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The Globe Pub
Tuesday · 8:00 PMWidely known as one of Chicago's premier soccer bars, this expansive British pub transforms into a fiercely competitive trivia battleground on Tuesday nights.
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The Top 5 · trivia bars in the US
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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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Simone's
Tuesday · 8:00 PMAn eco-friendly Pilsen staple built from repurposed architectural salvage, featuring a massive Tuesday night crowd and excellent craft cocktails.
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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.
View venue & vote → - 03 ★Vote
Logan Arcade
Tuesday · 8:00 PMA legendary vintage arcade and pinball bar hosting a highly unique, independent pop-culture trivia night with a cult following.
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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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Will's Northwoods Inn
Tuesday · 8:00 PMA beloved Wisconsin-themed sports bar famous for its cheese curds, Muskie decor, and a packed midweek Sporcle quiz. A true Lakeview institution.
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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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Lottie's Pub
Monday · 7:00 PMA historic, multi-level corner tavern in Bucktown that draws a big neighborhood crowd to kick off the week with trivia and pizza specials.
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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.
View venue & vote → - 06 ★Vote
Sheffield's Wine & Beer Garden
Tuesday · 8:00 PMRenowned for its incredible outdoor patio and extensive craft beer list, this Lakeview icon hosts a premier Tuesday trivia night.
View venue & vote → - 06 ★Vote
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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Frontier
Wednesday · 7:00 PMFamous for its whole-animal service and a great beer garden, this West Town destination puts an upscale culinary spin on pub trivia.
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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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The Rambler
Thursday · 7:30 PMA spacious, cabin-themed bar in North Center with a massive enclosed beer garden, perfect for accommodating large trivia teams year-round.
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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.
View venue & vote → - 09 ★Vote
Timothy O'Toole's Pub
Tuesday · 8:00 PMA massive subterranean sports bar near Navy Pier with over 70 TVs and a robust, high-energy trivia night favored by downtown workers.
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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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First Draft
Thursday · 7:00 PMA spacious South Loop pour house boasting over 60 craft beers on tap and a heavily attended Thursday night trivia session.
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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.
View venue & vote → - 11 ★Vote
Corcoran's Grill & Pub
Thursday · 8:00 PMDirectly across from Second City, this expansive Irish pub serves hearty comfort food alongside a lively end-of-week quiz.
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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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Output Lounge
Thursday · 7:30 PMA sports bar famous city-wide for its award-winning wings, the perfect pairing of comfort food and Thursday night trivia.
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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.
View venue & vote → - 13 ★Vote
D.S. Tequila Co.
Wednesday · 8:00 PMA vibrant Northalsted staple serving premium tequilas and burgers, with a big patio and an incredibly lively independent trivia night.
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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.
View venue & vote → - 14 ★Vote
Toons Bar & Grill
Thursday · 8:00 PMA classic Southport Corridor dive with fantastic wings, cheap pitchers, and an independent trivia night that brings out neighborhood loyalists.
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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.
View venue & vote → - 15 ★Vote
Cleos
Wednesday · 8:00 PMA vibrant neighborhood soccer pub on Chicago Avenue known for its fantastic patio and a highly competitive Wednesday trivia night.
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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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Mac's Wood Grilled
Thursday · 8:00 PMA cornerstone sports bar on Division Street known for wood-grilled burgers, drink specials, and a loud, competitive pub quiz.
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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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Fatpour Keg & Grill
Wednesday · 8:00 PMA sprawling, multi-level sports bar in Wicker Park featuring giant glass keg coolers and a rowdy Wednesday trivia scene.
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Teeth
Tuesday · 8:00 PMA lively Mission dive with a big back patio, known for Tuesday trivia and wing specials.
View venue & vote → - 18 ★Vote
Theory
Tuesday · 7:30 PMAn upscale sports lounge in River North with an elevated food menu and a popular, fast-paced trivia night (reservations recommended).
View venue & vote → - 18 ★Vote
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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Burke's Public House
Wednesday · 8:00 PMA refined neighborhood pub in Edgewater serving excellent craft beer and hosting a heavily attended midweek Sporcle game.
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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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O'Donovan's
Wednesday · 8:00 PMA massive, traditional neighborhood pub with a heated beer garden and a staple Wednesday-night trivia crowd.
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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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Kasey's Tavern
Monday · 7:00 PMHolding the second-oldest liquor license in Chicago, this historic South Loop tavern is a classic, intimate setting for Monday-night trivia.
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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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Aberdeen Tap
Tuesday · 8:00 PMA cozy, unassuming neighborhood gem tucked into the West Loop with great food and a highly competitive Sporcle league.
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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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Pony Inn
Wednesday · 8:00 PMA rustic, wood-paneled tavern on Belmont with a retractable roof upstairs, known for cheap pitchers and midweek trivia.
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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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Green Eye Lounge
Tuesday · EveningA classic, dog-friendly neighborhood dive right beneath the Blue Line tracks, with a laid-back trivia vibe.
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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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San Francisco
Smart, eclectic, and fiercely competitive. SF's trivia scene runs deep, from Mission dive bars to Mid-Market food halls.
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