Leeds’ Pub Quizzes By Day of the Week

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Seeking a lively end to your week or a spontaneous night out?

Leeds boasts a rich tapestry of pub quizzes that promise not just challenging questions but also the allure of tantalising prizes, scrumptious food, and refreshing cocktails.

From the scenic Leeds-Liverpool canal backdrop at Canary Bar to the student-centric challenges at The Royal Park, there’s something for every quiz enthusiast. Whether you’re a seasoned participant or a newbie eager to delve into the quiz scene, we’ve curated a list of the city’s best offerings.

Organised by the day of the week, our guide spans venues like Archive, Old Bar, Crowd of Favours, and Seven Arts, among others. So, gather your friends, test your general knowledge, and indulge in an evening of spirited competition and camaraderie in Leeds.

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Arcadia – Headingley copy-link-to-section

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Arcadia Pub Quiz

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Time: 8pm

Prizes: A gallon of beer

Cost: £1 (suggested)

How to book: No need to book, just turn up. Aim to get there before 7:30 otherwise you’re unlikely to get a seat!

Arcadia, renowned for its craft beer, hosts a straightforward quiz that benefits Sue Ryder’s Wheatfields Hospice. Craft beer lovers and quiz enthusiasts converge at Arcadia every Monday night. For a suggested fee of £1, participants can engage in 30 general knowledge questions and a 10-picture image round.

While playing, attendees also contribute to Sue Ryder’s Wheatfields Hospice. The best team can revel in their victory with a gallon of beer as the grand prize.

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Black Cat Club Pub Quiz

Time: 7PM

Prizes: £100 bar tab, and spot prizes throughout the night

Cost: £0

How to book: Book on their website: Black Cat Club

The Quiz is a general knowledge quiz with rounds of music, what happened in the week, sport, general knowledge as well as a quick fire digital round.

Each team gets a turn to spin the wheel throughout the night and can win spot prizes. There is also free pizza for all entrants. The losing team gets to pick a theme for the next week.

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More info on The Box Headingley

Time: 9pm

Prizes: Crate of beer and £50 bar tab

Cost: £0

How to book: Book a quiz table in advance on the Box Headingley Quiz

Both BOX bars, situated in Headingley and Leeds city centre, promise an exciting quiz night every Monday. Covering topics from TV and sports to films and music, it’s a comprehensive test of knowledge. Participation is free, but attendees must use a smartphone app to answer.

Questions flash for only 10 seconds, adding urgency. First-placed winners can celebrate with a beer crate and a £50 bar tab.

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Chemic Tavern Pub Quiz

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Time: 8pm

Prizes: £20 cash prize (winners), mystery shots (losers)

Cost: £1

How to book: No need to book, just turn up. Aim to get there before 7:30 otherwise you’re unlikely to get a seat.

The Chemic Tavern’s Monday quiz, hosted by Quizmaster John, is an enduring favourite in Leeds. Starting at 8pm with picture rounds, the quiz often features themes and unique creative group challenges for extra points.

For just £1 entry, participants can vie for a £20 cash prize, while the last-placed team faces the intriguing booby prize of mystery shots.

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The Tetley Pub Quiz

Time: 7pm

Prizes: £50 bar tab

Cost: £1

How to book: Get in touch with them to book a table or just turn up.

The quiz is a mix of serious rounds and some more novelty ones – picture rounds, music rounds etc. They are always looking to change and improve, no week is like the last!

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Victoria Social Pub Quiz

Time: 7pm

Prizes: £30 bar tab

Cost: Free to enter and you get free pizza!

How to book: book your space or just walk in. 

Quiz Mondays at Victoria Social is a no-brainer! This inclusive student friendly bar in the heart of Hyde Park are offering free entry and free pizza to every team. So even if you turn up and lose out on the £30 bar tab, you’re still leaving the bar with a belly full of woodfire pizza – everyone’s a winner baby!

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Find out more about The Meanwood Tavern

Meanwood Tavern Pub Quiz

Time: 7:30pm

Prizes: Cash, food, and drink

Cost: £1

How to book: No need to book, just turn up. Aim to get there before 7pm otherwise you’re unlikely to get a table!

