Best Pub Quizzes in Derby

If you love putting your brain to the test, then this is the perfect list for you!

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Updated 11/07/2024
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The pub quiz is a staple in many social calendars. The anticipation of waiting for the quiz sheets to be given out and the immediate groan when you see a face you recognise on the picture round but can't place the name.

The friendly debates that ensue when you can't decide what year Derby was made a city, or the lyrics to a song you know you've heard a thousand times.

However, this makes quizzes fun and is why we all enjoy them. 

But where are the best quizzes in Derby? Well we've compiled a list for you to make it that little bit easier!

Right, pens at the ready here's number one...


1. Little Chester Ale House, Chester Green

If our memory serves us correctly the building that houses the Little Chester Ale House was used to be an ironing service, so straighten out your mind ready for the fortnightly quiz at this quaint pub. And as an extra bonus there is also food provided.

Where: Little Chester Ale House, 4A Chester Green Rd, Little Chester, Derby DE1 3SF

When: Fornightly on a Wednesday night at 7:30pm

Entry Fee: £3 per team (6 people max)

Prize: Cash


2. Bustler Derby

Perfect for a work social or grab your pals and come down for a fun mid-week night out and remember to bring a smart phone to be able to join in the quiz.

Where: The Chocolate Factory John Street Derby DE1 2QD

When: Thursdays at 7.30pm (doors open at 5pm)

Entry fee: £5 per team (max 6 per team)

Prize: Freedom prizes for the winners as well as runners up prizes.


3. Ye Olde Dolphin

Who wouldn't want to do a quiz in the oldest pub in Derby? There are 40 challenging questions and picture round to get you scratching your head. There's also free food.

Where: Queen St, Derby DE1 3DL

When: Sunday at 9 pm

Entry fee: Free

Prize: Gallon of Beer


4. The Markeaton

Eyes down at The Markeaton, on Kedleston Road every Tuesday and Thursday for their popular quiz for cash prizes, or take part in the bingo! The quiz starts at The Brighton Line and Dirty Gerty, which is 9:30pm to you and me.

Where: Kedleston Road, Derby, Derbyshire, DE22 2TF

When: Tuesday & Thursday at 9:30pm.

Prize: Cash


5. The Greyhound

Join the Greyhound for the quiz in a renovated 18th-century pub on Friar Gate, Derby. Get your thinking caps on as the quizmaster tests your mettle.

Where: 75-76 Friar Gate, Derby, DE1 1FN

When: Monday at 8 pm

Entry fee: £1

Prize: Gallon of Ale or Surprise Tin


6. The Blessington Carriage

A staple in Derby's night scene, the Bless is a chilled pub throughout most of the week until Friday and Saturday where it becomes 'party central', however, that aside it is the perfect place to spend a Wednesday evening doing the quiz. Serving food and drinks it's a comfortable place to give your brain a good work out.

Where: The Bless, Chapel St, Derby DE1 3GU

When: Wednesday's from 9pm

Entry Fee: Free

Prize: £50 drinks voucher, with other prizes given out throughout the night,


And for some bonus points here's some out of town pub quizzes for you to try...

7. The Masons Arms 

Where: 1 Etwall Road, Mickleover,  DE5 0DL

When: Sunday at 8.30 pm

Entry fee: 50p per person

Prizes: 1st team £15, 2nd team £10, 3rd team £5,

Stinger question: £1 per person /entry, winner £20, 2nd place £5.


8. Kings Corner, Oakwood

Where: Oakwood, Derby, DE21 4RF

When: Tuesday Nights at 8:30 pm

Entry fee: Free

Prize: £25 bar tab


That's all, folks!

We won't be needing the tiebreaker today, so thank you all for comming along.

Where's your favourite pub quiz in Derby?

Add your comments in the comments section below!

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