Every trivia bar,
ranked by the players

San Luis Obispo · Monterey Heights / Brain Stew Trivia

Krobar Craft Distillery is the Central Coast's most award-winning small-batch craft distillery. Brain Stew Trivia hosts every Wednesday at 6:30pm with prizes from Krobar spirits and local sponsors.

Eugene · Whiteaker

The 4th Tuesday of every month brings a quiz night to The Hybrid, a newer addition to Eugene's packed Tuesday rotation.

Eugene · Friendly Area / Quality Trivia

One of Eugene's most popular Wednesday nights: free Quality Trivia, food trucks, and great prizes at this Friendly-neighborhood beer garden.

Renton · Downtown Renton / Quizfix

Renton's long-running, always-packed Thursday trivia night, with gift certificates and beer giveaways for the 21+ regulars.

Eugene · North Eugene

Sausages, beers, and a free Tuesday night quiz on the north side of Eugene.

Eugene · Springfield / What Do You Know?

Springfield's Pour House runs a free What Do You Know? quiz every Tuesday night.

Chicago · Lakeview / Pen and Paper Trivia

Chicago's Big House, a 40 year Lakeview institution for Michigan and Detroit sports fans, runs free Pen and Paper trivia every Wednesday with prizes for the winners. Old-school rules: no phones, no screens, just decent questions.

Chicago · Lakeview / Twin City Trivia

A family-owned East Lakeview dive with two roomy bar areas, free pool, and dart boards, plus a kitchen that punches well above its dive-bar looks. Monday nights at 7, Twin City Trivia runs the room with a host the regulars rave about, which makes it a genuinely good reason to look forward to a Monday.

Eugene · Whiteaker / Quality Trivia

One of Eugene's flagship craft breweries kicks the week off with Quality Trivia every Monday night in the taproom. Free to play.

San Francisco · North Beach / Speakeasy Trivia

A North Beach sports bar whose legendary 'Tequila Trivia Tuesdays' pack the house with competitive teams an hour before start.

Chicago · Lakeview / In-house

A classic Southport Corridor dive with fantastic wings, cheap pitchers, and an independent trivia night that brings out neighborhood loyalists.

Chicago · Avondale / Pen and Paper Trivia

Home of the eight dollar Chicago Handshake, this Avondale corner spot runs free music trivia with Pen and Paper on the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Tuesdays: albums, artists, and your favorite and least favorite earworms, with prizes for the winners.

Eugene · West Eugene / What Do You Know?

A free What Do You Know? quiz every Thursday at this west Eugene pub.

Eugene · Downtown / Shelbyville Trivia

A downtown Eugene cafe and bar where Shelbyville Trivia closes out the work week on Friday nights.

Eugene · Whiteaker / Quality Trivia

Eugene's vintage arcade bar pairs pinball with Sunday night Quality Trivia.

Austin · South Lamar / Geeks Who Drink

Austin's longest running trivia night, going strong since 2010 inside Alamo Drafthouse's South Lamar bar, where top teams walk out with free movie tickets.

Petaluma · Downtown Petaluma / Speakeasy Trivia

Crooked Goat's homecoming taproom, an 1880s carriage house at Howard and Western, pours 18 taps brewed at the Sebastopol mothership, with a classic pub quiz every Wednesday.

Eugene · West Eugene / What Do You Know?

Pool tables, brews, and a free Monday night What Do You Know? quiz at this westside roadhouse, formerly known as Quackers.

San Francisco · Inner Richmond / In-house

A bi-level Inner Richmond Irish pub running two nights a week: General Knowledge on Tuesdays and Entertainment trivia on Wednesdays, both packed with competitive regulars.

Eugene · Springfield / Quality Trivia

Oakshire's Springfield outpost runs Quality Trivia on Tuesdays, a sister night to the Eugene taproom's Monday quiz.

Eugene · Whiteaker / FWD Trivia

FWD Trivia's Tuesday stop at one of Eugene's best-loved craft breweries. Free to play.

San Luis Obispo · South SLO / Orcutt / In-house

Ancient Owl Beer Garden and Bottle Shoppe is a craft beer garden and bottle shop in South SLO with a rotating tap list and a backyard vibe. Dr. Ricky Volpe hosts Sunday Trivia every week, with a food truck on site to fuel your team before the first question.

Eugene · Campus / Quality Trivia

Ninkasi's new spot next to Rennie's Landing runs Quality Trivia on Tuesdays, fresh on the scene.

Seattle · Bryant / King Trivia

A taproom right on the Burke-Gilman Trail where Tuesday nights draw about twenty teams and picnic baskets are explicitly welcome.

Eugene · Downtown / FWD Trivia

Falling Sky's Oak Alley pub hosts FWD Trivia every Wednesday evening. Free to play.

Chicago · Avondale / Pen and Paper Trivia

Everything in this vintage-stuffed Avondale lounge is for sale except the trivia. Pen and Paper hosts a free general-knowledge night on the last Sunday of the month, with prizes for the winners and a Pierogi Papi pop-up keeping the table fed.

Chicago · Avondale / Pen and Paper Trivia

The Chicago outpost of the famed New York cocktail bar pours serious drinks in Avondale, with happy hour 365 days a year. Pen and Paper trivia takes over on the 3rd Monday of the month, free with prizes, and some of the city's best bartenders may be playing against you.

Los Angeles · Glendale / King Trivia

Every beer tells a story at this Glendale taproom whose cans wear pulp novel cover art.

Eugene · Downtown / FWD Trivia

FWD Trivia's Thursday home at this Eugene brewery, run by the same host who maintains the area's beloved community trivia list.

Chicago · Lakeview / In-house

A Lakeview corner tavern open since 1986 and known for its giant stash of board games, the kind of place where neighbors become friends. Bar trivia runs every Tuesday at 7, free to play, and there is a Jeopardy style bar league on Thursdays with cash and gift card prizes.

Chicago · Lakeview / Justin Parlette

A Lakeview tiki bar where Sunday nights move to the Back Room for a Jeopardy style bar league, presented by Geeks Who Drink and hosted by Justin Parlette, who entertains as much as he quizzes. First place takes $200 cash, and every team that makes it to Final Jeopardy is entered in a $200 raffle, win or lose. Great bar food and cheap drinks round out the night.

Eugene · Downtown / Quality Trivia

Silver Falls' Eugene taproom hosts Quality Trivia on Thursday nights.

Seattle · Ballard / Quizfix

A women's-sports-first pub with an all-ages Tuesday quiz; the Columbia City sibling plays Thursdays.

Seattle · West Seattle / Quizfix

A comfy West Seattle hang with pool, Skee-Ball, and a free Wednesday pop-culture quiz with great prizes for the 21+ crowd.

Chicago · Andersonville / Stewpendous Productions

An Andersonville barcade packed with vintage cabinets, pinball, and a busy drag and events calendar on North Clark. Stewpendous Productions runs free trivia every Wednesday at 7, with tab credit for the top teams, so you can settle up the night on your winnings. Games, drinks, and a quiz with real personality.

Chicago · West Town / Geeks Who Drink

A no-frills West Town corner bar on Chicago Avenue with stiff pours, a pool table, and a neighborhood-regulars feel. Geeks Who Drink runs its multimedia quiz every Wednesday at 8, with bar cash for the sharpest teams. Cheap drinks, a laid-back room, and a quiz that brings out the locals.

Boston · Downtown/Financial District / Geeks Who Drink

Boston trivia royalty -- Geeks Who Drink packs the Sam Adams taproom every Tuesday with seven fast-and-furious rounds of pub quiz right in the shadow of Faneuil Hall. Pour a Samuel Adams, gather your six-person crew, and find out how much you really know.

Chicago · North Center / Geeks Who Drink

Widely known as one of Chicago's premier soccer bars, this expansive British pub transforms into a fiercely competitive trivia battleground on Tuesday nights.

Denver · LoDo / Union Station / Geeks Who Drink

Denver Milk Market is a beloved food hall in the Dairy Block complex steps from Union Station. Geeks Who Drink runs a weekly pub quiz every Thursday from 7-9pm, with food and drink specials making it one of the city's top trivia draws.

Los Angeles · Santa Monica / In-house

Three quiz nights a week with 150 dollars in cash prizes and no entry fee, at the Santa Monica pub whose Wednesday game was once named the hardest trivia in LA.

Minneapolis · Northeast / Trivia Mafia

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.

New York · Upper East Side / Geeks Who Drink

A classic Upper East Side Irish pub where locals trade their Monday blues for bar cash and bragging rights. Geeks Who Drink brings the multimedia quiz format to this 82nd Street neighborhood anchor.

