There's a free trivia night within twenty minutes of you somewhere in Central New York almost every weeknight, and most of them run through Syracuse Trivia Company. Coleman's on Tipp Hill has been doing it the longest. Bistro 1926 packs the bar at Drumlins on Mondays. Anyela's Vineyards runs Thursday trivia with charcuterie boards on the patio. Wegman's DeWitt hosts trivia inside the Burger Bar at the grocery store. From May through September, the Tiki Bar at Cold Springs Harbor Marina in Baldwinsville runs the whole thing outside, weather permitting.
Below is the full list of weekly trivia in Syracuse and the surrounding towns, sorted by night. The format is consistent across most venues: free to play, teams capped at eight people, general-knowledge questions, gift cards for the top two or three teams, and a 30-point token for the team that just missed the prizes. Most games start between 6:00 and 8:00 PM. If you play the same venue every week with the same team name, your scores stack across an 8-week season, and the top team at each location qualifies for the Tournament of Champions at the Downtown Marriott with $2,500 in cash prizes on the line.
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Mondays
Bigger Time Trivia at Salt City Bar, 7:00 PM. Hosted by Bigger Time Trivia. (FYI: Not hosted by Syracuse Trivia Company)
Bistro 1926 at Drumlins, Syracuse, 6:30 PM. Winn hosts in the clubhouse restaurant at Drumlins Country Club. Top three teams take home $50, $30, and $20 gift cards.
Blarney Stone, Tipperary Hill. Kevin S. is on the mic. $50 and $25 gift cards for the top two teams.
Bulfinch Taphouse, Township 5 in Camillus. Adam hosts the Monday game.
Green Lakes Lanes & Restaurant, Fayetteville, 6:30 PM. Trivia at the bowling alley restaurant on Route 5.
Manlius Cantina, Manlius, 6:30 PM. Yes, trivia at a Taco Bell Cantina. Five drafts on tap and the full Taco Bell menu in the back. $50 in Taco Bell gift cards for first place.
Now & Later, Tipperary Hill. Julie hosts at the bottle shop and tap room on Ulster St.
PressRoom Pub, Downtown Syracuse. Greg hosts. 32 beers on tap.
The Song & Dance, Downtown Syracuse, 8:00 PM. Nik runs trivia in the back of the music venue on E. Jefferson.
Trapper's Pizza Pub, East Syracuse. Emily hosts. $30 and $15 gift cards for the top two teams.
Tuesdays
A.W. Wander, Manlius, 7:00 PM. Wood-fired pizza in the village center. Dale hosts, prizes are $30, $20, and $10 for the top three teams.
Bull & Bear Roadhouse, Fayetteville. Kevin hosts at the comfort-food spot on E. Genesee.
Coleman's Irish Pub, Tipperary Hill, 7:00 PM. The longest-running trivia night on Tipp Hill. 21+ only. Sean hosts, $40 and $20 gift cards for the top two teams.
Erma's Bistro, Downtown Syracuse, 9:00 PM. Ange hosts the Jamaican spot's second weekly game.
JD at Danzer's Pizza Pub, Syracuse, 7:00 PM. Julie hosts the Ainsley Dr. classic.
LaFayette Inn, LaFayette. Christopher hosts at the tavern on US-11.
Lakehouse Pub, Skaneateles, 7:00 PM. Steps from the lake. Zak hosts, $40 and $20 for the top two teams.
Munjed's, Westcott, 6:30 PM. Faith runs trivia at the Middle Eastern spot on Westcott St.
Nobody's, Armory Square. Dez hosts. BYO food, craft beer wall, $50 gift card for first place.
Orchard Vali, LaFayette, 7:00 PM. Nik hosts at Logan's Restaurant inside the orchard.
Sharkey's, Liverpool. Carley hosts at the Oswego Rd. neighborhood bar.
Smokey Bones, Liverpool. BBQ and trivia on State Route 31. Emily hosts.
The Wildcat, Camillus, 6:30 PM. Robinson hosts at the Milton Ave. pub. Get there early.
Tiki Bar at Cold Springs Harbor Marina, Baldwinsville, 7:00 PM. Carley hosts outdoors at the marina. Late May through September, weather permitting.
