This article was written by Nina McBride, a student writer based in Glasgow.
Amongst all the pub quizzes in Glasgow, these are the best! We have handpicked Glasgow’s most fun but challenging trivia evenings for you to go with your mates. So, continue reading to find out more about each pub and their quizzes. (The only thing we won’t tell you is the answers!)
Kelvingrove BrewDog
Location: Argyle Street
Source: BrewDog Facebook
Situated in Argyle Street, BrewDog, is just a 2 min walk from Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum. BrewDog’s pub Quizzes are held every Tuesday at 7.30pm. You can email to book or just walk in!
There is an entry fee of just £2.00. You can get together a team of no more than 6 people and compete against others for the jackpot prize of £40! There are also smaller prizes up for grabs such as beer and bar tabs, as well as smaller sums of money. Click here to access a twitter page that post clues for the jackpot question!
Moreover, BrewDog is completely dog friendly. They even organise parties for dogs!
BrewDog have been rated 4.5 stars on Google Reviews and have tons of raving comments. Email them to book now!
Dukes Bar
Location: Old Dumbarton Road
Source: Dukes Bar Facebook
Next up, Dukes bar is also located within Glasgow’s West End. Dukes is located along Old Dumbarton Road and is only a 3-minute walk from Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum. The bar has even been ranked 4.5 out of 5 stars on Google Reviews!
Their pub quiz is held every Monday at 8.30pm and is hosted by ‘Sir James’. Click here to find out more about his quizzes!
Entry is completely free and there is a cash jackpot of £15. You can assemble a team of up to 8 people and compete for prizes such as this jackpot. There are also other prizes up for grabs such as a prize for the best joke of the evening!
Gallus Bar
Location: Dumbarton Road
Gallus Bar can be found on Dumbarton Road. This is, once again, in the West End of Glasgow!
Like, Dukes Bar, Sir James hosts the Gallus Bar pub quiz. They also offer a prize for the best joke told during the quiz. On top of that, there is a £25 jackpot prize to be won. Quizzers can also win different drinks from the bar!
Gallus Bar holds quizzes every Wednesday at 8.45pm and offers free entry to those who visit.
Lansdowne Bar and Kitchen
Location: Lansdowne Cres
Source: The Lansdowne Bar Facebook
Following on, this bar describes itself as a blend between ‘tapas dining’ and a ‘cosy wine and cocktail bar’. They also run a quiz called ‘Erin’s Big Fat Quiz’.
There is no entry fee required for Erin’s Big Fat Quiz and there is a £100 jackpot to be won! The quiz runs every Monday at 9.00pm. You can also win cash and drinks! There is no team limit, meaning you can team up with as many friends as you’d like!
The Piper
Location: George Square
Source: The Piper Whisky Bar Twitter
The Piper Whisky Bar is only a 4-minute walk from the Gallery of Modern Art. It is in George Square, making it convenient for after-quiz plans.
Their pub quiz is called the Big Wednesday with Pete and Paddy. The quiz does not require an entry fee, but there is also no jackpot prize but there are smaller prizes to be won. These include cash, drinks, and randomly selected prizes.
In addition, there must be no more than 6 people in a team. The quiz is held Every Wednesday at 8.00pm. Also, there is live music on some nights.
The Curlers Rest
Location: Byres Road
Source: The Curlers Rest Facebook
The Curlers Rest hold a weekly pub quiz on Tuesdays at 8.00pm. You can invite up to 6 people to be on your team! Your team will work together to win the jackpot prize of £100. Alternatively, there are smaller prizes up for grabs such as cash, drinks & food.
The overall winners of the quiz get to choose between 3 secret envelopes. One wins you beer, the other wins a meal for two and the final envelope contains the jackpot prize. For every week the jackpot is not won, it increases in value! This means, you may be able to win an even bigger jackpot each week!
Living in London? Click here to check out our picks for the best pub quizzes in London!
We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies.
This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously.
Cookie
Duration
Description
cookielawinfo-checkbox-analytics
11 months
This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-functional
11 months
The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-necessary
11 months
This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-others
11 months
This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other.
cookielawinfo-checkbox-performance
11 months
This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance".
viewed_cookie_policy
11 months
The cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. It does not store any personal data.
Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features.
Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors.
Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc.
Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads.