The 5 Best Pub Quizzes In Angel and Islington

Check out our round up of the top 5 pub quizzes for Sunday – Thursday quizzing around Angel and Islington

Everyone loves a pub quiz! Whether it’s the silly team names – Quiztopher Bigwins, Quizteama Aguilera and I Thought This Was Speed Dating are three of our particular favourites – or the fact that it’s an excuse to head down the pub on a weekday; there’s just something quintessentially British about frantically trying to remember the name of the bassist from Pulp on a Tuesday evening. 

With that in mind, we’ve scoured the local area and are proud to present the top 5 pub quizzes in Angel and Islington for Sunday – Thursday quizzing…

As you might have guessed, London is the city with the most pubs in the UK, with an estimated 2,225 pubs in the Greater London area, and 2,089 pubs in Central London. That makes a total of 4,314 pubs in London and a lot of pub quizzes!

From eclectic venues to themed rounds, these quizzes offer a perfect blend of fun, challenge, and community spirit. So, gather your team, pick a quirky name, and get ready for a night of trivia and camaraderie.

The History of the Pub Quiz

The tradition of the pub quiz dates back to the 1970s, when a company named Burns and Porter introduced the concept to British pubs. Designed to boost business on quieter nights, pub quizzes quickly became a staple of British culture. 

The format usually involves a series of trivia questions across various categories, encouraging teamwork and a bit of friendly competition. 

Over the years, the pub quiz has evolved, incorporating multimedia elements and unique themes, but the core idea remains the same: providing a fun and engaging way for people to come together and enjoy a night out.

The 5 best Pub Quizzes around Islington

Gone are the days of pub quizzes being an online event or even worse, having to occupy your time with mid week board games. The pubs are open and ready to quiz!

1) The Lexington – Every Monday from 8pm 

A two minute walk from Angel Station, The Lexington is an awesome cross between an old school British boozer and an American rock bar/grill. The decor is Victorian baroque, with a huge selection of craft beers and bourbon from across the pond to wet one’s whistle, and an ever changing selection of fried meaty and veggie goodness with which to dry said whistle. Given the pub’s rep as an indie music haunt, it’ll come as no surprise that its quiz is music-orientated with some uniquely structured rounds and an ingeniously foul-mouthed quizmaster called Paul Guided Missile (pictured above).

Top prize each week is always £60 in cash, with plenty of free booze rounds and a multipack of crisps for the best team name. Cost is £2/head with a maximum team size of 6. Book online or via other event ticketing providers. thelexington.co.uk

2) Lucky Voice – 7pm on the last Thursday of every month

Where else can you find a pub quiz that features rounds with space hoppers, hula hoops, limbo and air guitar showdowns?

This pub quiz attempts to distil the full Lucky Voice experience, with loads of quirky shenanigans led by a hunky quiz master, plenty of trivia questions on musical mischief including fan favourites like Name That Tune and Next Lines, 2-4-1 cocktails from a team of mixologist maestros, and of course, the option once the quizzing is finished to continue your night with a bit of karaoke in your very own sound-proof private room.

Perfect for a bit of team bonding after work or a casual get together with your besties!

Maximum team of eight, entry is £3/head and there's a £50 bar voucher and Golden Ticket up for grabs for the winning team!

To book, email hello@luckyvoice.com, call 020 7354 6280 or through our official partner designmynight.

Read: How To Plan the Best Unique Night Out in London

3)The Regent, Islington – Every Thursday from 8pm

Located on Liverpool Road, The Regent is a beloved local pub known for its cosy atmosphere, friendly staff, and extensive selection of craft beers and ciders. The quiz night at The Regent is a mid-week treat for trivia enthusiasts, featuring a well-rounded mix of general knowledge questions, picture rounds, and themed quizzes that keep regulars and newcomers alike on their toes.

What sets The Regent apart is its community feel – the quiz is often a lively event with a great mix of locals and quiz aficionados. The top prize usually includes a generous bar tab or cash, with additional prizes like bottles of wine and free drinks for runners-up and the team with the best name.

Entry is £2/person with a maximum team size of 6, making it an affordable and enjoyable evening out with the best craft beers. Plus, if you’re in the mood for some delicious pub grub, The Regent’s menu offers everything from classic British food like pies to vegan-friendly options.

Note: Pub Quizzes will take a break during The UEFA EURO tournament and will return on the 18th July.

4)The Regent, Islington – Every Thursday from 8pm

As the name implies, Radicals and Victuallers is a pretty left-field hang out that markets itself as a ‘Place to unwind and imbibe in the company of people who are just as weird as you’ – count us in! The kitchen serves up naughty American diner grub, and there’s always a great selection of craft beer on tap, making this an ideal pub quiz for those looking to round their week – and hangover – off in both comforting and calorific fashion.

The quiz itself involves plenty of fun picture, mystery voice, intro and film clip rounds, with t-shirt giveaways and a cash money prize for the winning team. Make sure to keep an eye out for the pub’s occasional quiz collaboration specials as well, where the cash prize is replaced with something awesome like winning your own height in beer. Entry is £2/person and there’s no limit on team size but there are penalties for teams of over 7.

radicalsandvictuallers.co.uk

5) The Old Queen’s Head – Every Tuesday from 7pm 

The Old Queen’s Head quiz is worth going to for the pub’s interior decor alone – it’s like having a drink in the parlour of a particularly eccentric Edwardian-era millionaire (probably one with an opium addiction, we don’t judge). Marketing itself as a ‘pub quiz for people too cool for a pub quiz’ you can expect plenty of off the wall rounds from the quizmaster, like dirty doodles and kazookeoke (we honestly have no idea). There’s also a decent cocktail menu to imbibe and an array of beefy burgers to sample from the pub’s Lucky Chip’ kitchen.

Cash prize varies depending on the size of the quiz crowd, and there’s also a few bonus rounds to win free booze. £2/person, maximum team size of 6.

theoldqueenshead.com

6) The Bull – Every Wednesday from 8pm

Set in a proper pub pub, you can look forward to rounds involving Play-Doh, a wheel of fortune and the occasional opportunity to win a bag of Scottish Oats or Olly Murs calendar in this eclectic pub quiz. The Bull also runs a beer and burger offer for £10.50 on quiz nights, and is rumoured to have been built on the site of a house once owned by none other than Sir Walter Raleigh, so there’s plenty for both burger and history buffs alike to sink their teeth in to.

Entry is £2/person, maximum team of 6, cash prizes vary though there’s always a bottle of wine for the team that comes second last!

questionone.com/bull-islington

• Fancy a sing? Book two hours of cocktails and karaoke at Lucky Voice Islington

Looking for Your New Weekly Pub Quiz?

Whether you're a seasoned quizzer or a newcomer looking to dive into the world of pub quizzes, Angel and Islington offer some of the best experiences around. From quirky and creative rounds to delicious food and drink deals, there's a quiz for every taste and style. 

So gather your friends, brush up on your trivia, and head down to one of these fantastic venues for a night of fun, laughter, and maybe even a prize or two. And if you're feeling particularly adventurous, why not try out a few and find your favourite? Cheers to quizzing!

Join us at Lucky Voice Liverpool Street and Islington for music quiz nights, cocktails and karaoke if you fancy it!

We can cater to many events with our handy drinks packages and fantastic private karaoke rooms, including, hen nights, birthdays, corporate team building and cocktail masterclasses.

Walk in, dance out. Book a spot in our quiz night now!