You know that saying, ‘knowledge is power’? Well when it comes to trivia, turns out it’s kind of true. If you’ve got a head swimming with (seemingly) useless facts, trust us—Brisbane/Meanjin's many trivia nights are your time to shine—at least until all the beers kick in (or is that just the Urban List trivia team?).
We’ve rounded up the best quiz maestros on either side of the big Brown Snake to make sure your weeknights are just as hyped as your weekends (okay, maybe not just as hyped, but close to it). So round up the gang and start studying—we’re getting quizzical.
Regatta Hotel
543 Coronation Drive, Toowong
Gather your gang to put your knowledge (and potentially friendships) to the test at the Regatta’s Monday trivia nights in The Courtyard. With free entry and walk-ins welcome, this is guaranteed to be one night filled with side-splitting laughs, fast facts, and plenty of fun. With venue vouchers up for grabs every week, a little pre-trivia cramming is sure to pay off (eventually).
When: 6.30pm, every Monday
Newstead Social
2 Masters Street, Newstead
Where can you get two hours of trivia and a $20 burger? That might not be your typical trivia question, but the answer is Newstead Social. Pre-game with an encyclopedia and bring your a-game to one of the freshest trivia events Newstead has to offer.
When: 7pm, every Tuesday
The Paddo
186 Given Terrace, Paddington
Get yourself through the midweek slump by getting involved in Wednesday trivia at the Paddo. For a measly dollar, you can show off your skills to friends, family, and strangers, and potentially walk away the winner—which we think is absolutely priceless. Alongside mind boggling questions, the staff will be serving up delicious cocktails and pub classics.
When: 7pm, every Wednesday
The Waterloo Hotel
Corner Ann Street And Commercial Road, Fortitude Valley
Fun fact: the current incarnation of the Waterloo Hotel was built in 1937 while local history shows there has been a hotel on that site since 1880. While we don’t know for sure what the questions will be, we suggest keeping those dates in mind when you head over to the Waterloo Hotel for their weekly trivia nights. You have to be in it to win it, so swing by at 6pm to register for a 6.30pm start.
When: 7pm, every Wednesday
Botany
1/76 Skyring Terrace, Newstead
Whether you're an avid trivia enthusiast or just looking for a fun night out, Botany’s Thursday trivia provides the opportunity to put your skills to the test and possibly win some prizes. Having said that we suggest you bring your brightest friends and your a-game because there’s a $100 venue voucher up for grabs.
When: 6pm, every Thursday
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Beyond the Pale
3/300 Old Cleveland Road, Coorparoo
Start the week off right with the gang over at Beyond the Pale for some Monday trivia. With free entry, craft beer, artisan coffee, boutique wines and everything from burgers and tapas, the Quiz Meisters at Beyond the Pale will have you fighting tooth and nail for the top spots.
When: 7pm, every Monday
Remy’s
106 Latrobe Terrace, Paddington
Remy’s is looking to find the next GOAT of Tuesday trivia and they’ve teamed up with the likes of Questionable Company and Mountain Goat to do just that. Conduct your pre-trivia cram with a Wikipedia stalk alongside their $6 smash burgers, and once the actual trivia commences you’ll have access to beer jugs-a-plenty to keep your brain fuelled and ready for any question. For those that place in the top three, there are bar vouchers while everyone else can aim for the bonus prizes between rounds.
When: 6:30pm, every Tuesday
Soapbox Beer
89/101 Gipps Street, Fortitude Valley
Get ready to get your quiz on with Soapbox Beer. You’ll want to cash in on their half price wings and keep a clear head as you dive into the trivia world and attempt to come out victorious. Check their socials for their weekly jackpot question to give you and your team the best fighting chance. Not only is it free but there’s also legendary prizes up for grabs.
When: 7pm, every Wednesday
The Prince Consort
230 Wickham Street, Fortitude Valley
Get your team together and prove to the world why you’re the Prince Consort’s trivia king or queen. Whether you’re a news buff, history master or just know heaps of useless facts, put it to the test is pursuit of the trivia crown. Beyond their $16 burgers there’s money to be won with their compounding weekly jackpot.
When: 7pm, every Tuesday
The Lord Alfred
68 Petrie Terrace, Brisbane CBD
The Lord Alfred himself would want in on this trivia action if he could. Harry’s trivia is setting up shop from 7pm every Tuesday so prepare for a night of laughs, drinks and stellar prizes. To sweeten the deal they also offer $18 pizzas so that everyone walks away a winner.
