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Brighton and Hove’s Best Pub Quiz Nights, Day by Day
Brighton Quiz Nights are a staple of city life — lively, competitive and always great fun. Across Brighton, Hove and Sussex, pubs of every style host weekly quiz nights that bring people together for brain-teasing questions, big laughs and a brilliant night out.
Whether you’re in it for the glory, the cash prizes or just an excuse to gather your mates, there’s a quiz to suit every team. Many pubs offer food and drink deals, themed rounds and rolling jackpots, making quiz nights one of the best value evenings in the city.
Ready to test your knowledge? Let’s go.
Brighton and Hove’s Full Pub Quiz Schedule: Best Nights, Best Prizes
Here is a list of popular pub quiz nights across Brighton and Hove, structured by day. Have a look at our Brighton events guide for a full list of weekly food and drink events.
Monday quiz nights in Brighton – The Lion and Lobster
Time: 8:00pm start
Style: General Knowledge focus
Entry: £2.50
Prizes: Cash jackpot (often around £50) and drink vouchers.
Tuesday quiz nights in Brighton – The Duck Inn
Time: 8:00pm start
Style: Standard format (details may vary)
Prizes: Cash prizes
Team Size: Up to six people
Tuesday Nights – The Westbourne (Hove)
Time: 7:30pm start
Style: General knowledge plus a Jukebox Bingo round to finish the night.
Entry: £2 entry (plus £1 for Jukebox Bingo)
Prizes: Prizes for 1st and 2nd place.
Tuesday Nights – The Good Companions
Time: 8:00pm start
Style: Vibrant and broad range of topics including Music and Movies.
Prizes: Prizes for 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 2nd to last (for the unluckiest team).
Wednesday quiz nights in Brighton – The Mucky Duck
Time: 8:00pm start
Style: Known for the popular Quiz Face format.
Prizes: Huge roll-over jackpot (often exceeding £800).
Thursday quiz nights in Brighton – The Hartington
Time: Unknown (usually 8:00pm)
Style: TV Game Show vibes with fun, engaging rounds.
Entry: £2
Prizes: Serious roll-over jackpot (cash prize).
Sunday quiz nights in Brighton – The Bear Inn
Time: 7:30pm start
Style: Fun, non-academic vibe with general knowledge and a Jukebox Bingo round.
Entry: £1 entry (plus £1 for Jukebox Bingo)
Prizes: Cash prize, a bottle of wine, and free pizza.
Sunday Nights – Barbara’s Quiz Night
Time: 8pm start
- Style: High energy hosting, big prizes, zero boring pub quiz vibes, play with your phone. 4pm – 8pm Happy Hour warm up.
- Prizes: House bottle of spirits plus mixers, prizes for second and third place. Offers on food available. Ski Sunday passes give further benefits and discounts.
Thursday Quiz Night – The Hartington Pub, Hanover
The Hartington’s renowned Thursday Quiz Night is the biggest weekly event, known for being a rollicking, fun-filled challenge with a serious prize pot. It’s a general knowledge quiz with a difference, often structured around favorite TV quiz shows, ensuring a lively and engaging format. Teams are tested across a wide variety of genres, from current affairs and music to history and pop culture. The competition is fierce because the quiz offers a substantial rollover cash prize, which grows each week until won! Booking a table in advance is highly recommended, and often secures discounts on your first round of drinks—the perfect way to start your team strategy.
Tuesday night quiz – The Duck Inn, Rottingdean
The Duck Inn in Rottingdean hosts a lively weekly quiz night every Tuesday from 8pm, drawing friendly competition from locals and visitors alike.
Teams of up to six take part, with a generous cash prize up for grabs — often reaching £100 or more. Entry is great value, usually between £2 and £10 per person, and the pub atmosphere makes it a perfect mid-week night out.
Guests can enjoy food and drinks throughout the evening, making it a fun, social way to test your knowledge, share a laugh, and maybe even head home a winner.
