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6 pub quizzes in Dundee to test your general knowledge

Running from Sunday to Thursday, there are a number of popular quizzes taking place in pubs across the city.

Locals taking part in The Bruach pub quiz in Broughty Ferry.
Are you a pub quiz fan?

Meeting up with friends for a couple of drinks and testing your general knowledge for the chance of winning a prize – lots of us enjoy a pub quiz.

Dundee has lots of choice when it comes to these fun evenings.

And as well as offering the chance to socialise with your pals, pub quizzes also give you the opportunity to test your knowledge on a variety of subjects whether that be music, television, sport or the world of entertainment.


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For those who love a pub quiz, our Food and Drink team has rounded up some of our readers most recommended ones.

If we left your favourite pub quiz off of our list then please do let us know where and when it is in the comment section at the bottom of the article and we’ll be sure to add it.


The Nether Inn

Hosting their quiz at 7.30pm every Monday, The Nether Inn is a great place to pop in with a group of friends to try and win the weekly event.

It costs £2 per person to take part in the quiz which features teams of six people – although slightly bigger teams can be accommodated.

The quiz is run by Alix Hill and Fergus Coyne.

First prize is a £50 jackpot every week, second prize is a cocktail pitcher and winners of the third prize get a round of shots.

Address: 134 Nethergate, Dundee, DD1 4ED

The pub quiz at the Nether Inn in Dundee takes place every Monday night.
The pub quiz at the Nether Inn in Dundee takes place every Monday night. Image: Alan Richardson.

O’Marleys

It’s a quiz with a difference at O’Marleys – time is of the essence and fastest fingers win you points.

Known as Speed Quizzing, by Thirsty Work, there’s no time for cheating as answers are locked in quickly using an app, so you’ll need to bring your smartphone or tablet to play.

Quizzes are free entry and run every Tuesday and Thursday, starting at 7pm.

First prize wins you £70 and second prize earns £30.

These quiz nights are very popular so booking is recommended to guarantee a table.

Address: 8 Roseangle, Dundee, DD1 4LR

The winning team at an O'Marleys quiz night
The winning team at an O’Marleys quiz night

The Barrelman

The Barrelman’s free quiz gives locals the chance to win a £50 voucher to spend in the pub along with a bottle to share.

Starting at 9pm every Thursday this is a busy event that gets rather competitive.

So if you want to put the world to right and show off your general knowledge, you know what to do!

Address: 100-108 Commercial Street, Dundee, DD1 2AJ

 A pub quiz team at The Barrelman in Dundee
A pub quiz team at The Barrelman in Dundee. Image: The Barrelman.

Duke’s Corner

Every Sunday a pub quiz is on at Duke’s Corner at 7pm.

It features a mixture of rounds and topics, including themed rounds chosen by previous week’s participants.

There is no entry fee for the quiz. However, there is a jackpot prize question which is £1 per person to enter with the chance to win a £100 cash prize.

First prize is a voucher for a £40 bar tab, second place prize is a food and drinks voucher and third place prize is a bottle of wine.

Address: 13 Brown Street, Dundee, DD1 5EG.

The pub quiz at The Duke's Corner in Dundee takes place every Sunday
The pub quiz at The Duke’s Corner in Dundee takes place every Sunday. Image: Duke’s Corner.

Tickety Boo’s

Every Monday at 8pm Tickety Boo’s holds its quiz.

It costs £2 to take part and all entry fees go towards the jackpot.

First place wins the jackpot. Quizzers are welcome to suggest featured rounds for future weeks.

Address: 51 Commercial St, Dundee, DD1 2AA

 One of the quiz teams at Tickety Boo's in Dundee.
One of the quiz teams at Tickety Boo’s. Image: Tickety Boo’s.

Star & Garter

Dundee’s Star & Garter has re-started its pub quiz on a Sunday afternoon every fortnight from 3-5pm.

There is a maximum of four people per team and it costs £3 per person to enter.

The quiz – which can feature various subjects including TV, film, music, sport,
geography, science and nature – has six rounds of ten questions with a cash prize up for grabs.

Address: 42 Union St, Dundee, DD1 4BE

Locals taking part in a quiz night at the Star & Garter in Dundee.
Locals taking part in a quiz night at the Star & Garter in Dundee. Image: Star & Garter.

The Bruach Bar

If you’re in the Broughty Ferry area on Sunday nights be sure to pop into The Bruach to take on their pub quiz.

It is free to enter with the chance for the winning team to scoop a £40 voucher to spend in the Bruach Bar.

A raffle is also run on the evening with an accumulated jackpot cash prize available.

The quiz kicks off at 8pm sharp so make sure you’re seated with a drink ahead of it starting.

Address: 326 Brook St, Broughty Ferry, Dundee, DD5 2AN

Locals taking part in the Bruach pub quiz in Broughty Ferry.
Locals taking part in The Bruach pub quiz in Broughty Ferry. Image: Alan Richardson.

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