Vicinos Brick and Brew, North Syracuse. Mike hosts at the wood-fired pizza spot on Brewerton Rd.
Wanoa Golf Course, East Syracuse. Trivia at the clubhouse on Minoa Bridgeport Rd. with views of the course.
Willow Rock Brewing - Cicero, Cicero, 6:30 PM. Mike Baker hosts at the Cicero taproom. Kitchen on site.
Wednesdays
Bigger Time Trivia at The Hop Spot, 7:00 PM. Hosted by Bigger Time Trivia. (FYI: Not hosted by Syracuse Trivia Company)
Brae Loch Inn, Cazenovia, 8:00 PM. Nicole hosts in the tavern at the Brae Loch on Albany St.
Bull & Bear Roadhouse, East Syracuse, 7:00 PM. Justin hosts, prizes are $40, $25, and $10 for the top three teams.
Bullfinch Brewpub, Destiny USA, Syracuse. Ryan hosts at the newer brewpub on Hiawatha Blvd. Free parking and $50 and $25 gift cards for the top two teams.
Meier’s Creek Brewing Inner Harbor, Inner Harbor, Syracuse, 7:00PM.
Meier’s Creek Farm Brewery, Cazenovia, 6:30PM. Hosted by Classy Cat Entertainment. (FYI: Not hosted by Syracuse Trivia Company)
Electrik Karma, Syracuse, 7:00 PM. Trivia at the Indian restaurant on Hiawatha Blvd W.
Elevate Fitness (Sweat Bar & Bistro), DeWitt, 8:00 PM. Emily hosts at the bar and bistro inside Elevate on Widewaters Pkwy. You do not have to be a gym member to play.
Harvey's Garden, Syracuse, 6:00 PM. Tom hosts. Pour-your-own-beer wall, Toss-n-Fire pizza, $50 and $25 for the top two.
Heritage Hill North, North Syracuse. Nick hosts at the S. Main St. taphouse. $25 and $15 gift cards for the top two teams.
Home Team Pub, Liverpool, 7:30 PM. Emma hosts at the sports bar at Radisson Greens on Oswego Rd. $30 and $20 gift cards plus swag for the top two.
Margarita's, Armory Square, 7:00 PM. Collin hosts at the Mexican spot on Walton St. $50 gift card for first place.
NY Rec & Social Club, Verona. 18+ only. $100 gift card for first place at this Patrick Rd. social club.
Shaughnessy's Irish Pub, Downtown Syracuse, 8:00 PM. Brian hosts at the S. Warren St. pub. $25 and $15 plus swag for the top two teams.
Stingers Pizza Pub, Manlius, 7:00 PM. Sean hosts at the Pewter Lane pizza pub.
Tassone's Wine Garden, Baldwinsville, 6:00 PM. Josh hosts at the riverside wine garden on Dexter Pkwy.
The Underground at ELITE Gaming Arena, Clinton Square, 8:00 PM. Nik runs trivia in the bar tucked beneath the Atrium's esports arena.
Village Tavern, Marcellus. Brigid hosts at the E. Main St. corner bar.
Thursdays
Bigger Time Trivia at 315 Brewing, 7:00 PM. Hosted by Bigger Time Trivia. (FYI: Not hosted by Syracuse Trivia Company)
Anyela's Vineyards, Skaneateles, 6:00 PM. Kathy hosts the winery's Thursday game with charcuterie and pizza on the patio.
Bulfinch Taphouse, Township 5 in Camillus, 6:30 PM. Adam hosts in the former Brasserie space. $30 for first place, $20 for second, and a 4-pack for third.
Crazy Daisies, Syracuse, 6:00 PM. Lisa hosts at the country cafe and greenhouse on Kasson Rd.
Freight Yard Brewing, Clay, 7:00 PM. Greg hosts at the Route 31 brewery.
Green Lakes Lanes & Restaurant, Fayetteville, 7:00 PM. The E. Genesee location, hosted by Josh and Sean. $40, $25, and $15 gift cards for the top three teams.
Last Lap Tavern, Central Square. Tim hosts at the US-11 tavern. $50, $25, and $10 gift cards for the top three.
Maxwells, Hanover Square, 7:00 PM. Ange hosts downtown trivia on E. Genesee St. $40 and $20 for the top two.
