Let’s be honest. Everyone loves a pub quiz. There’s something so fun about getting all your mates together to test your knowledge…or lack thereof. Luckily there are loads of venues hosting some of the best pub quiz nights in Abu Dhabi, and what else is there to do mid-week when you don’t want a huge night out?
Whether you’re a sports fanatic or history buff, or simply wanting to go for the vibes, there are loads of pub quiz nights in Abu Dhabi to suit everyone.
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What are you waiting for? You better bring your A-game and get excited to go head-to-head with the other teams at one of these best pub quiz nights in Abu Dhabi. And, hey, there might even be a prize for the winner. May the best team win.
Belgian Café
Are you ready to challenge yourself at one of the best pub quiz nights in Abu Dhabi? Head over to Belgian Café with your mates to test who’s the nerdiest out of the bunch. Taking place every Thursday from 8pm, join Quiz Master Graham for a night of fun and quizzes, and fantastic drinks deals starting from Dhs99.
Free. Thu 8pm onwards. Radisson Blu Hotel, Yas Island, instagram.com/bbcyasisland/ (02 656 2000).
Blu Sky Lounge and Grill
Looking to find one of the best pub quiz nights in Abu Dhabi? It’s all blue skies here until you get a few questions wrong and you start to feel like you’re caught up in a storm. If you think you’ve got the right answers and are up for the challenge you can sign up to take part in the weekly Let’s Get Quizzical quiz on Tuesday evenings hosted by quiz master Chalkie.
Free. Tue 8.30pm-11pm. Southern Sun Abu Dhabi, Mina Street, southernsun.com (02 818 4888).
Fado Irish Pub
Head along to this homely Irish pub and you can enjoy the craic while testing out the capabilities of your grey matter. Taking place every Monday with quiz master Mike Greaves, you can use your own smartphone or tablet for this one, but not for searching for answers. This digital quiz will test your team with questions and games for the chance to win prizes. Brilliant. This is one of the best pub quiz nights in Abu Dhabi.
Free. Mon 8pm onwards. Zayed the First Street, Khalidiya, fadoirishpub.com (02 692 2218).
Offside Sports Lounge
Ready to snatch the prize at one of the best pub quiz nights in Abu Dhabi? Make your way to the stunning shores of Saadiyat Island and into Offside where you can see if you’ve got all the right answers at the weekly quiz nights. Hosted by Sonya Mac, you can put a strong team together and try to win some top prizes.
Dhs100 (minimum spend). Wed 7.30pm onwards. Jumeirah at Saadiyat Island Resort, jumeirah.com (02 811 4342).
The Scene by Simon Rimmer
Settle in with some mates for the brand-new quiz night on Yas Marina and you can get five juniper-based drinks and a main course for Dhs149. Want even more? Make the drinks double the size and you can get a main and the five drinks for Dhs199. Just don’t forget there’s a quiz on when enjoying your drinks and food. Grab your friends and head to one of the best pub quiz nights in Abu Dhabi.
From Dhs149. Mon 8pm-10pm. Yas Marina, Yas Island, thescene.xyz (02 565 1330).
Velocity
Back with some burning questions and prizes to be won, Velocity sports bar has relaunched its weekly quiz night every Monday hosted by radio presenter Laura Naylor. Prizes up for grabs for clever clogs include stays at the hotel, dining vouchers, afternoon tea vouchers and more.
Free entry. Mon 8pm. Velocity, Marriott Hotel Downtown Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed Street, marriottdowntownabudhabilife.com (02 304 7777).
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