Online · Everywhere / DailyT

Trivia you can play anywhere, anytime. Six questions, one theme each day — play the web version instantly or grab the iOS app to build your streak and roast your group chat.

Portland · 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.

San Francisco · Mission / Sal's Trivia

Running continuously since 2004, this historic Mission saloon hosts a quiz led by local comedians, with happy-hour specials all night.

San Luis Obispo · Downtown SLO / King Trivia

Woodstock's Pizza is the original home of trivia night in San Luis Obispo, running games for over a decade. King Trivia hosts Mondays at 8pm with weekly recaps confirming consistent attendance of 20-plus teams.

Seattle · Capitol Hill / Geeks Who Drink

Capitol Hill's circus-themed carnival bar runs one of the city's best-loved Thursday quizzes, with corn dogs, cocktails, and a room that never plays it straight.

Tacoma · Dome District / Quizfix

Order a German beer, grab a brat or a pretzel, and take on a tough but friendly pop-culture quiz. Free to play and all-ages.

Washington DC · NoMa / District Trivia

Winner of City Paper's Best Trivia Bar 2021, Red Bear pours some of the city's best craft beers while District Trivia runs a slick digital game on the TriviaMatic app every Monday. Solo players welcome alongside teams of up to six.

Austin · South Menchaca / Roof Snake Trivia

An Austin institution that pours coffee by day and beer by night, with a packed Wednesday quiz under the trees and draft specials flowing during the game.

Boston · Fort Point/Seaport / Geeks Who Drink

Geeks Who Drink brings the pub quiz to one of Boston's most celebrated craft breweries -- a Fort Point warehouse temple to hazy IPAs and demanding trivia in equal measure. Seven rounds, unlimited craft beer options, zero excuses.

Chicago · Pilsen / Whaddayaknow? Free Pub Trivia

An eco-friendly Pilsen staple built from repurposed architectural salvage, featuring a massive Tuesday night crowd and excellent craft cocktails.

Denver · Lowry / Geeks Who Drink

Denver Beer Co's spacious Lowry taproom hosts a weekly Geeks Who Drink pub quiz every Wednesday at 6:30pm. A community anchor in the Lowry neighborhood with rotating craft beers and gift card prizes for top trivia teams.

Eugene · Downtown / FWD Trivia

The Monday stop on the FWD Trivia circuit, hosted by Forest, whose quiz runs at five different Eugene venues across the week. Free to play.

Los Angeles · North Hollywood / King Trivia

Quiz night inside a giant 1941 barrel, one of the last surviving pieces of LA's eye-catching roadside architecture.

Minneapolis · Northeast / Trivia Mafia

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.

New York · Upper East Side / Geeks Who Drink

The Raven is a cozy Upper East Side pub with a devoted regulars crowd and Geeks Who Drink trivia every Tuesday. Show up early -- teams fill fast and the questions pull no punches on the music rounds.

Petaluma · East Petaluma / King Trivia

Lagunitas Brewing, the iconic Petaluma-born brewery, runs weekly pub trivia every Wednesday in its sprawling Beer Sanctuary. King Trivia hosts teams competing for prizes alongside world-class IPAs.

Portland · 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.

Renton · Downtown Renton / Quizfix

German comfort food and a serious beer list meet a Wednesday pub quiz that is free to play, all-ages, and stacked with prizes.

San Luis Obispo · Cal Poly / Foothill Corridor / In-house

Milestone Tavern is a family-friendly restaurant boasting the largest draft beer selection in SLO County. Tuesday trivia from 8-10pm draws a loyal mix of Cal Poly students and local regulars competing across wide-ranging categories.

Seattle · Capitol Hill / Geeks Who Drink

The landmark Pike Street brewpub turns Tuesday nights into a packed quiz, with the brewery's own pints on every table.

Tacoma · 6th Ave / Quizfix

A 6th Ave whiskey bar with fabulous cocktails and a Tuesday quiz that is free to play with great prizes.

Washington DC · Navy Yard / District Trivia

Choose from 99 self-serve taps covering beer, wine, and seltzer, then settle in for District Trivia's five-round format from 7 to 9 PM. It is one of the most uniquely stocked trivia venues in DC.

Austin · St. Elmo District / In-house

A free Tuesday quiz with 300 dollars in gift card prizes at one of Austin's most decorated breweries, home of the beloved kolsch named Carl.

Boston · Central Square / Geeks Who Drink

Central Square's beloved Irish-inflected dance bar doubles as the best mid-week trivia room in Cambridge -- Geeks Who Drink brings seven rounds of sharp, wide-ranging questions to a crowd that actually knows things. Show up, grab a pint, and prove it.

Chicago · Lakeview / In-house

A beloved Wisconsin-themed sports bar famous for its cheese curds, Muskie decor, and a packed midweek quiz it runs itself. A true Lakeview institution.

Denver · South Pearl / Platte Park / Denver Trivia League

Denver Beer Co's South Downing taproom runs a pub quiz every Wednesday at 6:30pm. The neighborhood-friendly brewery offers Denver Beer Co. gift cards and 6-packs for winning teams.

Los Angeles · Silver Lake / In-house

A former 1924 fire station where the Thursday quiz is hosted by a Jeopardy and Millionaire alum, with a house gift certificate on the line.

Minneapolis · Northeast / Trivia Mafia

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.

New York · Upper East Side / In-house

Twenty rotating craft taps and a Monday trivia crowd that treats this Midtown East beer hall like their weekly church. Treadwell's spacious floor means you can actually find a good table, which is more than most UES spots can promise.

Petaluma · East Petaluma / North Bay Trivia

HenHouse Brewing's Palace of Barrels brings Wine Country's premier trivia company to its warehouse taproom every Thursday night from 6 to 8 PM. Free to play, all are welcome.

Portland · 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.

Renton · Downtown Renton / Quizfix

A family-friendly, all-ages Monday quiz for the after-work crowd. Grab dinner, play along, and win fabulous prizes.

San Luis Obispo · South SLO / Margarita Area / King Trivia

Farmhouse Corner Market is a neighborhood wine lounge and market tucked into South SLO. King Trivia runs every Tuesday at 6:30pm with confirmed game nights through June 2026.

Seattle · University District / Head in the Clouds Trivia

A subterranean University District institution where the Tuesday quiz comes with full cocktails and a bring-your-own-food policy.

Washington DC · Navy Yard / Cap City Trivia

A Bavarian beer garden steps from Nationals Park where Cap City Trivia runs a lively Monday quiz with a gift card for first place, a round of lagers for second, and a giant pretzel for third. The outdoor vibe makes it one of DC's most fun trivia settings.

Boston · South End / Geeks Who Drink

Small Batch Trivia from Geeks Who Drink finds its perfect home in this boutique hotel bar in the heart of the South End -- casual enough to catch up with friends, smart enough to reward actual trivia talent. Prizes go to the sharpest teams.

Chicago · Bucktown / Whaddayaknow? Free Pub Trivia

A historic, multi-level corner tavern in Bucktown that draws a big neighborhood crowd to kick off the week with trivia and pizza specials.

Denver · LoHi / Platte River / Denver Trivia League

The Platte Street flagship taproom for Denver Beer Co. hosts weekly pub quiz on Wednesdays at 7pm. Known for a lively atmosphere along the South Platte River corridor with gift card prizes for the top teams.

Eugene · Campus / In-house

A classic campus-side Eugene tavern running its own in-house trivia late on Monday nights, for the crowd that treats the 8:30 start as a badge of honor.

Los Angeles · Hollywood / Geeks Who Drink

A windowless intergalactic cantina on Hollywood Blvd where costumed bartenders pour themed cocktails and cosplay at the quiz is encouraged.

Minneapolis · Northeast / Trivia Mafia

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.

New York · Crown Heights / Geeks Who Drink

A Crown Heights neighborhood gem on Franklin Ave with the kind of laid-back energy that makes Tuesday night trivia feel like a standing appointment. Geeks Who Drink brings their full multimedia quiz and the regulars bring their A-game.

Petaluma · Downtown Petaluma / North Bay Trivia

Brewsters Beer Garden, Petaluma's beloved open-air riverside destination, hosts one of the longest-running free trivia nights in town every Wednesday at 7 PM. All ages, dogs welcome.

Portland · 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.

Renton · Downtown Renton / Quizfix

Head up to the cozy loft for a Tuesday quiz, then work through Red House's gorgeous menu. Gift certificates and wine giveaways for the 21+ crowd.

