The Best Spots for Trivia Nights in Edmonton That’ll Give Your Brain a Fun Workout
Nothing quite matches the euphoria of crushing trivia night with your obscure knowledge about narwhals or 1970s sitcoms (except maybe winning the lottery). That mix of satisfaction, socialization, and smugness? Unmatched.
For real though, a battle of wits can turn an ordinary evening into one buzzing with hahas and “friendly” competition.
The first test, however, is finding the best joints in Edmonton where trivia nights can push your brainpower to the limit while keeping the laughter rolling. Thankfully, we already hit the circuit and can point you to the hottest spots for brain-busting fun.
Shenanigans Pub & Grill
– From shenaniganspubandgrill
Address: 550 Clareview Rd NW Unit 108
Contact Details: (780) 414-1111
Operating Hours:
- Mon to Wed – 2 pm to 12 am
- Thu to Fri – 2 pm to 2 am
- Sat – 11 am to 2 am
- Sun – 11 am to 9 pm
The old-school Shenanigans Pub & Grill is where our trivia night obsession began. Their Thursday event threw our group against other crews into a battle for the pub’s trophy—and a mountain of bragging rights.
What we enjoyed most, though, were the charismatic hosts who had punchlines and charisma for days. The addition of random draw prizes throughout the night was also a great touch, as it ensured there was never a moment of dead air!
| Tip: If you want to save cash, take advantage of their daily discounts and specials. You’ll learn about which ones are included and until what time by checking their website’s first page. |
BLAKBAR Tavern
– From blakbaryeg
Address: 10762 82 Ave NW
Operating Hours:
- Tue to Thu – 6 pm to 1 am
- Fri to Sat – 6 pm to 2 am
- Sun – 6 pm to 12 am
Alt-rock hotbed BLAKBAR Tavern may be all about hard-hitting brews and killer tunes, but no one can deny that trivia night here is also electric. True to its musical roots, this joint features 2 “Name That Tune” rounds that might confuse even rock nerds.
Now, no need to panic if you’re not a music aficionado; a visual and a general knowledge round lets everyone take a swing at glory. On top of that, the questions are designed for people of all ages and abilities!
| Tip: Got kids? Bring them. Minors are allowed at BLAKBAR. |
Duggan’s Boundary Irish Pub
– From duggansboundary
Address: 9013 88 Ave NW
Contact Details: (780) 465-4834
Operating Hours:
- Mon to Tue – 11 am to 12 am
- Wed to Thu – 11 am to 1 am
- Fri to Sat – 11 am to 2 am
- Sun – 11 am to 12 am
The mellow and wood-clad Duggan’s Boundary is an Irish waterhole that ranks among the city’s finest pubs (pubs edmonton) for trivia nights and all-around good vibes. Every Monday, guests clash over Trivia Pursuit cards to see who knows history, entertainment, or arts better.
There’s one minor hiccup though: the venue gets packed, as Mondays also host local musicians. You’ll probably share space with gig attendees.
| Tip: You can bring pups. The pub’s patio is dog-friendly! |
Arcadia Brewing Co.
– From arcadiabrewingco
Address: Manchester Square Edmonton, 10712 120 St NW
Contact Details: (825) 512-5164
Operating Hours:
- Mon to Thu – 3 pm to 10 pm
- Fri – 2 pm to 12 am
- Sat – 12 pm to 12 am
- Sun – 1 pm to 8 pm
Arcadia Brewing Co. may not host trivia nights every week, but when they do, our team shows up in droves. The $5 entry fee per person is a steal, considering the price also gets us access to their relaxing patio and Instagrammable space.
The last time we played was in October 2024, during the 2000s-themed night. Unsurprisingly, it was a total riot, with pints $1 off, zinger-dropping hosts, and a $25 grand prize adding extra spice and gravity to the competition.
| Tip: Arcadia’s team can be hired to make any event extra special. |
SOHO
– From sohoyeg
Address: 11454 Jasper Ave
Contact Details: (780) 483-7646
Operating Hours: Daily – 11 am to 2 am
Mention SOHO, and our brains instantly conjure images of delicious Philly cheesesteaks, live bands bringing the house down, karaoke divas belting out, and interactive trivia nights that put everyone in a “locked-in” mode.
