Wonderland Ballroom hosts a quiz evening on Mondays at 7:30 PM. Photograph by Brian Palladino.
Calling all Jeopardy! fans and trivia nerds: The DC space is a good place to be for those who prefer to get quizzical. This area has test-your-knowledge contests each evening of the week, hosted at neighborhood bars and even an area park this summer time. Right here, our final information to native trivia nights, grouped by day. (We’ve additionally included the neighborhood, so you’ll be able to Ctrl+F seek for ones close to you.) Glad quizzing!
DC
Mondays
2233 Wisconsin Ave., NW (Glover Park)
Sip on $5 DC Brau Corruption IPAs whereas competing in opposition to the most effective of the most effective at this ’70s-inspired basement bar. Former DC Jeopardy! champ Patrick Curran is a daily right here–however don’t let that intimate you.
79 Potomac Ave., SE (Navy Yard)
The prizes at this 7 PM Navy Yard trivia are a $50 present card for first place, a spherical of lagers for second, and big pretzel for third. Examine Cap Metropolis Trivia’s Fb web page for his or her weekly schedule and hints.
2801 eighth St., NE (Edgewood)
The primary-place winner of this quiz might get a $50 present card, however second place, final place, and greatest group identify all get prizes as effectively. Trivia begins at 7:30 PM, however ensure to take a look at their Fb web page beforehand for spherical classes. On each second Wednesday of the month, circle again for Queer Trivia at 6:30 PM.
Purple Bear Brewing Co.
209 M St., NE (NoMa)
Order a pint from the lengthy record of drafts and revel in District Trivia on the TriviaMatic app at 7 each week.
520 Florida Ave., NW (Shaw)
- Hosted by: Jeremy
- Format: on paper
Get pleasure from completely satisfied hour drink specials till 10 PM at this gastropub’s Monday evening trivia. The sport begins at 7:30 PM, however they suggest you make reservations upfront due to how crowded it will get. Busy Monday? The tavern additionally has Wednesday evening trivia at 7:30 PM with Steak Night time specials till 10 PM.
1250 Half St., SE (Navy Yard)
Select from 99 self-serve faucets—which embody beer, wine, and seltzer—and take a look at your data at this DC faucet home. Trivia video games are from 7 to 9 PM and hosted by District Trivia with their commonplace format of 5 rounds and 4 bonus rounds per recreation.
1101 First St., NE (NoMa)
- Hosted by: Mark Lloyd
- Format: all solutions on paper, with some QR-code picture clues
Sip pints and benefit from the outside with Wunder Garten’s Monday trivia recreation. Hosted by quizmaster Mark Lloyd, with meals choices from CaliBurger and Little Miner Taco, the quiz runs from 7 to 9 PM. Additionally they have musical trivia, Hosted by Brianna Meeks, on Tuesdays from 7 to 9 PM.
The Wonderland Ballroom
1101 Kenyon St., NW (Columbia Heights)
- Hosted: unbiased
- Format: on paper
Get pleasure from quite a lot of beers and difficult quizzes at this bar and grill. Trivia begins at 7:30 PM. Your group may be as massive as you need, however solely teams of as much as 5 have the possibility to win prizes. Be certain that to examine the venue’s trivia Fb web page beforehand for pre-trivia puzzlers.
Tuesdays
1201 Half St., SE (Navy Yard)
The winners right here get a $50 Atlas present card, whereas runner-ups get a six pack. Get pleasure from $6 drinks throughout each Tuesday quiz beginning at 7 PM, until there’s a Nats dwelling recreation—then there’s no quiz.
50 Blagden Alley, NW (Shaw)
- Hosted by: Brian Lipinski
- Format: on paper
Trivia at this gastropub is from 7-9 PM. First place will get $50 credit score on their tab, second place will get a $20 tab credit score, and third place will get to request an upcoming theme. Take a look at their Fb group for normal updates.
Crimson Whiskey Bar
627 H St. NW (Penn Quarter)
Get pleasure from over 300 various kinds of whiskey and Southern-inspired delicacies at this DC bar. Tuesday trivia begins at 6:30 PM..
1610 U St., NW (U Road Hall)
Exiles affords up $6 choose drafts throughout trivia evening, with quiz winners scoring a $50 present card for first place and a $15 present card for runner-up.
Franklin Corridor
1348 Florida Ave., NW (U Road Hall)
On each Tuesdays and Wednesdays, get pleasure from a 60-foot bar and rotating drafts, as you compete for $50 off your bar tab at this DC beer corridor. On Tuesday nights, play District Trivia on the app with $6 thriller beer specials. Outdated College? Choose up your pens and paper with J Road Trivia’s quiz on Wednesday, which additionally options wing and wine specials.
1606 seventh St., NW (Shaw)
The video games right here start at 7:30 PM, however present up early between 5 and seven to snag a desk and completely satisfied hour specials: discounted gumbo and $6 draft beer, cocktails, and wine.
