Question: Where is the best pub quiz in Inverness?
If you are busy conferring with a small group of friends over the answer to the above question while wondering if you can fit one last pint in before the picture round, then you have come to the right place.
Because we have put together a list of Inverness’s top (and as far we can tell only) pub quizzes that is sure to scratch the itch of all seasoned quizzers.
So think up a rude team name, brush up on your royal lineages and get your heads down for some quizzing fun.
And remember, though we hope you have a great night out we cannot guarantee the absence of an anagram round.
The Innes
Address: 61 Innes St, IV1 1NR
The Innes takes quizzing very seriously. Or at least owner Craig Macleod does. Which is why – unlike many pubs that outsource their quizzing – Craig takes on hosting responsibilities himself.
“I do like a quiz,” Craig tells us.
He promises an entertaining and educational night that makes full use of the pub’s many screens for some audience interaction.
The questions, like the jokes, are all his own, so you can be sure to have a quiz night like no other at The Innes.
The weekly quiz is held every Sunday from 7pm, with a £2 per head entry. All entry money is divvied out as prize money, Craig promises.
And every few weeks or so, The Innes hosts a charity quiz night, often on a Friday. Keep an eye out for those.
Rose Street Foundry
Address: 96 Academy St, IV1 1LU
This city centre pub can get pretty busy on quiz night – some 60 people have been known to show up for this one.
Part of that may be down to the Foundry’s laid-back atmosphere, which lends itself well to some enjoyable, easy-going quizzing.
The fun starts at 8.30pm every Thursday
The Fluke
Address: Culcabock Rd, IV2 3XQ
The Fluke is a great pub, made even better in our opinion by the presence of a great quiz.
It’s on at 9pm till midnight on a Thursday, so clashes with the rival quiz at the Foundry.
Which one you choose is up to you, but you are certain to have a fun time at the Fluke.
Entry costs £1 per head with a £30 voucher on offer to the winning team. The voucher can be spent in any Mitchells & Butlers pub.
Revolution
Address: 11-19 Church St, IV1 1DY
There used to be a pub quiz on every week at Revolution.
That has since been pared back to once a month, but the Church Street cocktail bar remains an important stop on Inverness’s limited pub quiz circuit.
So get down on the first Thursday of every month for one of only two quizzes on this list with free entry.
Which means you’ll have plenty of money for some of Revolution’s signature cocktails.
Bar One
Address: 1 Academy St, IV1 1JN
Another cocktail bar with a pub quiz.
Bar One holds theirs every Sunday night between 7pm and 9pm, and like at Revolution entry is free.
Prizes are on offer to the first, second and third placed teams and donations are given to the charity Equality Network.
Which means you can feel good even if you don’t get any of the questions right.
So, there you have it. We could only find five pub quizzes currently ongoing in Inverness. If you know of any more, drop us a line below.
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