Mondays at The Meanwood Tavern are an affair to remember. Their speedy quiz, priced at £1 per participant, tests general knowledge and promises rewards in cash, food, and drinks. But it’s not just about the quiz; attendees can savour scrumptious Detroit-style pizzas from Well Oiled, making it an evening of both brains and bites.

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Find out more about the Regent

Time: 9pm

Prizes: £ bar tab

Cost: Free entry

How to book: turn up early to get a table and enter a team

Every Monday it’s time for the big general knowledge pub quiz at the Regent. This popular quiz is worth turning up a little early to secure your teams spot. The quiz will touch on a variety of categories including, sport, film, music and more; so there’s something for everyone here! 

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Treehouse Bar & Kitchen - Otley pub quiz

Time: 7:30pm

Prizes: £25 bar tab, and other bonus prizes

How to book: Online at their website: treehousebars.com or email bookings@treehousebars.com

If you are a fan of interactive quizzes where you are unable to cheat, this is the one for you. Could be described as loud and proud. All you need is your phone and a quiz team. There is also a large cash rollover at the end. They also have 2 for 1 cocktails, bottles of wine from £13. Not a bad way to spend your Monday night!

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Water Lane Boat House Posters

Time: 7pm

Prizes: £50 bar tab, jackpot cash rollover

Cost: £5 per team

How to book: Book a quiz table in advance from Water Lane Boathouse

Every Monday, starting at 7pm, the Water Lane Boathouse becomes a battleground of wits. For £5 per team, participants can dive into questions spanning from general knowledge to music, sports, and films.

Teams can consist of up to six members, ensuring spirited competition. Winners are rewarded with a £50 bar tab, but there’s also the tantalizing prospect of a jackpot cash rollover to amplify the excitement.

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Interior of Bricklebank's Bar & Kitchen showing patrons dining at tables with warm lighting and festive balloons.

Time: 7:30pm

Prizes: cash prizes

Cost: £1

How to book: to avoid disappointment book a table from Bricklebank’s online 

Recently opened in 2023 in the hubbub of Chapel Allerton. Bricklebank’s is a bit of a versatile all-rounder. It’s a cafe in the day turning into a lively bar that isn’t afraid of throwing a party. The good news for quiz fans is they have scheduled a ‘big weekly quiz’ every Tuesday night. The quiz takes on a “rock and roll bingo” style format. Come down in teams of four and if crowned champions you’re taking away some cash monies.

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Find out more about the Cross Keys

Time: 7:30pm 

Prizes: lots of prizes to be won!

Cost: £2 per person

How to book: book a table for your team on the Cross Keys booking link

The Cross Keys quiz is paired handsomely with an evolving food and drinks menu that doesn’t shy away from going beyond the classic gastro pub fayre. Getting yourself in early before the quiz starts is a great choice.

Cross Keys host a wide ranging quiz with topics covering events, media, sports and even the odd cheesy joke thrown in. Get a team together and join them for an evening of head-scratching fun and laughter!

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Find out more about The Eldon Pub

Time: 8:30pm

Prizes: Bottle of vodka, and selection of fun prices like nerf guns and finger puppets.

Cost: £1 per person

How to book: No need to book, just turn up. Aim to get there before 8pm otherwise you’re unlikely to get a team spot. 

The Eldon pub quiz is open to all ages and members of the public. It has 4 knowledge rounds, a music round and an interactive round – something for everyone.

If you want a upbeat and charismatic pub quiz with a lively host; coupled with a welcoming, laid back, and fun environment then the Eldon pub quiz is definitely for you!

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Exterior view of Fox & Hounds with a stone building, a sign reading "THE LOFT," snow-dusted outdoor seating, and a twilight sky.

Time: 8:30pm

Prizes: It’s a surprise!

Cost: Free 

How to book: Call on 0113 284 2448 

This lovely little pub north of Leeds makes for a great place to eat, drink and listen to live music. On a Tuesday night they turn up the stakes for the weekly quiz. It costs nowt to enter a team; come for the good times and quiz prizes! 

