5 Fun Pub Quizzes in Hong Kong

Hong Kong is a busy and vibrant place and perhaps that is why pub quizzes are so appealing. They are relaxing, friendly and a lot of fun.

You don’t need to be a genius to join, and no one can possibly know every answer. A good quiz night is more about laughing with your group, making wild guesses, arguing over a song title, or teasing the team member who persuaded everyone to go against their gut feeling and agree with his answer — which turns out to be wrong!

For newcomers, expats, long-term Hongkongers, couples and colleagues, quiz nights are one of the best ways to meet people. Most quizzes cover a mix of general knowledge, music, sport, film, geography, current affairs and picture rounds. Some are more competitive than others, but nevertheless very enjoyable.

Five Hong Kong pub quizzes worth considering:

Address: 108 Lockhart Road, Wan Chai
Tel: +852 2529 7800

The Queen Victoria is a classic Wan Chai pub with a friendly British-style atmosphere. Its pub quiz is usually held on Monday evenings, making it a good way to unwind after the first work day of the week. Recent listings have shown its quiz starting at around 8:30pm, but it is always best to check the latest details before going.

The questions usually cover a broad range of topics: sport, music, history, films, geography, current affairs and the odd random trivia question that gets everyone thinking. A team with different interests often does better than one person who thinks they know everything.

If you are new to Hong Kong or coming alone, The Queen Victoria is a comfortable place to begin. The staff or quizmaster can help you join a team. Pub quiz crowds are usually friendly and welcoming.

Address: 5/F, The Broadway, 54–62 Lockhart Road, Wan Chai
Tel: +852 2110 1535

Trafalgar is another well-known name for pub quizzes in Hong Kong. Its quiz nights have a reputation for being lively, sociable and a little competitive. The venue lists its Tuesday Pub Quiz as a regular event with free entry, prizes and a friendly but competitive atmosphere. 

Its Wan Chai location is popular with after-work groups, sports fans and regular quiz teams. This quiz suits people who like a proper pub atmosphere with food, drinks, noise, prizes and a bit of friendly rivalry. Expect questions from quiz master Laura, across general knowledge, sport, music, pop culture, current affairs and often Hong Kong-related topics.

You do not need to be an Einstein to enjoy it, but as with all team quizzes, a balanced team goes a long way. Someone who follows football, someone who watches films, someone who knows music and someone who reads the news can make a strong group. If you are on your own, arrive in good time and ask to join a group. One useful answer is likely to make you very popular with your new team.

Address: G/F, 104 Lockhart Road, Wan Chai
Tel: +852 2177 7002

Churchill’s is another British-style pub on Lockhart Road in Wan Chai and is a good option for anyone looking for a lively pub quiz in one of Hong Kong’s best-known nightlife areas. It has the kind of relaxed, familiar pub atmosphere that works well for a quiz night (usually on Thursdays). Drinks, sports on screen and the buzz of friendly noise are just as important as the quiz itself.

Churchill’s suits people who enjoy a traditional Wan Chai pub. Quizzers can expect a mix of general knowledge, music, sport, film, TV, current affairs and  random trivia that taxes the memory. Solo players and newcomers are welcome.

Typical of pub quizzes, Churchill’s is not only about getting the highest score. It is also about arguing over answers, taking a lucky guess, and feeling good  about getting a question right that no one else knew.

As with all quiz nights, it is best to check the latest details with the venue before going, as days, times and entry policies can change.

Address: G/F, 23 Elgin Street, Soho, Central
Tel: +852 2890 2892

Holy Eats is a popular Central venue with a relaxed, social atmosphere, making it a good addition to the Hong Kong pub quiz scene. 

Its quiz night (every 2 weeks on Thursdays)  is a fun option for people who work in Central, live nearby and anyone who wants an easy after-work activity with friends. The venue has a more modern bar-and-restaurant feel than some of the traditional Wan Chai pubs. It’s still trivia though in a slightly different, but enjoyable setting. 

Expect a broad mix of questions, including general knowledge, music, films, TV, sport, food and drink, current affairs and a few odd questions that will get the whole team debating.

Like most good pub quizzes, a balanced team is likely to give the best results rather than just one very smart person with all the answers.  Solo players need not feel awkward as a quiz gives people something to talk about straight away, and the atmosphere is usually friendly and casual. As quiz nights can change from week to week, it is best to check Holy Eats’ latest schedule or contact the venue before going.

Address: LG/F, Sunny Building, 57–59 Wyndham Street, Central
Tel: Contact is usually via the venue’s website, email or social media.

The Aftermath is a little different from the traditional pub quiz venue. Known for live music and events, it often attracts a creative, social crowd. Its trivia nights can be more themed, with topics such as music, TV, pop culture or general trivia. This is a good choice for people who are less interested in serious quiz but more interested in just a social entertaining night out. It appeals to the likes of music buffs,  pop-culture fans and Central regulars. 

Don’t forget, half the fun comes from remembering a ridiculous fact at the right time.

A good team is usually four to six people, but smaller teams are still just as much fun though perhaps a little more challenging. You may need to think of a team name, (the more unusual the better) and taking a pen and some paper is well advised. Using phones to Google the answers is not allowed and really defeats the purpose of a quiz if the answers are just going to be looked up online. The fun is testing your own knowledge, your memory and seeing what your team can work out together.

Pub quizzes appeal to almost everyone because they are social and full of camaraderie. You have something in common from the very start, and by the end of the night you may have made new friends, learned some new facts and more often than not, laughed at some really terrible answers from your team members.

Pub quizzes are enjoyable and you really don’t have to win — though it is nice to be able to pat yourself on the back if on occasion you actually do!