Looking to flex your brainpower while having a blast with friends? Portland’s trivia scene has got you covered! Whether you’re a seasoned trivia pro or just in it for the laughs (and maybe a prize or two), there’s no shortage of spots in this city to test your knowledge on everything from pop culture to obscure history.
Grab a drink, gather your squad, and get ready to show off those random facts!
We will do our best to update this as we can, but trivia dates below are for Fall 2024 – Spring 2025.
Trivia nights are subject to change, please check with each establishment before you go for any changes in date and time including holidays off and/or cancellations.
Allagash Brewing Co.: Brewhouse runs trivia every Friday with Megh from Personality Hire Trivia. The questions will commence at 6pm. Tickets are FREE but reserve a spot ahead of time as they expect to fill up! Groups can be up to six players and Bite Into Maine will be open for all of your tasty dinner or snacking needs
Another Round Maine: Portland’s first board game cafe and bar additionally hosts trivia every Tuesday with Best Worst Trivia starting at 6:30pm
Après: The cider + hard seltzer bar hosts trivia every Tuesday from 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Arcadia: Pinball, Skee-Ball, and even trivia! Arcadia runs trivia on Thursdays starting at 7pm
Argenta Brewing Co.: Portland’s Lager Saloon runs weekly trivia on Thursdays from 6pm – 8pm.
Austin Street Brewing: Fox St. location runs Monday night trivia starting at 6pm. Free to play, you may have up to 8 players per team, and prizes rotate for 1st place teams!
Bissell Brothers: Every Wednesday from 6pm – 8pm. No registration needed and open to teams of 2-8 people!
Bramhall: End your weekend on a high note with Sunday night trivia at this modern speakeasy. Stars at 7pm.
Brickyard Hollow: Brewpub runs weekly trivia night on Thursdays from 7pm – 9pm.
Definitive Brewing Co.: Every Thursday from 6pm – 8pm and it includes prizes for first and second-place teams. Team of up to six people! Bonus: Enjoy BINGO every Wednesday from 6pm – 8pm. Different theme each week!
Foundation Brewing Co.: Every Wednesday at 6pm! Bonus: For Monday night games and entertainment, be sure to also check out Foundation’s Music Bingo starting at 6pm
Gritty McDuff’s: Longtime brewpub in the Old Port runs trivia every Wednesday from 7pm – 9pm
Goodfire Brewing Co.: This East Bayside brewery runs trivia every Thursday from 6pm – 8pm. Hosted by Best Worst Trivia.
Leisure Time Cocktail Co.: A new small batch cocktail bar to hit Thompson’s Point, Leisure Time runs trivia every Tuesday from 6pm – 8pm
RiRa: Irish pub runs weekly trivia on Tuesdays at 7pm!
Rising Tide Brewing Co.: Kick off the week with Monday night trivia hosted by Hardly Trivia. Starts at 5:30pm. Teams of 1 – 6 people are welcome with no entry fee to play. Gift card prizes to Rising Tide will be awarded to 1st + 2nd place teams. Finish last? Your team gets to pick the bonus round theme for the next week!
Rosie’s Restaurant & Pub: Old Port staple runs Tuesday trivia night. Includes deals on snacks and draft beers.
Smoked Portland: Wings, burgers, BBQ and … trivia! Every Wednesday from 7:30pm – 9:30pm
Wilson County Barbecue: Year-round trivia at this Southern-inspired barbecue joint runs Wednesdays from 7pm – 9pm