Best Quiz Nights In London

Brain teasers and mind melters? Your idea of a top night in the capital? If you're all about putting your noggin' to the test, we've got the events for you. Check out our recommendations for London's best quiz nights, and if you look close enough, you'll find a few off the wall, quirky options to boot.

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Last updated on 9th June 2025




Sounds Familiar Music Quiz

5 music-filled rounds, The Mysterious Wheel of Steel Round, a live DJ and a buzzing atmosphere - there's a reason the rowdy Sounds Familiar has got a reputation. If you're a music maestro with a mischievous edge, it might be time to give this night of melodic mayhem a go. 

Pop Quiz Nights

@ BAM Karaoke Box on Wednesday 18th and Wednesday 25th June 2025

Get ready for the ultimate musical showdown at BAM Karaoke Box with their Pop Quiz Nights every second Wednesday from 7pm 'til 9pm. With five exciting rounds, including interactive challenges like 'Finish the Lyric,' karaoke battles, and music bingo, there's no better place to put your pop culture knowledge to the test.

The quiz is powered by the Quizzicle app, so get ready to flex those musical muscles and win epic prizes, including free karaoke rooms and even a £100 bar tab. The fun doesn't stop there - after the quiz, the party continues with a DJ to keep the tunes going until late.

Quiz Boxing

Uppercut, double-jab and hook your friends as you surpass them on the leaderboard at Quiz Boxing - the quirky Camden venue that gives you the chance to be the star of your very own TV quiz show. Take to the podium and work your way through rounds of TV, sports, geography and much more, with fun interactive elements along the way. Tickets cost £25 per person for an hour-long experience, with room for up to 12 players at a time.

Singer Tavern

60 minute masterclass - 2 Cocktails (£35PP) and 1 other offer

Singer Tavern is a contemporary pub located in the Moorgate area, hosting fantastic quizzes every single Thursday. Brought to you by the brilliant team at Quiz Live Tonight, you can expect challenging rounds and cracking prizes, with entry costing just £2 each. And if all that quizzing has made you hungry, try out their smash burgers, honey-roasted halloumi and more.

The Rosemary Branch Theatre

The Rosemary Branch Theatre offers unmissable nights of hilarious antics in North London, blending elements of a movie quiz and stand-up comedy into one event. Head here to put your cinema knowledge to the test across a series of themed rounds, with some unique prizes to be won.

Quiz Night

@ Astronomer on Every 3rd Tuesday of the month

Taking place on the third Tuesday of every month, the Astronomer is hosting a brilliant quiz night right in the heart of the City. This laid-back space promises cosmic vibes and a relaxed atmosphere, as well as the chance to win a £100 bar tab and more.

Entry costs £2 per person, which goes towards the rolling jackpot. Test your knowledge on all sorts of subjects, and win bonus points for your team name.

The Birds

Offering a regular range of themed quizzes to get involved with, The Birds in Leytonstone is all about digging into your niche knowledge. From TV and movie specials, to their annual quiz of the year, they're offering big prizes and quirky rounds aplenty.

Malt Haus

Every single Wednesday, Malt Haus in Walthamstow hosts a fantastic quiz night. This cool venue features relaxed interiors and a spacious outdoor seating area, as well as freshly brewed beer from Pillars Brewery.

You can nab £5 house lager while the quiz is on, and there's a delicious Moroccan menu on offer too. Think mixed mezze boxes, lamb shawarma, loaded fries and much more.

Fuller's

Fancy getting all competitive with pals? Fuller's has just what you need. Head along to the cool range of pub quizzes spanning across the city, in venues from Hammersmith's The Blue Boat to The Fence in Farringdon, where you'll use your general knowledge skills to win prizes. 

Three Colts Tavern

25% off bottles of Wine on Thursdays and 2 other offers

Three Colts Tavern is a fantastic East London pub, blending traditional and modern styling in a venue situated just moments away from Bethnal Green tube station. They host a quiz night every two weeks complete with unique themes, quirky challenges and a cracking cash prize - all for just £2 entry per person. You won't go thirsty during this fun event either, as they've got 14 taps of beer and cask ale alongside an extensive list of wines or cocktails.

U Ok Hun? Quiz at Dabbers City

@ Dabbers City on Wednesday 18th June 2025

Ready to take a trip down memory lane? The U OK Hun? Quiz at Dabbers Hackney is your chance to relive the best bits of the early noughties, from the pop culture anthems to the questionable fashion choices we all adored. So, dust off those low-rise jeans, your Y2K bejewelled vest top, cork wedge sandals, and that iconic baker boy hat, and get ready for a nostalgic rollercoaster ride of music, news stories, and unforgettable TV moments that will make you cringe and laugh all at once.

Hosted by the fabulous quiz huns like Hannah Byczkowski (winner of BBC's The Traitors), Sikisa (BBC's Live at the Apollo), and Lee Peart (warm-up act for ITV's Loose Women), this quiz night is packed with fun, cheeky challenges, and a sprinkle of sass. You'll be buzzing with excitement from the game show-style questions to the unforgettable soap opera clips, all while sipping on quality cocktails. Plus, your ticket includes a complimentary cocktail on arrival, so you're ready to roll.

Gosnells Of London

With educational quiz nights relating to all things bees, honey and pollinators, Gosnells Of London's Bermondsey taproom has your back for unique brain-teasers. Tap into the hive mind of your group, all while sipping on mead.

Lucky Voice Liverpool Street

Happy Hour and 3 other offers

When you're not singing your heart out in one of Lucky Voice's booths with 12,000 songs to choose from, head down for its quiz night in Liverpool Street. It kicks off at 7pm on the last Wednesday of every month, with £3 entry and a £50 bar voucher and Golden Ticket up for grabs. So, grab your mates and get ready to test your general knowledge, accompanied by themed cocktails of course. 

