Portland · The definitive ranking

The best trivia bars
in Portland

From Cathedral Park taprooms to Alberta Street dives, Portland's trivia scene is as weird, welcoming, and craft-obsessed as the city itself.

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  1. 01

    The Waypost

    Monday · 7:00 PM ✓ Verified active

    Eliot / ShanRock's Triviology

    The Waypost is Portland's oldest bar on North Williams Avenue, a neighborhood anchor for live acoustic music, signature margaritas, and tacos. ShanRock's Triviology runs paper-based trivia every Monday at 7pm with prizes awarded to the winning team.

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  2. 02

    Creepy's Bar

    Monday · 7:00 PM ✓ Verified active

    Buckman / Untapped Trivia

    Creepy's is Portland's beloved eccentric clown-parlor bar, where animatronic oddities meet inventive cocktails and the legendary Bingo Burger. Untapped Trivia runs free four-round trivia every Monday from 7 to 9pm, with prizes for top teams.

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  3. 03

    Rose and Thistle Public House

    Monday · 7:00 PM ✓ Verified active

    Sullivan's Gulch / Untapped Trivia

    Rose and Thistle is an iconic NE Portland pub serving great food, full bar, and maintaining a heated patio with minimal attitude. Untapped Trivia brings free four-round trivia every Monday evening from 7 to 9pm.

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  4. 04

    Level Beer Level 2

    Monday · 7:00 PM ✓ Verified active

    Multnomah Village / Not Rocket Science Trivia

    Level Beer Level 2 is a neighborhood craft taproom in Multnomah Village anchored by a relaxed community vibe and rotating taps of Level's own award-winning ales. Not Rocket Science Trivia runs free accessible trivia every Monday at 7pm.

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  5. 05

    Paydirt Bar

    Monday · 7:00 PM ✓ Verified active

    Kerns / Untapped Trivia

    Paydirt is a dedicated drinking establishment inside the Zipper Building on Sandy Blvd, known for whiskey, Fernet on draft, and serious cocktails. Untapped Trivia hosts free four-round trivia on the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month from 7 to 9pm.

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  6. 06

    The Snug PDX

    Tuesday · 7:00 PM ✓ Verified active

    Madison South / ShanRock's Triviology

    The Snug is a lively neighborhood bar in NE Portland serving tacos, hot dogs, and a full bar with Snug Bucks prizes for trivia winners. ShanRock's Triviology runs paper-based trivia every Tuesday at 7pm.

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  7. 07

    Advice Booth

    Tuesday · 7:00 PM ✓ Verified active

    Overlook / Untapped Trivia

    Advice Booth is a women-owned, LGBTQIA+ safe bar with 1970s leather booths, velvet paintings, a sunny year-round patio, and Jell-O shots. Untapped Trivia brings free four-round trivia every Tuesday from 7 to 9pm, with tacos served tableside.

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  8. 08

    White Owl Social Club

    Tuesday · 7:00 PM ✓ Verified active

    Hosford-Abernethy / Untapped Trivia

    White Owl Social Club is a premier patio bar in the heart of SE Portland, serving craft cocktails, local brews, and Vietnamese-inspired drinking food. Untapped Trivia hosts free four-round trivia every Tuesday from 7 to 9pm.

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  9. 09

    Grand Fir Brewing

    Tuesday · 7:00 PM ✓ Verified active

    Buckman / Untapped Trivia

    Grand Fir Brewing is a family-owned SE Portland brewpub from Brewmaster Whitney Burnside and Chef Doug Adams, blending award-winning beers with a warm pub vibe. Untapped Trivia runs free trivia every Tuesday from 7 to 9pm.

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    Level Beer Level 3

    Tuesday · 7:00 PM ✓ Verified active

    Kerns / Not Rocket Science Trivia

    Level Beer Level 3 brings the beloved local brewery to the Kerns neighborhood on Sandy Blvd, featuring a bright taproom with a rotating selection of fresh Level beers on draft. Not Rocket Science Trivia runs free accessible trivia every Tuesday at 7pm.

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  11. 11

    Gigantic Brewing Hawthorne Pub

    Tuesday · 6:30 PM ✓ Verified active

    Sunnyside / Geeks Who Drink

    Gigantic Brewing's SE Hawthorne pub is a neighborhood brewpub celebrating bold, creative beers in a lively Sunnyside setting with a full food menu. Geeks Who Drink hosts free seven-round trivia every Tuesday at 6:30pm.

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    The Bye and Bye

    Wednesday · 7:00 PM ✓ Verified active

    Alberta Arts District / Untapped Trivia

    The Bye and Bye is a beloved Alberta Street institution with two expansive heated patios, craft cocktails, and a full vegan menu. Untapped Trivia hosts free four-round trivia every Wednesday from 7 to 9pm.

