Everyone has a friend (or two) who knows the artist and name of every song, the name of obscure historical figures and why they’re important, who was in which movie, and which sports team won a divisional championship in 1986. Sure, these know-it-all friends can sometimes be annoying, but when you’re building a team for trivia night, they’re pure gold.
In case you’ve missed it, bar trivia is most definitely a thing. On the local scene, you can find a trivia night-usually multiple options-almost every night of the week. Popular trivia spots tend to get packed, and the people who come to play aren’t messing around. Get there early to grab a prime seat and order a drink before the game begins.
Many of the games have some type of audio or visual questions, so sitting near a speaker or a screen is important. Choose a smaller table so your team can huddle without other teams hearing intentionally or accidentally. And be prepared to stay for two to three hours. Sometimes games run long, and your team will not be happy if you leave early and cost them the win.
Pick Your Game
There are several types of trivia that bars and restaurants use. The largest include Geeks Who Drink, This is a Clue and Triviality. Generally, they’re all similar in the types of questions asked and the range of knowledge necessary to win.
All include sports, pop culture, history or even wordplay. They each have their nuances, and after you’ve played at different venues, you’ll usually find a favorite style and location. In the meantime, here’s an oversimplification of the respective styles:
Geeks Who Drink
Geeks Who Drink features seven rounds. One round is audio, and one is visual. Games are designed to last 2 hours. Teams are up to 6 members.
This is a Clue
This is a Clue allows up to eight players on a team and consists of three rounds. Round 2 is all picture based. Games typically last two to three hours, and winning teams get prizes.
Triviality
Triviality offers a live gameshow experience with 56 questions plus two bonus questions and a final wager round. Team size is unlimited, with up to 22 teams per night. Prizes are offered for first, second and third-place finishes.
Small Batch Trivia
Small Batch Trivia is a live-hosted, less academic, leaner bar trivia game by Geeks Who Drink. Each game is split into six parts, each running about 15 minutes. It’s a two-hour show with breaks for teams to order more food and drinks.
SpeedQuizzing
The app-based SpeedQuizzing platform got its start to make the traditional Great British Pub Quiz cheat-proof. There are several game options and usually a live host. Your team uses a phone to answer.
Build a Winning Team
As noted, teams usually range from five to eight players, depending on the format. Of course, if you’re absolutely (over) confident in your know-it-all skills, you’re always allowed to play as a one-person team.
The key to picking players who are going to help you win is variety. Don’t discount your friend who lives for the Kardashians or does nothing but watch ESPN. The winning strategy is collective knowledge that encompasses all topics. You never know when your Kardashian-loving friend could win you the game in a pop culture round.
When and Where to Find Trivia Night in the Springs
You can find trivia night almost every night of the week around Colorado Springs, and usually a good accompanying drink special. Grab your favorite know-it-alls and make your way around town to test your knowledge and hopefully win enough to cover your bar tab.
Here’s a list of trivia night locations. Please note: This is a living list that was last updated in March 2026. But times, dates, locations and trivia games do change regularly. We recommend always confirming directly with the restaurant or bar. If you encounter any outdated info or know of another trivia game location, let us know, and we’ll add it to the list.
Monday
Lebowski’s Taproom It isn’t every Monday, so check the calendar. But Lebowski’s hosts regular themed trivia nights. — 7 p.m.
Madera’s Grill (SpeedQuizzing) — 7 p.m.
Mash Mechanix (Triviality) – 6:30 p.m.
Jack Quinn’s Irish Pub & Restaurant (Geeks Who Drink) — 7:30 p.m.
Rico’s Cafe & Wine Bar — Classic Trivia, 5:30 p.m.
Urban Animal Beer Co., Star Ranch (Trivia with Tunes) — 7 p.m.
Tuesday
Abby’s Irish Pub (Speed Quizzing) — 7 p.m.
The Brit Pub (Geeks Who Drink) — 7 p.m.
Bubba’s 33 (Triviality) — 7 p.m.
Cerberus Brewing Company (Triviality)— 6:30 p.m.
Cleat’s Bar & Grill (This Is a Clue) — 7 p.m.
Dave & Buster’s — 7:30 p.m.
Detour Lounge (Olson Entertainment) — 7 p.m.
Good Company Bar (This is a Clue) — 7 p.m.
Hatch Cover (Geeks Who Drink) — 7 p.m.
Icons — 7 p.m.
JAK’s Old Ranch – (Triviality) — 6:30 p.m.
Lost Friend Brewing Co. (SpeedQuizzing) — 6:30 p.m.
Overtime Sports Bar & Grill — 6:30 p.m.
Palmer Lake Pub — 6 p.m.
Peaks n Pines Fountain, Tutt (TriviaTopia by Rosefly) — 7 p.m.
Red’s American Grill (SpeedQuizzing) — 6:30 p.m.
Red Leg Brewing Co. (Triviality) — 6:30 p.m.
Thunder & Buttons II (Geeks Who Drink) — 7 p.m.
Tony’s (Geeks Who Drink) — 8 p.m.
Wednesday
8 East: Salad or Bust & Cocktails After Dark Drag Trivia (Not Rocket Science) — 6:30 p.m.
Avenue 19 — 6 p.m.
Back East Bar & Grill, Briargate and Monument — 6:30 p.m.
Back on the Boulevard — 7 p.m.
Bristol Brewing — 6:30 p.m.
Cogstone Brewing Company (Geeks Who Drink) — 7 p.m.
COATI Uprise —7 p.m.
The Control Room (Geeks Who Drink) — 7:30 p.m.
Deuces Wild — 3-9 p.m.
Goat Patch Brewing Company, Lincoln Center, Northgate (Triviality) — 6:30 p.m.
Local Landing (Triviality) — 6:30 p.m.
Mother Muff’s (Geeks Who Drink) —8 p.m.
Phantom Canyon Brewing Co. (Triviality) — 6:30 p.m.
Pub Dog — 6:30 p.m.
Purple Toad Social Tap & Grill — 7 p.m.
Rico’s Cafe & Wine Bar — College Night, 5:30 p.m.
Solutions Tavern (SpeedQuizzing) — 6:30 p.m.
Trainwreck (Not Rocket ScienceTrivia) — 7 p.m.
Voodoo Brewing (Triviality) — 7 p.m.
WestFax Springs (This is a Clue) — 6:30 p.m.
Thursday
105W Brewing Company — 6 p.m.
The Brass Tap (This is a Clue) — 7 p.m.
JAKs Taproom, Colorado Springs (Triviality) — 6:30 p.m.
JAKs Taproom Dublin – (Triviality) — 6:30 p.m.
Kelly O’Brians Sports Bar & Grill — 7 p.m.
OCC Brewing (TriviaTopia) — 7 p.m.
Peaks n Pines, Fountain (TriviaTopia by Rosefly) — 7 p.m.
Pinball Pub (Triviality) — 7 p.m.
The Public House at The Alexander (Geeks Who Drink) — 7 p.m.
Trail’s End Tavern, Monument — *Every other Thursday, 6:30 p.m.
Saturday
Fossil Craft Beer Company — 7 p.m.
Sunday
Summa — 6 p.m.
Mother Muff’s (Geeks Who Drink) — 7 p.m.
This article was updated in March 2026 to reflect current trivia night schedules.
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