Best Pub Quizzes in Oslo

April 11, 2025
by Oslo Explore staff
8 min read
Best Pub Quizzes in Oslo
Oslo Mikrobryggeri. (Photo: Trym Schade Warloe)

Are you searching for the best quiz Oslo has to offer? You're in luck! We've explored quiz nights across Norway's capital to bring you this ultimate guide to quiz Oslo experiences. The city boasts an incredible quiz scene with free events happening every single day of the week.

Each venue offers its own unique quiz Oslo atmosphere, whether you're a trivia novice or a seasoned quiz champion. We've personally tested many of these quizzes to help you find your perfect match!

Here's a quick overview of what you'll find in our quiz Oslo guide:

  • Monday: Music quizzes and general knowledge at Brewgata, Heim St.Hanshaugen, and Oslo Mikrobryggeri
  • Tuesday: Engaging pub quizzes at Abelone and Rabalder Bar
  • Wednesday: The busiest quiz Oslo night with options across the city
  • Thursday: Fun quiz events at Dattera til Hagen and The Shamrock Pub
  • Friday: Start your weekend with quizzes at Trappa Bar and Bohemen
  • Saturday: Music-themed quiz with live band at Brød & Sirkus
  • Sunday: Round off your week at Dr. Jekyll's

Monday Quizzes

Kick off your quiz Oslo week with these Monday options! Brewgata offers a music quiz at 8 PM that's perfect for beginners. The quiz is mainly in English, and both winners and "lucky losers" receive prizes. Brewgata specializes in craft beer with 16 taps featuring Norwegian and international microbreweries.

If general knowledge is more your style, head to Heim St.Hanshaugen at 7 PM. Teams can have up to six members, and the quiz includes audio, visual elements, and even a practical round with taste samples! They offer special Quiz-Deals on food and drinks that change seasonally.

Oslo Mikrobryggeri also hosts a music quiz at 7 PM every Monday. Winners receive free drinks, snacks, or merchandise, with the season's main prize being a brewery tour!

Abelone bar interior during a quiz Oslo night Rabalder Bar's carefully designed interior, a popular quiz Oslo venue

Tuesday Quizzes

Tuesday brings more quiz Oslo options across the city! Abelone in Brugata hosts a general knowledge quiz starting at 7 PM. Teams can be any size, but if you want to compete for prizes, there's a maximum of five people per team. Abelone offers delicious grill food and a great selection of draft beers and cocktails.

Rabalder Bar in Grünerløkka starts their quiz Oslo event at 6 PM. Teams can technically be any size, but groups larger than six receive penalty points to keep things fair. The quiz lasts about two hours and includes beers from local Oslo breweries and international options. Students get special pricing with Ringes beer for just 59 NOK (normally 85 NOK).

Interior of Smelteverket, a popular quiz Oslo venue Full tables of quiz Oslo participants at Smelteverket

Wednesday Quizzes

Wednesday is the busiest quiz Oslo night with six different venues to choose from! Ringnes Brygghus offers an English-language quiz at 7 PM focusing on pop culture. This quiz is extremely popular, so book a table and arrive by 6 PM to secure your spot.

Smelteverket near Mathallen runs two quizzes: a general knowledge quiz at 6 PM and a music quiz at 8 PM. Teams can have up to five members, and they offer a great selection of cocktails and drinks.

Other Wednesday quiz Oslo options include London Pub (8 PM), Fyrhuset Kuba (7 PM), Nieu Scene (7 PM), and Pane & Vino (7:30 PM from October to March). Each has its own unique format and atmosphere!

Thursday Quizzes

Thursday quiz Oslo events offer unique themes and formats! Dattera til Hagen runs a general knowledge quiz with music at 7 PM. Maximum team size is five, and they offer an interesting reward system: the winning team gets a 600 NOK gift card, and if you participate with the same team name multiple times, your points accumulate for larger season-end prizes.

The Shamrock Pub hosts one of the most challenging quiz Oslo events at 7 PM every Thursday. Teams are limited to five people, and it's recommended to book a table in advance or arrive early. This whisky bar offers a wide selection of drinks and food options.

Tables set up for quiz Oslo night at Trappa Bar Interior of Brød & Sirkus prepared for a quiz Oslo event

Friday Quizzes

Start your weekend with these Friday quiz Oslo options! Trappa Bar hosts a general knowledge quiz at 5 PM consisting of 30 questions and lasting about 75 minutes. Teams are limited to five people. This LGBTQ+ friendly bar offers a colorful atmosphere and serves Italian food, pasta, burgers, and sandwiches.

For a more challenging quiz Oslo experience, check out Bohemen at 6 PM. This quiz has been running every Friday for over 25 years! Teams can have up to six members, and pre-registration is recommended. Bohemen is Vålerenga's supporter pub and has been named Norway's best football pub multiple times.

Saturday Quizzes

Saturday offers a unique quiz Oslo experience with a musical twist! Brød & Sirkus hosts "Hits for Quiz," their popular music quiz with a live band every Saturday at 7 PM. This quiz Oslo event is extremely popular, so booking a table at least a week in advance is recommended.

The quiz costs 100 NOK per answer sheet (so if you have five people, that's just 20 NOK per person). They offer beer, wine, and simple cocktails, but no food service – though you're welcome to bring your own food!

Brød & Sirkus also hosts various themed quiz Oslo events throughout the week, including nerd-themed quizzes on Tuesdays, general knowledge on Wednesdays, and "Qualified Guessing" on Thursdays.

Interior of Brød & Sirkus set up for quiz Oslo night Quiz Oslo participants concentrating during a quiz night

Sunday Quizzes

End your week with a Sunday quiz Oslo experience at Dr. Jekyll's! Their general knowledge quiz starts at 8 PM with teams limited to five people. The quiz lasts about 90 minutes and consists of three rounds: a multiple-choice round with 30 questions, a music round where you identify artists and song titles, and a final round covering three different categories.

Winners of this quiz Oslo event receive gift cards worth 500 NOK for first place and 300 NOK for second place. Dr. Jekyll's is a whisky bar with a vast selection of whisky types, beers, and cocktails. There's no food service here, so eat before you arrive!

Ready to test your knowledge at a quiz Oslo night? Gather your friends and check out one of these amazing venues! Whether you're a trivia expert or just looking for a fun night out, the quiz Oslo scene has something for everyone. With free quiz events every day of the week, you can make trivia a regular part of your social calendar.

Don't forget to arrive early for popular quiz Oslo nights, especially at venues like Brød & Sirkus and Ringnes Brygghus where tables fill up quickly. Let us know in the comments which quiz Oslo experience became your favorite!


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