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The Top Trivia Nights in Melbourne for Big Brain Energy
Because knowing as many random facts as possible surely counts as a life skill. Right? Right.
Let it be known that Melbourne takes its trivia far more seriously than it admits: whole suburbs are built on tiny rivalries over who knows the most about pop culture, wine regions, 90s TV, or the year a specific indie band released a specific B-side.
And yet, trivia night here is also a personality type: some come for the food specials, some for the prizes, some purely for the glory. Add clever hosts, craft beer, warm lighting and venues with actual character, and you’ve got weeknights that feel less like homework and more like gathering with your sharpest, funniest friends.
These are the trivia nights in Melbourne worth leaving the group chat for.
Sunday Night Trivia in Melbourne
The Local Taphouse, St Kilda East — For Sunday Nights That Feel Cosy and Clever
Trivia at The Local Taphouse feels like settling into a witty friend’s lounge… if their lounge happened to pour twenty craft beers. Janet McLeod hosts with effortless humour, guiding questions that strike a balance between cleverness and lighthearted fun. In this game of pit your wits, the room buzzes with friendly rivalry. The atmosphere is warm and easy-going, creating the softest and sweetest way to close out your week.
Every Sunday, from 7:30pm
184 Carlisle Street, St Kilda East
Quarterhouse, Docklands — For a Chic, City-Bright Sunday Reset
Quarterhouse’s 3pm Sunday trivia feels breezy, polished, and ideal for a late-afternoon outing. Sign in, order cocktails or pints and settle into the Public Bar as the questions begin. The atmosphere is relaxed, stylish and quietly competitive in the best way. It is the perfect Sunday reset with friends before the week starts to gather pace again.
Sitchu Tip: Arrive early for their Sunday roast of champions, or share a few pizzas with your team. You will not regret it.
Every Sunday, from 3pm
693 Collins Street, Docklands
Cornish Arms, Brunswick — For People Who Treat Pop Culture as Canon
Brunswick’s most beloved rooftop pub serves twenty-two-dollar parmas all Sunday before pop-culture trivia begins at 2pm. Fun questions, a chilled crowd, craft taps and a sunny local mood set the scene. Come for lunch, stay for victory or simply a very good afternoon. It is the free-to-enter, ultimate low-pressure Sunday win.
Every Sunday, from 2pm
163A Sydney Road, Brunswick
Monday Night Trivia in Melbourne
The Nott Hotel, Notting Hill — For Turning Monday Into a Win
The Nott turns Monday from a write-off into a weekly highlight. Funky Bunch’s Adam brings sharp wit, fun questions and easy banter to a front-bar packed with locals, pints and good energy. It’s free, funny and the ideal way to feel like you’ve already won something before Tuesday even arrives.
Every Monday, from 7:30pm
260-262 Ferntree Gully Road, Notting Hill
Hicken’s Hotel, Melbourne CBD — For City Workers Who Never Miss a Monday
Trivia at the new Hicken’s Hotel runs Mondays from 7pm to 9pm, the perfect after-work ritual in the middle of the CBD. Cold beers, easy banter and a cosy city-pub mood create a low-fuss way to kickstart the week. Ideal for teams who want something fun, simple and reliably social.
Every Monday, from 7pm
127 Russell Street, Melbourne
Tuesday Night Trivia in Melbourne
The B.East, Brunswick East — For Trivia With Pure Rock ’n’ Roll Chaos
This is an OG trivia night in Melbourne with volume. Jess McGuire leads a riot of pop-culture questions, loud playlists, cult-status burgers and a crowd ready to yell answers with zero shame. It is sweaty, hilarious and genuinely challenging. Prizes range from bar tabs to full cases of beer. A Brunswick Tuesday essential.
Every Tuesday, from 8pm
80 Lygon Street, Brunswick East
Revolver Upstairs, Prahran — For Party People With Pop-Culture Brains
Revs trivia is a Melbourne institution, and its longevity says everything. Tuesday nights kick off at 7pm with fast-paced rounds that swing from music snippets to delightfully tricky pop-culture deep cuts. Prizes are solid: film tickets, books, the sort of brag-worthy wins that make the midweek feel brighter.
