Show Off Your Smarts at These Local Trivia Nights

by Morgan Cole

Pensacola, a hub of creativity, culture and community, has a lot more to offer than its picturesque coastlines. While the city boasts vibrant arts and bustling dining scenes, it also plays host to a variety of engaging and entertaining trivia nights. From themed trivia to general knowledge, the choices are plenty. So, if you’re in the mood for some drinks with an extra side of fun, trivia night is the perfect game plan for you.

Whether you’re a seasoned trivia enthusiast or are just looking for a fun night out with friends, Downtown Crowd has got you covered. We’ve brought you a roundup of local hotspots where you can put your sometimes-niche-but-always-inconsequential knowledge to the test and enjoy some friendly competition. Get ready to sharpen your wits and embark on a trivia adventure each week at some or all of these local establishments.

Taylor Swift Trivia Night presented by Zarzaur Law - July 11

Zarzaur Law will host its second on-location Swiftie-themed event as part of its five-month The Eras Giveaway on July 11 from 6 to 9 pm at The 5 Barrel in downtown Pensacola. Gather up your best group of die-hard Swiftie fans to compete in the ultimate Taylor Swift Trivia Night for a chance to win two VIP suite tickets to see Taylor Swift’s The Eras tour in Miami at the Hard Rock Stadium on October 19. The 5 Barrel taproom will be transformed into a glittering Swift-themed popup, complete with a photo booth, friendship bracelet wall, hair tinsel station, music, karaoke, giveaways, special Swift-inspired cocktails and, of course, the Taylor Swift trivia contest! Visit zarzaurswiftgiveaway.com for complete contest rules and complete event details.

Weekly Trivia Nights

Lost Pizza Co. (North Pensacola & Downtown)

550 E. Nine Mile Rd. & 1200 Barrancas Ave.

Grab a slice and show-off your smarts at Lost Pizza Co.’s trivia night every Monday at 6 pm! Gather up a team and compete for some fabulous prizes at the North Pensacola and Downtown Pensacola Lost Pizza Co. locations. Prizes awarded to winning teams are: 1st Place - $50 gift card, 2nd Place - $25 gift card, 3rd Place - $10 gift card. For complete details, visit lostpizza.com or bit. ly/LostPizzaTrivia.

Perfect Plain Brewing Co.

50 E. Garden St.

There’s nothing quite like dreaming of a white Christmas to get you through the heat of July. Tis the season to prove that you’re the expert when it comes to Christmas movies at Perfect Plain’s Trivia Tuesday on July 7. Round up your trusty team of trivia mates and play for a chance to win a $100 gift card and other great prizes. The fun kicks off at 7 pm, so bring your game face. All participants dressed in their festive holiday best will enjoy happy hour beer prices all night! Visit perfectplain.com and check out @PerfectPlainBrewingCo on Facebook for details on upcoming trivia night themes, drink specials and more.

Blend Lounge

200 S. Palafox St.

Happy Hour blends into Trivia Tuesday at Blend Lounge in downtown Pensacola. Gather your smartest crew and prepare to test your knowledge on a variety of themes and topics every Tuesday from 7 to 9 pm. Enjoy live music, $1.50 tacos and Happy Hour specials, including $3 wells and $4 Milagro Tequila, Rumple Minze and Tullamore Dew. Compete for gift cards, free booze and more. Visit blendlounge.com and check out @BlendLoungePensacola on Facebook for exclusive Trivia Tuesday clues, updates and more.

Alga Beer Company

2435 N. 12th Ave.

Get ready to put your brains to the test at “Triviafari” on Tuesdays at 7 pm in the Alga taproom hosted by Improvable Cause Murder Mystery’s “Ranger Brandon.” Test your knowledge in this game of live team trivia for a chance to win a FREE bar tab! It’s free to play, so gather your pals and make a night of it. For weekly trivia theme announcements, taproom specials and more, visit alga.com and check out @AlgaBeerCo on social media.

Coastal County Brewing Company

3041 E. Olive Rd.

Embark on the ultimate trivia adventure at Coastal County Brewing Company’s Tuesday Trivia at 6:30 pm. Test your knowledge on some of your favorite subjects with exciting new themes every week. Play with friends or play individually for a chance to take home great prizes. For weekly trivia themes and to stay in the loop on other exciting happenings, visit coastalcountybrewing.com or @CoastalCounty on Facebook for more details.

