the bears tend to feel on a wednesday after quiz! not sure how it'll work yet, but it'll be broad general knowledge base & we'll chuck in a daft game & probably a twist somewhere along the line..... sweetie & boozy prizes, the chance to play 'higher or lower'. come & play! Also - its nearly Christmas - And then our New Years Party You will need a ticket - Speak to Amber or Chris Kitchens bust at the moment - so, No food - but as soon as we are sorted and its back - i'll tell ya. Chat today of some serious Comedy coming to the Pub - watch this space. Loads more soon Rave safe

Bonfire Quiz - Christmas - New Beer

BOOM !
Fireworks, Christmas Crackers and party poppers...
It's that time of the year again - and if last year is anything to go by ... it will be nuts!!

This weeks quiz - will be loosely themed around the 5th of November gunpowder plot and ting !
This Friday Night - Liz Wheatley will be playing here - don't miss her discotastic rare groove funkathon.
Sally is having a party - i think, the whole world is invited..
We have a new beer installed - Pilsner Urquell - it's Yummy ! - and we removed Stella for good measure.

See you when you get here. Mwah !

Halloween Pub Quiz Night - Archway - North London

Halloween Themed Quiz

Themed Pub Quiz Night - Archway - North London

its free to enter and usually starts about 8.30pm - though it can be a little later if the football is on.  

It's a little bit challenging, a little bit bizarre, but always good fun, and never taken too seriously. although winning IS important. 

Tuesday's: on Archway Rd, between Highgate & Archway. All you need is a few friends, some General Knowledge and a little humour.

There are drinks awards occasionally and sometimes its a bit nitty gritty on the last set of questions -

So if you're in North London and its Quiz time

Shock-tober-fest

It's quiz night again. Hurray !!
This week iit will be loosely based around:
O's, October, Octoberfest and Other stuff !

Standard rules of engagement
No Fee, Big prizes and a few laughs !!

8.30 sharp for kick off.

see you at the bar.

MUSIC Quiz is back

Big Bad Music Quiz

Get yer teams tuned in and try to win
this weeks Music Quiz

See you at the pub

Birthdaze - Birthday's - Friday's

BIRTHDAY TIME - Friday marks one year of serving you all booze.

The newspapers came off the windows - we hustled and rushed to get this place a bit more like its surroundings.

And because of great support from locals, residents, regulars and the hospital staff - we are still here and thriving.

A BIG, BIG thanks to all of you - and why not pop in on FRIDAY for a bit of a knees up round the old Joanna !! - whatever that means???

Olympics, royal tits, banking corruption and stupid politicians don't matter - The Pub is OPEN...

Black and White and Red all over QUIZ

What is Black and white and can't turn round in corridors?

A Nun with a Javelin through her head !!

.... hopefully we will deliver a better level of comedy at this weeks quiz.
Fun and frolics around Black & White & Red - Don't misss it !

Its FREE to enter and there are booze, sweets and cash prizes..

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