Last Updated on 30 April 2026 by Dave King
Please note: Pub quiz schedules can change. Always check the venue’s official website or social media pages for the latest information and any last-minute updates before you visit.
Pub quizzes in Brighton are one of the easiest ways to plan a great night out in the city. Some are traditional general knowledge nights with cash prizes and bar tabs. Others lean into music, themed rounds or weirder formats that feel very Brighton. If you want a quiz that suits your week, this guide breaks down some of the strongest current options by day, with a focus on atmosphere, prizes, value and what kind of night each venue actually gives you.
Brighton’s quiz scene changes often enough that it is still worth checking the venue’s latest page or socials before you head out, especially around bank holidays, seasonal timetable changes or one-off events. A few venues are very consistent. Others still run their quizzes regularly, but current listings can differ slightly on exact time, entry fee or prize format.
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Brighton pub quizzes at a glance
| Day | Venue | Time | Entry | What to expect |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | The Lion & Lobster | 8pm | £2.50 | General knowledge in one of Brighton’s best-loved pubs |
| Monday | Park Crescent | Check latest listing | Check latest listing | Friendly local quiz with picture and music rounds |
| Tuesday | The Black Dove | Check latest listing | Check latest listing | One of Brighton’s most distinctive quiz formats |
| Tuesday | Thomas Kemp | 7.30pm | £2 | Traditional pub quiz with trivia and live music round |
| Tuesday | Lord Nelson Inn | 8pm | £2 | Long-running general knowledge quiz near the station |
| Wednesday | North Laine Brewhouse | 7.30pm | £1 | Quizzy with Izzy, pop culture, music and extras |
| Wednesday | West Hill Tavern | 8pm, alternating weeks | Free | Fortnightly quiz with bar-tab prizes |
| Wednesday | Dead Wax Social | 9pm | £1 | Music quiz with MC Cashback and 2-for-1 pizza |
| Thursday | Fitz Regent | 8pm | £2.50 | Big central quiz with cash and spot prizes |
| Thursday | Camelford Arms | Usually 8pm | Check latest listing | Huge prize pot and one of the city’s best-known quiz nights |
| Sunday | The Joker | 7pm to 10pm | £2 | Comedy quiz night for a lighter end-of-week feel |
The table above is based on current venue pages and up-to-date event listings. In a couple of cases, especially Park Crescent, The Black Dove and Camelford Arms, live listings currently disagree slightly on price or start time, so those are best checked on the day.
Monday quiz nights in Brighton
Mondays are quieter than Tuesday to Thursday, but there are still a couple of Brighton regulars worth knowing about.
The Lion & Lobster, Sillwood Street
One of Brighton’s most beloved pubs, The Lion & Lobster runs its quiz on Mondays from 8pm. The official events page lists “Brighton’s Best Pub Quiz” as a Monday night series, and it is one of those venues where the setting does a lot of the work. The pub is spread across several floors, has bags of character, and feels busy enough to stay lively without tipping into chaos. If you want a dependable central Monday option, this is the easiest one to recommend.
Park Crescent, near The Level
Park Crescent is another Monday name worth keeping in mind, especially if you want a more neighbourhood-style quiz than a big central pub. The catch is that current listings are not perfectly aligned: DesignMyNight still describes it as a long-running Monday quiz with picture rounds, music specials and the chance of a bottle of Tuaca, while the pub’s recent Facebook posts point to a current Monday quiz format but show different details from older listings. Because of that, I would treat this one as a genuine option, but definitely check the latest post before you go.
Tuesday quiz nights in Brighton
Tuesday is one of the strongest nights for pub quizzes in Brighton, with a good mix of classic general knowledge nights and more Brighton-style twists.
The Black Dove, St James’s Street
The Black Dove still feels like one of the most distinctive quiz nights in the city. DesignMyNight describes the format as letting teams pick the rounds, while Pub Quizzers lists it as a weekly Tuesday quiz with a jackpot and spot prizes. That is exactly the kind of oddball local touch that helps this one stand out from a standard pub-quiz template. As with Park Crescent, current public listings differ slightly on whether it starts at 8pm or 8.30pm and whether entry is £1 or £2, so check the latest quiz page or socials before you head out.
Thomas Kemp, St George’s Road
If you want a more traditional pub quiz, Thomas Kemp is one of the safest Tuesday choices. Its official events page says the quiz runs on Tuesdays, hosted by quizmaster Al Busby, with trivia, a live music round, cash and drink prizes, and a 7.30pm start for £2 entry. The setup is straightforward, friendly and easy to understand, which is probably why it keeps a loyal local following.
Lord Nelson Inn, Trafalgar Street
Close to Brighton station, The Lord Nelson is handy if you are coming in from outside the city or just want something central and traditional. Its site repeatedly promotes a Tuesday quiz night at 8pm with Charlie Grey as quizmaster, and the pub’s events page confirms that quizzes are part of the regular programme. If you like a proper no-frills general knowledge night in a classic pub setting, this is still a solid Brighton option.
Wednesday quiz nights in Brighton
Wednesday is where Brighton’s quiz scene starts to show more personality.
