Trivia Nights in Wilmington NC: The Complete 2026 Guide

Wilmington has trivia happening almost every night of the week, mostly at breweries and mostly free to play. Some are serious (teams with matching shirts and spreadsheets), some are casual (three friends and a pitcher). Here's the full lineup.

Monday

Flytrap Brewing - Monday Funday Trivia

Flytrap Brewing, 319 Walnut St. Free to play. One of the most popular trivia nights in town. The regulars are competitive but welcoming. Get there early if you want a good spot.

Ponysaurus Brewing - Trivia Night Mondays

Ponysaurus Brewing, 214 Market St. Trivia every Monday evening. Check their social media for current times and specials.

Tuesday

Ponysaurus Brewing - Music Bingo Tuesdays

Ponysaurus Brewing, 214 Market St. Not traditional trivia but close enough. Music bingo with prizes. Fun twist on the format. Good beer, downtown location.

Tap Yard Wilmington - Music Bingo with 30 Second Rocks

Tap Yard, 348 Hutchison Ln. Another music bingo option on Tuesdays, every Tuesday evening with bonus rounds for bigger prizes.

Wednesday

Tap Yard Wilmington - Hammered Trivia

Tap Yard Wilmington, 348 Hutchison Ln. Free to play. Hammered Trivia runs every Wednesday evening. Top teams take home prizes. Tap Yard also has game night on Tuesdays and music bingo, so it's basically a weekly entertainment hub.

Thursday

Wilmington Brewing Company

Wilmington Brewing Company, 824 S Kerr Ave. Trivia with a solid beer selection. Bigger space than most downtown spots so easier to grab a table.

How Brewery Trivia Usually Works

If you've never done brewery trivia, here's the deal:

• It's free to play. You buy beer, the trivia is the entertainment.
• Teams of 2-6. Most places cap team size. Showing up solo is fine; you'll get adopted by a team.
• 3-4 rounds of 10-ish questions. General knowledge, pop culture, music, sports, random categories.
• Prizes are usually gift cards or bar tabs. Nothing life-changing but enough to make it competitive.
• Arrive 30 minutes early if you want a table. Popular nights fill up.
• Put your phone away. Googling answers is the fastest way to get your team kicked out and publicly shamed.

Which One Should You Go To?

If you want the best atmosphere: Flytrap with Deb on Mondays. It's the one people talk about.

If you want something different: Ponysaurus Music Bingo on Tuesdays.

If you're competitive and want a challenge: Wednesday nights tend to draw the serious teams.

If you're visiting and just want a fun night out: any of them. Brewery trivia is one of the best free things to do in Wilmington on a weeknight. You'll meet locals, drink good beer, and probably learn that you know less about geography than you thought.

Know of a trivia night we're missing? Let us know and we'll add it.

For more nightlife options, check out our Wilmington Breweries guide or browse this week's events.