The Big Quiz Thing hosted a company event at La Reggia in Secaucus last Thursday. We were looking…read morefor something different to entertain our guest, then we came across the company on YELP! Planning the event was super easy and the staff was very helpful. The crowd was intrigued by the idea of trivia during dinner. The Big Quiz Thing is a great addition to any party and/or crowd. It was a great way to entertain a group of hungry adults. It forced people to have a conversation and build some sort of connection through team building activities.

Hired Big Quiz Thing for my wife's birthday party and it turned out to be one of her favorite…read morebirthdays. Everyone there had a blast and were telling me what a great time they had. Our Quizmaster, Andy Peeke (@andypeeke), was awesome. Very accommodating and was bantering back and forth with the guests during the whole event. If you're looking to do something a little different and a lot of fun, I'd DEFINITELY recommend big quiz thing.

Tiny little neighborhood bar in the upper east side with great vibes, amazing service from the…read morebartender and a pretty good espresso martini. We came here on a late night and it was calm and quiet with just a few locals in, one of them recommended the espresso martini with baileys and it was delicious. Later in the night it got a bit crowded but the bartender was able to handle it all and we truly enjoyed our time here. Looking forward to coming back!

I enjoyed the flavors here. Workers accommodated our large group and gave great care. This place…read moreoffers both style and coziness. They give you enough food, prepare it properly, and make it taste good. I wholeheartedly endorse this spot!

NYC Trivia League is the absolute best trivia league I've played in across multiple states and…read morecities! Back when games were in person, you could find an NYC Trivia League game on any day of the week in multiple areas--the hosts are friendly and fun and the questions are challenging and diverse (from Shakespeare to Real Housewives)! They even have league standings and playoffs! How cool!!! What has been even more amazing is their tenacity through these really challenging COVID times. NYC Trivia League has kept me sane with quizzes 3-4 times per week that are absolutely FREE! What a wonderful organization for giving us something to do and a way to virtually gather our friends together. I recently hired them for a private virtual birthday trivia event and it was an AMAZING time! Friends joined from all over the country and were so impressed at how well run the game was and how incredibly fun! They even tailored so many questions to my favorite things--I CANNOT RECOMMEND THEM MORE! Please support this amazing organization virtually and when they are back in bars!

I had the BEST experience working with NYC Trivia League for my 30th birthday! Meredith was super…read moreresponsive from my first inquiry and really held my hand through the whole process as my event took shape. She was even familiar with the venue I was using and was able to provide specific A/V advice and guidance. She helped me add personalized bonus questions, and flawlessly incorporated my list of general interests into every round! The difficulty level was perfect and everyone participating had an amazing time. Everything took place seamlessly during the event - our host, Jude, was so professional, prepared, and helpful. She even paused for cake and took a group photo for us! The time flew and I am already plotting out what my next excuse for a trivia party will be :)

We had a lot of fun during bingo night here and even won a prize! It's free to play and gets…read morecrowded quick so get here early to snap a table. Drinks are cheap and you can bring in your own food and snacks.

Irish pubs are my favorite places on the planet. This little gem is a great neighborhood stop…read more Their Guinness is outstanding, Simon is a great bartender who seems to have endless energy. I'll be back

Recently made my return to The Stumble Inn after about 10 years and am happy to see it still…read morethriving as it ever was. I sort of expected to walk into this bar and still see a sea of twentysomethings the way I remember it in my day, but was happy to see a mix of older folks along with younger people enjoying their Thursday night out. Some upgrades that seemed new to me (but hey, there are a lot of things I don't remember) are huge TVs that are really high-res for prime sports watching, and booths that look like they may have actually been updated in the last decade or so since I've been here. The place still smells like chicken wings, which I appreciated. My Tito's and soda ran me around $15, but I was also so happy to see a promotion going around of free green tea whiskey drinks!? All we had to do was pose for a photo with one.

Drinks are reasonably priced for NYC and the vibe is casual and social rather than overly scene-y…read more Not the place for a quiet conversation, but perfect if you're looking for an easy, energetic night with friends.

The pub has a bar and a few tables in the front and a ton of additional seating in the back,…read moreincluding booths and tables for larger groups. There were just a couple of other parties there late in the afternoon, but I could see it getting very lively in the evening. They were playing a fun throwback playlist of grunge and light rock, including The Cure and MGMT. To start, we shared the chili lime beer battered cauliflower. These were fantastic. They were ultra crispy with a sweet and savory sauce. The blue cheese dip had mild flavor. We loved this dish. We also got the brussel sprouts and they honored our request for the bacon on the side. These were not flash fried and crispy like some common preparations, but they were still nicely roasted and tasty, especially with the melted mozzarella. For my main, I had the veggie burger. It was hearty and very filling. Tasted homemade, with a good amount of quinoa. Not my favorite burger ever, but not bad at all. The portion size of fries was on the smaller side, but they were good. Loved the avocado. My husband also enjoyed the Alvin burger, which was deliciously topped with bacon and an onion ring. To drink, I had the pineapple mule. It wasn't too sweet and was well balanced. Our waitress was lovely and the bathroom was clean.

