Despite being a small town, Bozeman and the surrounding towns like Livingston have plenty going on in terms of events. Ranging from karaoke nights to trivia nights, it is far from quiet no matter the day of the week you find yourself hanging out downtown. And with winter fast approaching, restaurants are beginning to revitalize their trivia nights that will let you test your knowledge in front of friends and family. So, if you’re a smarty pants looking for a chance to show your skills, check out these local trivia spots that offer tough questions, tasty drinks, and great food.

Pub 317
Located in the historic Bozeman Hotel, Pub 317 enthusiastically offers “Quiz Nights,” every Wednesday, from 7-9pm. The establishment also welcomes new teams with open arms—this is your chance to form that quartet you’ve always wanted. Collaborative participants will be delighted to learn that they can work together for both fun and prizes.

Last Best Place Brewing
Established in 2021, Last Best Place Brewing has an array of beers ranging from hoppy IPAs to silky smooth stouts that boast bold flavors. This brewery hosts trivia every Tuesday night at 6pm, and along with beer, they offer some drinks for kids, like juice boxes and fountain drinks. But while their drink selection is large, Last Best Place Brewing does not supply a full menu. This brewery has smaller snacks and recommends customers go to one of the many nearby food trucks to grab a bite if they are hungry.

Bar IX
Most people generally know Bar IX as a location for intoxicating themselves with enormously large beverages on Thursday bucket nights rather than knowledge, but every Friday night from 6pm - 8pm, undercover geniuses can try their hand at this spot’s trivia questions! With a variety of categories and questions to choose from, participants will enjoy this fun experience as they discover a new side to Bar IX.

The Molly Brown
If you prefer a wide selection of 26 different beers on tap, the occasional drink special, and sports, you might already enjoy gracing the Molly Brown Bar with your presence. But if you happen to get “the jitters” when you go too long without bingo or trivia, you’ll find Molly even more appealing! With each event taking place at 8pm weekly (bingo on Tuesdays, and trivia on Wednesdays), patrons can gather their friends or fellow bingo addicts together and share in a night of fun.

Bacchus Pub
If you are interested in attending trivia at a sit down restaurant rather than a bar/brewery, then look no further than the historic Bacchus Pub. This downtown location offers trivia every Monday night at 7pm for no cost, and has a full menu, along with beer, cocktails, and wine. With two full rounds of trivia offered, you will spend about two hours trying to answer some tough questions, and your brain will be exhausted by the end of the night. If you do well enough, you might even win yourself a free drink card for another visit!

Rocking R Bar
Regular party animals and intellectuals alike may enjoy learning that Rocking R Bar also hosts weekly trivia! For those looking for sports-themed trivia questions, Monday nights are dedicated to sports trivia, which is hosted at 7:30pm. Wednesdays, play mixed-topic trivia, which also starts at 7:30pm. Both nights are free to play; head over to their events page to learn about new, exciting things coming up at the Rocking R.

Hop Lounge
If your four favorite things in life are trivia, vinyl, beer, and chicken, the Hop Lounge might just be your ticket to paradise. While trivia starts at 6:30pm on Tuesdays, the taproom also serves patrons with an impressive 57-beer draft list and fire-roasted rotisserie chicken sandwiches. Thursdays, enjoy complimentary vinyl record tunes with your food and drink (no trivia on Thursdays). What could be better than good food, great beer, awesome music, and mind-stumping questions to answer?

Wildrye Distilling
If you know stuff and like local spirits Wildrye Distilling hosts their own Game Night Live Trivia every Monday night at 6pm. With two hour-long games hosted per week, you can join in on the fun and settle in for some serious trivia commitments. With a variety of cocktail recipes available, you too can take a stab at answering questions that make lesser minds shake their heads in defeat, while exploring the fineries of an adult beverage.

The Jump
Trivia aficionados make a b-line to the Jump every Tuesday for Tacos & Trivia at 7pm! Game Night Live trivia is accessible and amazing trivia for everyone, games are free to play, the Jump gives excellent prized to  winners, and it’s always an awesome time.

Katabatic Brewing Company
Located in Livingston, the winners of this establishment’s weekly trivia competition are given a prize fit for their accomplishments: they get to drink for free! With a menu full of unique beers and wines, this prize is well worth it. So if you find yourself out of town with three other people on a Wednesday, be sure to drop in from 6-7pm and see what all the talk is about. The drive will certainly be worth it.

Most of these locations lie within town or just outside of it, and are easily accessible for anyone looking to get out of the house. These events are not only fun, but also encourage bringing people together, and are a great place to meet new members of the community. So, bring all your smartest brain cells downtown to have a drink, and try to see how much you can remember from your high school history courses.