Your hosts, journo and Hawks mascot Mikey Cahill alongside Joey Lightbulb, keep the room buzzing in that uniquely Revs way: energetic, cheeky and always entertaining. It’s trivia for night owls, party people and anyone who thrives in a packed room where the stakes feel fun rather than serious.
Every Tuesday, from 7pm
Level 1/229 Chapel Street, Prahran
The Standard Hotel, Fitzroy — For Teams Who Want Food, Fun and a Shot at Glory
From 5pm to 9pm, The Standard serves $20 schnitzels with all the right sides. Trivia with Comfortably Fun kicks off at 7pm, with a $100 voucher for the winning team. It’s a lively Fitzroy favourite with real midweek atmosphere — ideal for groups who love classic pub fare, a competitive streak and pop-culture trivia that rewards even the most dedicated couch potatoes.
Every Tuesday, from 7pm
293 Fitzroy Street, Fitzroy
Railway Hotel, Fitzroy North — For Parma Lovers Who Play to Win
Tuesdays at The Railway are all about brains, bites and beers. From 4pm, the $21 parma deal (meat or veg) keeps you fuelled before Trivia Tuesday kicks off at 7:30pm. Expect a full house, sharp questions and prizes that actually motivate — think venue vouchers and shared jugs. Fitzroy North locals rate it for its easy, no-pretence energy and that sweet balance between competitive and chill. Round up your mates, book a table, or wander in and play.
Every Tuesday, from 7:30pm
800 Nicholson Street, Fitzroy North
Altona Sports Club, Altona — For Trivia With Quietly Iconic Charm
Tuesday nights at Altona Sports Club feel like stepping back into the kind of community venue you grew up visiting — carpeted comfort, friendly faces, and that unmistakable sense of everyone knowing the drill. QuizzaMe takes over from 7pm with free trivia that’s colourful, quick and wonderfully unpretentious. Register from 6:30pm, claim a round table, and let the childhood nostalgia roll in: flashing screens, buzzer rounds, big laughs and the simple joy of cheering with your mates in a classic suburban club.
Every Tuesday, from 7pm
11 Altona Road, Altona
Wednesday Night Trivia in Melbourne
Moon Dog World, Preston — For Trivia That Feels Like a Technicolour Adventure
Moon Dog World turns trivia into a full-blown adventure: waterfalls, cabanas, disco lights and enough taps to fuel a festival. Funky Bunch hosts keep the energy high, happy hour sets the tone, and the whole night feels like a game show on holiday. It’s rowdy, joyful and the definition of “don’t overthink it — just enjoy.”
Every Wednesday, from 7:30pm
32 Chifley Drive, Preston
Wilbury’s, Moorabbin — For Laid-Back Competitors and Big Groups
Every Wednesday from 7:30pm, Wilbury’s hosts free trivia, best paired with their $22 burgers served from 4pm to 9pm, chips or salad included. The vibe is relaxed and friendly, with plenty of room for big teams to spread out and settle in. It feels like a suburban midweek reset with good food, cold drinks and a quiz that invites laughs, gentle competition and just enough bragging rights to bring everyone back next week.
Every Wednesday, from 7:30pm
4/6 Station Street, Moorabbin
Royston Hotel, Richmond — For Locals Who Love a Midweek Reward
Burgers drop to $20 every Wednesday from 4pm to 9pm, with trivia from the Funky Bunch Trivia team starting at 7pm. It’s peak Royston energy: warm, lively and always well-attended. A great pick for groups who want good beer, great burgers and a quiz that hits the perfect challenge sweet spot.
Every Wednesday, from 7pm
12 River Street, Richmond
Local Brewing Co., Clifton Hill — For Beer Lovers Who Know Their General Knowledge
Iso Trivia takes over every Wednesday at 7pm with a lively, upbeat quiz. Enjoy a $22 pizza-and-drink combo from 5pm to 9pm and settle into the brewery’s bright, easy-going atmosphere. Great prizes, cold beer and solid pizza — a crowd-pleaser for sure.
