We all know that San Jose is home to a bunch of smarties. Luckily, we have an amazing selection of local bars + eateries that offer weekly trivia nights sure to put your brain to the test. So, let’s get down to quizness with this list of local trivia companies + game venues.

A “Clue”-themed Risky Quizness trivia night at Britannia Arms Almaden | Photo by Jennifer Torry — @riskyquizness.sj

Risky Quizness

Hosted every Tuesday at Britannia Arms Almaden, this pop-culture obsessed trivia company brings themed food, drinks + prizes based on Harry Potter, Marvel movies, and more. Pro tip: Keep an eye on their Eventbrite page for all upcoming themes.

Head Games Trivia

Always free to play, this multi-media trivia company prides itself on creating the “ultimate pub/restaurant experience.”

Barebottle Brewing, Santa Clara | Tuesdays at 7 p.m.
Strike Brewing Company | Every other Thursday at 7 p.m.
Charley's, Los Gatos | Wednesdays at 7 p.m.
Off the Rails Brewing Co., Sunnyvale | Thursdays at 7 p.m.

King Trivia hosts weekly trivia Wednesdays at local barcade, LvL Uproar. | Photo via @lvluproarsj

King Trivia

This beer-obsessed company calls its dedicated players “upstanding citizens by day, beer-soaked Know-it-Alls by night” — and no wonder when their prize of choice is: beer, of course.

The Fountainhead | Tuesdays at 6 p.m.
LVL Uproar | Wednesdays at 7 p.m.
Off the Rails Brewing Co., Sunnyvale | Wednesdays at 7 p.m. (Starts April 27)
S27 Alehouse & Brewery | Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. (Starts May 5)
LvL Uproar - Campbell | Sundays at 7 p.m.

Other local trivia games…

These venues + hosts do things their way. Click through for more details.

Britannia Arms Cupertino | Tuesdays at 7-10 p.m.
Geeks Who Drink | Camino Brewing Co. | Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m.
Trivia By Troy | Narrative Fermentations | Wednesdays at 7 p.m.
O'Flaherty's Pub | Wednesdays at 8-10 p.m.
Trivia By Troy | Strike Brewing, Campbell | Thursdays at 7 p.m.
Sporcle Trivia | Clandestine Brewery | Thursdays at 7:30 + 8:30 p.m.

For more trivia night times + locations in and around South Bay, check out this full list and get your nerd on.