The cherry on top is that trivia contests here are themed; today might be all about the Mafia, and next time, it could be high fantasy. Prices also go down on trivia nights, a huge win for fans of beer and chicken wings.
| Tip: If you want to enjoy cheaper drinks, visit from 2 pm to 5 pm, or 10 pm until closing time. |
The Sherlock Holmes Pub (Downtown)
– From sherlocks_dt
Address: 10012 101A Ave
Contact Details: (780) 426-7784
Operating Hours: Daily – 11 am to 2 am
Look no further than the Victorian-inspired Sherlock Holmes Pub for a trivia night loaded with laughs and wits. Here, the questions can range from elementary to mind-bending, with categories that keep you guessing.
Themed events also occur seasonally, like the Halloween trivia night doubling as a costume party. The best part is you can play solo or with a team, and there are discounted pints and wings to make solving those brainteasers all the sweeter.
| Tip: Event announcements are posted on their Instagram. |
Hudsons Canada’s Pub
– From hudsonspub
Address: 10307 82 Ave NW
Contact Details: (780) 433-4526
Operating Hours:
- Mon – 3 pm to 2 am
- Tue – 3 pm to 12 am
- Wed to Thu – 3 pm to 2 am
- Fri to Sat – 11:30 am to 2 am
- Sun – 11 am to 12 am
Every time we crave seasoned wings, funky tunes, and boozed-up quizzes, we make a beeline to Hudsons Canada’s Pub. Their themed trivia nights range from easy to head-scratching, and there are happy hour deals galore.
Our last run-in with their move-themed contest didn’t exactly land us first place, but the team went home with smiles. The hosts were a riot, and Hudson’s famous fiery wings washed away the taste of defeat.
| Tip: You have to call (780) 433-4526 for same-day booking. |
Western Barcode
– From edgemontcommunityleague.yeg
Address: 20130 Lessard Rd NW
Contact Details: (780) 341-0704
Operating Hours:
- Mon to Wed – 1:30 pm to 10 pm
- Thu – 12 pm to 11 pm
- Fri to Sat – 12 pm to 2 am
- Sun – 11 am to 10 pm
Western Barcode’s mellow “neighborhood pub” atmosphere gets intense every trivia night. Their mix of general knowledge and “Name That Tune” rounds will really test your mastery of random facts.
However, it’s the ever-changing weekly prizes—ranging from home trivia games to $25 gift cards and Bluetooth speakers—that make the smarty party competitive and epic, minus the bruised egos, of course.
| Tip: 5 pm to 7 pm is the happy hour here. Wine is included in the discounts. |
Brewsters Brewing Company and Restaurant – Summerside
– From carmenjwinkler
Address: 1140 91 St SW
Contact Details: (780) 424-4677
Operating Hours:
- Mon – 11:30 am to 10 pm
- Tue – 11:30 am to 12 am
- Wed – 11:30 am to 10:30 pm
- Thu – 11:30 am to 12 am
- Fri to Sat – 11 am to 12 am
- Sun – 11 am to 10 pm
We came for Brewsters’s mind-soothing patio and stayed for its lighthearted trivia throwdowns. The upbeat ambiance matched the wide-ranging questions, pushing our brain power with topics from the latest sports news to ancient history.
To top it off, their massive booze list cranked the experience for us. The 52nd Street Peach Ale was our most-sipped, as it’s fruity, refreshing, and light enough to not cloud our judgment.
| Tip: Dogs are allowed on the brewery’s patio, but you have to make sure your fur baby is well-behaved. |
The Buckingham
– From thebuckonwhyte
Address: 10439 82 Ave NW
Contact Details: (780) 761-1002
Operating Hours: Daily – 3 pm to 2 am
If a lively vegan hangout with trivia nights that are anything but dull sounds like your jam, The Buckingham should top your list, no questions. With zero cover charge and multiple prizes, nights here are won before the questions even start dropping.