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Find out more about the Green Room

Green Room Pub Quiz

Time: 6.30pm

Prizes: £50 bar tab

Cost: £0

How to book: It’s recommended you book in advance to avoid disappointment over at Green Room booking

Every Tuesday, Green Room invites participants to a vibrant quiz night, free of charge. You don’t have to book but we recommend to because it gets busy. Participants can compete for a £50 bar tab, perfect for savouring the venue’s cherished brunch, coffee, and drinks.

Located in Leeds city centre, it’s a must-visit for quiz enthusiasts.

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Headrow House indoor seating

Time: 6.30pm

Prizes: Gig and cinema tickets, cash prizes, free shots

Cost: £0

How to book: Book your quiz team in at Headrow House bookings.  

Every Tuesday, quizmaster Tim welcomes participants to a trendy beer hall for a night of trivia and excitement. Requiring advance booking and allowing a maximum of six players per team, it’s a competitive yet fun-filled environment.

Participants can win various rewards, from gig tickets to cash. There’s even a special wheel of fortune round to add an extra level of excitement.

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Cozy interior of Parkside Tavern with stringed triangular flags, exposed brick walls, and comfortable seating under warm lighting.

Time: 7:30pm

Prizes: surprise prizes!

Cost: £1 for students and £2 for non-students.

How to book: Use the Parkside Tavern online booking link

At Parkside Tavern up-to-8 players can enter the weekly speed quiz. Speed Quizzing is an interactive quiz game hosted from a laptop computer and played on smartphones and tablets.

One smart device required per team; the big difference between a typical pub quiz and speed quizzing is the shortened amount of time you have to answer – finger triggers at the ready!

And while you’re at it keep an eye out for food and drink deals at the Tavern. 

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Cardigan Arms Pub Quiz

Time: 8pm

Prizes: £50 bar tab

Cost: £0

How to book: Book your team in advance at the Cardigan Arms booking. OR if booking on the day call 0113 226 3154

The Cardigan Arms stands out with its unique quiz. Not just for quiz purists. It’s a bit whacky and unorthodox. Participants can revel in rounds that include song, poetry and drawing.

Free entry and a chance to win a £50 bar tab make it an unforgettable night.

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Adelphi Hotel Pub Quiz

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Time: 8pm

Prizes: £30 to spend at the bar, jackpot round, and special themed round prizes

Cost: £1

How to book: Book in advance online at The Adelphi Leeds.

The Adelphi welcomes quiz enthusiasts every Tuesday night for a classic experience. Quizmaster Jack crafts challenging questions, testing participants on diverse topics.

With a mere £1 entry fee, players can vie for a £30 bar tab and potentially massive earnings from a rolling jackpot round. Monthly special themed rounds further add flavour to this traditional quiz night.

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More info on the Fox and Newt

The Fox and Newt

Time: 8pm

Prizes: Free beer from the pumps

Cost: £1

How to book: Book your quiz team in by calling 0113 245 4527 or messaging on The Fox Instagram

If a classic quiz experience is what you seek, The Fox & Newt has you covered. Held every Tuesday, this well-attended quiz warrants early arrival. For just £1, participants can engage in picture rounds and general knowledge tests with occasional thematic variations.

Winners are rewarded with free beer, making the competition spirited and the rewards refreshing.

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West End House Pub Quiz

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Time: 9pm Tuesday

Prizes: Beer tokens

Cost: Free!

How to book: No need to book, just turn up. Aim to get there before 9pm to get a quiz team table. 

A haven for quiz lovers, West End House hosts two quizzes every week. The Tuesday edition at 9pm covers general knowledge and music rounds with beer tokens as prizes.

Meanwhile, the Thursday event introduces games like Fun Fortunes and Play Your Cards Right, where a whopping £200 could be won. Both quizzes, being free, ensure entertainment without any entry fee.

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More info about The Wardrobe

Time: 8pm

Prizes: A bar tab

Cost: Free!

How to book: No need to book, just turn up. Aim to get there before 8pm to enter your team. 

