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Elixir
Tuesday · 7:00–9:00 PMRunning continuously since 2004, this historic Mission saloon hosts a quiz led by local comedians, with happy-hour specials all night.
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The Boardroom
Tuesday · 7:30 PMA North Beach sports bar whose legendary 'Tequila Trivia Tuesdays' pack the house with competitive teams an hour before start.
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The Bitter End
Tue & Wed · 8:00 PMA 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.
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Barebottle Brewing
Wednesday · 7:00 PMA spacious, warehouse-style craft brewery in Bernal Heights with a wildly popular weekly quiz and rotating local food trucks parked outside.
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The Sea Star
Monday · 7:30–9:30 PMA Dogpatch neighborhood staple serving a classic seven-round Geeks Who Drink quiz alongside craft beer and cocktails.
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Southern Pacific Brewing
Tuesday · 8:00 PMHoused in a massive former machine shop, this Mission brewery pairs industrial-chic surroundings with a packed Tuesday-night quiz in the mezzanine.
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Edinburgh Castle
Tuesday · 8:00 PMA legendary Tenderloin institution famous for one of the longest-running and hardest pub quizzes in the city.
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Sunset Reservoir Brewing
Wednesday · 7:00 PMA two-story Outer Sunset brewpub with house beers, a full food menu, and a competitive midweek Geeks Who Drink quiz.
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Saluhall
Tuesday · 6:00–7:30 PMA plant-forward Mid-Market food hall hosting an early-evening Geeks Who Drink quiz where teams graze from local vendors between rounds.
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The Detour
Thursday · 7:30–10:00 PMA Castro arcade bar blending nostalgic gaming with a competitive weekly trivia night. Seating fills fast, so arrive early.
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San Francisco Athletic Club
Wednesday · 7:30 PMA premium NOPA sports bar with bleacher seating and dozens of screens, running a high-energy Wednesday trivia competition.
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The Riptide
Tuesday · 8:00 PMBlocks from Ocean Beach, this rustic 1941 tavern pairs a fireplace and cheap drinks with a spirited Tuesday pub quiz.
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Kezar Pub
Wednesday · 8:00 PMA legendary, memorabilia-packed sports pub across from Golden Gate Park that draws die-hard regulars for midweek trivia.
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Blackthorn Tavern
Tuesday · 8:30 PMA spacious Inner Sunset sports bar with a patio and a long-standing Tuesday-night quiz.
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Standard Deviant Brewing
Tuesday · 7:00 PMA vast, open-air Mission craft brewery with pinball machines and a dedicated Tuesday-evening trivia crowd.
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The Page
Thursday · 8:00 PMA dim, wood-paneled Lower Haight dive packed with quirky antiques and a genuinely challenging Thursday quiz.
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Teeth
Tuesday · 8:00 PMA lively Mission dive with a big back patio, known for Tuesday trivia and wing specials.
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Valley Tavern
Wednesday · 8:00 PMA multi-level Noe Valley sports bar with a big outdoor patio and a robust Wednesday-night trivia crowd.
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Harmonic Brewing
Thursday · 6:30 PMAn airy Dogpatch warehouse taproom serving small-batch beers alongside an early-evening Thursday trivia contest.
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Finnegans Wake
Tuesday · 7:30 PMA relaxed Cole Valley Irish pub with patio seating and a classic Tuesday-night quiz.
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The Willows
Wednesday · 7:30 PMA welcoming SoMa neighborhood bar pairing comfort food with a popular Wednesday-night Geeks Who Drink quiz.
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Casements
Monday · 7:30 PMA stylish modern Irish bar in the Mission with an expansive patio and a lively, locally hosted Monday pub quiz.
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Lost Marbles
Tuesday · 7:30 PMA steampunk-inspired Inner Richmond brewpub bringing unique atmosphere to its competitive Geeks Who Drink quiz.
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Macondray
Monday · 7:30 PMA chic, plant-filled Russian Hill cocktail bar with an elevated, sophisticated Monday-night pub quiz.
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The Sycamore
Monday · EveningA Mission gastropub with craft beer and a dog-friendly back patio hosting a weekly Monday quiz.
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The Buccaneer
Monday · 8:00 PMA pirate-themed Polk Street dive with cheap drinks, pool tables, and a lively Monday trivia night.
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