Trivia nights bring fun to northern Illinois bars

Bar trivia nights are a great way to have fun, meet new people and test your knowledge. National Trivia Day is Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025.

Most bars host trivia only during the week, so you’ll have to celebrate at one of these locations a few days late.

The format varies, but most trivia nights involve teams of two or more people answering questions from a variety of categories, such as history, pop culture and sports. The team with the most correct answers at the end of the night wins a prize, such as a gift certificate or free drinks.

Trivia nights, which are usually held weekly or monthly, are also great ways to learn new things and challenge yourself. If you’re looking for a fun and social activity, check out trivia night at an establishment near you.

Here is a sampling of local bars that offer trivia.

DeKalb County

Hometown Sports Bar & Grill, 241 E. Lincoln Highway, DeKalb, has trivia at 8 p.m. Tuesdays.

Fatty’s Pub & Grille, 1312 W. Lincoln Highway, DeKalb, has Pop Culture Trivia Nights at 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays.

PJ’s Courthouse Tavern, 202 W. State St., Sycamore, has trivia at 7 p.m. on the first and third Wednesdays of each month.

DuPage County

Bryan’s American Grille, 2009 Ogden Ave., Downers Grove, has trivia at 7 p.m. Thursdays.

Warren’s Ale House, 51 Town Square, Wheaton, has trivia night at 7 p.m. Tuesdays.

O’Neill’s Pub, 236 E. St . Charles Road, Lombard, has trivia at 7 p.m. Tuesdays.

Two Brothers Artisan Brewery, 30w315 Calumet Ave. W, Warrenville, has trivia at 7 p.m. Tuesdays.

Kane County

The Pub, 221 Main St., Maple Park, has trivia at 7:30 p.m. Mondays.

River Street Tavern, 102 N. River St., East Dundee, has trivia at 7 p.m. Tuesdays.

Sturdy Shelter Brewing, 10 S. Shumway Ave., Batavia, has trivia at 7 p.m. on select Tuesdays. See website for dates.

Global Brew Tap House, 2100 Prairie St., St. Charles, has trivia at 7 p.m. Wednesdays.

Old Republic Kitchen + Bar, 155 S. Randall Road, Elgin, has trivia at 8 p.m. Wednesdays.

Sidecar Supper Club, 12 N. River St., Batavia, has team trivia at 7:30 p.m. Thursdays.

Kendall County

Suzy’s Bar & Grill, 4353 Tuma Road, Yorkville, has trivia at 7 p.m. Mondays.

Riverside Pizza Pub, 1100 Douglas Road, Oswego, has trivia at 7 p.m. on select Mondays. See website or Facebook page for exact dates.

Fox Republic Brewing Company, 101 W. Hydraulic Ave., Yorkville, has trivia at 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays.

Pig Dog Pub, 1250 S. Broadway, Montgomery, has trivia at 7 p.m. Wednesdays.

La Salle County

Shakers, 121 W. Stevenson Road, Ottawa, has trivia at 7 p.m. Tuesdays.

Ogle County

Double-O Saloon, 555 N. Clark St., Monroe Center, has monthly trivia nights on Tuesdays. See website for details.

Flight Deck Bar & Grill, 1207 W. Gurler Road, Rochelle, has monthly themed trivia at 6:30 p.m. on select Wednesdays. See their Facebook page for exact dates.

McHenry County

Galati’s Hideaway, 800 Feinberg Court, Cary, has trivia at 7 p.m. Tuesdays.

DC Cobb’s, 226 Main St., Woodstock, has trivia at 7 p.m. Tuesdays.

Epic Deli, 2616 Schaid Court, McHenry, has trivia at 7 p.m. Tuesdays.

DC Cobb’s, 11808 Coral St., Huntley, has trivia at 7 p.m. Wednesdays.

Stage Left Cafe, 125 Van Buren St., Woodstock, has trivia at 7 p.m. Thursdays.

Rush Creek Distilling, 1501 W. Diggins St., Harvard, has trivia at 6:30 p.m. Thursdays.

Scorched Earth Brewing Company, 203 Berg St., Algonquin, has trivia at 7 p.m. Thursdays.

Whiteside County

The Rusty Fox Wine & Ale House, 1 E. 3rd St., Sterling, has Think, Sink or Drink Trivia at 6:30 p.m. on select Wednesdays. Check the website for details.

Will County

Craft’d, 16031 S. Lincoln Highway, Plainfield, has trivia at 7 and 8 p.m. Mondays.

Ashbury’s Restaurant at Boughton Ridge Golf Course, 335 E. Boughton Road, Bolingbrook, has trivia at 7 p.m. Tuesdays.

McBride’s on 52, 2727 W. Jefferson St., Joliet, has trivia at 7 p.m. Wednesdays.