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Operation "UN-Grinch" Toy Drive & Ugly Sweater Party

Friday December 12th

🎄 OPERATION UN-GRINCH STARTS NOW! 🎄

Starting TODAY, we’re kicking off the season of giving at The Ghent! 🎁

From now through Friday, December 14th, bring in a new, unwrapped toy ($10+ value) to drop off. As a thank you for helping us buy our way onto the Nice List, you’ll receive a token good for a FREE draft beer OR one of our legendary pretzels. 🍺🥨

All donations go directly to support the incredible work of NAMI Coastal Virginia (National Alliance on Mental Illness) right here in our community.

It all leads up to the main event hosted by The Ghent & The Cookie Bar: The Ugly Sweater Takeover on Friday the 12th!

We'll have tacky games, terrible fashion, menu specials, and a pop-up appearance by The Grinch himself (hide your presents)💚 AND

Prizes from The Ghent and The Cookie Bar

Drop off a toy early to claim your treat, and start planning that hideous outfit now.

📍 The Ghent Rooftop Bar & Restaurant

📅 Toy Drive: Dec 3 – Dec 14

  🎅 Ugly Sweater Party: Dec 12 (5 PM - 10 PM)

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05:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Brains & Burgers: Monday Night Trivia! 🧠🍔 event photo

Brains & Burgers: Monday Night Trivia! 🧠🍔

Monday December 15th

Every Monday

Free to play, hosted by Beach Trivia! Score burger specials & win prizes.

6:30-8:30 every Monday. Get your smarty pants on!

06:30 PM - 08:30 PM

Pet Photos with SANTA event photo

Pet Photos with SANTA

Saturday December 20th

Join Friends of Norfolk Animal Care Center for Pet Photos with Santa on Saturday, December 20th from 12-3pm at The Ghent! Santa is making one last trip to Norfolk before he flies home to the North Pole to get ready for Christmas.  A volunteer photographer will be on-site to capture your pet’s moment with Santa Paws. In return, simply Pick Your Pet Pantry Price and help support the Friends of Norfolk Animal Care Center Pet Pantry: $15 = a large bag of cat food $35 = a large bag of dog food $50 = a bag of both cat and dog food After your pet’s photo shoot, sip on a beer or a festive Christmas-themed drink to keep the holiday vibes going! All donations go directly to helping keep pets in their homes and out of the shelter. 

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12:00 PM - 03:00 PM

The Ghent Presents: Our First Ever Anime & Ramen Day + Trivia! event photo

The Ghent Presents: Our First Ever Anime & Ramen Day + Trivia!

Sunday December 28th

Join us at The Ghent for an all-day celebration of steaming hot ramen bowls and anime vibes, featuring free-to-play Anime Trivia from 4-6 PM

🍥 🍜 CALLING ALL OTAKUS, FOODIES, AND TRIVIA MASTERS! 🍜 🍥

Get your chopsticks ready and charge up your chakra! We are thrilled to announce The Ghent’s FIRST EVER Anime & Ramen Day!

On this lazy Sunday between Christmas and New Year's, we’re transforming the venue into the ultimate chill zone dedicated to the world's best comfort food combo. Whether you need a recovery meal from the holiday madness or just want to geek out with fellow fans, this is the place to be.

Here is what we have planned for the ultimate Sunday Funday:

🍜 THE RAMEN (All Day Open-to-Close) We are rolling out a special, one-day-only ramen menu! Expect rich broths, perfectly chewy noodles, and fresh toppings. We'll be slinging bowls from the moment we open until the moment we close. Come for lunch, come for dinner, or come for a mid-afternoon slurp.

🧠 THE MAIN EVENT: ANIME TRIVIA (4:00 PM - 6:00 PM) Think you know your Ghibli from your Gundam? Can you name all the Straw Hat Pirates? Assemble your squad or compete solo in our two-hour anime trivia showdown!

Time: Trivia kicks off promptly at 4:00 PM and runs until 6:00 PM. Cost: It is 100% FREE TO PLAY! Themes: Questions will cover everything from classic nostalgia trips to the hottest modern hits. Prizes: Yes, there will be prizes for the top teams!

✨ THE VIBE Expect anime soundtracks pumping through the speakers, themed visuals, and great drinks from our bar to wash down that savory broth. Cosplay is encouraged but absolutely not required—come as you are!

📅 EVENT DETAILS

Date: Sunday, December 28th Location: The Ghent 319 West 21st Street, Norfolk Ramen Hours: All Day Trivia Hours: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

🎟️ TICKET INFO This event is free to attend and trivia is free to play! 

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However, space is limited. While an Eventbrite RSVP does not guarantee a specific table, it helps us prepare for the crowd. We recommend arriving early (around 3:30 PM) if you want to secure a good table for the 4:00 PM trivia start!

Dattebayo! See you there.

12:00 PM - 09:00 PM

Speed Puzzling Competition event photo

Speed Puzzling Competition

Sunday December 28th

Monthly on every last Sunday

Puzzle Buzz hits The Ghent Rooftop Bar every fourth Sunday at 3PM every month!!! It’s a fast-paced, team-based puzzle race with prizes, drinks, and guaranteed fun. Spots go quick – snag your tickets and we’ll see you at there.🧩 Teams of up to four compete to finish a new puzzle every month the fastest 🏆 Winner scores a gift certificate from Puzzledly.com and the glory 📈 All finishers are entered into our national ranking database 🎁 Keep the puzzle when you’re doneGot a group of 5? Sure – but that’ll cost you 10 extra minutes on your finish time. Flying solo? Grab a Puzzle Pairing ticket and we’ll connect you with an open team (if they’re game).

 Get Your Tickets Here: https://puzzlebuzz.checkoutpage.com/ghent-rooftop-bar-november

03:00 PM - 06:00 PM