
Trivia in Lakeview East!
Pop quiz! Why is Lakeview East named Lakeview East? If you answer that because you view the lake from the East, you are sadly mistaken. Legend has it Lakeview East got its name from “Hotel Lake View,” built on the lake shore in 1853 by James H. Rees and E. E. Hundley! Are you full of random facts and love a little friendly competition? Come put your trivia skills to the test at these Trivia Nights in Lakeview East.
Monday Night Trivia
Parrot’s Bar and Grill: Every Monday at 7 pm
Start off your week with trivia at one of Lakeview’s most popular bars! First place winner gets a $50 Parrots gift card, second place wins a $25 neighborhood bar OR Binny’s gift card, and third place gets a round of team shots! All trivia participants get a 20% off your total tab.
Clover Lincoln Pak: Every Monday at 7:30 pm
Trivia is free to play at Clover, and the hot dogs that will be served are free too! Come kick your week off with some fun, hosted by Pen & Paper Trivia.
Tuesday Night Trivia
Cheesie’s Pub & Grub: Every Tuesday at 7:30 pm
On Tuesdays, Cheesie’s hosts Toker Tuesdaze AND Trivia Tuesday! Specials for the evening include $9 The JBB (Jim Beam & Bitters), $8 Sparkling Blackberry Lemonade, $8 Bourbon Crush, $8 Beam Me Up, $4.20 Unlimited Fries, $4.20 Sweet Water 420 Pale Ale, and ½ Off Cannabis Infused Cans!
Almost Home Tavern & Grill: Bullseye Trivia Tuesdays at 7:30 pm
Almost Home Tavern & Grill has Bullseye trivia every Tuesday night! The winning team gets a chance to hit the bullseye – if you do, the cash is yours! If you miss, $50 gets added to the jackpot the following week! Specials: $10 Dorito Nachos – $15 Corona/Modelo Buckets – $5 Tequila Shots – $2 Tacos
The River Kitchen and Bar: Trivia every Tuesday at 7:30 pm
Specials at Trivia Night at the River are: $25 Seltzer Buckets, $12 Burger + Beer, and $5 Drafts
Matilda: Every Tuesday at 7:30 pm
Matilda hosts trivia every Tuesday! Pro tip: Follow them on Instagram to see what the topics are for the night. They also always have specials during trivia and an amazing Taco Tuesday menu!
Sidetrack: Themed Trivia Every Tuesday at 8 pm
Get Sidetrack’d! Trivia is always free to play at Sidetrack, and the prizes are GREAT, varying from gift cards to concert tickets. Come play trivia and have a blast while doing it!
Good Times Brewery: Every Tuesday at 7 pm
Good Times are to be had at trivia! From 7 to 9 pm come hang at this local brewery and play some free trivia.
Wednesday Night Trivia
Duffy’s Tavern: Every Wednesday at 7 pm
New in 2026, Duffy’s is now hosting trivia on Wednesday nights! Sip on $8 specialty cocktails and wine, and 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places get a prize.
Lark Chicago: Every Wednesday at 7 pm
Lark hosts Whaddayaknow Trivia night! Test your knowledge while enjoying great food and drinks. Specials for trivia include a Double Cheeseburger for $10, and 50% off all mules!
Graystone Tavern: Every Wednesday at 7 pm
Come play whadadayaknow? trivia at Graystone, and the winning team takes a turn at Plinko! The grand prize starts at $100 cash.
Friar Tuck: Every Wednesday at 8 pm
Swing on into Friar Tuck on Wednesday nights for trivia! With rotating drink specials, a warm environment, and a fun host, Friar Tuck is the perfect place to put your trivia knowledge to the test.
F.O Mahony’s: Every Wednesday at 8 pm
This neighborhood pub hosts trivia, with $6 fireball shots every single Wednesday!
Thursday Night Trivia
Budweiser Brickhouse Tavern, Select Thursdays at 7:30 pm
Brickhouse Tavern is hosting trivia on select Thursdays! Enjoy food & drink specials during trivia, and the top 3 teams get prizes.
Country Club: Every Thursday at 8 pm
Come play Queen of Hearts trivia every Thursday! The winning team pulls for a chance at grand prize money. Sip on $5 drafts while you play!
Murphy’s Bleachers: Every Thursday from 7:30 – 10 pm EXCEPT ON CUBS HOME GAME DAYS
Come put your trivia skills to the test at one of the most historic sports bars in the country. Every Thursday, Murphy’s Bleachers hosts trivia from 7:30 to 10 pm!
Friday Night Trivia
Merkle’s Bar & Grill: Every Friday at 8 pm
Whatdayaknow? hosts trivia at Merkle’s every Friday at 8 pm! Sip on $4 U Call-It’s from 8 pm until 11 pm. Prizes include $50 and $25 gift cards.
Sunday Night Trivia
Trader Todd’s: Every Sunday at 7 pm
On a forgotten weeknight, behind a nondescript door in the Back Room of Trader Todd’s Chicago, minds gather as if summoned by fate. Presented by the erudite raconteurs of Geeks Who Drink, this Jeopardy Bar League Trivia offers $200 cash to the sharpest wits, gift cards to the valiant runners-up, and a weekly drawing where every team—win or lose—may claim another $200 simply for having shown up, pencil sharpened and pride intact.