San Francisco · Bernal Heights / In-house

A spacious, warehouse-style craft brewery in Bernal Heights with a wildly popular weekly quiz and rotating local food trucks parked outside.

Seattle · West Seattle / In-house

West Seattle's trivia powerhouse runs free games three nights a week with cash prizes of 50 and 30 dollars, a wall of pinball machines, and Manchester United on every screen.

Washington DC · Columbia Heights / Independent

Monday Night Trivia Fight has been a Columbia Heights institution since 2005, with $100 off the winner's bar tab and prizes down to third place. Show up early if you want a spot at this beloved neighborhood bar and grill.

Austin · Mueller / In-house

Austin's oldest locally owned Irish pub brings its in-house TC's Trivia to Mueller every Tuesday, in a room once named the most iconic Irish pub in Texas.

Boston · Harvard Square / Geeks Who Drink

A Harvard Square institution with double-decker patios, a legendary double cheeseburger, and Wednesday trivia that Boston.com readers called the best in the city -- if you want serious questions in a seriously fun bar, this is the answer.

Chicago · Lakeview / Whaddayaknow? Free Pub Trivia

Renowned for its incredible outdoor patio and extensive craft beer list, this Lakeview icon hosts a premier Tuesday trivia night.

Denver · Midtown / Twin Lakes / In-house

Bruz Beers is Denver's go-to Belgian brewery, and every Wednesday at 7pm teams battle through multiple trivia rounds for prizes including gift cards. A food truck is on site to fuel the competition.

Eugene · Downtown / Books w/ Pictures

Themed trivia from Books with Pictures on the last Monday of each month, plus a history-themed night from SMJ House on the 3rd Wednesday. Check their pages for this month's themes.

Los Angeles · Atwater Village / King Trivia

Free trivia at the storybook 1922 Lawry's pub that was Walt Disney's regular lunch spot, one of LA's oldest restaurants.

Minneapolis · Northeast / Trivia Mafia

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.

New York · Williamsburg / Trivial Dispute

The legendary Williamsburg dive where every drink comes with a free personal pizza -- yes, really. Monday trivia with Trivial Dispute keeps the booths packed with locals who've been coming since the L train was actually reliable.

Petaluma · Downtown Petaluma / Head Games Trivia

Adobe Creek Brewing's cozy downtown tasting room runs a free live trivia night every Thursday at 6:30 PM. Teams of up to six compete for prizes at this newer North Bay taproom.

Portland · 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.

San Francisco · Dogpatch / Geeks Who Drink

A Dogpatch neighborhood staple serving a classic seven-round Geeks Who Drink quiz alongside craft beer and cocktails.

San Luis Obispo · Monterey Heights / King Trivia

Schoolyard is the laid-back bar and restaurant inside The Kinney SLO hotel, known for self-serve beer and wine on tap and vintage arcade games. King Trivia runs Wednesdays at 7pm with consistent weekly game nights through June 2026.

Seattle · Greenwood / Sporcle Events

Greenwood's hockey bar doubles up with back-to-back games on Wednesday and Thursday nights, four chances a week to take the crown.

Washington DC · Adams Morgan / Trivia Kings

Trivia Kings brings the heat to this Adams Morgan rugby pub every Monday, with a $50 bar tab for first place and $30 for second. Get there before the 18th Street crowd does.

Austin · Cherrywood / Geeks Who Drink

A patio cocktail bar attached to the VORTEX theater, with a seven round Tuesday quiz and bar cash for the winners.

Boston · Davis Square / Sporcle Live

The Burren is Davis Square's beloved Irish pub with live trad sessions on one side and Sporcle trivia dominating the other every Monday -- two games back-to-back, a pint of Guinness in hand, and bragging rights up for grabs all night.

Chicago · West Town / Geeks Who Drink

Famous for its whole-animal service and a great beer garden, this West Town destination puts an upscale culinary spin on pub trivia.

Denver · Southeast Denver / Colorado Trivia League

Comrade Brewing is Denver's celebrated IPA-forward taproom, and the Colorado Trivia League runs free team trivia every Tuesday at 6:30pm. Win free beer as the top prize in a brewery that takes both craft and competition seriously.

Eugene · Cottage Grove

Cottage Grove's brewstation hosts a free Tuesday night quiz, holding down the south end of the Eugene area trivia map.

Los Angeles · Hollywood / King Trivia

Hollywood's oldest British pub, family owned since 1982, with Pub Quiz Tuesdays listed right between afternoon tea and the Sunday roast.

Minneapolis · Northeast / Trivia Mafia

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.

New York · Carroll Gardens / Trivial Dispute

A Carroll Gardens standby on Court Street with board games on the walls and a Monday trivia night that feels like a proper neighborhood ritual. The pulled pork nachos and cheap drafts keep teams fueled through all seven rounds.

Portland · 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.

San Francisco · Mission / In-house

Housed in a massive former machine shop, this Mission brewery pairs industrial-chic surroundings with a packed Tuesday-night quiz in the mezzanine.

San Luis Obispo · South SLO / Tank Farm / Study Hall Trivia

Oak and Otter Brewing Co. is a neighborhood brewery and full kitchen located off Tank Farm Road in South SLO. Study Hall Trivia with host Ryan Perez runs every Wednesday at 6:30pm, with table reservations recommended.

Seattle · Ballard / Head in the Clouds Trivia

The flagship taproom of one of Seattle's most decorated breweries hosts a Wednesday quiz built around community tables and cheers for good answers.

Washington DC · Shaw / Independent

This gastropub draws a devoted Shaw crowd for Monday trivia with happy hour drink specials running until 10 PM. Reservations are strongly recommended because it fills up fast.

Austin · South Congress / Geeks Who Drink

A cafe, bar, and bike shop in one on South Congress, hosting a Monday night quiz for the two wheeled and the trivia inclined alike.

Boston · South End / Sporcle Live

Cathedral Station sits right on Washington Street in the heart of the South End and runs two back-to-back Sporcle rounds every Wednesday -- an anchor trivia night in one of Boston's most vibrant dining and bar corridors.

Chicago · Streeterville / Whaddayaknow? Free Pub Trivia

A massive subterranean sports bar near Navy Pier with over 70 TVs and a robust, high-energy trivia night favored by downtown workers.

Denver · Uptown / Not Rocket Science Trivia

Park and Co is a beloved Uptown tavern known for craft burgers, rare whiskeys, and a devoted regular crowd. Not Rocket Science Trivia runs the Wednesday night team trivia starting at 7pm, consistently drawing around 20 teams.

Los Angeles · Santa Monica / In-house

The world-famous British pub steps from the Santa Monica pier runs a proper English quiz with quizmaster John Trese.

Minneapolis · Northeast / Trivia Mafia

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.

New York · East Williamsburg / Trivial Dispute

Built from salvaged wood with a backyard patio and hand-crafted cocktails, Reclamation is the rare East Williamsburg bar that earns its cool. Trivial Dispute runs a tight four-round quiz every Tuesday -- show up or someone else wins your table.

Portland · 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.

San Francisco · Mid-Market / Geeks Who Drink

A plant-forward Mid-Market food hall hosting an early-evening Geeks Who Drink quiz where teams graze from local vendors between rounds.

San Luis Obispo · Downtown SLO / In-house

Kreuzberg California is a beloved downtown cafe and bar that blends Berlin coffee-shop culture with SLO vibes. Their weekly Scantron Trivia on Thursdays is a downtown institution, confirmed active by Visit SLO through 2025.

Seattle · Downtown / Head in the Clouds Trivia

Reuben's downtown taproom runs the same beloved Wednesday quiz a block from the waterfront, award-winning pints included.

Washington DC · Shaw / District Trivia

District Trivia takes over this Shaw cocktail bar every Monday at 8 PM for a late-start quiz that is perfect if you need a proper dinner first. A cool, design-forward space that takes trivia just seriously enough.

Austin · Far South Congress / Geeks Who Drink

Seven rounds under the oaks at this sprawling South Congress beer garden and music venue, audio and visual rounds included, winners take bar cash.

Boston · Seaport/Fort Point / Sporcle Live

A Rat Pack-era supper club vibe meets Seaport energy at Lucky's -- Sporcle runs two rounds on Tuesdays in this basement lounge that feels like a genuine Boston secret. Come for the martinis, stay when your team takes first place.

Chicago · South Loop / Whaddayaknow? Free Pub Trivia

A spacious South Loop pour house boasting over 60 craft beers on tap and a heavily attended Thursday night trivia session.

