Top Trivia Nights In South Florida

Other than just going to a bar and socializing while drinking with friends, there are games to play to pass the time such as pool, darts or activities such as karaoke night and trivia night. It's usually computerized and covers a wide variety of categories where people can have fun and cheer each other on whether they are a trivia geek or a lucky novice. Similar to when people step up to the microphone to sing karaoke, trivia bonds guests and breaks the ice as they have fun trying to think while drinking delicious craft beers.

The Filling Station & Garage Bar

95 S.E. 2nd St.
Miami, FL 33131
(786) 425-1990
www.thefillingstationmiami.com

Date: Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m.

One of the lively places to frequent in the Brickell district of the City of Miami is The Filling Station & Garage Bar. On Wednesday nights, this bar holds a team trivia tournament with low-price beers and prize giveaways. The Garage Bar has a wide array of craft beers and the food selection tantalizes with different dishes that will keep non-trivia players busy while others look for glory in the contest.

Elwood's Gastro Pub

188 N.E. 3rd Ave.
Miami, FL 33132
(305) 358-5222
www.elwoodsmiami.com

Date: Second and fourth Thursday of every month at 8:00 p.m.

Located in downtown Miami, Elwood's says it takes its trivia seriously and advises interested people to be punctual. Elwood's holds trivia nights on the second and fourth Thursdays of every month at 8:00 p.m. where prizes are awarded to the best and brightest. It has food for vegetarians and carnivores with a good rotating selection of cold draft beers.

Tom's NFL

5001 N.W. 36th St.
Miami, FL 33166
(305) 888-6022
www.tomsnfl.com

Date: Wednesdays at 8:00 p.m.

An anchor of Miami Springs social life, Tom's NFL holds trivia and karaoke on the same Wednesday night. It has a great ambiance that will welcome any "American Idol" hopefuls to the microphone along with the vocally challenged and make them feel as if they're all winners. The location, near the Miami International Airport, allows travelers to come in and experience a contrast in the social life of Miami away from the glitz of South Beach.

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Slackers Bar & Grill

995 W. State Road 84
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315
(954) 530-4758
www.slackersbarandgrill.com

Date: Wednesdays and Saturdays at 8:00 p.m.

The biggest Green Bay Packers bar and Wisconsin Badgers bar in South Florida and home to the 80-ounce beer tube, Slackers fields a Think & Drink trivia game where individuals or teams can play. The DJ will read a question and participants have the length of a song to figure it out. To add to the drama, there are bonus rounds and special prize rounds. Slackers has other entertainment games such as Bar Bingo and hosts live music so anyone and everyone is invited and sure to have a great time.

Historic Downtowner Saloon

10 S. New River Drive E.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
(954) 463-9800
www.downtownersaloon.com

Date: Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m.

The Downtowner is right on New River and can also be accessed via water taxi. This spot holds Trivia Tuesdays at 7 p.m. where teams can win gift cards and other prizes. Residents in the downtown area can register to receive special discounts through points. The saloon has a great seafood menu and other events on its entertainment calendar (live music, blues, DJ) that will keep people coming back after trying their trivia knowledge.

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