Every Wednesday, from 7pm
3 Hilton Street, Clifton Hill
The Flying Duck, Prahran — For Trivia With Personality and Proper Pub Spirit
Shit Pub Trivia hits The Duck on Wednesdays from 7:30pm with its trademark cheek, drink specials and $25 counter meals. The lively Prahran bar is built for big teams, bigger laughs and very unserious competition.
Every Wednesday, from 7:30pm
67 Bendigo Street, Prahran
Surly’s Bar & Garden, Preston — For Northside Locals Who Prefer Cool and Casual
Hosted by Question One, Surly’s Wednesday trivia night in Melbourne starts at 7pm. It’s free to play, offers solid prizes, and the front bar brings that relaxed Preston coolness locals love. A top pick if you’re chasing an easygoing, midweek quiz vibe.
Every Wednesday, from 7pm
570 High Street, Preston
Sloth Bar, Footscray — For Friends Who Love a Bargain and a Laugh
From 7pm to 10pm every Wednesday, Sloth Bar delivers free trivia plus cheap drinks and excellent prizes. You can even order pizza from next door. It’s effortlessly fun, very Footscray, and ideal for groups who want a laid-back night where nobody has to plan ahead.
Every Wednesday, 7pm to 10pm
202 Barkly Street, Footscray
Thursday Night Trivia in Melbourne
Hotel Collingwood, Collingwood — For Teams Chasing Big Prizes and Good Vibes
Thursday trivia at Hotel Collingwood has its own quiet electricity. The room fills from 7pm with sharp minds, cold $20 jugs and $14 margaritas and spritzes… a trio that always helps the answers land quicker. The questions move fast, the crowd stays friendly, and the winning team pockets a generous $200 venue voucher. It’s an easy pick for groups who like their mid-week challenge served with good drinks, good company and just the right amount of bragging rights.
Every Thursday, 7pm to 9pm
376 Smith Street, Collingwood
Tallboy & Moose, Preston — For Craft Beer Fans With Trivia Game
Tallboy & Moose brings big quiz-night personality to Preston. Quizmeisters takes over Thursdays at 7pm with clever questions, oddball humour and the kind of chaotic fun that keeps teams coming back. Fuel up on Tallboy’s $22 chicken or eggplant parmas (4pm to 9pm) and work your way through the rotating craft beers they’re known for. It’s lively, local and a great pick for friends who like their trivia with flavour—literally and figuratively.
Every Thursday, from 7pm
270 Raglan Street, Preston
Monthly Trivia in Melbourne
Cinema Nova, Carlton — For People Who Quote Movies Like It’s a Life Skill
Cinema Nova’s CineTrivia is a cult fixture for film lovers who treat movie knowledge like a life skill. Hosted by award-winning comedian Alex Hines, it focuses purely on cinema with no history or sport in sight. Think popcorn, choc tops, retro bar ambience and deep-cut questions that separate casual viewers from devoted cinephiles. Teams of four can book ahead, and upcoming dates are always shared on Cinema Nova’s Instagram.
380 Lygon Street, Carlton
House of Plants, Abbotsford — For Trivia Among the Fronds (and a Few Laughs)
Monthly trivia at House of Plants is the kind of inner-north brilliance we fully endorse: dog-friendly, foliage-framed and hosted by the iconic Planet Janet on the first Thursday of every month. It kicks off at 6:30pm sharp, delivering every category your competitive little heart craves — general knowledge, music, movies, sport, topical curveballs, smart questions, dumb questions and the ones that divide lifelong friendships. Prizes include a $50 bar tab, surprise booze and the famously unhinged last-place reward: will it be a Wizz Fizz? Perhaps a sheet of kitten stickers? Only one way to find out.
Register your team via functions@houseofplants.co (yes, .co, and no, it’s not a typo).
First Thursday of every month, from 6:30pm
Armed with this list, all that’s left is to pick your night, round up your sharpest crew and claim your rightful place on the leaderboard. Melbourne’s trivia scene is warm, witty and full of character—the perfect mid-week lift. Pair it with a rooftop drink or dinner at one of the city’s brilliant new restaurants, and you’ve got the ultimate Melbourne trifecta of fun.
