9 Shanghai Trivia Nights Worth Checking Out

BNC

Wednesday

New Season Kicks Off This Week!

Shanghai’s longest running—and free to enter—the Wednesday night quiz at BNC features 10 rounds covering everything from current events, geography, history, pop culture, music, film and more. 

There are F&B vouchers, bottles of prosecco, towers of beer and rounds of shots up for grabs every week.

At the end of each quarterly season, the top three teams win even more fantastic prizes, with the Champions even get their photo on the wall.

If all that is not enough, it is happy hour until 8pm and a burger and a beer for just RMB78.

The quiz kicks off at 7.30pm and is all wrapped up by around 9.30pm so you can be fresh for work the next day.

Scan the QR on the poster below to sign up now…

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Every Wed, from 7.30pm; Free Entry

BNC, 685 Xikang Lu, by Changping Lu, Jing’an District 西康路685号, 近昌平路

Sunday

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On Sunday, BNC offers up a quiz and carvery pairing, with a different quiz theme each week. Family-friendly, entry to the quiz is absolutely free and there are great prizes on offer.

The carvery is just RMB128 and lasts from 1-4pm, and includes two meats (which change each week), two types of potato, two veg, and—of course—Yorkshire puddings with gravy or horseradish.

Better still, you can add three hours of free flow drinks for just RMB168!

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Scroll the posters below to see the upcoming themes, and scan the QR on any of them to reserve your spot.

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Every Sun

Carvery 1-4pm

Quiz from 1pm; Free Entry

BNC, 685 Xikang Lu, by Changping Lu, Jing’an District 西康路685号, 近昌平路


The Blarney Stone

Monday

New Season Kicks Off This Week!

Free to enter, the Monday night quiz at The Blarney Stone sees six rounds of fun, rounds of shots for each round winner, and a bottle of booze and an F&B voucher for the first and second place winners on the night.

Part of a quarterly quiz season, the eventual top four teams win F&B vouchers worth RMB2,000.

It is also happy hour all night for quiz players, while tacos and wings (5 pieces) are just RMB20.

So head along for some brainiac craic!

Scan the QR code on the poster below to sign up now…

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Every Mon, from 7.30pm; Free Entry

The Blarney Stone, 77 Yongkang Lu, by Xiangyang Lu 永康路77号, 近襄阳路


The Shed Jing’an

Tuesday

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Shed Jing’an quiz runs roughly every other week (based around the Darts’ schedule), has great prizes, and a fantastic food deal.

Every other Tue, 8pm; Free Entry

The Shed Jing’an, 698 Shaanxi Bei Lu, by Kangding Lu, Jing’an District 陕西北路698号, 近康定路


Parlay

Wednesday

New Season Kicks Off This Week!

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Shanghai has no shortage of quiz nights—so Parlay’s Quiz Masters Trivia Series is built differently.

This isn’t a quiet, half-asleep pub quiz. It’s a structured, high-energy night designed to keep the room engaged from the first question to the final round.

The format rotates a lineup of experienced quizmasters, each bringing a distinct style. From sharp, topic-driven rounds to more interactive, crowd-focused hosting, every session feels fresh while still maintaining a consistent, well-run game.

Expect a balance of pop culture, general knowledge, and curveballs that reward both quick thinking and teamwork.

Clicke the link below to find out more, and meet the upcoming quizmasters…

READ MORE: Shanghai Quiz Night at Parlay: Where Trivia Meets Real BBQ

Every other Wed, 7.30pm; Free Entry

Parlay, Shankang Li, 808 Shaanxi Bei Lu, Bld 18, #103 陕西北路808陕康里18103

20% Off!

For a limited time, snag RMB100 Parlay vouchers for just RMB80!

Scan the QR code below to get yours now:

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Guinness Social

Wednesday

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The Brit Club weekly quiz season is held every Wednesday through April 22, and offers a final first prize of RMB1,000 cash, along with other great prizes each week.

Guests can enjoy a rotating themed buffet each week for RMB98. 

Every Wed, 7.30pm; Free Entry

Guinness Social by Butler & White’s, No. 7-7, Tianzifang, Lane 210 Taikang Lu, by Sinan Lu, Huangpu District 田子坊7号7室, 泰康路210弄, 近思南路

20% Off!

For a limited time, snag RMB100 Guinness Social vouchers for just RMB80!

Scan the QR code below to get yours now:

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The Shed Hongmei Lu

Thursday

New Season Kicks Off This Week!

Over at The Shed Hongmei Lu on Laowaijie in Minhang there is a weekly quiz for all those living out west.

Expect 10 rounds covering everything from current events, geography, history, pop culture, music, film and more. 

There are F&B Vouchers, Bottles of Prosecco and Rounds of Shots up for grabs every week, while it is Happy Hour All Night and Chicken Parma is just RMB38!

And at the end of each quarterly season, the champions win even more fantastic prizes.

The quiz kicks off at 7.30pm and is all wrapped up by around 9.30pm—scan the QR code on the poster below to sign up now.

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Every Thu, from 7.30pm; Free Entry

The Shed Laowaijie, No. 30, Lane 3338 Hongmei Lu, by Hongxu Lu, Minhang District 虹梅路3338弄30号, 近虹许路


Abbey Road

Thursday

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Grab your smartest crew (up to 6 members) and head to Abbey Road Trivia—happening every Thursday at 8pm. It is free entry plus happy hour all night long.

Compete for prizes worth bragging about:

  • 1st Place – 300 RMB voucher + a bottle of house wine

  • 2nd Place – 200 RMB voucher

  • 3rd Place – One round of free shots for the team

Oh, and join the Abbey Road Trivia WeChat group, and claim your very first drink on them!

Every Thu, 8pm; Free Entry

Abbey Road, 3 Taojiang Lu, by Fenyang Lu 桃江路3号, 近汾阳路


The Rooster

Sunday

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Think you know a thing or two? Then head along for trivia at The Rooster Sunday evening from 7-9pm and end your week on a high note!

There are great prizes to win every week (500 RMB in vouchers and numerous beers, shots and swag), so grab your brainiac friends for a fun night of trivia and camaraderie!

Pro-tip: Every week, a Trivia WeChat post will have a clue for the upcoming quiz, so scan the QR code above to follow The Rooster account.

20% Off!

For a limited time, snag RMB100 The Rooster vouchers for just RMB80!

Scan the QR code below to get yours now:

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Every Sun, 7-9pm; Free Entry

The Rooster, 107, 445 Jiangning Lu, by Wuding Lu, Jing’an District 江宁路445107, 近武定路


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