1414 14th St., NW (Logan Circle)
Snack on free popcorn and take a look at your mind beginning at 8 PM at this DC bar. It’s for a great trigger: For every drink bought, Kingfisher will donate $.50 to that week’s choose charity.
1301-A 4th St., NE (Union Market District)
Rotate between darts and Ms. Pac-Man earlier than taking your seat for trivia hosted by standup comic Kyle Cromer. The profitable group will get $50 off their bar tab.
3319 Connecticut Ave., NW (Cleveland Park)
Trivia Kings calls this one in every of their “largest” trivia nights and one in every of their “most occupied areas,” so ensure to get there early to get a spot earlier than it begins at 7:30.
2331 Calvert St., NW (Woodley Park)
Trivia right here begins at 7 PM, however it’s important to present up early if you would like completely satisfied hour drinks and meals from 4 to 7 PM.
201 Massachusetts Ave., NE (Capitol Hill)
This unbiased, women-run trivia contest posts hints on their Instagram and X pages upfront of the weekly quiz. The sport begins at 7 PM and Taco and Tequila Tuesday runs from 4 PM to shut.
Wednesdays
Throughout the Pond
1732 Connecticut Ave., NW (Dupont Circle)
Reserve your trivia spot at this Irish bar upfront for his or her Wednesday evening District Trivia quiz. Get pleasure from chilly drinks and sports activities on the TV when you compete for an opportunity to win weekly prizes. Trivia begins at 7:30 PM.
1700 1st St., NW (Bloomingdale)
Head to this Bloomingdale favourite at 7 PM for a unusual quiz with greatest group identify prizes, an “asskicker” spherical, and wood-fired pizza. The highest prize is a $50 present card, whereas the runner-up will get one for $25.
1817 Columbia Rd., NW (Adams Morgan)
Beginning at 7 PM, cease by this Adams Morgan bar for $2 off any draft and not-so-easy trivia.
Franklin Corridor
1348 Florida Ave., NW (U Road Hall)
On each Tuesdays and Wednesdays, get pleasure from a 60-foot bar and rotating drafts, as you compete for $50 off your bar tab at this DC beer corridor. On Tuesday nights, play District Trivia on the app with $6 thriller beer specials. Outdated College? Choose up your pens and paper with J Road Trivia’s quiz on Wednesday, which additionally options wing and wine specials.
3634 Georgia Ave., NW (Petworth)
Make the most of $5 burgers for dinner each Wednesday at this Petworth staple. Trivia runs from 7 to 9 PM, however present up early if you wish to catch the completely satisfied hour (5-7 PM) drink costs.
640 Rhode Island Ave., NE (Edgewood)
You possibly can be a part of trivia at this bar, which is in a refurbished Metro practice automobile, individually or with a group. Profitable groups can rating prizes like Metrobar present playing cards and even Washington Spirit and DC Defenders present playing cards. Weekly video games run from 7 to 9 PM.
Nellie’s Sports activities Bar
900 U St., NW (U Road Hall)
Trivia at this sports activities pub begins at 7:30 PM with groups of as much as eight gamers. Every recreation options normal data questions with particular themed, velocity, and audio/visible rounds. Prizes embody $30 for first place, $15 for second place, free drink tickets for third place, and a free bucket of beer for groups with the most effective names.
1401 Okie St., NE (Ivy Metropolis)
From 6:30 to eight:30 PM, catch the quiz at this brewery in Ivy Metropolis. You possibly can compete for prizes, try the rooftop backyard, and take a look at a Broccoli IPA.
Roofers Union
2446 18th St., NW (Adams Morgan)
Head to the roof and get some recent air earlier than hunkering down for an evening of trivia at this DC tavern. Video games run 7:30 to 9:30 PM.
1433 P St, NW (Logan Circle)
Beginning at 8 PM, this Wednesday quiz is a well-liked one. Be certain that to get there early for a desk—the 2 flooring replenish quick.
Thursdays
Atlas Brew Works Ivy Metropolis
2052 West Virginia Ave., NE (Ivy Metropolis)
Whether or not it’s about Bravo exhibits or Star Wars, this themed trivia in Ivy Metropolis at all times options $5 pints from 5-10 PM. Trivia begins at 7 PM.
Sundays
327 S St., NE (Eckington)
Carry your mates to this 7 PM weekend quiz and compete for $75 off your group’s tab. With $5 Shift beers from 6 to 9 PM, first place might stroll away with 15 pints lined.
Virginia
Mondays
Highline RxR
2010 Crystal Dr., Arlington (Crystal Metropolis)
There’s cell District Trivia nights each Monday at Highline RxR, however if you would like one thing a little bit jazzier, come right here on choose Saturdays. This Crystal Metropolis bar hosts a month-to-month Saturday Comedy Karaoke Funtime Present. The occasion begins with three rounds of Capital Metropolis Showcase trivia adopted by a standup comedy efficiency, a karaoke battle between the highest three trivia groups, and a daily karaoke evening to cap off the night. Tickets are $10 an individual for teams of six to eight or $15 for particular person tickets, and the present begins at 7:30 PM.
