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20 Oct

German Pub Trivia

  • Free
  • Entertainment

Put your German knowledge to the test at a special German Pub Trivia night celebrating German Week Melbourne.

Hosted by Ben Sorensen at Hofbräuhaus Melbourne, the quiz will take you through Germany’s food, sport, culture and language. Gather your smartest friends, form a team and see how much you really know about all things German.

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Date Times
Tue 20 Oct
  • 7pm - 10pm 7:00pm - 10:00pm

Location

Hofbräuhaus Melbourne
18-28 Market Ln
Melbourne 3000

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This is a free event

Book online for German Pub Trivia

Contact details

  • telephone number: 0429 019 016
  • email address: melbourne@germanweek.com.au
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