Denver · Sloan's Lake / Colorado Trivia League

Odell Brewing's Sloan's Lake pilot brewhouse and pizza kitchen hosts weekly trivia every Wednesday at 7pm. Compete for gift cards at a neighborhood favorite with fire-in-the-oven pies and an on-site 10-barrel brewery.

Los Angeles · West Hollywood / In-house

WeHo's LGBTQ sports bar pays 150 dollars to first place, 75 to second, and a round of shots for the best team name.

Minneapolis · Northeast / Trivia Mafia

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.

New York · Williamsburg / Trivial Dispute

A Williamsburg institution on Bedford Ave that keeps the night alive with a late-start Tuesday trivia session from Trivial Dispute. If you want to prove you're the smartest person in the room at the center of Brooklyn cool, this is your arena.

Portland · 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.

San Francisco · Castro / In-house

A Castro arcade bar blending nostalgic gaming with a competitive weekly trivia night. Seating fills fast, so arrive early.

San Luis Obispo · South SLO / Marketplace / King Trivia

SLO Public Market is a Central Coast gathering place bringing together local food vendors, beer, wine, and entertainment. King Trivia runs every Thursday from 6:30-8:30pm hosted by Bottlecraft, with prizes in a festive market-hall atmosphere.

Seattle · Ballard / Head in the Clouds Trivia

Stoup's original Ballard taproom kicks the week off with a Monday evening quiz over fresh-from-the-tanks pints.

Washington DC · NoMa / Independent

Host Mark Lloyd runs a creative, high-energy trivia night at this popular outdoor beer garden every Monday from 7 to 9 PM, with food from CaliBurger and Little Miner Taco rounding out the evening. They also run musical trivia on Tuesdays.

Austin · Allandale / Geeks Who Drink

Name That Tune and movie soundbite rounds with bonus question free pints, in an Allandale standby where most pints run 2.75 all day.

Boston · Back Bay / Sporcle Live

A Back Bay institution steps from the Copley T stop, Clery's runs two Sporcle games back-to-back on Wednesdays for a crowd that ranges from Newbury Street regulars to fired-up sports fans looking to prove their general knowledge too.

Chicago · Old Town / Geeks Who Drink

Directly across from Second City, this expansive Irish pub serves hearty comfort food alongside a lively end-of-week quiz.

Denver · Baker / Broadway / Denver Trivia League

Punch Bowl Social is a massive entertainment venue blending bowling, arcade games, and bar food. Denver Trivia League hosts the weekly Sunday Trivia Showdown at 5pm, free to attend with prizes including gift cards.

Los Angeles · Los Feliz / In-house

The Los Feliz sibling runs the same cash-prize format on Mondays under a disco ball, so you can chase the Hi Tops jackpot twice a week.

Minneapolis · North Loop / Trivia Mafia

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.

New York · Chelsea / Trivial Dispute

NYC's only Canadian sports bar -- hockey jerseys, poutine, and a Tuesday early-evening trivia session from Trivial Dispute. The early start makes it one of the most civilized trivia nights in the city, and the draft Canadians on tap don't hurt.

Portland · 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.

San Francisco · Outer Sunset / In-house

Blocks from Ocean Beach, this rustic 1941 tavern pairs a fireplace and cheap drinks with a spirited Tuesday pub quiz.

San Luis Obispo · Los Osos (10 mi west of SLO) / Brain Stew Trivia

Brightside Pizza and Beer is a community-driven neighborhood pizza spot in Los Osos with arcade games, craft beer, and a welcoming vibe. Brain Stew Trivia runs on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month from 6:00-7:30pm.

Seattle · Capitol Hill / Head in the Clouds Trivia

Stoup's Broadway outpost mirrors the Ballard original's Monday night quiz, giving Capitol Hill a brewery trivia of its own to start the week.

Washington DC · Bloomingdale / Geeks Who Drink

Geeks Who Drink claims this Bloomingdale neighborhood pub every Monday for their eight-round pub quiz format. Space is tight and regulars are fierce, so grab a reservation or arrive early for bar seating.

Austin · Downtown / Geeks Who Drink

Downtown's beloved bear bar runs a free seven round quiz on Thursdays, teams up to six, audio and visual rounds included.

Boston · North End / Sporcle Live

Hidden beneath Modern Pastry on the most famous street in the North End, this underground cocktail bar serves Sporcle trivia alongside its Italian-inspired drinks list -- two rounds on Tuesdays in a room that genuinely surprises every first-timer.

Chicago · West Town / Sporcle

A sports bar famous city-wide for its award-winning wings, the perfect pairing of comfort food and Thursday night trivia.

Denver · RiNo / Denver Trivia League

Bierstadt Lagerhaus is RiNo's stunning German-style lager hall, and Denver Trivia League runs a competitive trivia league every Wednesday at 7pm. The top prize is $150 cash, with a case of Bierstadt Bier for second place.

Los Angeles · Silver Lake / Geeks Who Drink

Seven rounds inside a German tavern that has poured steins for Silver Lake for over 65 years, with bar cash for the winners.

Minneapolis · North Loop / Trivia Mafia

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.

New York · South Slope / Trivial Dispute

A nautical-themed South Slope bar with a gorgeous fish tank behind the bar and a backyard that fills up fast in warm months. Trivial Dispute runs Monday night trivia inside, where the vibe is half dive bar, half neighborhood living room.

Portland · 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.

San Francisco · Cole Valley / In-house

A legendary, memorabilia-packed sports pub across from Golden Gate Park that draws die-hard regulars for midweek trivia.

Seattle · Lower Queen Anne / Geeks Who Drink

A cavernous Bavarian-style hall where Tuesday trivia comes with liter steins, long communal tables, and serious acoustics.

Washington DC · Glover Park / Capital City Showcase

A 1970s-inspired basement bar where Capital City Showcase hosts Monday trivia alongside $5 DC Brau Corruption IPAs. Former DC Jeopardy champ Patrick Curran is a regular, so bring your A-game.

Austin · Cherrywood / Geeks Who Drink

A free Monday night quiz with gift cards for the top teams at Cherrywood's neighborhood schoolhouse of a bar.

Boston · Fenway / Sporcle Live

Right off Fenway Park, The Bebop is a jazz-tinged neighborhood bar that makes Wednesdays genuinely worth showing up for -- Sporcle runs two tight rounds of trivia in a room that feels like Boston actually cares about the arts.

Denver · Congress Park / Cheesman Park / Not Rocket Science Trivia

Wyman's No. 5 is a polished Congress Park neighborhood bar with a devoted regulars scene. Not Rocket Science Trivia runs weekly pub quiz on Wednesdays at 7pm, drawing a loyal crowd that returns every week.

Los Angeles · Downtown LA / Geeks Who Drink

Quiz night in a retro video store bar inside the Alamo Drafthouse, where 40,000 DVDs rent for free while you drink.

Minneapolis · North Loop / Trivia Mafia

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.

New York · Park Slope / TriviaNYC

Park Slope's best dedicated beer bar focuses on local craft within 150 miles of the city -- and their Tuesday trivia has been packing the house since the day it launched. TriviaNYC runs a tight quiz that pairs perfectly with whatever is fresh on tap.

Portland · 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.

San Francisco · Mission / In-house

A vast, open-air Mission craft brewery with pinball machines and a dedicated Tuesday-evening trivia crowd.

San Luis Obispo · South SLO / Orcutt / Study Hall Trivia

Shindig Cider is an independent craft cidery taproom in South SLO, pouring small-batch ciders alongside rotating food trucks and a packed weekly events calendar. Study Hall Trivia with Mr. Perez runs most Tuesdays from 6-8pm, drawing a lively neighborhood crowd to test their collective knowledge over cold cider.

Washington DC · Logan Circle / Geeks Who Drink

Geeks Who Drink runs their signature eight-round pub quiz at this Logan Circle cocktail bar every Tuesday starting at 8 PM. Free popcorn fuels the competition, and the bar donates $0.50 per drink sold to a rotating weekly charity.

Austin · Cherrywood / Geeks Who Drink

One of the only Saturday night quizzes in the entire city, a weekend unicorn in a Monday through Thursday trivia town.

Boston · Downtown/Government Center / Sporcle Live

Two back-to-back Sporcle rounds on Wednesdays in a polished Downtown bistro steps from City Hall -- Scholars attracts a mix of after-work professionals and hardcore trivia regulars who compete with intensity normally reserved for playoffs.

