A pub quiz in Bristol is one of our favourite pastimes. After all, there’s a huge array of pubs in and around the city to choose from – and some are renowned for their events, with pub quizzes often being the staple of many a pub’s event calendar.
Some of Bristol’s ‘best’ quizzes don’t even take place in pubs, but rather restaurants, bars and other venues. And many pubs serve up delicious Sunday roasts and other delicious pub grub to entice you back on other days of the week, too.
There’s even a pub quiz that takes on other local venues, with the winner taking home the entire combined pot of cash. Now that’s something to brag about.
We’ve compiled a list of some well known and much loved pub quizzes in Bristol. But we’d love to know your favourites – email [email protected] or fill in the survey below.
Inn On The Green
Where: 2 Filton Road, Bristol, BS7 0PA
When: Every Sunday
The Inn On The Green hosts a good old fashioned traditional pub quiz every Sunday. Entry to the quiz is £1 per person, with all proceeds going to local charities – pub staff will let you know exactly where your money is going on the night.
The quiz has previously raised funds for the likes of BRACE, Barnardo’s, Bristol Play Bus, and more. Questions, pens and paper are all stocked up, and quiz goers are asked to arrive in time for 8pm, to make sure they have a table to base themselves from.
Winners receive a round of drinks to celebrate their success, and every week once the quiz has ended, the Inn On The Green hosts a meat raffle for everyone in the pub – so even if you haven’t done so well in the quiz, it’s worth sticking around for.
Gloucester Old Spot
Where: 138-140 Kellaway Avenue, Bristol, BS6 7YQ
When: Every other Tuesday
Gloucester Old Spot‘s 2024 quiz night calendar may now be over (it’s final published date at time of writing was November 12), but the quiz night itself is so popular – booking is essential – that you know it won’t be long until it’s back.
Hosted by Jon Cunningham, this quiz allows for no more than six people per team, and the team will be back on December 17 this year, for the ‘Big Fat Christmas Quiz’, which you can pre-book by either calling 0117 9247 693 or emailing [email protected].
Cat & Wheel
Where: 207 Cheltenham Road, Bristol, BS6 5QX
When: Every Tuesday
A pub with a calendar full of events and student nights – live bands, karaoke, free pool, sport, and a free jukebox among them – quiz nights at the Cat & Wheel in Cotham take place every Tuesday at 8pm – and there’s bonus points for the best team name, as well as prizes often in the form of cash and drinks.
It was once said to even be the “longest running pub quiz in Bristol”, while the pub itself has often been described as being one of the city’s ‘most iconic’.
The Shakespeare Tavern
Where: Lower Redland Road, Redland, Bristol, BS6 6SS
When: Every other Monday
Recently dubbing themselves the ‘best pub quiz in town’ after a neighbouring restaurant decided they too wanted a piece of the quizzing action, The Shakespeare in Redland runs their pub quiz every other Monday from 8pm. There’s often even themed quizzes, like a ‘Friends’ quiz, and also a ‘Big Fat Quiz of the Year’ during the festive season.
The Bank Tavern
Where: John Street, Bristol, BS1 2HR
When: Every Tuesday
Not only are they famed for their in demand roast dinners, which have a waiting least spanning years, every Tuesday The Bank Tavern hosts a pub quiz with a rolling cash jackpot – and all are welcome. Quiz night begins at 8.30pm and tables cannot be reserved, so it’s recommended you and your team arrive early to ensure you get a seat.
The Crown
Where: 10 All Saints Lane, Bristol, BS1 1JH
When: Every Tuesday
Part of the World Famous Dive Bars Group, The Crown boasts the quiz of all quizzes – ‘The Superquiz’ – taking on The Mothers Ruin and The Colosseum, in a three-venue pub quiz. Entry is just £1, and the winning team takes the combined pot from all three pubs.
There’s also a free half-time vegan chilli, as well as a chance to win £1,000 in the bonus game.
The Spotted Cow
Where: 139 North Street, Bedminster, Bristol, BS3 1EZ
When: Every Tuesday (there’s also Bingo)
According to The Spotted Cow‘s official events page: “Whether you fancy yourself as a master of trivia or an expert on music there are plenty of chances for a great prize if you enter the ‘Big Quiz’. Also, take a chance with our ‘disco balls’ in the ‘Disco Bingo’ – every week we ask teams to sign up for great fun and prizes.
“Plus, every week one team is picked at random for a chance to win the ‘Bonus Rollover’ question, with a jackpot known to reach £1,000.” It costs £2 per person to partake in the quiz and bingo, both of which start at 9pm sharp.