Excellent service and great food (especially their mac and cheese and chicken fingers!) Strong…read moredrinks and good choices. The bar tenders are friendly and quick. The space is long but not narrow, with different sections and a good amount of seating. Very comfortable and low key. We had a great time at a holiday party via my office.

The Five Lamps feels like the kind of neighborhood pub every city wishes it had…read more One of the things that makes it special is how authentically Irish it is. Almost all of the staff are Irish, which gives the place a genuine pub atmosphere that is hard to find. Despite being known as a bar, the food is surprisingly good for such a small kitchen. Our favorites are the tacos, sliders, and the giant soft pretzel--perfect pub food done right. Dogs are welcome in the large outdoor seating area, but on a recent visit we learned that they do not allow l strollers while dining outside. Dogs need to be on the ground or in a carrier bag. There isn't a dog menu, but pups are otherwise welcome on the patio. They do offer water bowls. The pub also hosts fun trivia nights, and when there's a major sporting event, they'll sometimes set up a large TV outside so everyone can watch together. Inside, there's even a dedicated darts area--a point of pride thanks to one of the managers who is a big darts fan. Just be prepared: this place is popular. It can get quite busy, especially on game days and event nights. Dogba's verdict: Great food, authentic Irish pub vibes, outdoor seating for pups, and plenty of football, trivia, and darts. A neighborhood favorite that's worth squeezing into even when it's busy.

I've been here twice now, and both times I ended up ordering the same thing- the sun-dried tomato…read moreand basil flatbread, and the Lamps No. 5, which is a gorgeous mixed drink with vodka, watermelon, and simple syrup, garnished with a watermelon slice. The flatbread is crispy and is full of delicious flavor in every bite, which is honestly why I wanted to get it again. I also ended up ordering the potato wedges, which were perfectly seasoned, crisp on the outside, and soft and fluffy on the inside. We went today and arrived around 11:50am. We wanted to sit outside, and luckily there were lots of available seats. Since we were a party of 5, we were able to pull two tables together easily, and we were brought water soon after. The waitstaff are all very sweet and attentive. It does have times when it gets crowded, which is something to look out for. They have a somewhat limited menu, with only a few vegetarian options I can eat. I'm just happy there's something as delicious as the flatbread that I know can be my go-to! Next time I come, I'd love to try another one of their mixed drinks, because they do that really well. Would definitely recommend!

Update: forgot to mention very friendly service and nice indoor/outdoor situation even the weather…read moreis nice!

Went here after dinner with friends and absolutely loved it. I've been here a few times and every…read moretime with so much fun. Really fun place staying out and get drinks at night. Cool crowd of people. The bartender is really nice and very attentive. It's reasonably priced, which is awesome.

On a weekend afternoon, Focal Point Beer Co, formerly IcoNYC in LIC was a mixed crowd of Manhattan…read morefinance-type overflow, local artists and their crews, young families with small children eeking out a chill vibe before kids' schedules consume their lives, Astoria hipsters, your nearby pickleball league hanging out post-game, cliques of single-and-ready-to-mingle college students before everyone is off and away for the summer. By all means it was a pleasant evening so everyone and their third cousin's brother-in-law was ready for an (almost) summer beer. My friends and I arrived around 6pm and the tables inside and out were packed, and that says a lot since there's seating for around 150 people counting the family-style, picnic tables and benches. The industrial chic inside spaciously fits a long cement bar seating about 10 bar chairs comfortably, and what looks to be about a dozen beers on tap on the wall behind the bar. We managed to find a few outdoor benches to squat with our bags and took turns grabbing drinks and food. They're strictly a brewery so no food is available directly from Focal Point, you can BYO Food from other food spots, bring a picnic, or grab something from food trucks if nearby. But beer, BEER they have a lot of, and it's darn tasty. The staff at the bar were friendly and quick to get my order to me. While I only had a small pour of the ILL Niño 7oz $5 (also comes in 16oz $9 / 23oz $11 / 64oz $32) it was a refreshing, medium-bodied lager--citrusy and a perfect complement to the warm weather and sunset breeze. Definitely recommend as an easy, low-key spot to hang with some friends. Will be back to try some other beers!

A great place in LIC, this is a fun space to come with a group of friends. In addition to the good…read morebeer selection, they have cocktails too. There is plenty of space inside or outside, depending on the weather. This is so much nicer than when it was Iconyc and situated in the smaller building next door. Additionally, there are plenty of food options around so if you want pizza or tacos with your beer, you're in luck! Bartenders are nice and I love that they have sinks outside of the restrooms. I like to wash my hands a lot so this is very convenient. I'm a fan of Focal Point.

One of the best Irish pubs on the Upper East Side, full stop. Perfect Guinness, outstanding wings,…read moreand a full Irish breakfast that earns its reputation. Trivia, live music, weekly deals, there's always something going on. The staff makes everyone feel welcome. A real neighborhood bar in the best possible way.

Worst bar experience of my life. The fact that the service here was so bad was so surprising…read moreespecially in a place like New York where I could go anywhere else. When we sat down the bartender came and said "don't get too comfortable you guys have to order first" instead of saying something like "what can I get you guys". And then after that refused to give us water because all we ordered was water and 1 drink among 5 people. Then when we complained the bartender came from behind the bar and proceeded to press us.