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NYC trivia night finder

Every weekly bar trivia night and pub quiz we could find in New York City, across all five boroughs. Filter by night, neighborhood and start time, then tap through to the bar's website to confirm before you round up the team.

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Every trivia night in NYC, by borough

The full weekly list of bar trivia nights and pub quizzes in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx and Staten Island. Open a borough to see every night.

Manhattan trivia nights 156 listings

Monday trivia in Manhattan

Tuesday trivia in Manhattan

Wednesday trivia in Manhattan

Thursday trivia in Manhattan

Friday trivia in Manhattan

Saturday trivia in Manhattan

  • 7:30 PMOne Star · Chelsea · Independent host

Sunday trivia in Manhattan

Brooklyn trivia nights 130 listings

Monday trivia in Brooklyn

Tuesday trivia in Brooklyn

Wednesday trivia in Brooklyn

Thursday trivia in Brooklyn

Friday trivia in Brooklyn

Sunday trivia in Brooklyn

Queens trivia nights 54 listings

Monday trivia in Queens

  • 7 PMThe Ditty · Astoria · NYC Trivia League · Music bingo · Every other week
  • 8 PMMaggie Hall's · Astoria · Independent host
  • 8 PMOliver's · Astoria · NYC Trivia League

Tuesday trivia in Queens

Wednesday trivia in Queens

Thursday trivia in Queens

Friday trivia in Queens

Saturday trivia in Queens

Sunday trivia in Queens

  • 6 PMMosaic · Astoria · NYC Trivia League
  • 6 PMWag & Bone · Long Island City · Independent host
  • 6:30 PMBar Dalia · Astoria · NYC Trivia League
Bronx trivia nights 5 listings

Tuesday trivia in Bronx

Wednesday trivia in Bronx

Thursday trivia in Bronx

  • 7 PMThe Snug · City Island · Independent host
  • 7:30 PMTortoise & Hare · Riverdale · NYC Trivia League
Staten Island trivia nights 1 listings

Thursday trivia in Staten Island

NYC trivia night FAQ

What night has the most trivia in NYC?

Tuesday, by a lot. Our list has about 100 weekly trivia nights on Tuesdays, followed by Wednesday (89) and Monday (56). Weekends are quiet: 16 on Sundays and only a handful on Fridays and Saturdays.

What time does bar trivia start in NYC?

Most games start between 7 and 8pm. 7pm is the most common start time, then 8pm and 7:30pm. A few start as early as 5 or 6pm, and some late-night games start at 9pm. At popular spots, arrive 20–30 minutes early to get a table.

Which NYC neighborhoods have the most trivia nights?

Astoria, the East Village and Williamsburg lead, with more than 20 weekly trivia nights each, followed by the Upper East Side, Bushwick and Park Slope.

Is bar trivia in NYC free?

Almost always. Most weekly bar trivia is free to play, and you're expected to order food or drinks. Prizes are usually bar tabs or gift cards. A few special events have a one-drink minimum.

How many people can be on a trivia team?

Most NYC bar trivia caps teams at around six players, but it varies by host, so check with the bar. You can also play as a pair or solo.

Who runs trivia nights in NYC?

NYC Trivia League is the biggest host, running about 150 of the weekly nights listed here. Other hosts include TriviaNYC, 123 Trivia, Trivial Dispute, Lit Up Trivia, Good Question Trivia and Geeks Who Drink, and many bars run their own quiz.

Do I need a phone to play bar trivia?

It depends on the host. Many games, including every NYC Trivia League night, are played on your phone. Others are classic pen-and-paper pub quizzes. Use the Pen & paper filter to find those.

How do I get my bar's trivia night listed?

Use the Suggest a night form below with the bar, night and start time. Hosts and bars can also use it to update their listing.

About Pencils Down

A free guide to recurring bar trivia in New York City: when it starts, where it is, who hosts it and how it's played.

  • Listings come from host schedules (like NYC Trivia League's weekly list) and community trivia lists, checked Sep 22, 2026.
  • Each listing links to the bar's own website, Instagram or Facebook so you can confirm before you go.
  • Spot something wrong? Hit Report on the listing.

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