Last updated July 22, 2025 by Brady Goodman-Williams
Hey, smarty pants!
Test your knowledge, have a blast, and enjoy some friendly competition as we unveil the best trivia experiences that Los Angeles has to offer. Whether you're a pop culture aficionado, a history buff, or preparing for Jeopardy, the diverse trivia scene in LA has something for everyone.
Looking for more places to play? King Trivia, Head Games Trivia, Big Happy Trivia, and Geeks Who Drink host trivia nights all over town, so there's bound to be one near you!
Photo: Hi Tops Trivia with Rob Warner via eventbrite
8933 Santa Monica Blvd
West Hollywood, CA 90069
1714 N Vermont Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90027
Mondays in Los Feliz and Tuesdays in West Hollywood at 8PM
Build a team of 6 of your closest girls, gays, and theys and head to your fave LGBTQ-friendly neighborhood sports bar for weekly trivia nights hosted by Rob Warner in WeHo and Nic Haggart in Los Feliz! Play to win cash prizes (up to $150), plus free shots for best team name!
photo: Edendale
2838 Rowena Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90039
Thursdays at 8:30PM
Edendale's famous Trivia Night returns! Play 6 rounds with 5 players per team to win a $30 Edendale gift certificate grand prize. Hosted by the trivia queen, Muffy Marracco, the event is open to all ages. We recommend reserving your spot on Resy, because the room fills up quickly!
photo: Idle hour
4824 Vineland Ave.
Los Angeles, CA, 91601
Tuesdays at 8PM
Join Idle Hour for themed trivia nights hosted by King Trivia! Win prizes and sip on themed drinks. Enjoy seven rounds including picture, guess who, and general knowledge, with the top three teams winning prizes. Get some sides, specialty cocktails, and wines, along with their tasty pub snacks! Free to play!
8447 Santa Monica Blvd.
West Hollywood, CA 90069
Tuesdays at 9PM
Meet you at Barney's! Get your smartest friends, make a crazy team name, and come to WeHo for King Trivia's big prizes and good times. Enjoy a beer on tap and a variety of appetizers like hot wings, mac & cheese wedges, and more crave-worthy bites. They also have pizzas, burgers, sliders, chili, calzones, and more!
photo: angel city brewery
216 Alameda St.
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Tuesdays at 7PM
Every Tuesday, Angel City Brewery celebrates all things starting with the letter “T” including tacos and trivia. After exercising your brain with trivia from King Trivia, grab some tacos from House Made. Trivia starts at 7:00 p.m. sharp, so don’t be late! Warm up with some of their excellent IPAs like their classic Angel City IPA or their Czech Pils with Thai lime leaves called "To Live and Thai in LA!"
10543 W Pico Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90064
Tuesdays at 7PM
Join a live multi-media trivia game by Head Games Trivia and play for the chance to win prizes with teams of up to six players. While you're playing, select classic favorites from their menu like their Buffalo ranch chicken pizza. Get there early for happy hour from 3 - 6PM!
photo: the red lion tavern
2366 Glendale Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90039
Mondays at 8PM
The Red Lion Tavern's trivia night covers everything from Hungarian history to The Hunger Games, science, sports, and more. The quizzes consist of seven rounds of eight questions, with audio and visual formats. Teams can be up to six players, and winning teams receive bar cash and other prizes. Bonus questions throughout the quiz can provide additional prizes!
37 N Catalina Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91106
Tuesdays at 8PM
Order the bar's unique pickled egg or sample one of their hearty dishes like their corned beef nachos with a selection of beers ranging from Noble Mucky Muck Black Rye Lager to seven different types of cider. First, second, and third-place prizes will be awarded.
6377 Hollywood Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90028
Wednesdays at 8PM
There is no better place to play trivia than this fandom-themed bar in Hollywood. Their "Trivia Quest" night includes categories like "This Week in Geek," which tests knowledge of nerd news and history, among other classic trivia questions. The game starts promptly at 8PM and requires an early arrival to secure a seat and food and drink orders. They allow teams of up to six people.
photo: 90 west lounge
12740 Culver Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90066
Mondays at 8PM
This no-frills sports bar offers a casual trivia night experience. Come for the laid-back environment and stay for the cheap drinks. When you finish up trivia, you can play a few rounds of pool and play DJ with their digital jukebox. There's also an outside patio for drinking and smoking, ideal for large groups.
photo: the roguelike tavern
259 N Pass Ave.
Burbank, CA 91205
Tuesdays at 8PM
Win a $50 bar tab at this rowdy Burbank tavern's trivia night. They also give out a round of mystery shots for the best team name. Enjoy their delicious cocktails like their "High on Fire" with spicy tequila, lemon, lime, simple syrup, ancho liqueur, and smoked salt rim. Pair that with their pulled pork poutine with brown gravy and burrata for an extra hearty meal.
3387 Motor Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90034
Wednesdays at 8:30PM
Big Happy Trivia hosts their weekly trivia every Wednesday at The Garage in Palms. The roomy neighborhood bar is the perfect spot for big groups, so bring the whole gang! Feast on delicious entrees while having fun and try some of their specialty pizzas like the mushroom and burrata with a variety of draft beers! Reservations can be made at [email protected].