Brackenbury Brews

Brackenbury Brews is hosting a brilliant monthly quiz night over at FAIM. Assemble your team and head over to have your knowledge well and truly tested as the host churns out their list of head-scratching questions. Up for grabs? A range of prizes, from a £100 bar tab to a fine bottle of wine.

The Phoenix Events

The Phoenix in Cavendish Square is the perfect place to test your knowledge, with their regular themed quizzes. Whether you're after musical questions, game shows or a chance to flex your expertise on TV shows and films like Friends, It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia or Harry Potter, this is the place for you.

The Pocket Watch

The trivia night at The Pocket Watch is not to be missed, taking place on Tuesday nights. They'll out your general knowledge to the test, with the chance to win free drinks or the rollover jackpot.

They also host open mic nights and other live music here, which you can enjoy alongside a craft beer or real ale. What's more, they serve everything from tempura hake fillets to smash burgers here.

ROLLING STOCK EVENTS

Test out your general knowledge at Rolling Stock's Quiz Night every Thursday. Gather under the arches on Kingsland Road and bring your smartphone to take part in this interactive event. From pop culture to sports, each round has a £20 bar tab prize to keep things interesting. 

The Westbury

After quiz nights in North London? The Westbury is a boozer offering them up alongside a fine selection of cocktails, spritzes, ciders, well-kept real ales and craft beers. Head down on a Tuesday with your team and put your trivia brains to work.

The Ministry

The sister of the famous nightclub Ministry of Sound, The Ministry can be found in Borough. This is a lively event space that attracts a diverse crowd of people, and they host a cracking quiz night for just £5 per person to attend. test your knowledge on music, food, drink and more, with brain-teasing sessions that are sure to challenge you.

St John’s Tavern

Grab all your pals and head down to St. John's Tavern in Clapham for their Tuesday pub quiz nights. With free drinks, cold hard cash and cheeky jackpots up for grabs, you'll want to make sure you're on the team with all your cleverest mates.

The Mayflower

Inspired by the ship that first carried English pilgrims to the New World, the Mayflower is an authentic English pub in South London's Rotherhithe. Head down on a Tuesday and take part in the pub's challenging quiz night, which fronts picture rounds, tricky trivia and the chance to win big. 

The Four Thieves

Every Tuesday, The Four Thieves welcomes Boogaloo Stu to host its epic pub quiz. Bringing with him 80s bangers and a quiff that just won't quit, this hilarious dude offers you an interactive quiz that brings in music clips, picture rounds and more.

Thursday Night Quiz & Karaoke

@ Fabal Beerhall on Thursday 19th and Thursday 26th June 2025

Head to Fabal Beerhall on the Bermondsey Beer Mile for a fantastic quiz and karaoke night, hosted by the one and only Amy Bee Sting. Entry costs just £2 each, with the chance to win up to a £75 bar tab and a free round of shots for the best team name. The quiz lasts from 7 to 9pm, with a karaoke open mic session afterwards, so there's something for everyone here. 

The Hoxton Hound

If you're looking for a fun pub quiz in East London, then venture over to Brewhouse & Kitchen Hoxton on a Tuesday. Test your knowledge at this brilliant, weekly event for the chance to win prizes. And while you play? Get stuck into freshly poured beers and tasty food.

The Star of Kings

Decked out with floral wallpaper, rose gold light fixtures and a karaoke room upstairs, it's no wonder The Star of Kings is a great party destination in Kings Cross. It's also home to a fun-filled quiz every Tuesday night, run by a resident master who's 'had over thirty years in the business. Entry is £2 each and you can expect the likes of picture rounds, music and more, plus tasty grub from Breddos Tacos.

The Star of Bethnal Green

Looking for a quiz night in Bethnal Green? We've just the boozy babes. One of the best pub quizzes in London with a side of drag, head on down to the Star of Bethnal Green for brain churners and prizes galore every Tuesday night. Hosted by camp queen Margarine every Tuesday night, expect a brilliant night here for just £2 per person with the chance to win a £50 cash prize.

Zebrano London Soho

Hosted by Quiz Dog, Zebrano London Soho's brilliant quiz is not to be missed. He'll have you scratching your noggins to answer fun questions in the hopes of winning epic prizes. Plus, you'll be able to snap up happy hour drinks for the duration.

Molly's

A trendy bar and kitchen in Shoreditch, Molly's can be found in an old Victorian pub. Expect stylish, modern interiors and a huge mural across one wall, with lots of natural light coming in. The offer a tasty all-day menu that features crispy calamari, katsu chicken burgers and more, as well as plenty of delicious cocktails.

They host monthly quiz nights based mainly on general knowledge, with a different theme thrown in each time. Entry is £3 per person, and there are some fantastic prizes to be won.

Rose & Crown

Boasting a Tuesday quiz night, Rose & Crown is the Stoke Newington spot that's worth having on your radar. While you're getting in the trivia spirit in its cosy, original interiors, the bar are delving out fish 'n' chips and juicy burgers, which are paired with real ales and whisky.

Crown & Anchor Brixton

Tuesday nights are for quizzing over at Brixton hotspot Crown & Anchor. Head on over to this popular pub to put your knowledge to the test while sipping craft brews and wolfing down tasty eats. The prize? Cash for the top two and a bottle of wine for third place.

FAIM

When it comes to quiz nights in Fitzrovia, FAIM has just what you need. Head inside this crackin' joint, where you'll get to take part in the best-loved trivia event which covers all sorts of general knowledge. That's not all, there's live music and entertainment here too.