Best English Pub Quizzes in Lisbon

“May the Nothing Knowers, please step forward and come claim your prize,” announced the quiz master last night.

It might sound like a winners’ speech, but as you can tell by our team’s name, we came last! Regardless, we got ourselves a free drink, something they give to the losing teams to make us feel a little bit better.

I was confident that we were going to lose, I mean four Portuguese people in an English pub quiz the odds are probably against us.

Although most questions were about general knowledge, I guess we still haven’t acquired enough of it in our twenties to be able to win a dinner for two. I mean why would we when you can get a free drink and share it with the rest of the team.

So we left Hennessy’s feeling like the less we knew the better ⁠— to quote the latest Tame Impala song.

Apart from the occasional music answers like “No Doubt” or “Smash Mouth”, I have to admit I kind of suck at these quizzes. Regardless, it’s still nice to grab a drink after work and meet up with people.

Trivia nights have become a part of my monthly routine ever since I met Nick. We’ve been winners, losers and mostly stood in the middle but we always had a blast doing it 🙂

If you want to give this world a try, I’ve made a list of my favorite pub quizzes in Lisbon below.

Best English Pub Quizzes in Lisbon*

O’Gilins Irish Pub

When? Every first, third, and occasionally the fifth Sunday of the month at 8.30 p.m.
How much? €2 per person
What do you win? A prize for each round you win, plus a price for the overall winners.

Hennessy’s Irish Pub

When? Last Monday of the month at 8 p.m.
How much?  €1 per person
What do you win? First place (dinner for two), Second place (bottle of wine), Last place (free drink) /Updated the last place now gets a packet of crisps!

*Note: Make sure to check the Facebook page of both pubs to confirm if the quiz is taking place. Also, keep in mind that prizes might change with time.

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