There are two types of people at a quiz night: the ones who somehow know the capital of every country in the world, and the ones confidently shouting out completely wrong answers.
Either way, there’s no denying that a good quiz is a brilliant excuse to round up your friends, order food and drinks, and get just a little bit competitive.
Abu Dhabi has plenty of places where you can do exactly that. If you want a lively Friday night on Yas Island, a traditional pub quiz, or a Sunday roast with some trivia thrown in for good measure, these five quiz nights are worth knowing about.
Friday Night Risky Quizzness at Lock, Stock & Barrel
If you want your quiz night to feel more like a party, head to Lock, Stock & Barrel at Yas Bay on Friday. Risky Quizzness runs from 8.00 PM to 10.30 PM, bringing together speed quizzing, general trivia and music bingo for a format that keeps things moving.
There’s no charge to enter the quiz, while an AED 200 food and drinks package gives you three hours of unlimited beverages alongside sharing-style food.
There are prizes for the winning teams, too, and once the questions are finished, live music starts from 11.00 PM. So, if your brain is still functioning after the final round, you can carry on into the night.
For further information, visit Friday Night Risky Quizzness at LSB.
Location: Lock, Stock & Barrel, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi
The Big Fat Quiz Night at McCafferty’s
Mondays might not immediately spring to mind when you think about going out, but The Big Fat Quiz Night at McCafferty’s Yas is a pretty good reason to change that.
Starting at 8.00 PM every Monday, the quiz is free to join, with prizes waiting for the teams that can keep their cool when the questions get tricky.
There’s also a Monday steak deal if you want to arrive hungry. A steak dinner and drink for AED 145 is currently running from 3.00 PM to 10.00 PM. Happy hour is also available until 8.00 PM, giving you plenty of time to grab a drink before the quiz begins.
For further information, visit McCaffertys Abu Dhabi | The Big Fat Quiz Night.
Location: Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island
Friday Night Quiz with Sonya Mac at Snooty Fox
Friday night quiz plans don’t get much easier than this. The Snooty Fox at Dusit Thani Abu Dhabi hosts Friday Night Quiz with Sonya Mac every Friday from 8.00 PM, offering a mix of trivia and plenty of opportunity to prove that your collection of random facts is finally useful.
It’s free to enter, with food and drinks available throughout the evening. There are three winning teams every week, with prizes including brunch and café vouchers. Once the quiz wraps up, DJ Candy takes over, turning the night from trivia to tunes.
For further information, visit Friday Night Quiz with Sonya Mac | Dusit Thani Abu Dhabi.
Location: Dusit Thani Abu Dhabi
Roast & Quiz at Atlon
Why choose between a Sunday roast and a quiz when you can have both? Roast & Quiz at Atlon Abu Dhabi combines the two for a relaxed weekend afternoon at Atlon Bar & Bistro in Souq Qaryat Al Beri.
The quiz takes place on Sundays from 2.00 PM, with the package priced at AED 99, including a roast dinner and one drink. And, of course, there are prizes to play for.
It’s a good pick if your ideal quiz night involves a proper plate of roast dinner alongside the trivia.
For further information, contact Atlon Bar & Bistro.
Location: The Souk Qaryat Al Beri, Rabdan, Abu Dhabi
Quiz Nights at Crafty Fox Yas Links
Over on Yas Island, Crafty Fox Yas Links has its own answer to the midweek slump. Quiz Nights at Crafty Fox take place every Thursday from 7.00 PM, with a format centred on team trivia and a touch of friendly rivalry.
Entry is free, and the prizes include Sunday roasts and beverage buckets, so there’s plenty of motivation to get your answers right.
You can order from the kitchen throughout the evening, while the current quiz-night offer also includes AED 30 Aperol Spritz until 9.00 PM.
For further information, contact Quiz Nights at Crafty Fox | Yas Links Abu Dhabi.
Location: Crafty Fox Yas Links, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi
It doesn’t matter if you’re the person who carries the team with your encyclopaedic knowledge or the one who gets one question right and celebrates like you’ve won the whole thing; Abu Dhabi has a quiz night for you.
Next step: assemble your team and agree in advance on who gets the final say!
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