Sure, drinking is fun on its own. But if quirky questions and prizes are involved, the boozy night is taken to the next level. Bar trivia is all over the Pittsburgh region, with nights that are laser focused on Harry Potter or other crazy themes you’ve probably never heard of. Many bars offer drink specials to entice your participation, in addition to your desire to show off your knowledge. Below, Pittsburgh City Paper has compiled some of the best trivia nights. Drink, think and be merry!
Monday
- 7 p.m. Carnivores, Oakmont. www.carnivores-oakmont.com
- 8 p.m. Stack’d, Oakland. www.stackdburgers.com
- 9 p.m. OTB Bicycle Cafe, South Side. www.otbbicyclecafe.com
Tuesday
- 7:30 p.m. Hough’s Taproom and Brewpub, Greenfield. www.houghspgh.com
- 8 p.m. Tipsy Cow, Shadyside. www.tipsycowpgh.com
- 9 p.m. The Library, South Side,. www.thelibrary-pgh.com
Wednesday
- 6:30 p.m. All Saints Brewing, Greensburg. www.allsaintscraftbrewing.com
- 8 p.m. Claddagh Irish Pub, South Side (rotating themed trivia). www.claddaghirishpubs.com
- 9 p.m. Hambones, Lawrenceville. www.hambonespittsburgh.com
- 9 p.m. Cappy’s Cafe, Shadyside. www.cappysonwalnut.com
Thursday
- 7 p.m. Beerhive, Strip District. thebeerhive.com
- 7:30 p.m. Voodoo Brewery, Homestead. www.voodoobrewery.com
- 8 p.m. Getaway Cafe, Baldwin Township. www.getawaycafe.com
- 9 p.m. The Smiling Moose, South Side. www.smiling-moose.com
Friday
- 6:30 p.m. Friendship Perk & Brew, Bloomfield. 412-404-2726
- 6:30 p.m. Excuses, South Side (1st and 3rd Fridays). www.excusesbarandgrill.com
Saturday
- 10 p.m. Wexford Ale House, Wexford. www.wexfordalehouse.com
Sunday
- 7 p.m. The Oaks Theater, Oakmont. theoakstheater.com
- 8 p.m. Sidelines Bar and Grill, Millvale. www.sidelinesbarandgrill.com
This article appears in Feb 28 – Mar 6, 2018.