Chicago · Ukrainian Village / Whaddayaknow? Free Pub Trivia

A vibrant neighborhood soccer pub on Chicago Avenue known for its fantastic patio and a highly competitive Wednesday trivia night.

Denver · RiNo / Not Rocket Science Trivia

Painted RiNo Kitchen and Bar is the destination restaurant inside the Cambria Hotel in the heart of River North. Not Rocket Science Trivia hosts a free weekly quiz on Tuesdays at 7pm in one of Denver's most visually striking venues.

Eugene · Coburg / Quality Trivia

The heart of tiny Coburg hosts Quality Trivia on Tuesday nights at the town's mercantile turned gathering spot.

Los Angeles · Atwater Village / Geeks Who Drink

Log cabin kitsch, taxidermy, and a looming Sasquatch have watched over this campfire bar since 1999.

Minneapolis · North Loop / Trivia Mafia

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.

New York · Gowanus / TriviaNYC

A year-round Gowanus favorite with landscaped outdoor seating and a casual beer-garden feel that makes Tuesday trivia feel like a block party. TriviaNYC keeps the questions sharp even when the tacos are distractingly good.

Portland · 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.

San Francisco · Lower Haight / In-house

A dim, wood-paneled Lower Haight dive packed with quirky antiques and a genuinely challenging Thursday quiz.

San Luis Obispo · Monterey Heights / Pandora Mystere

Benny's Pizza Palace and Social Club is a lively bar and pizza spot on Monterey St, known for events as bold as its name. Drag Queen Trivia Night runs every 2nd and 4th Wednesday at 7:30 PM, hosted by Pandora Mystere. Free to play, with prizes on the line and a crowd that brings serious trivia energy alongside their cocktail orders.

Seattle · Hillman City / King Trivia

Seattle's home of English cask ale runs a Thursday quiz hosted from behind its own bar, with dogs and outside food welcome.

Washington DC · Shaw / Independent

Tucked into one of DC's coolest alleyways, this gastropub runs paper trivia on alternating Tuesdays from 7 to 9 PM with $50 first-place tab credit. Check their calendar to confirm your Tuesday.

Austin · Govalle / Geeks Who Drink

A UK style pub quiz tucked down Shady Lane in this East Austin brewery, Thursdays 7 to 9.

Boston · Downtown/Government Center / Sporcle Live

A real Irish pub at Government Center running Family Feud-style Opinionation trivia every Tuesday -- two games from 7pm where the challenge is not just what you know but what everyone else is thinking. Grab a pint of Guinness and start guessing.

Chicago · Wicker Park / Whaddayaknow? Free Pub Trivia

A cornerstone sports bar on Division Street known for wood-grilled burgers, drink specials, and a loud, competitive pub quiz.

Denver · Sunnyside / This Is A Clue

Waldschanke is a unique Sunnyside taproom specializing in Swiss-inspired craft ciders and European comfort food. Local trivia company This Is A Clue hosts a free team quiz every Thursday from 6:30-8:30pm, with teams of 6-8 encouraged to reserve spots.

Eugene · Whiteaker / Carcamo Events

Eugene's food-cart-and-taps beer garden hosts a Carcamo Events quiz every Tuesday night.

Los Angeles · Palms / King Trivia

The Westside log cabin stacks one of LA's deepest whiskey shelves, and trivia packs out, so regulars arrive early.

Minneapolis · North Loop / Trivia Mafia

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.

New York · Greenwich Village / TriviaNYC

A stone's throw from Washington Square Park, Josie Woods is the unofficial living room of NYU -- but the Wednesday trivia crowd skews older and smarter than the undergrad rush. TriviaNYC delivers a pub quiz worthy of the Village's intellectual reputation.

Portland · 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.

San Francisco · Mission / In-house

A lively Mission dive with a big back patio, known for Tuesday trivia and wing specials.

Seattle · Georgetown / King Trivia

One of Seattle's oldest saloons brings a fiercely contested Tuesday quiz to Georgetown, where the same few teams trade the top spot week after week.

Washington DC · U Street Corridor / Capital City Showcase

Capital City Showcase hosts this U Street bar's Tuesday trivia with $6 select drafts running all night and a gift card for first place. A U Street staple that keeps it fun and competitive.

Austin · St. Elmo District / Geeks Who Drink

Wednesday night trivia with a two tacos and a Pacifico special running through the quiz in the St. Elmo district.

Boston · Dorchester / Sporcle Live

Hump Day Trivia at Dorchester Brewing is exactly what Wednesday calls for -- Sporcle runs a tight 90-minute game in a spacious taproom where the beer is local, the seating fills fast, and reservations are strongly encouraged.

Chicago · Wicker Park / Whaddayaknow? Free Pub Trivia

A sprawling, multi-level sports bar in Wicker Park featuring giant glass keg coolers and a rowdy Wednesday trivia scene.

Denver · Sloan's Lake / Geeks Who Drink

Alamo Drafthouse's cinema bar BarFly at the Sloan's Lake location hosts free Geeks Who Drink pub trivia every Monday night at 7pm. With in-seat service and a movie theater atmosphere, it is one of Denver's more distinctive trivia venues.

Eugene · Whiteaker / Solid Steel Entertainment

The bar formerly known as Old Nick's Pub, reborn, with Solid Steel Entertainment running Tuesday night trivia.

Los Angeles · Glassell Park / Geeks Who Drink

A pioneering craft beer bar with 20 rotating taps and a huge hidden beer garden out back.

Minneapolis · North Loop / Trivia Mafia

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.

New York · Park Slope / TriviaNYC

Modeled after an actual auto garage with vintage decor and a 100 percent gluten-free menu, the Beer Garage is Park Slope's most distinctive sports bar. Thursday trivia with TriviaNYC brings a competitive crowd who came to win, not just drink.

Portland · 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.

San Francisco · Noe Valley / In-house

A multi-level Noe Valley sports bar with a big outdoor patio and a robust Wednesday-night trivia crowd.

Washington DC · U Street Corridor / District Trivia

A massive 60-foot bar inside a converted garage hosts District Trivia on Tuesdays, making it one of the most dramatic trivia rooms in the city. First place wins $50 off the tab.

Austin · Far South Austin / Geeks Who Drink

All day happy hour collides with Wednesday night trivia from 7:30 to 10 on the Menchaca strip.

Boston · Downtown/Financial District / Sporcle Live

Boston's most lively food hall hosts Sporcle trivia on Tuesdays at 6pm -- an after-work crowd fueled by world-class food stalls, craft cocktails, and genuine competitive energy. Two rounds and a perfect excuse to linger downtown.

Chicago · River North / In-house

An upscale sports lounge in River North with an elevated food menu and a popular, fast-paced trivia night (reservations recommended).

Denver · RiNo / Denver Trivia League

Great Divide Brewing's sprawling RiNo Barrel Bar is a staple of Denver's craft beer scene. Denver Trivia League runs weekly Sunday trivia at 6pm in one of the neighborhood's largest and most beloved taprooms.

Los Angeles · Koreatown / Geeks Who Drink

A Korean-German gastropub where the quiz comes with kimchi-loaded wursts and German pours in the heart of K-town.

Minneapolis · Prospect Park / Trivia Mafia

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.

New York · Park Slope / Good Question Trivia

A proper sports pub anchoring 5th Avenue in Park Slope with a loyal Monday trivia following. Good Question Trivia brings a boutique Brooklyn touch to the quiz -- expect themed rounds and questions that reward actual curiosity.

Portland · 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.

San Francisco · Cole Valley / In-house

A relaxed Cole Valley Irish pub with patio seating and a classic Tuesday-night quiz.

Seattle · Pioneer Square / Sporcle Events

Mini golf, local beer, and two back-to-back Thursday games in the basement pub under 2nd Avenue.

Washington DC · Cleveland Park / Trivia Kings

Trivia Kings calls this intimate Cleveland Park Irish pub one of their largest and most fiercely contested nights in the city. Arrive early, because the tables vanish well before the 7:30 PM start.

Austin · Northeast Austin / Geeks Who Drink

Seven rounds of live hosted trivia at Beerworks' east side taproom, free to play with gift cards for the top finishers.

Boston · South Boston / Sporcle Live

One of South Boston's favorite gastropubs turns Tuesday nights into a neighborhood trivia event -- Sporcle brings two rounds to a bar that pairs serious comfort food with an equally serious competition. The regulars here are formidable.

Chicago · Edgewater / Sporcle

A refined neighborhood pub in Edgewater serving excellent craft beer and hosting a heavily attended midweek Sporcle game.

