While it’s all well and good to play along with Jeopardy at home, it’s more fun to stretch your legs — and your cerebellum — in good company. And maybe with an adult beverage in hand.

Bars and restaurants all over San Antonio liven things up with trivia nights each week, and a few movie theaters are even getting in on the action. Whether you’re a quiz newbie or a longtime player with a competitive streak, these trivia nights across San Antonio are sure to please.

By no means are these the only places to enjoy live trivia locally, but we can certainly vouch for the quality of experience. 

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The Bang Bang Bar 119 El Mio Dr., (210) 320-1187, thebangbangbartx.com A retro dive bar with badass cocktails and live music makes Bang Bang Bar an easy choice for a neighborhood haunt, but those who enjoy exercising their minds can do that here on Wednesday nights. Photo via Instagram / thebangbangbar
Santikos Entertainment Westlakes 1255 SW Loop 410, (210) 664-3348, santikos.com After the Alamo Drafthouse closed its Westlakes location, Santikos took it over, renovating and reopening the theater in spring 2022. In addition to an arcade, sports bar and — of course — movies, the Westlakes location has trivia nights on Wednesdays. Photo courtesy of Santikos Entertainment
Roadmap Brewing Co. 723 N. Alamo St., (210) 254-9962, roadmapbrewing.com This downtown-area brewery offers 13 beers on tap — from a double IPA to a fruited kettle sour — giving everyone something to sip on while partaking in Thursday night trivia sessions. Photo via Instagram / roadmapbrewing
Bombay Bicycle Club 3506 N.St Mary’s St., (210) 737-2411, bombaybicycleclubsa.com If you can’t make it out on a weeknight for trivia, head to Bombay on the weekend! Bombay‘s Sunday night trivia would be a nice way to cap off the day after a scenic ride through Brackenridge Park. Snag a burger and one of their famous margaritas for some brain fuel. Photo via Instagram / bombays_sa
Three Star Bar 521 E. Grayson St., facebook.com/ThreeStarBarSA This new Government Hill-area restaurant and bar focuses on deli-style fare and high-quality whiskeys in a massive 7,000-square-foot space. Imagine a Wednesday night trivia sesh with the whole place! Photo via Instagram / threestarbar
EVO Entertainment Schertz 18658 I-35, (210) 764-6986, evocinemas.com EVO Entertainment’s Schertz location offers myriad amenities in addition to its slate of blockbusters — the theater has a restaurant and bar, video games, and even bowling. On Mondays, you can also enjoy live trivia, too! Photo courtesy of EVO Entertainment Credit: Courtesy Photo / EVO Entertainment
Flying Saucer Draught Emporium 11255 Huebner Rd.,#212, (210) 696-5080, beerknurd.com The San Antonio outpost of Flying Saucer doles out plenty of local brews — and tasty pub eats, to boot — every day of the week, but trivia buffs want to note that the beer-forward spot holds sessions on Tuesday nights. Photo via Google Maps
The Dooryard 4503 De Zavala Rd., Suite 108, (210) 201-4911, thedooryardsa.com A pour-your-own taphouse is certainly a must-try for beer, wine and seltzer aficionados, and now it hosts a spot for music lovers, too. Family-friendly karaoke goes down Wednesday nights, fueled by craft drinks from 30 different taps. Photo via Instagram / brewsxfood210
Hops and Hounds 13838 Jones Maltsberger Rd., (210) 592-9400, hopsandhoundsllc.com This dog-friendly craft beer bar and garden may have the word “hounds” in the name, but it’s just as fun for the rest of us. And on Mondays, you can enjoy a trivia sesh while you relax with your pup. Photo via Instagram / hopshoundssa
Dignowity Meats 1701 E. Houston St., (210) 462-1496, dignowitymeats.com East side staple Dignowity Meats pushes the envelope of what it means to be a barbecue restaurant, and now the unassuming joint offers Thursday night trivia, too. Photo via Instagram / dignowitymeats
Alamo Beer Co. 202 Lamar St., (210) 872-5589, alamobeer.com Alamo Beer Co. is always a good idea when you’re looking for somewhere to post up and enjoy a breath of fresh air. On Thursdays, you can grab a refreshing cold beer to imbibe while you get your trivia fix. Photo via Instagram / thedustinwray Credit: Courtesy Photo / Alamo Beer Co.
Chicken N Pickle 5215 UTSA Blvd., (210) 874-2120, chickennpickle.com/san-antonio The Chicken N Pickle complex features space for a number of activities — including five outdoor Pickleball courts, two bocce ball and four shuffleboard courts — but the massive four-acre space also hosts trivia on Monday nights. Photo via Instagram / satxrated
Wild Barley Kitchen Co. 8403 Broadway, (210) 455-9982, facebook.com/wildbarleykitchenco Fans of Wild Barley’s wood-fired sourdough bagels, bread and pizza can combine those tasty eats (and drinks) with a trivia sesh on Monday nights. Photo via Instagram / wildbarleykitchenandbrewery
Mad Pecker Brewing Co. 6025 Tezel Rd. #122, (210) 562-3059, madpeckerbrewing.com This northwest San Antonio brewery has earned a reputation for its IPA offerings, but if it’s questions and answers you’re after, the brewpub hosts trivia nights on Wednesdays. Photo via Instagram / madpeckerbrew
The Winchester 5148 Broadway, (210) 721-7762, thewinchesterpubsa.com This British-style pub off Broadway near Alamo Heights hosts trivia nights on Tuesdays. When you’re racking your brain for answers, you can nosh on beer cheese with fries and pretzels or scotch eggs wrapped in chorizo. Photo via Google Maps
The Good Kind Southtown 1127 S St. Mary’s St., (210) 801-5892, eatgoodkind.com The Good Kind’s picturesque outdoor garden is open for all to peruse while the sun beams down, but don’t stop there. From ivy-covered walls to tucked-away adirondack chairs, this southtown spot offers multiple options for selfie-taking. Photo via Instagram / thegoodkindsouthtown
The Stone Oak location was known to dole out gourmet hot dogs, local craft beers, signature cocktails and premium shakes with its Tuesday trivia nights. Credit: Instagram / doghaus_stoneoak
Cootey’s Tavern & Kitchen 8318 Jones Maltsberger Rd. #128, (210) 342-4998, cooteys-tavern-kitchen.edan.io If you’re looking for a chill and laid-back watering hole to drink and do some singing, venture out to Cootey’s Tavern to find what you need. With plenty of bar games like darts, pool and shuffleboard always available, the tavern also has weekend karaoke so you can spice up your night out with some foolishness. Photo via Instagram / renegade.karaoke
Second Pitch Beer Co. 11935 Starcrest Dr., (210) 474-0234, secondpitchbeer.com This Northeast-side brewery and taproom offers ample space for folks to sip on an award-winning Hometown Lager or Meet in the Middle IPA while they participate in Thursday night trivia. Photo via Instagram / secondpitchbeercompany