McGraw Box North Farm Brewery, North Syracuse, 7:00 PM. Nick hosts at the farm brewery in the former IBU space on Brewerton Rd.
ONCO Fermentations, Tully, 7:00 PM. Sean hosts at the small farm brewery. Neapolitan pizza on site, $25 and $15 gift cards for the top two.
Polish Home, Tipperary Hill, 7:00 PM. Mark hosts at the Park Ave. social club. Open to the public, cheap drinks.
Trappers II, Minoa, 6:30 PM. Nik hosts at the N. Main St. pub. $30 and $15 for the top two teams.
Wegman's DeWitt, Fayetteville, 6:00 PM. Yes, trivia inside the Burger Bar at Wegmans. All ages. Kana hosts, $40 and $20 for the top two.
Willow Rock Brewing, Syracuse. James Rada hosts at the original location on Game Rd. near the Inner Harbor.
Wolff's Biergarten, Downtown Syracuse, 6:30 PM. Fred hosts at the German biergarten on Montgomery St. $50 and $25 gift cards for the top two teams.
Sundays
Erma's Bistro, Downtown Syracuse, 9:00 PM. Late-night trivia at the Jamaican spot on S. Clinton. Ange runs the room.
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Syracuse Trivia Nights FAQ
What night has the most trivia in Syracuse?
Tuesday is the biggest trivia night in Syracuse and Central New York, with 17 weekly games running across the area. Wednesday is a close second with 15 venues, Thursday has 14, and Monday has 9. Sunday is the slowest night, with one late-night game at Erma's Bistro on S. Clinton Street.
Is trivia in Syracuse free to play?
Yes. Every weekly trivia night listed by Syracuse Trivia Company is free to play. You show up, form a team of up to eight people, and play. Prizes are gift cards to the venue, typically $50, $25, and $10 for the top three teams, with a 30-point bonus token for the team that just misses the prizes.
What time does trivia start in Syracuse?
Most trivia games in Syracuse and CNY start between 6:00 PM and 8:00 PM. Early 6:00 PM games include Anyela's Vineyards in Skaneateles, Crazy Daisies, Harvey's Garden, Tassone's Wine Garden in Baldwinsville, and Wegman's DeWitt. Later 8:00 PM games include Brae Loch Inn in Cazenovia, Elevate Fitness in DeWitt, The Song & Dance, Shaughnessy's Irish Pub, and The Underground at ELITE Gaming Arena downtown. Erma's Bistro runs late-night trivia at 9:00 PM on both Sundays and Tuesdays.
Who runs trivia nights in Syracuse?
Almost every weekly trivia night in Syracuse and Central New York is run by Syracuse Trivia Company, a local provider operating at more than 50 bars, breweries, and restaurants across CNY. The format is consistent: general-knowledge questions with rotating themes, teams of up to eight people, and gift card prizes redeemable at the venue you played.
How big can a trivia team be in Syracuse?
Team sizes are capped at eight people per team at every Syracuse Trivia Company venue. Going over the cap typically disqualifies the team from prizes, so larger groups are best split into two teams.
What is the Syracuse Trivia Tournament of Champions?
The Tournament of Champions is an annual playoff hosted by Syracuse Trivia Company at the Downtown Marriott. The top team at each weekly venue location across an 8-week qualifying season earns a spot, and the finals award $2,500 in cash prizes. Teams accumulate qualifying points by playing the same venue, with the same team name, week after week.
Are there outdoor trivia nights in Syracuse?
Yes. The Tiki Bar at Cold Springs Harbor Marina in Baldwinsville runs outdoor trivia every Tuesday at 7:00 PM, seasonally from late May through September, weather permitting. It is the only fully outdoor weekly trivia night in the CNY area.
Where can I play trivia near me in CNY?
Weekly trivia runs in Syracuse proper plus Baldwinsville, Cazenovia, Camillus, Central Square, Cicero, Clay, DeWitt, East Syracuse, Fayetteville, LaFayette, Liverpool, Manlius, Marcellus, Minoa, North Syracuse, Skaneateles, Tully, and Verona. If you live in Central New York, there is a weekly game within twenty minutes of you on most nights.
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