Denver · RiNo / Denver Trivia League

River North Brewery is a RiNo pioneer known for Belgian-inspired ales and a vibrant taproom scene. Denver Trivia League runs weekly team trivia every Thursday at 6:30pm at this craft beer staple.

Eugene · Springfield / What Do You Know?

A Tuesday night What Do You Know? quiz near Springfield's Gateway district.

Los Angeles · Arts District / In-house

Free taproom trivia in a sprawling Arts District warehouse brewery with pool tables, downtown's flagship brewery quiz.

Minneapolis · Harrison / Trivia Mafia

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.

New York · Gowanus / Good Question Trivia

One of Gowanus's most welcoming neighborhood bars, Halyards runs four themed rounds every Thursday with ties broken by a comedy tiebreaker -- the audience votes on whose joke wins. The toasted cheese sandwiches are not optional.

Portland · 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.

San Francisco · SoMa / Geeks Who Drink

A welcoming SoMa neighborhood bar pairing comfort food with a popular Wednesday-night Geeks Who Drink quiz.

Seattle · South Lake Union / Sporcle Events

The South Lake Union sibling runs its trivia doubleheader on Wednesdays, putters within reach between rounds.

Washington DC · Capitol Hill / Two Girls Trivia

Two Girls Trivia, the city's only women-run independent quiz night, takes over this Capitol Hill mainstay every Tuesday with category hints posted to Instagram before game time. Taco and Tequila Tuesday runs from 4 PM to close for extra motivation.

Austin · Springdale / Geeks Who Drink

A newspaper themed east side bar running seven rounds of eight questions every Wednesday, winners get bar cash.

Boston · South Boston / Sporcle Live

An unassuming Southie neighborhood bar with a loyal trivia crowd that turns Tuesdays into a genuine event -- two Sporcle rounds, cold beer, and the kind of competitive banter that only a real Boston neighborhood bar can produce.

Chicago · North Center / Whaddayaknow? Free Pub Trivia

A massive, traditional neighborhood pub with a heated beer garden and a staple Wednesday-night trivia crowd.

Denver · RiNo / Denver Trivia League

Our Mutual Friend is one of RiNo's most celebrated neighborhood breweries, known for creative small-batch beers and a welcoming taproom. Denver Trivia League hosts free weekly team trivia on Wednesday evenings.

Eugene · Campus

The campus institution beside the University of Oregon runs the area's latest quiz: 9:00 PM on Tuesdays, for the night owls.

Los Angeles · West Hollywood / King Trivia

The 1920 Route 66 roadhouse where Jim Morrison and Janis Joplin drank now runs general knowledge Tuesdays and themed Wednesdays.

Minneapolis · Harrison / Trivia Mafia

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.

New York · Williamsburg / Good Question Trivia

A sports-forward Williamsburg corner bar that hosts Good Question Trivia on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month. The vibe is competitive but fun -- and the tap list gives you plenty to nurse through the final tiebreaker round.

Portland · 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.

San Francisco · Mission / In-house

A stylish modern Irish bar in the Mission with an expansive patio and a lively, locally hosted Monday pub quiz.

Seattle · West Seattle / In-house

Trivia anchors a packed weekly calendar at this West Seattle brewery, alongside music bingo and a run club that finishes at the bar.

Washington DC · U Street Corridor / Independent

Seven rounds of pub trivia run every Tuesday in the downstairs Gate 54 bar, with extended happy hour until 8 PM and buckets of beer all night. First place earns $50 off the tab, second gets $25, and third picks the next round theme.

Austin · North Burnet / Geeks Who Drink

Coffee shop by morning, craft beer and cocktail lounge by night, with a Tuesday quiz bridging the two.

Boston · Fenway / Sporcle Live

Boston's most celebrated BBQ joint pairs slow-smoked brisket with Opinionation trivia every Thursday -- it is Family Feud-style, so the question is not just what you know but what 100 other people guessed. A gift card goes to the winners.

Chicago · South Loop / Sporcle

Holding the second-oldest liquor license in Chicago, this historic South Loop tavern is a classic, intimate setting for Monday-night trivia.

Denver · Berkeley / Regis / Geeks Who Drink

Goldspot Brewing is a neighborhood gem in north Denver with a rotating craft beer lineup and a friendly tasting room. Geeks Who Drink runs weekly Thursday trivia at 7pm for teams looking for a casual competitive evening.

Los Angeles · Westwood Village / King Trivia

One block from UCLA with two bars on two floors and stadium seating; trivia is among its busiest nights of the week.

Minneapolis · Near North / Trivia Mafia

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.

New York · Lower East Side / TriviaNYC

NYC's premier women's sports bar on the Bowery is also one of the LES's freshest trivia destinations. TriviaNYC runs Tuesday nights in a space that broadcasts games you actually want to watch -- and asks questions worth knowing the answers to.

Portland · 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.

San Francisco · Inner Richmond / Geeks Who Drink

A steampunk-inspired Inner Richmond brewpub bringing unique atmosphere to its competitive Geeks Who Drink quiz.

Seattle · Queen Anne / In-house

The McGraw Street taproom flips its sibling's formula: trivia on Wednesdays, music bingo to start the week.

Washington DC · Union Market District / Capital City Showcase

Standup comedian Kyle Cromer hosts Capital City Showcase trivia every Tuesday at this bar near Union Market, keeping the crowd laughing between rounds while they compete for $50 off the winning team's tab. Darts and Ms. Pac-Man are there for the pre-game.

Austin · Far South Austin / King Trivia

An oak grove saloon with three pro grade sand volleyball courts and a Wednesday night quiz, way south and proud of it.

Boston · Porter Square / Sporcle Live

A Porter Square neighborhood bar that brings back the legendary Toad music venue energy -- two Sporcle trivia rounds upstairs on Tuesdays, with a crowd that is as eclectic as the Cambridge neighborhood it calls home.

Chicago · West Loop / Sporcle

A cozy, unassuming neighborhood gem tucked into the West Loop with great food and a highly competitive Sporcle league.

Denver · Highlands / Denver Trivia League

Vanishing West Ciders is a Highland neighborhood cidery crafting Colorado apple and pear ciders with a devoted local following. Denver Trivia League hosts weekly Wednesday trivia at 6:30pm in a cozy taproom built for community.

Eugene · Whiteaker / Quality Trivia

The Eugene taproom of one of Oregon's biggest craft brewers runs Quality Trivia on Wednesdays.

Los Angeles · Burbank / King Trivia

The Media District outpost of the 100-year-old chili house runs its quiz late, after the studio crowd clocks out.

Minneapolis · Longfellow / Trivia Mafia

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.

New York · Lower East Side / NYC Trivia League

A Lower East Side sports bar that stays open until 4 AM and takes its Tuesday trivia just as seriously as its tap list. NYC Trivia League brings a season-long competitive format -- your score follows you week to week.

Portland · 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.

San Francisco · Russian Hill / In-house

A chic, plant-filled Russian Hill cocktail bar with an elevated, sophisticated Monday-night pub quiz.

Seattle · South Lake Union / Sporcle Events

A pour-your-own taproom with dozens of taps where Monday trivia runs two consecutive games, booked out months ahead.

Washington DC · Woodley Park / Cap City Trivia

Cap City Trivia runs this Woodley Park diner-bar's Tuesday quiz where happy hour deals stack until 7 PM and the competition starts right after. A neighborhood staple that draws regulars from the nearby embassies and hotels.

Austin · Windsor Park / King Trivia

Wild ales, thin crust bar pizzas, and a Tuesday pub quiz, with KG BBQ parked out front.

Boston · Mission Hill / Sporcle Live

Mission Hill's go-to neighborhood tavern makes Saturday night trivia a genuine community ritual -- Sporcle runs two back-to-back rounds, you can show up solo and join a table, and the beer selection rewards regulars who plan ahead.

Chicago · Lakeview / In-house

A rustic, wood-paneled tavern on Belmont with a retractable roof upstairs, known for cheap pitchers and midweek trivia.

Denver · Highlands / Denver Trivia League

Novel Strand Brewing is a neighborhood coffee-slash-brewery hybrid in the Highlands, blending daytime espresso culture with evening craft beer. Denver Trivia League hosts weekly Wednesday trivia at 7pm in this dual-concept taproom.

Los Angeles · Old Pasadena / King Trivia

The biggest Barney's of them all: three concepts under one roof, including a billiard club and a tiki bar.

Minneapolis · Hiawatha / Trivia Mafia

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.