When: 7pm, every Monday
Brewdog
77 Metroplex Avenue, Murarrie
Bring your sharpest minds and pencils to Brewdog’s Tuesday trivia. Prepare yourself for unique, interactive questions that’ll leave you smarter and laughing harder than ever. Winners will be rewarded for their skills (included but not limited to: food, drinks, merch and experiences).
When: 7pm, every Tuesday
Shady Palms
427 Logan Road, Stones Corner
Trivia is nothing without the incentives. Shady Palms knows what’s up—place in the top two in their weekly trivia nights and score your team a drinks voucher. Otherwise, you can drown your defeat in boutique local brews and cheesy mozzarella sticks. That’s a win-win in our book.
When: 6.30pm, every Wednesday
Archive Beer Boutique
100 Boundary Street, West End
If you were expecting a quiet, low stakes evening move right along—Archive’s trivia nights are made for hardcore ballers. Sure, there’s plenty of feasting, drinking and merry-making—but you’ll need your wits about you if you’ve got your eyes on the prize. We recommend flicking through an Encyclopedia Britanor two for your best chance at snagging a win.
When: 7pm, every week
Felons Barrel Hall
5 Boundary Street, Howard Smith Wharves
Grab a crew and prepare to get puzzled with a stein in hand at Felons Barrel Hall's weekly trivia nights, hosted by none other than Harry's Trivia. Every Wednesday night, for the bargain price of $10, you can put yourself in the running to win up to $600 in prizes—if your team knows the most useless knowledge in the room, of course.
When: 7pm, every Wednesday
The Boundary Hotel
137 Boundary Street, West End
Stake your claim as Brisbane’s ultimate pub trivia expert at West End’s most iconic watering hole. The Boundary Hotel hosts weekly trivia nights in their newly renovated digs, so swing by to take a gander at their ultra-glam makeover and win a drink or two while you’re there. Not a bad way to spend a Thursday night.
When: 7pm, every Wednesday
Newstead Brewing Co.
67 Castlemaine Street, Milton
Break up the work week with Wednesday night trivia courtesy of Newstead Brewing Co. Pegged as the world’s least crap pub trivia, you know you’re in for a good night. With free entry, seasonal beers, and prizes galore, the Quiz Meisters at Newstead Brewing Co. will have you frothing at the door.
When: 7pm, every Wednesday
The Sound Garden
312-318 Brunswick Street, Fortitude Valley
Along with their usual offerings of crisp craft beer and shareable snacks, The Sound Garden hosts a cracking trivia tournament to hype up your Thursday night. Boggle your mind with one-of-a-kind questions alongside good food and great vibes. We recommend the mushroom arancini balls to keep your brain on its game.
When: 7pm, every Thursday
Netherworld
186 Brunswick Street, Fortitude Valley
Netherworld’s fiercely popular pop-culture competition is even more hectic than their pinball machine battles. Register beforehand to secure yourself a spot, but still be sure to rock up early—tables are first in, best dressed. Prizes are dished out to the top three teams, and if you score yourself first place, you’ll be awarded with a winners-only enamel pin as a way to show off your skills.
When: 6.30pm, every Wednesday
Finn McCools
295 Brunswick Street, Fortitude Valley
Finn McCools is once again proving that there’s nothing the Irish can’t do, whether that be hosting a raging St Patrick’s Day party or a Wednesday trivia evening. Fuel up on an Irish feed and chug down your Guinness while you put your trivia skills to the test at Brisbane’s most iconic Irish venue. Registration opens at 6.30pm for a 7pm start.
When: 7pm, every Wednesday
Patio By Range
146 Baroona Road, Paddington
Not only has Patio decided that their doors are now staying open on Tuesdays, but their trivia is also here to stay and we’re not mad about it. Get the gang together for a selection of snacks or a few pizzas to share while you put your trivia knowledge to the test. The best part is that entry is free.
When: 6.30pm, every Tuesday
Caxton Street Brewing
52 Petrie Terrace, Brisbane
That’s right, Caxton Street Brewing is the place to be even when the footy isn’t on. One of Brisbane's true faves is bringing a solid night of tricky trivia and good times, every Wednesday from 6.30pm. Offering up plenty of free merch, bar tabs and boozy benefits, good times are pretty much guaranteed.
When: 6.30pm, every Wednesday
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