If you are a fan of testing your knowledge in break speed time then get yourself down to The Wardrobe. The Tuesday night speed quiz is a raucous affair!  

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Find out more about The Brown Cow

Time: 7:30pm

Prizes: cash prizes and drinks tokens

Cost: £1 a game

How to book: turn up and sign your team up

The Brown Cow has gone for a quiz night with a musical edge. Amongst many games for £1 a go you can have a go at rock and roll bingo, which means you’ll have seconds to work out what that tune is! Expect lots of laughs and sing along!  

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Woolpack Inn Pub Quiz

Time: 8:30pm

Prizes: £25 bar tab 

Cost: Free!

How to book: No need to book, just turn up. Aim to get there before 8pm to enter your team. 

As well as the main quiz, there are more chances to win with “Play Your Cards Right” and “Open The Box”

They offer some light refreshments, usually chips and gravy. Good parking, friendly and welcoming.

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Find out more about Toast Bar 

Outdoor seating area at Toast Bar with patrons enjoying drinks under string lights, surrounded by greenery and modern architecture.

Time: 6:30pm

Prizes: a mixture of prizes (cash and booze!) for first, second and third place – generous!

Cost: £5

How to book: reserve a table for your team at Toast Bar reservations online.

Toast Bar throws together a weekly quiz every Tuesday night at 6pm. Each quiz is themed and usually reflects the cultural calendar. It’s worth getting down early to prep you and your team with the special food and drink offers. And if you come through and win this one you can expect to win either a wad of cash or lots of booze – not bad!

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Canary Bar Quiz

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Time: 7.30pm

Prizes: Special prizes up for grabs.

Cost: Free

How to book: Book a table for your quiz team at Canary Bar events.

Engage in an innovative quiz experience at the Canary Bar, overlooking the peaceful Leeds-Liverpool canal. Participants only need a charged phone and a refreshing drink to join the fun in this cosy waterside pub.

Housed in a unique shipping container design, it promises a comfortable setting with nooks and picturesque sunset views. It’s recommended you book your team in for this popular quiz.

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Coopers pub quiz

Time: 8pm

Prizes: £50 bar tab for food or drinks

Cost: £1 per player

How to book: You can book online via the Coopers Facebook Page or by calling 01943 878 835.

Walk-ins also welcome if seating allows, but we would recommend booking.

Coopers Bar presents a classic pen & paper Pub Quiz featuring a lively mix of current events and general knowledge suitable for all.

Rounds include Music, On This Day in History, Connections, Picture Round and the ever-popular Player’s Choice! Well behaved dogs welcome!

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More info on The Beck and Call

Beck and Call Pub Quiz

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Time: 7pm

Prizes: £50 bar tab, cash rollover, gig tickets, vouchers

Cost: £0

How to book: Book your quiz team in over at Beck & Call bookings.

Every Wednesday night, The Beck & Call stands out as a prominent quiz destination in Leeds. Starting at 7pm, attendees are treated to an initial picture round, followed by 40 challenging questions.

While it’s free to participate, early arrival is suggested due to its popularity. Winners can clinch a £50 bar tab, cash prizes, and additional rewards from jackpot games.

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Head Of Steam Headingley Quiz Night

Head of Steam

Time: 8pm

Prizes: Gallon of house lager/cider, bottle of wine

Cost: £0

How to book: No need to book, just turn up. Aim to get there before 8pm to enter your team.

Break the midweek monotony with The Head of Steam’s Wednesday quiz. This smartphone speed quiz, starting at 8pm, promises an authentic competition by preventing Google searches through its 10-second answer limit.

Spanning general and current topics, it offers participants a lively intellectual workout. Best teams can toast to their victory with house beverages or wine.

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Time: 9pm

Prizes: £30 bar tab

Cost: £0

How to book: Reserve a quiz table at Kirkstall Bridge Inn booking.

Kirkstall Bridge Inn, associated with Kirkstall Brewery, is a prime location for quiz enthusiasts every Wednesday. Starting at 9pm, the venue sets the tone for an “evening of intellectual entertainment” featuring questions on general knowledge, music, and a rotating picture round.

