Trivia Nights in Washington, DC

Most Washington bars run trivia Tuesday through Thursday. Weekend events exist but they're fewer. Check individual listings — hours shift seasonally and some venues rotate hosts.

We list 9 trivia venues in Washington. Know a spot that's missing? Add it — takes 2 minutes.

Usually yes. Most Washington venues run free trivia to drive bar traffic. Some charge a small entry fee ($2–$5) that goes toward prizes. Check individual listings for the specifics.

Sort by rating, read the reviews, and look for venues with 10+ ratings from real teams. One team's 5-star review is noise. Twenty teams agreeing? That's signal.

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Yes. If you know a spot in Washington that isn't listed, click 'Add a Venue'. We'll verify the details and publish it.