Every week, multiple English-language quiz nights pop up in some of Prague’s most popular expat hangouts, including The Globe Bookstore & Cafe, A Maze in Tchaiovna, James Joyce Irish Pub, and elsewhere.
Are you up for the challenge? See below for a rundown of ongoing English-language pub quiz nights in Prague, and also keep an eye out for one-off events at other locations.
Entry fees quoted below are per person, not per team. Team sizes aren’t always regulated, but 4-6 people is generally ideal.
Don’t have a team? Don’t worry! Prague’s quiz nights are a great way to meet new people, and most teams will be happy to welcome new members – especially if you can bring some knowledge to the table.
Prague’s longtime expat haunt The Globe is also home to some of the city’s longest-running, and most frequent, English-language quiz nights. In addition to the general knowledge quiz every Wednesday, check their Facebook events calendar for additional events.
Where: The Globe Bookstore & Cafe (Pštrossova, Prague 1)
When: Every first Tuesday from 19:30
Format: Movie Knowledge
Entry: 50 CZK
Every first Tuesday of the month, Quizmaster Jerry hosts a movie-themed quiz at The Globe that covers everything from cult classics to recent Oscar favorites. Also keep an eye out for themed movie quizzes each month, and read more about Jerry’s film quiz at The Prague Reporter.
Where: Czech Inn Hostel (Francouzská 76, Prague 10)
When: Every Monday from 19:30
Format: General knowledge
Entry: 50 CZK
Located atop Vršovice’s trendy Krymská street, Czech Inn Hostel is a popular destination for both locals and travelers, and their long-running weekly pub quiz every Monday is always fun night out.
Where: A Maze in Tchaiovna (Kafkova 18, Prague 6)
When: Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month from 19:30
Format: General knowledge
Entry: 30 CZK suggested donation
Popular Prague 6 tearoom & hangout A Maze in Tchaiovna holds a trivia night every other Wednesday hosted by Tenneal Ward. Prizes for winning teams include drinks & pies.
Where: The James Joyce (U Obecního dvora, Prague 1)
When: Every Monday from 19:00
Format: General knowledge
Entry: 50 CZK
Old Town Irish pub James Joyce hosts a weekly quiz night every Monday moderated by Quizmaster Luke Ryan. Seasonal competitions for high-scoring teams and frequent attendees are also offered.
Where: The Down Under (Vinohradská 48, Prague 2)
When: Every second Thursday from 19:30
Format: General knowledge
Entry: 50 CZK
Prague’s best (only?) Australian pub The Down Under holds an English-language pub quiz once a month. Every Monday, the location also hosts a pub olympics event featuring beer pong, darts, and other competitions.
Where: Bohemia Board & Brews
When: Check events calendar
Format: Pop Culture
Entry: 100 CZK per person, includes a welcome drink
Prague’s popular board game bar & cafe Bohemia Board & Brews holds weekly quizzes in Czech every Wednesday, but also the occasional English-language themed quiz; recent versions have covered Tarantino, Friends, Harry Potter, Star Wars and more. Check their Facebook events calendar for future quiz nights.
Speak Czech or want to really put your language skills to the test? You can also test your mettle at dozens of Czech-language quiz nights throughout Prague and the Czech Republic: check pubquiz.cz for a full rundown of locations.
Interested in hosting your own quiz for a teambuilding event? Prague Quiz Crew, which helps organize many of the trivia nights in Prague, also offers made-to-order corporate quizzes; more info at their website.
Have we missed out on any English-language quizzes in Prague? Let us know in the comments below and we’ll update this list!