As a bonus, it’s also their wings night – perfect for nibbling. Winners can celebrate their intellectual prowess with a £30 bar tab.

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Find out more about Number Thirty Three

Time: 8pm

Prizes: It’s a surprise!

Cost: £1

How to book: Turn up in plenty of time and enter a team

It’s a general knowledge quiz all the way at Number Thirty Three. A perfect way to get over the hump of the week with a couple of mates. The bar also makes for a great place for some sunshine drinking in the south facing beer garden. And there’s usually a DJ playing till late!

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Northern Monk Refectory Pub Quiz

Time: 7:30pm

Prizes: £40 of Northern Monk beer vouchers

Cost: Free to entry

How to book: No need to book, just turn up. Aim to get there before 7pm to enter your team.

Dive into a whimsical quiz night at Northern Monk Refectory every Wednesday. Aptly named ‘A tribe called Quiz,’ it starts at 7.30pm and guarantees a memorable time.

Participants can anticipate winning beer and spinning a special wheel during the event. Described as “always an absurd blast,” it’s a must-try for those seeking free, entertaining quiz action.

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Mustard Pot Leeds

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Time: 8pm (advised to arrive by 7.30pm)

Prizes: Crate of beer for winners

Cost: £1 per participant

How to book: Book a table from 7:15 online. Pop “Quiz” in the notes.

Prepare for a comprehensive quiz evening at The Mustard Pot, starting at 8pm on Thursdays. Pledge a pound and delve into a diverse 40-question quiz, ranging from general knowledge to sport. The top team secures a beer crate, so ensure timely arrival for an engaging evening.

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Find out more about The Merchant

Time: 8pm

Prizes: £20 bar tab

How to book: Give them a ring!

Cost: £1 per person

This new Speed Quiz at The Merchant is well worth the visit. Covering all topics under the sun, and serving Carling and Strongbow for £2.90 a pint all night long!

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Find out more about the Old Red Bus Station

Time: 7pm

Prizes: £30 bar tab

How to book: turn up before 7pm and book your team in at the bar

Cost: Free

The Old Red Pub Quiz takes is on a  Thursday evening at 7pm. Old Red Trivia is the theme of the quiz which means the rounds and questions are thought up by the Old Red Bus workers. We’ve been told there’s some really random questions so brace yourself. 

With free entry and a chance to win a £30 bar tab this free entry quiz is worth a go with your mates! 

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The Little Monk outside

Time: 8pm 

Prizes: Beer and cash prizes 

Cost: £1 entry

How to book: It’s not essential but to avoid disappointment you can book a team calling 0113 258 2900.

This comfy Belgian and German inspired pub hosts a decent quiz game on a Thursday. One of the best bits of this quiz is the play your cards right bonus round. On offer for those that come top are craft beer crates and decent cash prizes of up to £100.

There’s usually plenty of space to walk in and enter your team at the The Little Monk quiz. 

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Find out more about The Malt Brewhouse

Interior of The Malt Brewhouse showing a cozy seating area with a brown leather sofa and wooden tables, framed pictures on a dark wall, and a television displaying sports. A window provides natural light, and a stack of firewood adds to the rustic ambiance.

Time: 7:30pm

Prizes: Bar tab

Cost: Free

How to book: No need to book, just turn up. Aim to get there before 7pm to enter your team.

Get a team together – walk ins are welcomed! – to see if you can conquer the Malt Brewhouse quiz. It’s a general knowledge quiz all the way here.

The Malt Brewhouse serves 16-beer-lines and a range of ales. And while you’re at winning that bar tab, they have some decent scran to keep the brain fuelled! Well behaved doggos are also welcome to join! 

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Archive Quiz

Credit: Archive

Time: 7pm (starting Thursday 16 February and then every other Thursday)

Prizes: £40 bar tab, Special offers on pizzas (buy one get one for £1)

Cost: Free

How to book: It is advised to book a quiz table at Archive bookings.

Archive promises to rejuvenate the Leeds quiz scene with its latest offering. Slated to debut on Thursday 16 February and continue fortnightly (almost) every Wednesday.

