The pub quiz at Wirströms Pub is usually team-based and led by a quiz host who reads out questions and collects your answers. You sit at tables and usually answer on paper or via a simple system used by the quiz host, depending on the organisation of the evening.

Expect several rounds with short time limits, often 6-10 questions per round, followed by marking and results update. Questions are usually straightforward: names, dates, short reasoning and sometimes music intro or picture questions.

Prepare by arriving early and having a pen ready if paper responses are used. Mobile phone use is often limited during the rounds, so plan to be able to discuss and make quick decisions without Googling.

It is advisable to book a table if you want to be sure of getting a seat, especially if you are a larger group or want to sit together. Contact the venue in advance by phone or email and ask for a table that works for quizzes, so you can hear the questions and have space for paper and pens.

If there are more or fewer of you: please let us know as soon as you can, as table seating and team size are sometimes determined by the quiz host. In some arrangements, maximum numbers per team may apply, which may mean you need to split into two teams.

A practical tip is to specify a range when booking, for example "6-8 people", and then confirm the final number on the same day. This will reduce the risk of ending up spread out or too crowded at the table.

The questions tend to be close to classic pub quiz themes such as general knowledge, music, film and TV, sport and sometimes local features about Stockholm and Sweden. The level of difficulty is often easy to medium, but with occasional trickier questions to differentiate the teams.

A team with mixed strengths usually performs best, as different rounds favour different skills. Feel free to allocate roles informally: someone strong in music intro, someone in history/geography and someone in sports and popular culture.

To avoid getting stuck, you can use a simple method: discuss for a maximum of 20-30 seconds per question, write a "best guess" answer and move on. Many points are lost on empty squares, not on wrong answers.

Also take into account tie-breaking questions where a number or year may decide in case of a tie.

Participation is often free for guests in the venue, but conditions may vary between different quiz nights and quiz hosts. The safest thing to do is to ask when booking or when you arrive, so you know if there is a registration fee, minimum purchase or other requirements.

The scoring is usually simple: 1 point per correct answer, sometimes with bonus points for special rounds or a knock-out question. Tie-breaker questions can be a number, a year or an estimate where the closest wins.

There may be prizes, such as gift vouchers, bar prizes or small prizes, but the form will vary. If you are playing to win, it's a good idea to ask how ties are handled and whether spelling/format matters, so you write your answers in a way that will pass marking.

Typical opening hours are afternoon to late evening on weekdays and longer opening hours on Fridays and Saturdays, with earlier opening on weekends. To avoid stress, it is a good idea to plan your arrival well in advance of the start of the quiz, so you have time to order and settle in before the first round.

If you are staying late: organise your journey home in advance, especially if you are staying outside the city centre or have an early morning. Be aware that noise levels and crowds often increase later in the evening, which can affect how easy it is to talk at the table.

A practical approach is to eat before or early on site and then keep orders simple during the rounds. This avoids missing questions because someone is at the bar, and reduces the risk of having to break up in the middle of the quiz.

The easiest option is usually to take public transport and walk the rest of the way, as the Old Town can have limited access for cars and few parking spaces. Plan for cobbled streets and narrow passages, which can take longer than you think, especially in groups.

If you take a taxi: indicate a clear drop-off point nearby and expect that you may have to walk a short distance. For those who have difficulty walking far, it may be worth asking the driver to drive as close as possible according to current traffic rules.

If you are travelling by car, be aware that parking can be time-consuming and expensive, and have an alternative plan. A good tip is to decide on a meeting point before you walk the last bit, so that the whole team arrives at the same time and doesn't have to look for each other just as the quiz starts.

The noise level is often lower during the reading of the questions but can vary between rounds and breaks, especially when the room is full. For those who have hearing loss or suffer from noise fatigue, it is important to sit strategically so that the quiz host's voice can be heard clearly.

Ask the staff for a location with better audibility, for example closer to the quiz host or away from loudspeakers and doors where many people pass by. If music intros are included, it can be particularly difficult to hear details, so agree as a team who is actively listening and who is writing.

Practical aids could be discreet earplugs that reduce background noise but still let speech through, or having someone in the team summarise the questions briefly after reading them out. If something was unclear, you can also ask the quiz host to repeat it, but do so quickly and respectfully so that the round doesn't stall.

Accessibility can vary in older venues, so it is best to contact the venue in advance and ask specifically about the entrance, thresholds, level differences and table height. Ask for a clear description of whether there is a ramp, whether doors are wide enough and whether there is an accessible toilet.

When booking a table, ask for a place with extra turning space and without narrow passages, so that it is possible to get to the table, bar and toilet without having to move chairs during the evening. If you use a walker, it's also a good idea to ask where it can be left without getting in the way.

Plan your transport too: cobblestones in the Old Town can be exhausting, so allow extra time and choose a route with as even a surface as possible. If you're travelling as a team, someone can meet you outside and help with doors and navigation.

Lighting in a pub environment can be dim, making it more difficult to read small texts on answer sheets or see picture questions. An easy way to prepare is to bring a small reading lamp that can be pointed at the table, or ask for a place with better general lighting.

If the questions are handed out on paper, you can ask the quiz host for clear handwriting/printed text and if it is possible to have the questions read out one more time. For picture questions, the team can work together so that someone describes the picture aloud and you agree on the answer.

For those who use screen readers or need larger text, it is a good idea to ask what response format is being used that evening. If using a digital system, you can sometimes zoom in on your own device, but be aware that mobile phone policies can be restrictive during the rounds. A practical approach is to let a teammate do the input while you focus on the content.

There may sometimes be pub games available to use between rounds, but the range and opportunity often depends on how much space is available and how crowded it is. Therefore, don't expect games to always be available, but consider it a bonus if they are.

If you are playing between rounds, the main rule is not to disturb the reading or other teams. Choose games that can be paused immediately when the quiz host starts talking, and stay close to the table so that you can quickly return to listening.

To avoid conflicts, you can agree on simple 'rules of the game' within the team:
- Only play during breaks, not during questions.
- Have one person always listening for the next round to start.
- Avoid blocking aisles or standing in the way of staff.

If you want to play more serious games, such as darts, it's a good idea to ask the staff about the best area and times to ensure safety and workflow.