Ottawa Trivia Nights: Pub Quizzes by Day

Pub trivia is a team quiz held over food and drinks: a host asks questions, your table works out the answers, and teams compete for points. In Ottawa, the practical question is which pub has a game on the night you want to go.

Here are pub quizzes and brewery trivia nights organized by day, with the booking rules that can make the difference between getting a table and missing out.

Schedules checked October 19, 2026. Times are local to Ottawa. Check the linked official listing before heading out, especially for alternate-week games and holiday changes. Where a participation fee is not published, ask the venue; it does not automatically mean the game is free.

Ottawa Trivia Nights at a Glance

This is a selection of confirmed listings, not a claim that these are Ottawa's only trivia nights.

Monday Trivia

Level One Game Pub — Team Trivia Challenge

Level One runs its Team Trivia Challenge every Monday from 6:30 to 8 pm at 14 Waller Street. Teams can have one to six players, so a solo player can enter. Pens and paper are supplied.

The advertised trivia fee is $3 per person. Ask about any separate gaming charge when booking. Reserve through games@levelonegamepub.com, with Team Trivia Challenge as the subject and your reservation name, phone number, player count and team name if you have one.

Official trivia details and reservations

The Gilmour — Every Other Monday

The Gilmour at 313 Bank Street lists trivia at 8 pm every other Monday. Its published schedule does not identify the next trivia date, so call 613-787-7778 to confirm the right Monday before planning around it.

Official schedule · Venue's recurring events

Tuesday Trivia

Pour Boy Pub — Two Sittings, No Cover

Pour Boy at 495 Somerset Street West has two Tuesday games: 6:30–8 pm and 8:30–10 pm. The pub lists no cover.

Its reservation procedure is specific: call 613-695-7687 after 4 pm on the day of the game. Pick the sitting that works for your group when you call.

Official Tuesday trivia and booking instructions

The Royal Oak — 188 Bank Street

The 188 Bank Street branch of The Royal Oak lists trivia on Tuesdays and Sundays, 7–8:30 pm.

The event listing says it is free to play, with reservations required. Call 613-232-1057 to reserve. These details apply to the 188 Bank branch; check other Royal Oak locations individually.

Official calendar · Event booking and fee information

Irene's Pub — First Come, First Served

Irene's Pub at 885 Bank Street runs trivia every Tuesday, 7–9 pm.

The pub explicitly says no reservations for trivia. Seating is first come, first served, and it asks players to arrive early. The current trivia listing does not publish a participation fee.

Official events and seating policy

Broadhead Brewing — Orléans Taproom

Broadhead Brewing lists Tuesday trivia at 6:30 pm in its taproom at 1680 Vimont Court, Unit 106.

Its reservation policy makes trivia seating first come, first served. Arrive early with your group rather than relying on the taproom's ordinary reservation options.

Official taproom schedule · Trivia seating policy

The Barley Mow — Merivale

The Merivale Barley Mow at 1541 Merivale Road advertises trivia every Tuesday at 7 pm, with Barley Mow gift cards as prizes.

Reservations are recommended. For same-day reservations, call the pub at 613-695-2669.

Official Merivale trivia and reservations

The Barley Mow — Orléans

The Orléans Barley Mow at 2034 Tenth Line Road also lists trivia every Tuesday at 7 pm on the chain's entertainment schedule.

The branch directs same-day reservation requests to the pub by phone at 613-841-5111. Its trivia listing does not specify a participation fee or team-size limit.

Official entertainment schedule · Orléans location and booking

Wednesday Trivia — Check the Date

Beyond the Pale — City Centre

Beyond the Pale's City Centre taproom at 250 City Centre Avenue, Unit 108 lists Outside the Box Trivia: Secret Theme on selected Wednesdays at 7:30 pm.

As checked on October 19, its official calendar lists October 28, November 11 and November 25, 2026. These are individual event dates, not a weekly Wednesday schedule. The listings say free to play and offer seat bookings through reservations@btpbeer.com.

Official City Centre events calendar

Thursday Trivia

Dominion City Brewing — Taproom Trivia

Dominion City Brewing publishes a recurring trivia night every Thursday, 7–9 pm, at 5510 Canotek Road, Unit 15.

The brewery invites players to call 613-688-6207 to save a spot. Check the current game when booking; the announcement does not list a fee or team-size limit.

Official Thursday trivia announcement

Sunday Trivia

The Royal Oak at 188 Bank Street also runs its 7–8:30 pm trivia game on Sundays. The same published rules apply: free to play, with a phone reservation required. Use the official calendar and booking information above.

Before You Book

• Check the exact location. A pub chain's trivia night at one branch does not establish the schedule at another.
• Confirm team size. Level One explicitly allows one to six players. Ask the other venues about their limits.
• Check the full cost. A free quiz does not include food and drinks. Ask about separate gaming charges or minimum purchases where relevant.
• Match the booking policy. Pour Boy takes same-day phone reservations after 4 pm; Irene's and Broadhead use first-come seating.
• Check alternate dates. The Gilmour is every other Monday, while Beyond the Pale posts individual Wednesday events.

Looking for a different group night? See Ottawa bar games, board game cafés and karaoke bars.