What do you get when you combine great wine, great food, and a little friendly competition? A night of fun, laughter, and unexpected brilliance. Welcome to The Wine Factor’s Board Games and Quiz Nights — your new favourite midweek ritual in North London.
Why We Created Game & Quiz Nights
At The Wine Factor, we’re more than just a wine bar. We’re a community hub — a space where people can connect over shared passions, rich conversation, and, yes, a little rivalry. That’s why we introduced Board Games & Quiz Nights, an easy going, joy-filled escape from the daily grind.
In today’s fast-paced, tech-driven world, it's easy to forget the simple pleasure of gathering around a table, sharing stories, making new friends, and flexing those mental muscles. Whether you’re a die-hard Trivial Pursuit champ, a secret Monopoly tycoon, or someone who just loves shouting “I KNEW THAT!” in a pub quiz — there’s something for you here.
So bring your mates, your date, your mum, your dog (yes, we’re dog-friendly), or just yourself, and let’s play.
🎲 Board Game Evenings: Relax, Compete, Laugh
When?
Every Wednesday from 6:30 PM to close
What’s It Like?
Picture this: tables scattered with Scrabble boards, chess clocks ticking, Jenga towers swaying, laughter echoing from a particularly intense round of Exploding Kittens. There’s a full-bodied red in your glass, a charcuterie board on your table, and your best friend is losing at Catan (again).
Our Board Game Evenings are drop-in friendly, relaxed, and social. Come solo and join a table, or come with a crew and pick your game.
Our Games Library
We’ve got a growing collection of classics and modern gems. Just a few of our most-loved titles:
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Codenames
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Ticket to Ride
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Uno (yes, it's intense here)
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Cards Against Humanity
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Chess & Backgammon
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Connect 4 & Jenga
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Carcassonne, Azul, Wingspan, and more!
Looking for something strategic? Silly? Team-based? Just ask — our staff are happy to recommend a game to suit your vibe.
Want to Bring Your Own?
Go for it. Whether it’s a niche indie game or your ancient, wine-stained copy of Risk, you’re welcome to bring your own board or card games.
🧠 Quiz Nights: Wine Meets Wisdom
When?
Every Thursday night at 7:30 PM
Hosted by our in-house quizmaster (and wine geek), James.
How It Works
You form a team (up to 6 people) or join a table if you're flying solo. We’ll guide you through five rounds of themed trivia — including music, general knowledge, current events, food & drink, and our famously unpredictable “WTF Round.”
Example Round Themes:
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"British Slang & Local Lore"
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"Name That Tune – Wine & Music Pairings"
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"Global Food Facts"
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"Wine or Lie?"
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"History’s Weirdest Moments"
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"Celebrity Baby Names vs. Cheese"
Expect banter, surprises, and plenty of laughs. Our quiz is inclusive, light-hearted, and great for all levels — whether you're a pub quiz pro or just here for the wine.
🏆 Prizes & Perks
What’s a bit of brain flexing without a reward?
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🥇 1st Prize: £40 Wine Factor voucher
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🥈 2nd Prize: Bottle of house wine
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🥉 3rd Prize: Dessert & drinks combo
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Bonus prizes for best team name, best wrong answer, and most passionate argument.
Pro tip: Funny team names score you extra goodwill from the host (and occasionally, an extra hint).
🍷 The Wine Factor Vibe
What makes our game and quiz nights truly special is the venue experience itself.
🍇 The Drinks
We're proud to be one of East London’s most exciting wine destinations, with a hand-picked selection from around the globe. From crisp New Zealand Sauvignons to bold South African reds, or funky natural wines to elegant Champagnes — our bar team will help you find the perfect pour.
Not a wine person? We've got you:
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Craft beer and rotating taps from local and global breweries
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Signature cocktails made fresh to order
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Alcohol-free options that are as good as the real deal
🧀 The Food
Game night snacks? Sorted. Our food menu includes:
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Cheese & charcuterie boards
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Gourmet toasties and sharing platters
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Tapas-style plates
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Rotating specials from our Pop-Up Kitchen featuring world cuisine
There’s something deeply satisfying about playing a round of trivia while dunking crispy halloumi fries into truffle aioli.
👫 Who Comes to Game & Quiz Nights?
Our community is the heart of what we do. On any given game or quiz night, you’ll find:
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🎓 Students & young professionals looking for a midweek unwind
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💑 Couples sharing a bottle over Connect 4
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🧓 Regulars who never miss a Thursday quiz
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🎉 Birthday crews rolling in for games, drinks, and laughs
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🐾 Dog-lovers with their furry trivia mascots
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🧩 Board game geeks introducing new titles to new friends
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🧠 Retired teachers and wine nerds smashing the literature round
It’s welcoming, eclectic, and a bit addictive.
Private Games & Quiz Nights
Planning a birthday, team-building evening, or reunion?
We offer private hire options for quiz nights and game nights. You can:
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Hire our main room or back lounge for your event
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Work with us on a custom quiz theme (TV shows, sports, film, etc.)
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Request tailored wine pairings, party platters, or cocktail menus
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Add on live music, karaoke, or even a wine tasting
We’ve hosted everything from Hen dos to Book Club battles, and we love creating unique, memory-making events.
📞 To enquire about private bookings, call 020 8524 6035 or email info@thewinefactor.co.uk.
Reviews from Our Community
"Honestly the best quiz night I've been to. Funny, clever, not too serious, and the wine selection is chef's kiss."
– Liam S., Highams Park
"Wednesday board games at The Wine Factor has become a weekly ritual for our group. The vibe is chill, the snacks are delicious, and we always meet new people."
– Grace R., Chingford
"Perfect date night spot. We came for the quiz, stayed for the tapas and ended up on a karaoke mic. 10/10 night."
– Dina & Sam, Woodford Green
How to Join Us
No entry fee for board game or quiz nights — just bring your good energy.
Book a Table (Recommended for Quiz Night)
👉 Book Here (link placeholder)
📞 020 8524 6035
📩 thewinefactorltd@gmail.com
Walk-ins welcome — we’ll always do our best to fit you in.
Getting Here
📍 The Wine Factor
75 Station Road, London E4 7BU
🚆 1-minute walk from Chingford Station, Highams Park Station
🚌 On multiple bus routes
🐶 Dog-friendly venue!
More Than Just Games
Board Games and Quiz Nights are part of our weekly event calendar, which also includes:
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🎶 Live Music Fridays (first Friday of every month)
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🍷 Premium Wine Tastings (last Friday monthly)
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👶 Mum’s Club (BYOB baby-friendly wine socials)
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🌍 Pop-Up Kitchen Takeovers featuring world food
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🍺 Beer Tasting Events with international brews
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🎤 Monday & Tuesday Karaoke Nights
There’s always something to look forward to at The Wine Factor.
Final Thoughts
Board Games and Quiz Nights are about more than winning — they’re about connecting, laughing, learning, and playing. In an age of screens and scrolls, they bring us back to something simple and human: the joy of being together.
Whether you're crushing your trivia rivals, rolling dice with strangers, or just sipping Merlot and watching it all unfold — you’re part of our community. And we’re thrilled to have you.
So come early, stay late, and don’t forget to bring your A-game (or your lucky dice).
See you Wednesday for games. See you Thursday for trivia. See you always at The Wine Factor.
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