North Laine Brewhouse, Quizzy with Izzy
North Laine Brewhouse remains one of the best one-stop recommendations if someone only wants one Brighton quiz night to try. Current listings and posts show Quizzy with Izzy running on Wednesdays from 7.30pm, with a low entry fee and a format that leans into music, pop culture and more interactive extras than your standard pub quiz. The Brewhouse also has a strong drinks list and a very central North Laine location, which helps if you want the night to carry on afterwards.
West Hill Tavern, Let’s Get Quizzical
This is one of the clearest places where your original copy needed an update. The West Hill Tavern still runs a quiz, but its own site currently lists a fortnightly Wednesday quiz at 8pm, free to play, with a £25 bar tab for the winning team. So it is still worth including, but not as a weekly £2 quiz. The appeal here is more the atmosphere and the tucked-away pub feel than giant prizes.
Dead Wax Social, MC Cashback’s Music Quiz
If you care more about music than geography, Dead Wax Social is a strong midweek choice. DesignMyNight lists MC Cashback’s Music Quiz there every Wednesday, with up to six people per team and 2-for-1 sourdough pizza, while the venue’s own older event pages also describe a regular Wednesday night music quiz followed by a DJ set. It is less “pub quiz with a bit of music” and more “music quiz that happens to be in a great bar”, which is exactly why it works.
Thursday quiz nights in Brighton
Thursday is a very good night if you want something more competitive, or at least a bigger prize pot.
Fitz Regent, Castle Square
The Fitz Regent is one of the clearest central Thursday picks. DesignMyNight lists its Thursday quiz at 8pm for £2.50, with a £50 cash prize, spot prizes and a general knowledge plus music format. Because it is right in Castle Square, it also works well if you are turning the evening into more of a night out rather than just one pub stop.
Camelford Arms, Kemptown
If you want the most eye-catching regular prize pot, Camelford Arms is the standout. The pub’s own site says the Thursday quiz carries a top prize of up to £300 cash, and both Brighton Insider and recent social posts confirm the weekly Thursday format. The only catch is that current listings do not perfectly agree on entry price, with different public posts showing either £1 or £2, so I would keep the bigger selling point here as the prize fund and check the latest listing before you go. Either way, it remains one of the best-known quiz nights in Brighton.
Sunday quiz nights in Brighton
The Joker, Preston Road
If you want something lighter to round off the weekend, The Joker’s comedy quiz is still worth knowing about. DesignMyNight lists it as a Sunday comedy quiz night with Julie Jepson, priced at £2 and running in the evening, while the venue’s own site confirms the pub’s address and Sunday opening hours. It feels more like an end-of-weekend social than an ultra-serious battle for bragging rights, which is part of the appeal.
Tips before you go
Arrive early if you care about getting a decent table. That matters most for the better-known nights like North Laine Brewhouse, Fitz Regent and Camelford Arms, where central locations, stronger prize pots or bigger reputations mean seats can go quickly.
Keep team size in mind. A lot of Brighton quizzes cap teams at around six, including The Black Dove, Dead Wax Social and Camelford Arms, so it is worth checking before you invite half your friendship group.
Use your phone before the quiz starts, not during it. Brighton quiz nights are usually social and friendly, but nobody enjoys playing against a team that is obviously cheating. Even where venues do not shout about no-phone rules, it is better to play it properly. That is half the fun anyway.
How to keep up with Brighton’s quiz scene
The easiest way to stay up to date is still to follow the venues directly. The Lord Nelson explicitly pushes people to its Facebook page for current event information, North Laine Brewhouse updates Quizzy with Izzy through its socials and listings, and Brighton Insider’s pub quiz category is useful when you want a broader day-by-day scan of what is on that week.
If you only want one extra place to check, DesignMyNight’s Brighton quiz listings are still one of the easiest ways to spot private venue pages, themed music quizzes and nights that do not always show up neatly on official pub websites.
FAQs
Are there good pub quizzes in Brighton near the station?
Yes. The Lord Nelson is close to Brighton station and stays one of the easiest Tuesday options if you want something convenient and traditional. The Open House also runs The Big Quiffy Quiz on Wednesdays near London Road station if you are open to something slightly different from your original shortlist.
Which Brighton quiz nights are best for something less traditional?
The Black Dove is the obvious answer if you want a stranger format, because teams help shape the rounds. Dead Wax Social is best if you want a music-first quiz, and The Joker is worth a look if you want something more comedy-led on a Sunday.
Where should I go if I just want one reliably good Brighton quiz?
North Laine Brewhouse on a Wednesday and Camelford Arms on a Thursday are still two of the strongest all-round answers. One wins on energy and central location, the other on prize pot and reputation.
Final thoughts
If you are only in Brighton for one evening and want a single safe recommendation, North Laine Brewhouse on a Wednesday or Camelford Arms on a Thursday are still the two I would point people towards first. If you want something weirder, head for The Black Dove. If you want a classic pub quiz, go Thomas Kemp or The Lion & Lobster. And if you just want a lighter Sunday option, The Joker keeps things fun. Brighton does not just have pub quizzes. It has pub quizzes with proper personality.
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