Quincy Corridor
4001 Fairfax Dr., Arlington (Ballston)
On each Mondays and Tuesdays, you’ll be able to gas up with pizza and beer for District Trivia at this Ballston beer corridor. The sport begins at 7 PM—ensure to maintain a watch out for drink specials.
Tuesdays
2429 Mandeville Ln., Alexandria
Close to the Eisenhower Avenue Metro, this Alexandria quiz runs from 7 to 9 PM, with $6 choose drafts on faucet.
The Auld Shebeen
3971 Chain Bridge Rd., Fairfax
Get pleasure from an Irish ambiance and basement dance ground at this Virginia pub. When you’ve had a drink or busted a transfer, head to trivia from 7:30 to 9:30 PM.
Quincy Corridor
4001 Fairfax Dr., Arlington (Ballston)
On each Mondays and Tuesdays, you’ll be able to gas up with pizza and beer for District Trivia at this Ballston beer corridor. The sport begins at 7 PM—ensure to maintain a watch out for drink specials.
Wednesdays
Courthaus Social
2300 Clarendon Blvd., Arlington (Courthouse)
Trivia video games begin at 7 PM at this German beer corridor. Get pleasure from craft beers, burgers, and sports activities when you take a look at your data.
Thursdays
Bar Bao
3100 Clarendon Blvd., Arlington (Clarendon)
Strive Asian fusion delicacies with sushi, wonton nachos, and even a Japanese mule alongside trivia at this Clarendon restaurant. Trivia begins at 7 PM every week.
12727 Shoppes Lane, Fairfax
Jam out and take a look at your mind at trivia weekly at 7 PM. Compete to win prizes and keep till 10 PM for DJ John Coulter.
Clare and Don’s
130 N. Washington St., Falls Church
Head to this beach-themed bar and restaurant for drinks and beachy meals. Trivia video games begin at 7 PM.
Fridays
River Mill Park
407 Mill St., Occoquan Historic District
Head to River Mill Park this summer time for out of doors trivia. The city of Occoquan is providing one recreation a month. Tickets are $30 per group, which might have as much as eight gamers. Carry a blanket or camp chair and compete for an opportunity to win a $100 present card to spend in Occoquan. Trivia gates (and the Trivia Bar) open at 5:30 PM and the sport begins at 6:30.
Saturdays
Highline RxR
2010 Crystal Dr., Arlington
There’s cell District Trivia nights each Monday at Highline RxR, however if you would like one thing a little bit jazzier, come right here on choose Saturdays. This Crystal Metropolis bar hosts a month-to-month Saturday Comedy Karaoke Funtime Present. The occasion begins with three rounds of Capital Metropolis Showcase trivia adopted by a standup comedy efficiency, a karaoke battle between the highest three trivia groups, and a daily karaoke evening to cap off the night. Tickets are $10 an individual for teams of six to eight or $15 for particular person tickets, and the present begins at 7:30 PM.
Maryland
Tuesdays
Caddies Bar and Grill
4922 Cordell Ave., Bethesda
This golf-themed sports activities bar simply added a Wednesday trivia to their weekly lineup. Play on Tuesday at 7:30 PM with half-price pizza. On Wednesdays, the video games start at 7 PM with 10 for $10 wings.
911 Ellsworth Dr., Silver Spring
- Hosted by: Elemental Trivia, Adam Tiehen
- Format: on paper
This “difficult however enjoyable” quiz begins at 7 PM, however try their socials beforehand for weekly clues. Glad Hour lasts till 7 PM, so get right here early for $7 bites and $4 Narragansetts.
15 Fulks Nook Ave., Gaithersburg
The video games start at 6 PM and run till 7:30 PM at this brewery. Tuesdays are additionally taco evening, with Napa Mexican and Korean Grill because the meals truck of the day.
Wednesdays
Caddies Bar and Grill
4922 Cordell Ave., Bethesda
This golf-themed sports activities bar simply added a Wednesday trivia to associate with its Tuesday occasion. Play on Tuesday at 7:30 PM with half value pizza. On Wednesdays, the video games start at 7 PM with 10 for $10 wings.
Crooked Crab Brewing Co.
8251 Telegraph Street, Odenton
Get pleasure from 16 faucets and brick oven pizzas at this Maryland taproom’s weekly trivia evening at 7 PM. The utmost variety of gamers per group is eight individuals.
Thursdays
The Board and Brew
8150 Baltimore Ave., School Park’
Get pleasure from espresso and craft beer whereas making an attempt out your trivia expertise. The sport begins at 7:30, but it surely’s a good suggestion to reach early if you would like a desk. Prizes embody a $45 present card for first place, a $25 present card for second place, and a $10 present card for third place.
8216 Georgia Ave., Silver Spring
At this brewery inside strolling distance of the Silver Spring Metro station, play in opposition to trivia regulars and compete for prizes at first, second, and third place. The quizzing begins at 7 PM.