Speaking of questions, expect geeky stuff, including movie trivia, TV lore, and a sprinkle of history or science. The latest music trends are sometimes included too, so those glued to Spotify have a shot.
| Tip: To score cheap margaritas, visit on a Thursday. |
Beercade
– From beercadewhyte
Address: 10544 82 Ave NW
Contact Details: (780) 699-2383
Operating Hours: Tue to Sun – 5 pm to 2 am
True to its name, Beercade is a hotspot for chugging draft beers and completing retro video games. This lively, neon-splashed pub also hosts nerdy trivia nights, with popular themes like Lords of the Rings and Nintendo games drawing in the crowds.
Usually, the said events can go for over 2 hours and involve mini-games, visual rounds, and theme-based prizes. And hey, you can even pull up as Legolas or Ash since trivia nights here are a full-blown cosplay affair!
| Tip: Avoid missing out or lining up by reserving a seat now. |
MKT Fresh Food | Beer Market
– From mktbeermarket
Address: 8101 Gateway Blvd NW
Contact Details: (780) 439-2337
Operating Hours:
- Mon to Wed – 11 am to 11 pm
- Thu – 11 am to 12 am
- Fri – 11 am to 1 am
- Sat – 10 am to 1 am
- Sun – 10 am to 11 pm
The May 2024 Star Wars trivia night at MKT Fresh Food still tickles our funny bones, even though we flopped spectacularly. It was run by side-splitting hosts, and the discounts on pints—some even 50% off—sealed the deal.
But if Star Wars isn’t your cup of tea, you still have a lot of themed options to choose from. The list includes RuPaul’s Drag Race and music-based trivia nights.
| Tip: Aside from exciting trivia nights, MKT also boasts a sleek space for private functions. Consider throwing your next shindig here. |
River City Revival House
– From starliteroom
Address: 10030 102 St NW
Contact Details: (780) 425-1852
Operating Hours:
- Mon to Wed – 4 pm to 12 am
- Thu – 4 pm to 12:30 am
- Fri to Sat – 4 pm to 2 am
- Sun – 4 pm to 12:30 am
Why let Tuesdays drag when you can escape from boring moments by hitting the River City Revival House? This ever-soulful music bar pumps life into weekdays with 50 general questions, infectious tunes, and enticing weekly prizes.
Pair that with $4 hi-balls and mouthwatering, cleverly named bites like Wings of Leon or Poutine a Little Love, and you have a recipe for an electric evening. What’s even better is that the snacks are all under 12 bucks on Tuesdays.
The Pint Public House
– From pintedmonton
Address: Capital Center, 10125 109 St NW
Contact Details: (780) 497-7468
Operating Hours:
- Tue to Fri – 4 pm to 2 am
- Sat – 2 pm to 2 am
- Sun – 11 am to 2 am
Edmonton’s trivia scene is bustling with options, but The Pint takes the cake for having the most outrageous (and hilariously named) themes. From NSFW stuff to meme-generating movies like Shrek, the topics they cover are unlike any other.
The good news is that The Pint has traditional ones too, such as music and general knowledge nights. And with $5 off hi-balls and pizzas (pizza edmonton), you can ace questions without a rumbling stomach or sobbing wallet.
| Tip: Rolling with a large group? Reserve a table. |
Tavern on Whyte
– From tavernonwhyte
Address: 10507 82 Ave NW
Contact Details: (587) 521-4404
Operating Hours:
- Mon – 6 pm to 2 am
- Tue to Fri – 4 pm to 2 am
- Sat – 2 pm to 2 am
While Tavern on Whyte may be on the smaller side, its intimate aura and inclusive community make it a top choice for our team. Their signature event, Nerd Wars on Whyte, is our pop culture lovers’ dream.
The event features trivia that spans music, sports, video games, and movies. One night, you’ll be spouting obscure facts about Bob’s Burgers, while the next, you’ll find yourself pondering Keanu Reeves’ favorite color.
| Tip: Happy hour runs from 4 pm to 6 pm daily. However, there’s no wine. |