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The Globe Pub
Tuesday · 8:00 PMWidely known as one of Chicago's premier soccer bars, this expansive British pub transforms into a fiercely competitive trivia battleground on Tuesday nights.
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Simone's
Tuesday · 8:00 PMAn eco-friendly Pilsen staple built from repurposed architectural salvage, featuring a massive Tuesday night crowd and excellent craft cocktails.
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Logan Arcade
Tuesday · 8:00 PMA legendary vintage arcade and pinball bar hosting a highly unique, independent pop-culture trivia night with a cult following.
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Will's Northwoods Inn
Tuesday · 8:00 PMA beloved Wisconsin-themed sports bar famous for its cheese curds, Muskie decor, and a packed midweek Sporcle quiz. A true Lakeview institution.
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Lottie's Pub
Monday · 7:00 PMA historic, multi-level corner tavern in Bucktown that draws a big neighborhood crowd to kick off the week with trivia and pizza specials.
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Sheffield's Wine & Beer Garden
Tuesday · 8:00 PMRenowned for its incredible outdoor patio and extensive craft beer list, this Lakeview icon hosts a premier Tuesday trivia night.
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Frontier
Wednesday · 7:00 PMFamous for its whole-animal service and a great beer garden, this West Town destination puts an upscale culinary spin on pub trivia.
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The Rambler
Thursday · 7:30 PMA spacious, cabin-themed bar in North Center with a massive enclosed beer garden, perfect for accommodating large trivia teams year-round.
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Timothy O'Toole's Pub
Tuesday · 8:00 PMA massive subterranean sports bar near Navy Pier with over 70 TVs and a robust, high-energy trivia night favored by downtown workers.
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First Draft
Thursday · 7:00 PMA spacious South Loop pour house boasting over 60 craft beers on tap and a heavily attended Thursday night trivia session.
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Corcoran's Grill & Pub
Thursday · 8:00 PMDirectly across from Second City, this expansive Irish pub serves hearty comfort food alongside a lively end-of-week quiz.
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Output Lounge
Thursday · 7:30 PMA sports bar famous city-wide for its award-winning wings, the perfect pairing of comfort food and Thursday night trivia.
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D.S. Tequila Co.
Wednesday · 8:00 PMA vibrant Northalsted staple serving premium tequilas and burgers, with a big patio and an incredibly lively independent trivia night.
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Toons Bar & Grill
Thursday · 8:00 PMA classic Southport Corridor dive with fantastic wings, cheap pitchers, and an independent trivia night that brings out neighborhood loyalists.
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Cleos
Wednesday · 8:00 PMA vibrant neighborhood soccer pub on Chicago Avenue known for its fantastic patio and a highly competitive Wednesday trivia night.
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Mac's Wood Grilled
Thursday · 8:00 PMA cornerstone sports bar on Division Street known for wood-grilled burgers, drink specials, and a loud, competitive pub quiz.
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Fatpour Keg & Grill
Wednesday · 8:00 PMA sprawling, multi-level sports bar in Wicker Park featuring giant glass keg coolers and a rowdy Wednesday trivia scene.
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Theory
Tuesday · 7:30 PMAn upscale sports lounge in River North with an elevated food menu and a popular, fast-paced trivia night (reservations recommended).
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Burke's Public House
Wednesday · 8:00 PMA refined neighborhood pub in Edgewater serving excellent craft beer and hosting a heavily attended midweek Sporcle game.
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O'Donovan's
Wednesday · 8:00 PMA massive, traditional neighborhood pub with a heated beer garden and a staple Wednesday-night trivia crowd.
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Kasey's Tavern
Monday · 7:00 PMHolding the second-oldest liquor license in Chicago, this historic South Loop tavern is a classic, intimate setting for Monday-night trivia.
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Aberdeen Tap
Tuesday · 8:00 PMA cozy, unassuming neighborhood gem tucked into the West Loop with great food and a highly competitive Sporcle league.
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Pony Inn
Wednesday · 8:00 PMA rustic, wood-paneled tavern on Belmont with a retractable roof upstairs, known for cheap pitchers and midweek trivia.
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Green Eye Lounge
Tuesday · EveningA classic, dog-friendly neighborhood dive right beneath the Blue Line tracks, with a laid-back trivia vibe.
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