San Luis Obispo · The definitive ranking

The best trivia bars
in San Luis Obispo

Downtown Higuera Street, Cal Poly taprooms, and the Central Coast's best craft spots. SLO punches above its size for trivia nights.

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  1. 01

    Krobar Craft Distillery

    Wednesday · 6:30 PM ✓ Verified active

    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.

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  2. 02

    Woodstock's Pizza

    Monday · 8:00 PM ✓ Verified active

    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.

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  3. 03

    Milestone Tavern

    Tuesday · 8:00 PM ✓ Verified active

    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.

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  4. 04

    Farmhouse Corner Market and Wine Lounge

    Tuesday · 6:30 PM ✓ Verified active

    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.

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  5. 05

    Schoolyard at The Wayfarer SLO

    Wednesday · 7:00 PM ✓ Verified active

    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.

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  6. 06

    Oak and Otter Brewing Co

    Wednesday · 6:30 PM

    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.

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  7. 07

    Kreuzberg California

    Thursday · 7:30 PM

    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.

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  8. 08

    SLO Public Market

    Thursday · 6:30 PM ✓ Verified active

    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.

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  9. 09

    Brightside Pizza and Beer

    Thursday · 6:00 PM ✓ Verified active

    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.

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  10. 10

    Ancient Owl Beer Garden and Bottle Shoppe

    Sunday · 4:00 PM ✓ Verified active

    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.

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    Shindig Cider

    Tuesday · 6:00 PM ✓ Verified active

    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.

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    Benny's Pizza Palace and Social Club

    2nd & 4th Wednesday · 7:30 PM ✓ Verified active

    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.

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