Are you looking for a way to spend a weeknight with a group of friends? Test your knowledge with free trivia nights that are sure to add excitement to the work week. At these events, which take place everywhere from community bars to quirky bookstore/pub combos, participants have the chance to win gift cards, free drinks, and more. Even if you don’t win, you’ll have a great time competing. Who knows, you may even learn something new.
All City Grill
1643 Rte 82, Lagrangeville
Thursdays at 7 p.m.
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Watch Thursday night sports, eat some wings, drink a beer, and enjoy pub trivia with Garry Leavy every Thursday night. There is no buzzer in this game, so everyone has a chance to answer the questions. The best part is that the top two teams win prizes! Participation in trivia nights at All City Grill is completely free of charge, allowing everyone to join in the fun without any cost. This makes for a relaxed and enjoyable evening where trivia enthusiasts can test their knowledge and compete for prizes.
Growler & Gill
148 Route 59, Nanuet
Wednesday at 7 p.m.
Each Wednesday in Rockland County, Growler and Gill gets rowdy with trivia night. The venue, which is a hybrid gastropub and bottle shoppe, serves pub favorites like soft pretzels, buffalo chicken dip, and loaded nachos alongside local beers on tap. During your trivia session, order some drink specials to earn more points with your team and take home a prize if you win.
Juan Murphy’s
796 Main St, Poughkeepsie
Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m.
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Located in Poughkeepsie, Juan Murphy’s Irish pub and Mexican restaurant is the perfect destination to test your trivia expertise and get your grub on. Starting at just $10 per team entry, each team can include up to six players. Throughout your trivia night, enjoy multiple rounds of trivia filled with special discounts on drinks and food to satisfy your cravings. Check out the eatery’s social media for each week’s trivia hints!
Keegan Ales
20 St James St, Kingston
Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m.
Do you love craft beer and trivia? If so, look no further than Keegan Ales. This brewery has trivia every Tuesday night hosted by Andre from Trivia Break. Topics include music, sports, pop culture, history, TV, and everything in between. Teams of one to six players play for free rounds of drinks, gift cards, and what the brewery calls “bar swag.”
Mahoney’s Irish Pub & Steakhouse
35 Main St, Poughkeepsie
Thursdays at 7 p.m.
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Hosted by the Hudson Valley Trivia Company, trivia at Mahoney’s Irish Pub & Steakhouse is an unforgettable game night experience that will leave you competing fiercely against others to win special prizes. While you’re buzzing in your answers, enjoy delicious appetizers and entrees. The eatery also offers a wide selection of cocktails and wines and an assortment of beers. Whether your team wins or loses, you’ll find the perfect atmosphere for dining and fun at this Queen City pub.
McGillicuddy’s
84 Main St, New Paltz
Wednesdays at 9 p.m.
This Irish pub is home to trivia night in the college town of New Paltz. Get $1 off draft beers all night and answer questions about music, TV, sports, history, science, and much more. The weekly event is hosted by Hudson Valley Trivia. Prizes will be up for grabs, so round up a few of your friends, enjoy a couple beers, and be prepared to hit that buzzer.
Newburgh Brewing Company
88 South Colden St, Newburgh
Wednesdays at 7 p.m.
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Are you a fan of craft IPAs and trivia? Then Newburgh Brewing’s tap room is your destination on Wednesday nights. There are three rounds of trivia. If you win round one or two, your team gets a free round of drinks. The team with the highest score wins a prize gift card to the brewery. This is one of the hardest trivia games around town, so be prepared to test your knowledge.
Publick House 23
5 Maggiacomo Ln, Pleasant Valley
Mondays at 7 p.m.
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Publick House 23 is a local favorite in Pleasant Valley not only for its diverse craft beer selection and unique dining options, but also for its engaging trivia nights. These events transform the venue into a lively hotspot of friendly competition and community bonding. Here you can challenge your team to a thrilling night of trivia with a chance to win prizes.
Rough Draft Bar & Books
82 John St, Kingston
First & Third Thursdays at 6 p.m.
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DJ Maxwell brings the thrill to Thursday night trivia. Trivia nights are held on the first and third Thursdays of each month. Registration kicks off at 6 p.m., with the games starting at 6:30 p.m. Participants can win gift card prizes for first and second place, along with additional goodies. Rough Draft Bar & Books is a family-friendly venue; however, trivia nights are exclusively for guests 21 and over due to occasional R-rated content. Make sure to arrive early to secure your seat for trivia night!
The Tapp
17 N Broadway, Tarrytown
Tuesdays at 7 p.m.
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Tapp trivia Tuesdays offer a lively and engaging way to break up the workweek. Held every Tuesday at 7 p.m., these trivia nights at The Tapp are free to play, and participants have the chance to win gift certificates for the first- and second-place teams. If trivia isn’t your thing, The Tapp offers a variety of other engaging events throughout the week. Join in for game night every Monday, unwind with wine down Wednesdays, or take the stage and sing your heart out on Thursday karaoke nights.
Thai Golden
5 Seminary Hill Road, Carmel
Varies Weekly
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Thai Golden’s trivia nights are for the true fan girls. This isn’t your typical general trivia, but rather hyper specific topics are highlighted weekly at the Thai restaurant’s trivia sessions. While the day of the week varies, you can rest assured that there will always be at least one trivia night at Thai Golden every week – just check their online calendar for the details. Coming up, Thai Golden’s trivia themes are The Office, Gilmore Girls, Harry Potter, and Taylor Swift. Chow down on some pad Thai or drunken noodles while you and your team clean house.
Two Way Brewing Company
18 West Main St, Beacon
Thursdays at 7:30 p.m.
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Looking for a fun-filled trivia night with friends or family? Two Way Brewing Company has you covered! Teams are limited to six members each, and everyone is welcome to test their trivia skills. Team check-ins are between 7 p.m. and 7:25 p.m. The stakes are high, and the rewards are refreshing! The winning team doesn’t just go home with bragging rights, but will also receive a 32-ounce growler of their choice of beer. This alluring prize adds an extra layer of excitement to the evening, as participants not only enjoy the thrill of the competition but also have the chance to savor their favorite brews.
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