New York · Greenwich Village / NYC Trivia League

A Bitcoin-forward dive bar in Greenwich Village that is genuinely more fun than it has any right to be -- hot dogs, craft beer, and weekly trivia from NYC Trivia League make it the Village's most unexpectedly great Tuesday night.

Portland · 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.

San Francisco · Mission

A Mission gastropub with craft beer and a dog-friendly back patio hosting a weekly Monday quiz.

Seattle · Ballard / Sporcle Events

An Old Ballard Avenue standby running two full games every Tuesday night.

Washington DC · Navy Yard / Capital City Showcase

Capital City Showcase hosts paper trivia every Tuesday at this popular Navy Yard taproom, with Atlas gift cards for first place and a six-pack for runner-up. Game is cancelled on Nationals home game nights, so check the schedule first.

Austin · Windsor Park / Twin City Trivia

A Windsor Park neighborhood bar with a free seven round Wednesday quiz where the top two teams win.

Boston · Union Square / King Trivia

Remnant Brewing inside Bow Market is the trivia night everyone in Somerville talks about -- the playlist hides clues to the answers, the host encourages stranger-mingling, and the killer craft beer means you want to arrive early. Six o'clock for seats, seven for the game.

Chicago · Wicker Park / In-house

A classic, dog-friendly neighborhood dive right beneath the Blue Line tracks, with a laid-back trivia vibe.

Denver · Sunnyside / Berkeley / Denver Trivia League

Comet Brews is a hip north Denver craft brewery with a rotating tap list and a tight-knit neighborhood following. Denver Trivia League hosts weekly Thursday trivia at 7pm in a relaxed taproom built for community.

Eugene · Junction City / What Do You Know?

Junction City's Wednesday stop on the trivia map, with a free What Do You Know? quiz.

Los Angeles · Santa Monica / King Trivia

A beachfront quiz at the Fairmont Miramar's famously scene-y lounge, with Pacific views and over 500 dollars in weekly prizes.

Minneapolis · Uptown / Trivia Mafia

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.

New York · Murray Hill / NYC Trivia League

An old-world Irish taproom between Park Avenue and Madison that stocks British and Irish goods alongside a serious craft beer menu. NYC Trivia League runs Tuesday night quizzes in a room that rewards knowing the difference between a pub quiz and a trivia app.

Portland · 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.

San Francisco · Russian Hill / In-house

A pirate-themed Polk Street dive with cheap drinks, pool tables, and a lively Monday trivia night.

Seattle · Maple Leaf / Sporcle Events

A Maple Leaf neighborhood pub with a Tuesday doubleheader and one of the longest-running quiz nights in the city's north end.

Washington DC · Adams Morgan / District Trivia

Head up to the rooftop terrace for fresh air before settling in for District Trivia on the TriviaMatic app from 7:30 to 9:30 PM at this beloved Adams Morgan tavern. One of the most scenic spots in the city to lose points on geography.

Austin · South Menchaca / Get It Games

Free general knowledge trivia every Monday in the coffeehouse's Soundspace venue, 7 to 9.

Boston · Union Square / Indie Trivia

Aeronaut runs the most grassroots trivia operation in the Greater Boston scene -- a community of rotating indie hosts, questions conceived by the players themselves, and a taproom full of genuinely excellent beer to fuel the debate.

Chicago · Avondale

A cozy Avondale cocktail-and-smashburger tavern that runs free general trivia every Tuesday from 7 to 9, with gift cards, swag, and free shots on the line. Bonus: on the first Sunday of each month, Paul of Pen and Paper Trivia hosts a themed night where players vote on next month's topic during the game.

Denver · Five Points / Colorado Trivia League

Odell Brewing's Five Points brewhouse sits on the corner of 30th and Larimer with outdoor patios, firepits, and exclusive on-site brews. The Colorado Trivia League hosts regular weekly trivia at this thriving neighborhood anchor.

Eugene · Friendly Area / Quality Trivia

A neighborhood hangout in the Friendly area hosting Quality Trivia on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month.

Los Angeles · West Hollywood / Doodad Trivia

WeHo's craft beer institution hosts a free Monday quiz built to be winnable by normal humans, not just savants.

Minneapolis · Uptown / Trivia Mafia

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.

New York · Hell's Kitchen / NYC Trivia League

A low-key urban-rustic tavern on 9th Avenue with 30-plus microbrews on tap and a Monday trivia night that feels like Hell's Kitchen at its best. NYC Trivia League keeps a running leaderboard -- show up every week or lose your spot.

Portland · 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.

Seattle · Westlake / Sporcle Events

A Dexter Avenue hangout that gives bike commuters two shots at Monday night trivia, at 7 and 8.

Washington DC · U Street Corridor / Out of Bounds Trivia

Two games of Out of Bounds Trivia run back-to-back at 7:30 PM and 8:30 PM every Wednesday at this iconic U Street sports pub, with prizes for teams of up to eight players. Best team name also wins a free bucket of beer.

Austin · South Lamar / Get It Games

Rotating fandom quizzes with free play, teams up to six, and costumes welcome, over some of Austin's favorite pizza.

Boston · Union Square / What Trivia

A newer Boynton Yards brewery with trivia that starts at 6pm and wraps by 8 -- four rounds of five questions, a photo bonus round, live DJ taking song requests between rounds, and prizes for first and second place. Early enough to actually make bedtime.

Chicago · Roscoe Village / Pen and Paper Trivia

Roscoe Village's beloved music venue and kitchen hosts Pen and Paper Trivia as a roughly monthly pop-up, free to play with prizes for the winners. Dates move around from month to month, so check the venue calendar for the next one.

Denver · Congress Park / In-house

Bruz Off Fax is the smaller, neighborhood outpost of the beloved Belgian brewery, located in Congress Park. Weekly Wednesday trivia at 7pm draws a loyal local crowd to this intimate taproom with an impressive Belgian-style beer list.

Eugene · West Eugene

An independent Wednesday night quiz from host John at this 11th Avenue local.

Los Angeles · West Hollywood / In-house

WeHo's gay sports bar runs fast-paced 1-2-3 Trivia with prizes all night long.

Minneapolis · Whittier / Trivia Mafia

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.

New York · Midtown East / NYC Trivia League

A craft beer hall in the heart of Midtown East with an outdoor courtyard and a Tuesday trivia night that draws office escapees and neighborhood regulars in equal measure. Giant Jenga and oversize Connect 4 are available before the quiz starts -- and after.

Portland · 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.

Seattle · West Seattle / Sporcle Events

The Alaska Junction bottle-shop-and-taproom mecca runs back-to-back Tuesday games amid hundreds of beers.

Washington DC · Logan Circle / Trivia Kings

Trivia Kings runs one of DC's largest and most competitive weekly quizzes at this Logan Circle bar every Wednesday at 8 PM. Both floors fill up fast, so arrive early to lock in your table and your dignity.

Austin · Southeast Austin / Get It Games

Themed trivia nights in a brewery stocked with more than 110 free to play arcade games.

Boston · Winter Hill / Independent

Winter Hill Brewing has quietly become one of Somerville's best Thursday night destinations -- a proper taproom with locally brewed craft beer and a weekly trivia game that packs the room with regulars who take the competition seriously.

Denver · LoDo / Ballpark / Geeks Who Drink

Jagged Mountain is a beloved LoDo craft brewery celebrated for inventive beers and a community spirit. Geeks Who Drink hosts weekly Thursday trivia at 7pm in their taproom steps from Coors Field.

Eugene · South Eugene / Shelbyville Trivia

Australian-inspired brewing on Eugene's south side, with Shelbyville Trivia landing every Wednesday.

Los Angeles · Beverly Grove / Big Happy Trivia

A late 9 PM start makes this patio-blessed La Cienega hangout the second stop for WeHo trivia doubleheaders; first place takes a 50 dollar tab.

Minneapolis · Kingfield / Trivia Mafia

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.

New York · Financial District / NYC Trivia League

A hip beer hall with a courtyard garden and Ping-Pong tables tucked into Lower Manhattan's financial canyon. Tuesday trivia with NYC Trivia League draws the post-work FiDi crowd looking for something more stimulating than happy hour small talk.

Portland · 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.

Seattle · West Seattle / Sporcle Events

An all-music quiz inside the cafe of West Seattle's legendary record store, every other Monday.

Washington DC · Bloomingdale / New Columbia Pub Quiz

New Columbia Pub Quiz brings their quirky format including best team name prizes and a killer tiebreaker asskicker round to this Bloomingdale neighborhood cafe every Wednesday. Wood-fired pizza and a $50 first-place gift card seal the deal.

