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The birthplace of Trivia Mafia, this intimate Northeast institution draws a cult following with its hypnotic paintings, free live music, and legendary people-watching. Show up early or you will lose your seat.
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Trivia Mafia dominates Northeast taprooms, North Loop beer halls, and Longfellow neighborhood spots. Minneapolis takes its quiz nights as seriously as its craft beer.
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Forward-thinking beers in a soaring industrial space where art, music, and trivia collide every week. The pen-and-paper format and outdoor patio make Bauhaus a Northeast anchor for serious quiz nights.
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This member-owned cooperative brews a nearly endless rotation of small-batch beers, and dogs roam the taproom freely. Trivia on Tuesdays packs the space with regulars who take their beer and their brains seriously.
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One of Northeast's newest taprooms pairs craft pints with a full pinball alley and weekly Trivia Mafia on Wednesdays. The Initials Game Live also runs Thursdays, giving trivia fans two shots at glory each week.
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Inspired by the founder's global wanderlust, Insight brews originals that will turn anyone into a hop convert. The trivia crowd skews sharp, the patio is dog-friendly, and host Andy Eyeball is not above heckling back.
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Founded on a passion for traditional Irish craft brewing, Padraigs anchors the Broadway strip with an award-winning Dry Stout and a dog-friendly taproom. Thursday trivia draws loyal regulars with prize flights on the line.
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An award-winning LGBTQ+ lounge and Twin Cities legend, Lush stacks its calendar with drag, burlesque, comedy, and Thursday trivia. The crowd is as colorful as the cocktail menu.
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Reservations are recommended at this Northeast favorite, which means the trivia crowd is as serious as the craft beer list. Gift cards flow from first to third place every Thursday night.
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Inbound's soaring beerhall has communal seating, 18 taps rotating at all times, and a patio big enough to fit the whole neighborhood. Wednesday trivia here is a genuine crowd event with a bombastic energy.
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No-gimmick ales, crisp lagers, and an outdoor patio that fills up fast on Sunday evenings. Fulton has built a loyal trivia following in the North Loop that treats game night like a neighborhood ritual.
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A dozen house-brewed beers, a wine and cocktail list to excite, and killer barbecue make StormKing a North Loop destination worth staying in for the whole evening. Patio dogs are always welcome.
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Underground in the best possible sense, Basement Bar brings a low-key speakeasy vibe to North Loop trivia nights. Arrive early because this one fills up faster than the drink orders.
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Trivia on the North Loop Green patio moves inside when it gets cold, so there is never an excuse to skip. This dog-friendly outdoor destination is one of the most charming spots in the city for a midweek quiz.
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Steps from Target Field, Trax pairs craft burgers and craft shakes with Thursday trivia that draws fans even in the off-season. The outdoor patio seats a crowd and the cocktail list punches above its weight.
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The already-iconic Surly beer hall pours 20-plus originals alongside fantastic food, and Tuesday trivia upstairs makes it one of the most complete evenings out in the city. Come with your smartest friends.
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Named for the Norwegian joy of sipping a beer in the sun, Utepils has a bright and beautiful taproom, a big outdoor beer garden, and rotating food trucks. Wednesday trivia fills the space with dogs, smart teams, and great beer.
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A hip brewery where taco Tuesday specials give way to Thursday trivia with a patio open to leashed dogs. The Latin-inspired taps and warm neighborhood energy make La Dona one of the best hidden gems in the quiz circuit.
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A beautiful riverside beer garden, wood-fired pizza restaurant, and taproom all in one, Pryes sits on the Mississippi with views to match its pints. Monday trivia is the best reason to start your week right.
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Brewing American ales and lagers with a dose of German influence, Arbeiter is a genuine neighborhood taproom where dogs roam free and Tuesday trivia draws an enthusiastic Longfellow crowd.
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Venn brews in small experimental batches that disappear fast, and once a batch is gone it never comes back. Sunday trivia a few steps from the Blue Line is a perfect low-key end to the weekend.
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Full bar, full menu, live theater, and a functioning bowling alley all under one roof. Wednesday trivia at Bryant Lake Bowl is a beloved Uptown institution that feels like it has always existed.
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A beloved Minneapolis institution since 1919, the Uptown VFW has three bars, karaoke, a music venue, and Wednesday trivia that feels like the neighborhood coming home. All are welcome and the drinks are cheap.
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Bold cocktails, crave-worthy burgers, and house-made jams anchor this Eat Street gem. The Gin and Jam cocktail is a ritual here, and Monday trivia gives you all the more reason to linger over the menu.
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Old-fashioned scratch diner food, late-night hours, and Wednesday trivia make Nighthawks a Kingfield neighborhood staple. It is Kingfield's destination for food, friends, and nightcaps.
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A rotating tap list and a full kitchen anchor this Grand Avenue neighborhood bar, which runs some of the most consistent Tuesday trivia in South Minneapolis. Doors open at three and trivia rules the night.
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Award-winning Detroit-style square slices, a full bar, and Thursday trivia that runs first-come first-served. The dog-friendly patio fills fast so plan to arrive hungry and ready to quiz.
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Fresh out of the oven since 1993, Pizza Luce Seward has fueled late-night East Bank studying and Wednesday trivia for decades. The creative topping combos are as inventive as the best trivia questions.
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Tasting cider, refining recipes, and curating experiences are what this Marcy-Holmes taproom does best. Tuesday trivia draws a loyal dog-friendly crowd to the patio while flights disappear from the table.
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A warm and welcoming neighborhood taproom in the heart of Linden Hills, where dogs are always welcome and Tuesday trivia brings out the best minds on the south side of the city.
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One of the Twin Cities' original craft breweries pours award-winning ales in a sprawling brewpub setting just off the West Bank. Sporcle Live runs two full rounds on Monday nights with wagering and audio rounds.
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Home of the legendary blue cheese-stuffed Blucy burger, this Longfellow pub is just as serious about pub quiz as it is about its burgers. Sporcle runs two rounds of trivia back-to-back on Tuesdays.
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