Quizzers can look forward to bar tabs and irresistible pizza deals. Remember to head there by 7pm to catch all the action.

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Find out more about the Old Bar.

Time: 8pm (arrive before 7.30pm)

Prizes: £50, £20, £10 SU vouchers

Cost: 50p (maximum eight per team)

How to book: No need to pre-book. Aim to get there before 7pm to enter your team and avoid disappointment.

Not limited to students, Old Bar offers an enticing quiz opportunity on Thursday evenings with food and drink deals starting by 5pm. By 7.30pm, teams should collect their sheets for an 8pm sharp start.

Priced at 50p per participant, it’s essential to select an ingenious team name – there are bells of shame and special prizes at stake. The rewards include SU vouchers with varying denominations for the top three teams.

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Old Kings Arms Pub Quiz

Time: 8:30pm

Prizes: Bar tab and spot prizes up for grab, as well as being entered onto the monthly scoreboard for a chance to win the jackpot every month.

Cost: £1 per person

How to book: Via social media or website (find links here)

Quiz host Quizerella is a local legend and her quiz nights are unmissable! This for sure Horsforth’s wackiest quiz.

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White Swan Pub Quiz

Time: 8pm

Prizes: Gallon of Leeds Brewery beer

Cost: £1 (donated to Jane Tomlinson Appeal)

How to book: No need to book, just turn up. Aim to get there before 8pm to enter your team.

Turn your Thursday evenings into an intellectual endeavour at The White Swan, starting at 8pm. For just £1, which goes to charity, partake in a distinctive quiz format.

Besides the usual questions, Jacob Savage, their resident pianist and quizmaster, dazzles with a musical round. Victors earn Leeds Brewery beer, but given the event’s popularity, pre-booking is recommended. 

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More info about SALT Calls Landing

SALT Pub Quiz

Time: 8pm

Prizes: Bar tab

Cost: Free

How to book: No need to book, just turn up. Aim to get there before 8pm to enter your team.

Experience the latest quiz sensation at SALT Calls Landing, one of Leeds’ cosiest riverside hangouts.

Recently launched, it attracts a fresh crowd eager to press their buzzers promptly, especially with a bar tab at stake. To make the most of the 8pm quiz, come early, maybe grab a pint and a pie to keep that all important energy up.

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 Two Pointers Pub Quiz

Time: 7:30pm

Prizes: surprise prizes

Cost: £2

How to enter: to book a team drop the Two Pointers pub a message on Instagram.

Hosted by ‘Geek Quizzes’ this weekly quiz on a Thursday embraces the nerdy side of popular culture. Past events have included a quiz on the Lord of the Rings Trilogy. Alongside the quiz you can expect the odd playful round of ‘fun’ games to keep you on your toes.  And there sometimes is a ‘kids quiz’ hosted before the adult one starts; it’s certainly a family affair at the Two Pointers. 

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Find out more about The Bingley Arms

Time: 8:30pm

Prizes: It’s a surprise!

Cost: Free to enter

How to book: Turn up and enter a team. 

Come along and test your knowledge at one of the oldest pubs in Yorkshire. This gem of a establishment oozes history and charm. While you’re chalking off the answers to the quiz you could order some of the heart grub or have a couple of drinks. All in a setting with original features like the inglenook fireplace – perfect!

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Sign of Three Horse Shoes Oulton, a family-friendly pub, with a blooming flower basket and a warm wall lantern at dusk.

Time: 8pm

Prizes: Mystery great prizes to be won

Cost: £1

How to book: No need to book, just turn up. Aim to get there before 8pm to enter your team.

The Three Horse Shoes is a traditional family friendly pub that does some lovely pub grub. And one of the few Friday night quizzes going on in Leeds.

Park you and your team in front of the fire with a drink and maybe some of the snacks, nibbles or even ‘fish fryday’ and have a reet good time taking on the quiz.

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Time: 8:30pm 

Prizes: £100 cash prize!