Austin · Highland / Get It Games

Themed quiz nights plus a classical music trivia on the second Tuesday of each month, in Highland's German style beer hall.

Boston · Central Square / Stump! Trivia

One of Cambridge's most storied dive bars, the Cantab runs Stump Trivia on Thursdays at 6:30 in a room that has seen everything -- tight quiz questions in a space where you are as likely to sit next to an MIT professor as a Central Square regular.

Chicago · Lincolnwood / Pen and Paper Trivia

An 8,000 square foot Lincolnwood sports bar with 200 plus beers and indoor curling lanes, running free Pen and Paper trivia every Tuesday. Prizes for the winners and no phones allowed, just decent questions.

Denver · Belleview / Southeast Denver / Geeks Who Drink

Peckish Pizza and Wings at Belleview Station serves classic pies and crispy wings in a community-focused setting. Geeks Who Drink runs a Sunday afternoon pub quiz from 4-6pm, a relaxed weekend option for trivia fans in southeast Denver.

Eugene · Monroe / What Do You Know?

Monroe's timber-country brewery hosts a free What Do You Know? quiz on Wednesdays, worth the drive north.

Los Angeles · Palms / Big Happy Trivia

A 30-TV neighborhood sports bar paying a 75 dollar tab to the winners, with the mellow Motor Club room right next door.

Minneapolis · Kingfield / Trivia Mafia

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.

New York · Midtown East / NYC Trivia League

Lederhosen-clad barmaids, communal tables, and imported German biers make Bierhaus the most festive Monday trivia venue in Midtown. NYC Trivia League runs the quiz in a room that encourages loud celebration -- which you will need when your team wins.

Portland · 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.

Seattle · Capitol Hill / Head in the Clouds Trivia

A cozy green-boothed 15th Avenue pub that runs its quiz twice a week, Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Washington DC · Petworth / Capital City Showcase

Capital City Showcase hosts trivia from 7 to 9 PM every Wednesday at this beloved Petworth dive, where $5 burgers make it one of the best cheap nights in the city. Happy hour drink prices run until 7 PM for the early birds.

Austin · Crestview / Get It Games

General knowledge trivia from 7 to 9 at an Austin comfort food stalwart on Burnet Road.

Boston · Inman Square / Independent

Hosted by Jeopardy contestant Brennan Harkin, An Sibin's Sunday trivia is the best weekly quiz in Inman Square -- three fast parts, done by 9:30, held in a cozy whiskey bar with one of the largest Irish whiskey selections in Cambridge.

Denver · Olde Town Arvada / Geeks Who Drink

Denver Beer Co's Olde Town Arvada taproom is a community hub in the heart of historic Arvada. Geeks Who Drink runs a weekly pub quiz every Thursday at 8pm with gift card and 6-pack prizes for top finishers.

Eugene · North Eugene / What Do You Know?

A north Eugene local running a free What Do You Know? quiz every Wednesday.

Los Angeles · Hollywood / Best Coast Trivia

A forest-themed Hollywood cocktail den that keeps happy hour running until 10 PM, straight through quiz night.

Minneapolis · Lyn-Lake / Trivia Mafia

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.

New York · West Village / NYC Trivia League

Two decades of cheesesteaks and cold beers have made Wogies a West Village institution. Wednesday trivia with NYC Trivia League draws the kind of crowd that actually lives in the neighborhood and has been coming since the bar opened.

Seattle · Capitol Hill / Head in the Clouds Trivia

A Capitol Hill bar whose quiz reinvents itself with a brand-new theme every month.

Washington DC · Ivy City / Capital Trivia

Capital Trivia runs a digital quiz from 6:30 to 8:30 PM every Wednesday at this celebrated Brooklyn-born brewery's DC outpost, with a rooftop garden and hazy IPAs to keep spirits high while you debate the answer. One of DC's best taproom trivia nights.

Austin · The Domain / Get It Games

Monday themes rotate from Drag Race to Harry Potter to Doctor Who at the Domain's everything bar.

Boston · Jamaica Plain / Independent

A Scottish gastropub that feels like a Glaswegian friend's living room -- haggis on the menu, whisky on the shelf, and Monday trivia packed with Jamaica Plain regulars who clearly did not need another reason to love this place.

Chicago · Avondale / Pen and Paper Trivia

A lovingly restored 8-lane vintage alley with manual scoring and frozen White Russians, named Best Design at the World's 50 Best Bars 2024. Free Pen and Paper trivia lands on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays; dates occasionally shift, so check the calendar.

Denver · Golden (Denver metro) / Denver Trivia League

Holidaily Brewing is America's largest dedicated gluten-free brewery, located just west of Denver in Golden. Denver Trivia League hosts weekly Wednesday trivia at 6:30pm in their welcoming taproom.

Eugene · West Eugene / What Do You Know?

Grill fare and a deep tap list, with a free What Do You Know? quiz every Wednesday.

Los Angeles · Silver Lake / King Trivia

Trivia overlaps with Taco Tuesday and six dollar tequila cocktails, with free billiards on the back patio between rounds.

Minneapolis · Seward / Trivia Mafia

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.

New York · Williamsburg / NYC Trivia League

Thursday trivia at the brewery that put Brooklyn on the craft beer map -- six rounds, up to 50 points, and a discounted draft on your first beer if you RSVP. The Tasting Room fills fast; come early and let the bar help you think.

Seattle · Capitol Hill / Head in the Clouds Trivia

Wednesday night trivia under the dinosaur mural, with Pike Street food and cocktails.

Washington DC · Edgewood / Capital Trivia

Trivia inside a refurbished DC Metro railcar is about as on-brand for DC as it gets. Capital Trivia runs the outdoor quiz from 7 to 9 PM every Thursday with prizes including gift cards to DC sports teams.

Austin · East 11th / Get It Games

Book nerd trivia in an actual bookstore and wine bar on East 11th, with rotating literary themes about twice a month.

Boston · Jamaica Plain / Siren Trivia

A genuine JP dive bar with a trivia night so good it has built a loyal Wednesday following that now includes half the neighborhood -- a lively game in a room where the staff is friendly, the drinks are cold, and the regulars are formidable.

Chicago · Lincoln Park / Pen and Paper Trivia

Lincoln Park's clubhouse for game nights: free Pen and Paper trivia every Monday with prizes for the winners and free hot dogs for every player. Private karaoke rooms and a Saturday Jeopardy bar league round out the week.

Denver · LoDo / Denver Trivia League

Bivy Beer Bar is an outdoor-inspired LoDo craft beer bar with an adventurous draft list and laid-back atmosphere. Denver Trivia League runs free team trivia every Tuesday at 6:30pm.

Eugene · Downtown

Eugene's busiest trivia calendar: Wednesday nights alternate between themed and general editions, and Queer Eugene hosts its own quiz on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays. Check their Instagram for what's next.

Los Angeles · Silver Lake / King Trivia

The Monday quiz pairs with the bar's build-your-own-burger special, a Silver Lake budget-night double feature.

Minneapolis · Marcy-Holmes / Trivia Mafia

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.

New York · Carroll Gardens / NYC Trivia League

The Carroll Gardens flagship of one of NYC's most celebrated craft breweries, where 20 taps and a can shop coexist with weekly Thursday trivia. Other Half draws a beer-literate crowd that takes the quiz as seriously as they take their hazy IPAs.

Seattle · Green Lake / Head in the Clouds Trivia

The Green Lake night-owl option: an 8 PM Wednesday start for teams who like to eat first.

Washington DC · Ivy City / Capital City Showcase

Themed trivia nights ranging from Bravo deep-cuts to Star Wars lore run every Thursday at this Ivy City taproom, with $5 pints from 5 to 10 PM making it one of DC's best beer-plus-brains deals.

Austin · Springdale / In-house

The East Austin outpost of St. Elmo Brewing on Springdale Road, a roomy taproom pouring the same award-winning beer, including the beloved Carl kolsch, as the original. St. Elmo runs its own free trivia here every Tuesday at 7, with 300 dollars in gift cards on the line. Easygoing, beer-forward, and a solid weeknight out on the East Side.

Boston · Fenway / Independent

Steps from Fenway Park, Mighty Squirrel's taproom runs a themed weekly trivia game on Tuesdays where the top team takes home a gift card -- family-friendly questions, rotating themes, and award-winning craft beer on draft to keep your brain honest.

Eugene · Springfield / DJ Trivia

Springfield's sports grill runs DJ Trivia on Wednesday nights.

Minneapolis · Linden Hills / Trivia Mafia

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.