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    Von Ebert Brewing

    Wednesday · 7:00 PM ✓ Verified active

    Mississippi Avenue / Untapped Trivia

    Von Ebert Brewing's flagship taproom sits right on Mississippi Avenue with 12-plus taps of award-winning beer, including the fan-favorite Volatile Substance NW IPA and $3 Clubhaus Lagers daily. Untapped Trivia runs free trivia every Wednesday from 7 to 9pm.

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  14. 14

    Oakshire Beer Hall

    Wednesday · 7:00 PM ✓ Verified active

    Cully-Concordia / Untapped Trivia

    Oakshire Beer Hall is the Portland outpost of the beloved Eugene craft brewery, pouring 26 taps of fresh beer alongside inventive square-pan pizzas and fresh salads in an expansive dining room with patio. Untapped Trivia hosts free four-round trivia every Wednesday from 7 to 9pm.

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  15. 15

    Loyal Legion

    Wednesday · 7:30 PM ✓ Verified active

    Buckman / Geeks Who Drink

    Loyal Legion is Portland's premier draft beer hall, famous for its 99 rotating taps and creative gastropub menu. Geeks Who Drink runs Small Batch Trivia every Wednesday at 7:30pm, free to play with prizes for top teams.

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  16. 16

    Gigantic Brewing

    Wednesday · 7:00 PM ✓ Verified active

    Reed / Geeks Who Drink

    Gigantic Brewing's SE 26th taproom and champagne lounge is a standout destination in the Reed neighborhood, known for bold experimental beers and a cozy yet vibrant atmosphere. Geeks Who Drink hosts free seven-round trivia every Wednesday at 7pm.

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  17. 17

    Dots Cafe

    Wednesday · 7:00 PM ✓ Verified active

    Division/Clinton / ShanRock's Triviology

    Dots Cafe has been a beloved SE Portland dive since 1992, recognized for its fuzzy-wallpapered interior, cheap booze, and homemade food that keeps regulars coming back. ShanRock's Triviology hosts paper-based trivia every Wednesday at 7pm.

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  18. 18

    Occidental Brewing

    Wednesday · 7:00 PM ✓ Verified active

    Cathedral Park / Dave's Trivia

    Occidental Brewing is a Cathedral Park craft brewery specializing in German-style lagers and ales, with a cozy taproom near the St. Johns Bridge. Taproom bartender Dave writes and hosts original trivia every Wednesday at 7pm, known for being challenging and geography-heavy.

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  19. 19

    Bare Bones Bar

    Thursday · 7:00 PM ✓ Verified active

    Sunnyside / ShanRock's Triviology

    Bare Bones is a relaxed all-day cafe and bar in the Sunnyside neighborhood with multiple taps, an arcade, pool, pinball, and shuffleboard alongside a full menu of made-in-house dishes. ShanRock's Triviology hosts paper-based trivia every Thursday at 7pm.

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  20. 20

    Pinky's Pizza and Whiskey Bar

    Thursday · 6:00 PM ✓ Verified active

    Overlook / Untapped Trivia

    Pinky's is a Latina woman-owned whiskey bar in North Portland with over 460 bottles of whiskey, eight local beer taps, and gourmet wood-fired pizza. Untapped Trivia runs free four-round trivia every Thursday from 6 to 8pm.

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  21. 21

    Alchemy Cider Co

    Thursday · 6:00 PM ✓ Verified active

    Central Eastside / Untapped Trivia

    Alchemy Cider Co. crafts unique modern and heirloom ciders in a dark, mystical taproom called The Guild, paired with Asian fusion from Breaking Buns PDX. Untapped Trivia hosts free trivia on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month from 6 to 8pm.

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  22. 22

    Hopworks Brewery

    Thursday · 7:00 PM ✓ Verified active

    Creston-Kenilworth / Geeks Who Drink

    Hopworks is Portland's founding eco-brewery, a spacious pub and grill known for certified organic and sustainable beers alongside a family-friendly menu. Geeks Who Drink runs free seven-round trivia every Thursday at 7pm.

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  23. 23

    Everywhere Beer

    Thursday · 7:00 PM ✓ Verified active

    Central Eastside / Not Rocket Science Trivia

    Everywhere Beer is a craft taproom and bottle shop in the Central Eastside industrial district, with an expertly curated selection of local and national craft beers. Not Rocket Science Trivia runs free accessible trivia every Thursday at 7pm.

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  24. 24

    Wonderwood Springs

    Friday · 6:00 PM ✓ Verified active

    St. Johns / Untapped Trivia

    Wonderwood Springs is a fantasy-themed immersive cartoon tavern designed by Portland artist Mike Bennett, with savory snacks, sweet treats, soft serve, and a whimsical environment unlike any other. Untapped Trivia hosts free four-round trivia every Friday from 6 to 8pm.

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  25. 25

    The Star Portland

    Tuesday · 6:30 PM ✓ Verified active

    Pearl District / Geeks Who Drink

    The Star Portland is a spacious Pearl District pizza restaurant known for its deep-dish and thin-crust pies, cornmeal-dusted crust, and a warm patio scene. Geeks Who Drink hosts free seven-round trivia every Tuesday at 6:30pm.

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