15 Best Trivia Nights in Portland
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Saturday, August 22, 2015
Nada Sewidan, GoLocalPDX Contributor
There are so many things that make Portland nightlife unique, from that one hole in the wall bar with an awkward yet oddly fun vibe, to the victorian house converted saloon known for its bourbon.
Whatever it is, Portland always has something special to offer and trivia nights are no exception.
Here are 15 of the best venues around Portland that host funky, at times off beat trivia nights covering a host of topics for the whizz geek in everyone.
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There are Portland trivia nights dubbed as the best by reviewers, while others are coined for their hilarious and sometimes crude subjects and rowdy deliveries, but whichever the case, each of these 15 venues offer up something different to the trivia world.
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Gil’s Speakeasy in SE
This small, hard to find hole in the wall, modeled after a speakeasy, is full of personality. The bar offers trivia nights, more specifically, Shanrocks Triviology on Tuesdays starting at 8 p.m. It's located on 609 1/2 SE Taylor St. Watch out for the small neon signs on the window or else you might miss it.
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Momo's in Southwest
Momo's in downtown offers patio seating, a full bar and Last Call Trivia on Tuesdays starting at 7 p.m. It draws a full crowd, perhaps due to its location in city center. The bar is located on 725 SW 10th Ave.
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Basement Pub in Southeast
Jukebox, pinball, cheap drinks and trivia are Basement specialties. Trivia Sundays begin at 9 p.m. following happy hour. You can make a night of it, get happy hour beers and stay a while for some trivia. The pub also hosts a second trivia night with the main subject being "Name that tune"on Tuesdays at 9 p.m. The pub is located on 1028 SE 12th Ave.
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Curious Comedy in NE
For a night of laugher, Trivia nights at the Curious Comedy Theatre is a must. Every third Thursday of the month, the theatre hosts trivia at 6:30 p.m. followed by Stand Up Comedy Mic at 8 p.m. The comedy theatre is located on 5225 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd.
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CC Slaughter's in NW
Nothing to do Monday night? Bring some friends, form a team and play some trivia against other bar crawlers in "Portland's Premier Gay Martini Lounge." Trivia is hosted every Monday starting at 7 p.m. The lounge is located on 219 NW Davis St.
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Parkside in North
With patio seating, great views of Kenton Park and the motto, "Welcome to your second living room," Parkside makes for a fun laid back trivia night location. Parkside is on 2135 N Willis Blvd and holds trivia nights on Wednesdays starting at 7:30 p.m. They offer speciality cocktails, craft beer and fresh food daily.
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The Lotus in SW
The Lotus Cardroom is an Old Town Saloon that transforms you back to the 1900's. The Saloon holds last call trivia on Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. The lounge is located on 932 SW 3rd Ave.
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Kennedy School in NE
An old elementary school-turned-bar, hotel and movie theatre, Kennedy School is possibly one of the most unique places in Portland. Come and play trivia amongst old elementary school halls and classrooms. They even have the chalkboards still up. The Portland Geek Trivia takes place every other Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. The school is located on 5736 NE 33rd Ave.
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Hawthorne Hophouse in SE
The Hawthorne Hophouse holds Shanrocks Triviology on Mondays starting at 9 p.m. The bar is located on 4111 SE Hawthorne Blvd.
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North Bar in SE
North Bar on Division hosts rowdy trivia nights on Mondays starting at 7:30 p.m. The bar is on 5008 SE Division St.
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The Old Barn in SW
This classic neighborhood bar has Last Call USA trivia nights on Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m. and on Wednesdays at 8 p.m. The Old Barn is located on 9656 SW Barbur Blvd.
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Leisure Public House
The only pub in St. Johns that has trivia nights, Leisure Public House can be one of the most fun hang out places in the area. Trivia night is every Tuesday starting at 7:30 p,m. There will also be prizes awarded to trivia winners. Leisure Public House is located on 8002 N Lombard St.
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The Belmont Inn
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The Belmont Inn is a small bar & grill that holds trivia nights on Tuesdays starting at 7 p.m. The bar is located on 3357 SE Belmont St.
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Ground Kontrol in NW
This classic arcade venue is reminiscent of childhood days, except with drinks. Ground Kontrol hosts Geeks Who Drink trivia modeled after that of Ireland and the United Kingdom. The trivia covers everything from “Name that Tune” to celebrities and wordplay. Trivia night is on Tuesdays starting at 8 p.m. Ground Kontrol is located in Old Town/China Town on 511 NW Couch St.
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Radio Room in NE
The Radio Room in the lively Alberta Arts District boasts a full house with several dining spaces including a lounge and bar, as well as outdoor patio seating. Trivia nights are hosted on Tuesdays starting at 9 p.m. The Radio Room is located on 1101 NE Alberta St. Portland.
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