Trivia has become a staple of the bar scene all across Denver, since groups eager to test their mental mettle against other semi-inebriated folks took the Mile High City by storm. Now, with multiple teams and trivia-goers, it is the rare bar in Denver that doesn’t host a trivia night. With so many to choose from, where are you going to go to task those brain cells? Don’t waste your precious mental energy trying to figure it out – we’ve got you covered. Here are a few of the best trivia bars in Denver.

The Irish Snug 1201 East Colfax Avenue

Denver, Colo. 80218

(303) 839-1394

www.irishsnug.com The Irish Snug hosts “Geeks Who Drink” trivia on Tuesday nights at 8 pm, and it’s a battlefield you‘ll want to show up early to. With a prize the size of a bar tab on the line, this bar packs in quickly with A-team trivia bowlers all looking to claim the largest purse in town. So, if you think your game is ready for the fire, the Snug is easily one of the best trivia bars in Denver. The Irish Snug offers a regular full food menu and on trivia nights hands out $3 select micro-brew pints and $4 Jagermeister and Red Bull shots. The Irish Snug is open daily, 11 am to 2 am.

The Whiskey Bar 2203 Larimer Street

Denver, Colo. 80205

(303) 297-0303

www.whiskeybardenver.com The Whiskey Bar offers potentially the most effusive of the trivia nights in Denver, making it one of the best trivia bars in Denver. Local trivia-goers blame the lack of a food menu for the sometimes raucous nature of the game, while bartenders tend to point to the trivia players’ liberal use of the bar’s expansive drink menu. Whatever the cause, nobody wants the spirited trivia sessions to come to an end at The Whiskey Bar. Trivia here is like no other bar in town and a must-do for anyone ready to experience a mental bacchanal. Trivia starts at 7 pm every Saturday night, with $8 dollar pitchers. The Whiskey Bar is open Monday through Friday, 4 pm to close; Saturday, 11 am to 2 am; Sunday, 11 am to close (closing times vary depending on the season and day).

Jonsey’s Eat Bar 400 E. 20th Avenue

Denver, Colo. 80205

(303) 863-7473

www.jeatbar.com Trivia at Jonsey‘s Eat Bar is one of the best on this list of trivia hollows. The well maintained, café-style eatery and lounge has long been a favorite Happy Hour location for Denver’s Uptown residents and is now a Mecca for Denverites looking to prove they didn’t waste their money on a college degree. With great food (try the ambrosial truffle fries), service and drink specials, trivia-goers keep their minds sharp for the big question – What to eat or drink next? Jonsey’s offers a full dinner and drink menu for all pocketbooks, Happy Hours from 4 pm to 7 pm, and trivia starting at 7 pm on Sunday. Jonsey’s is open Sunday through Thursday, 5 pm to 11 pm; Friday and Saturday, 5 pm to close. A Sunday brunch is available from 10 am to 3 pm.

by Joseph Boven