Cost: £1 each game

How to book: Book your team in to avoid disappointment via the phone or at the Woodcock online booking

The Woodcock Friday night pub quiz is a classic pub quiz with a few game twist. You can enter a team in a series of fun games including rock n roll bingo and fun fortunes. And to keep the wheels greased the pub do special drinks offers during the quiz night.

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It seems no one runs a pub quiz on a Saturday. We’ll keep an eye out though!

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Find out more about Granvilles Beer & Gin House

Cozy interior of Granvilles Beer & Gin House with wooden tables, comfortable seating, brick walls, and a television screen displaying a gin bottle.

Time: 7pm

Prizes: £50 monthly prize draw

Cost: £3 entry – cheese board included 

How to book: Book a quiz table from Granville’s reservations.

Granville’s host a Sunday quiz night at this relaxed bar that has some really nice local beer on sale. Despite the quiz competition it gets very civilised at the halfway point, where mid-way cheese and charcuterie boards are served to all the teams. 

Expect general knowledge and topic rounds at this weekend finisher…

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Crowd of Favours Pub Quiz

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Time: 7pm

Prizes: £30 bar tab for winners, bottle of wine for runners-up

Cost: £1 per participant

How to book: Book a quiz table from Crowd of Favours

Sundays are taken up a notch at Crowd of Favours with their dynamic pub quiz. For a pound, you can dive into a whirlwind of speed-styled questions off a phone/tablet app, ensuring no Google assistance.

Win a £30 bar tab or wine as consolation for the second place.

You could even arrive early for a delightful Sunday lunch!

The Library Pub – Hyde Park copy-link-to-section

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Time: 8pm

Prizes: Jackpot cash prize for winners, bottomless lunch for second place

Cost: £1 per participant

How to book: No need to book, just turn up. Aim to get there before 8pm to enter your team.

The Library Pub beckons all, especially students, to wrap up their week with a speed quiz at 8pm. For a pound, you can plunge into topics spanning TV shows to rock ‘n’ roll. With regular themed quizzes and attractive prizes like cash jackpots and bottomless lunches, it’s a Sunday well spent. Download the speed quizzing app ready to go!

East Village – Hyde Park copy-link-to-section

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East Village Pub Quiz

Time: 7:30pm

Prizes: A rollover kitty £ that could be 100s & quiz prizes – generous! 

Cost: £1

How to book: Book online over at East Village bookings

Hosted by quiz master George.  The East Village quiz is famous for its practical rounds. So-much-so that we added a second one. And that’s not all, expect music, seasonal themed rounds and a challenge to do something challenging – this ones going to keep you on your toes!

The Royal Park – Hyde Park copy-link-to-section

Time: 9pm

Prizes: Varies weekly; grand final prize of £250 during term time

Cost: £1 per participant

How to book: No need to book, just turn up. Aim to get there before 9pm to enter your team.

Dive into the ‘Universally Challenged’ quiz at The Royal Park, a student haunt. For just a pound, challenge your intellect from 9pm onwards. While weekly prizes vary, consistent participation during term time could lead to a grand £250 finale prize.

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Seven Arts cafe

Time: 7pm

Prizes: Bottle of wine or box of chocolates for winners

Cost: £5 per team (penalty for teams larger than four)

How to book: No need to book, just turn up. Aim to get there before 7pm to enter your team.

Seven Arts offers a Sunday staple for Chapel Allerton’s quiz enthusiasts. At 7pm, for £5 per team, you can face off against general knowledge questions, with additional special rounds for variety. Victors earn either wine or chocolates. Consider coming early to enjoy their jazz sessions.

Whether you’re into general knowledge, music, or themed quizzes, there’s something for everyone. But the list doesn’t end here! If you’re aware of any other hidden gems or local favourites offering exciting quiz nights, please do let us know. We’d love to expand our list and share the fun with more quiz enthusiasts in Leeds.

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Robert Marshall

Rob has been a resident of Leeds for over a decade, having moved here as a student and lived in various parts of the city. With a love for exploring Leeds’ parks, woods, and the local food and drink scene, he is always on the lookout for hidden spots. Spending time exploring the city has led to discovering places that offer a break from the busy urban life or a taste of Leeds’ diverse culinary offerings.

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