Ticket Sports Bar 2

1370 W. Nine Mile Rd.

Round up some friends and head over to the new Ticket Sports Bar 2 location off Nine Mile Rd. for Tuesday night trivia. The fun kicks off each week at 7:30 pm, so get ready to compete for a chance to win fabulous prizes! Prizes will be awarded to the winning 1st, 2nd and 3rd place teams. A bonus prize will also be awarded (host’s choice) to the team with the best name, so get creative! Visit ticketsportsbar.com or check out @TicketSportsBar on Facebook for complete details.

O’Riley’s Irish Pub - Downtown

321 S. Palafox St.

Kick back for some mid-week trivia at O’Riley’s Irish Pub in downtown Pensacola on Wednesday nights from 8 to 10 pm with discounted wines, $14.50 domestic buckets, upgraded draft pints and more! Enjoy rotating trivia themes each week for a chance to win epic prizes. Visit orileyspub.com or @ORileysIrishPub on social media for more details.

Emerald Republic Brewing

1414 W. Government St.

Prove your knowledge prowess at Beer Garden Trivia on Wednesdays from 7:30 to 9:30 pm. Compete solo or as a team (no more than 6 people per team) for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place prizes while enjoying specials on select brews. Seating is limited, so be sure to arrive by 7 pm to snag a spot! For details on trivia night themes and other exciting weekly happenings, visit emeraldrepublicbrewing.com or check out @EmeraldRepublicBrewing on social media.

Intermission

214 S. Palafox St.

Brush up on your knowledge and head over to Intermission in downtown Pensacola for Trivia Night on Tuesdays at 9 pm. Test your smarts with different trivia themes and prizes each week, including a $30 bar tab for 1st place and a $20 bar tab for 2nd. Enjoy a variety of other drink specials while you play, such as $4 Absolut, $2 Jell-O shots, $3 domestics and more. For upcoming Trivia Night announcements, weekly specials and more, check out @Intermission on Facebook.

Ticket Sports Bar 1

7333 N Davis Hwy.

Prove that you’re the ultimate quizmaster by testing your knowledge every Wednesday at trivia night at the Ticket Sports Bar 1 off Davis Highway. The fun begins at 7:30 pm, so grab some friends, pick out a killer team name and get ready to compete each week for a chance to win some fabulous prizes! Prizes will be awarded to the winning 1st, 2nd and 3rd place teams. A bonus prize will also be awarded (host’s choice) for the best team name. Visit ticketsportsbar.com and check out @TicketSportsBar on Facebook for details.

The 5 Barrel

121 S. Palafox St.

Assemble your crew of brainy bootleggers for the ultimate test of wits and knowledge at The 5 Barrel’s Thursday Night Trivia, hosted weekly by Panhandle Pours Productions. Enjoy fun new themes each week, along with select draft beers for $3 and more. The fun kicks off at 7:30 pm, with prizes awarded for each round! Visit the5barrel.com and check out @the5barrel on Facebook for updates on weekly trivia themes and more.

Casino Beach Bar

41 Fort Pickens Rd., Pensacola Beach

Kick back and enjoy the view at Casino Beach Bar’s Trivia Night hosted every Thursday from 6 to 8 pm. The topic is general knowledge, so it’s anyone’s game! Assemble your best team of brainiacs and compete for a chance to win gift cards, tumblers, hats, beanies, drink coupons and more. Enjoy drink specials while you play, including $10 domestic pitchers and $15 premium pitchers all day. Visit casinobeachbar.com and check out @CasinoBeachBar on Facebook for more details.

Gary’s Brewery & Biergarten

208 Newman Ave.

Enjoy good vibes, good company and some tasty brews at Gary's Brewery & Biergarten on Thursdays for Trivia Night. The fun kicks off at 7 pm, so come ready to test your knowledge on a variety of fun topics and themes each week. Enjoy live music and scrumptious eats from local food trucks from 5 to 9 pm. Visit garysbrewery.com and check out @GarysBrew on Facebook for weekly trivia themes and other exciting happenings.