Pub quiz in Manchester: where to play
Manchester has a proper pub quiz culture, from the Northern Quarter out to the neighbourhood pubs of south Manchester.
Schedules change more often than the listings admit, so check the pub's own page or give them a call before you set out.
The Pen & Pencil
Northern QuarterPencils Down is hosted by John Stansfield of Quizmodo, with four rounds covering film and TV, general knowledge, music and a wildcard. The winning team takes the pot, and to play you book a table and mention the quiz in the booking notes.
The Abel Heywood
Northern QuarterA dependable midweek option if you want an easy city-centre stop with a regular crowd.
The Blues Kitchen
SpinningfieldsThe Blues Kitchen's Spinningfields quiz comes with food, drinks and a £500 weekly bar tab for the winners.
Electrik
ChorltonQuingo mixes pop-culture questions with bingo, so it plays like a social game night rather than a standard pub quiz.
The Railway
West DidsburyA small neighbourhood pub in West Didsbury with a cosy room.
The Red Lion
WithingtonA straightforward local quiz with a loyal regular crowd, and a good option if you are heading south of the centre.
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