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Best Pub Trivia in Philadelphia

Philadelphia’s trivia scene — known locally as Quizzo — is one of the most vibrant in the Northeast, with over 100 venues running pub quiz nights across the city’s beloved neighborhoods. Deeply rooted in Philly’s bar culture, trivia here is a community event: spirited, competitive, and always entertaining, with games running nearly every night of the week.

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Trivia in Philadelphia follows the city’s neighborhood rhythm. From Old City and Fishtown to South Philly, Manayunk, West Philly, and University City, bars and pubs across every corner of the city host regular quiz nights. Wednesday is the biggest night citywide, with dozens of simultaneous events happening across town. Hosts like Johnny Goodtimes and Lunch Money Quizzo have built loyal followings that fill rooms week after week.

Philadelphia’s craft beer scene adds serious flavor to the trivia calendar. Breweries like Philadelphia Brewing Co, Evil Genius, and Other Half Brewing host popular quiz nights where local brews and friendly competition go hand in hand, drawing some of the most well-prepared teams in the city.

Philadelphia’s bar trivia circuit is equally strong. Beloved spots like Fergie’s Pub, National Mechanics Bar and Restaurant, New Deck Tavern, Fado Irish Pub, Tir na nOg, 12 Steps Down, and Strangelove’s are fixtures on the Philly trivia circuit that keep the competition lively all week long.

Browse the listings below to find upcoming trivia nights in Philadelphia and discover where your best night of the week is waiting.

We do our best to provide up to date listings, but trivia schedules can change. Always check the website and socials before going to a new trivia night.

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Stateside Vodka Bar

Craft cocktails & killer trivia! Join us Tuesdays at 7:30 with Last Call Trivia. Call (215) 425-4200 for details.

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Misconduct Tavern

Trivia at Misconduct Tavern in Philadelphia. Tuesdays at 19:00. Hosted by Geeks Who Drink.

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Jose Pistolas

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Dock Street Brewing Co.

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