Pub Quizzes in South Devon

The days are getting shorter, and the evenings are certainly colder but that means it’s a great time to do some cosy indoor activities. Sure, you could stay in and read a book or go to the cinema to watch the latest block buster, but we think the best way to spend the dark evenings is to gather up all your mates, head to your local and test your knowledge at a pub quiz! Not to mention you can also tuck into a tasty pub dinner and wash it down with a pint or two! Read on for a list of the pubs in South Devon who host a regular quiz night.  

Old Firehouse, Exeter 

A hidden gem in Exeter, The Old Firehouse is a beautiful, unique cider bar and perhaps one of the most loved pubs in the city by locals. Renowned for their gigantic, freshly made pizzas and wide variety of ciders, The Old Firehouse is the perfect place to settle down on a dark, rainy evening with some friends to take part in a pub quiz. Their quizzes run weekly on a Monday, but make sure to get there early because their tables fill very quickly.  

The Rising Sun, Woodland, Ashburton 

Located near Ashburton nestled in the heart of the South Devon countryside, The Rising Sun is a cosy pub who serve homemade food produced using locally sourced ingredients and an abundance of real cask ales. The Rising Sun host a traditional quiz night on the 3rd Wednesday of every month with a meal and drink offer. Not only this, but they also host pie nights and in the winter months they also have a disco! 

King William IV, Totnes 

In the heart of Totnes, King William IV is a warm and cosy Inn who offer a fantastic menu with plenty of options to choose from, whether you’re in the mood for a steak or a wholesome vegan option. Every Tuesday they host a free pub quiz with prizes for the winning team. As well as weekly quiz nights, on Saturdays they have free live music featuring the best local musicians from the South West. 

The Black Horse, Exeter 

The Black Horse are pretty renowned for their weekly pub quizzes in Exeter! The quizzes are run electronically through a TV screen, and you’re given a remote to play with – so you know there ’will be no cheating! The Black Horse is a Greene King pub and can be found in Exeter City Centre near the Princesshay Shopping Centre. It’s a traditional British pub offering all the typical pub grub and a selection of great ales and ciders. 

The Merchant, Exmouth 

Hosting their weekly pub quiz on a Sunday is The Merchant in Exmouth. This pub hosts their quiz using an app so all you need is a smartphone to answer the questions. You can compete with different teams across the UK to win cash prizes such as a £20 bar tab (to use on site) or the national pot of £1,500! It’s completely free to play, and again – no risk of any sneaky teams trying to cheat! The Merchant offer an impressive range of home comfort foods and a wonderful cocktail menu too! 

The Manor Inn, Galmpton nr Brixham

Located near Brixham in Galmpton is The Manor Inn. It’s a restored inn dating back to the mid 1800s. Alongside offering mouth-watering food, tasty beers and a wonderful atmosphere, the Manor Inn host not one, but two quizzes a week! On Thursdays you can take part in their general knowledge quiz to win a bottle of wine and cash prizes, or if you’re a bit if a music know-it-all you might be interested to have a go at their music quiz on Sundays. If you attend the Thursday quiz, why not try their Steak Night deal: two main courses, plus a bottle of wine for just £30! 

The Bowling Green, Exeter 

If you’re looking for an all-singing, all dancing pub quiz in Exeter, look no further than The Bowling Green - their music rounds have a singing component so it is quite literally… all singing! You can find them near the St James area of Exeter and if you’re interested in taking part in their self-proclaimed ‘organised chaos’ pop down on a Sunday. Don’t worry if you need a bit of liquid confidence for the music round, they offer a fabulous selection of local beers, ciders and spirits. This quiz only costs £1 per person to enter with half of the profits going to the winner and the other half donated to the Devon Air Ambulance charity. Alongside quiz nights, The Bowling Green also hosts regular live music and board game nights.  

Mount Radford, Exeter 

Another pub in Exeter hosting a Sunday night quiz is Mount Radford on Magdalen Road, a lesser-known hub of great independent shops and eateries. Much like The Black Horse, Mount Radford is a Greene King pub who offer warming, homemade food and serve a variety of cask ales and locally brewed beers. If you’re hoping to take part in their pub quiz we’d recommend booking in advance through their app or calling up to ensure you get a table as it’s a very popular event.  

The Brass, Teignmouth 

Located between the beach and Teignmouth train station, this recently refurbished stylish pub hosts a range of fantastic events loved by locals and visitors alike such as Bingo, Karaoke and of course, a pub quiz. Hosted on a Thursday night, there’s 4 prizes on offer here, including a gallon of beer, so even if you don’t win top prize, you could still walk away with something.  

The Volunteer, Ottery St Mary 

Whilst it’s not weekly, The Volunteer do host regular quiz nights. Like with The Bowling Green, The Volunteer donates 50% of the profits taken from the entry to charity, however you are able to decide which one it goes to. With a specials board that changes weekly and contains only the best local and fresh produce, why not grab a bite to eat before starting the quiz, you could even enjoy a delicious, traditional Sunday roast, served until 7:30pm. 

Journey’s End Inn, Ringmore, nr Kingsbridge 

Journey’s End Inn began running quiz nights this year in July, but they’ve had an outstanding reception since. Typically hosting on the last Sunday of the month, Mags, the quiz master has been working hard to come up with a variety of questions so come and have a go if you think you’re smart enough! This 13th century inn is the perfect place to enjoy a traditional and cosy pub atmosphere with a great local real ale, or two! 

New Lion Brewery, Dartington, nr Totnes 

100% community owned, New Lion Brewery boast a wonderful taproom, bottle shop and venue at Meadowbrook Community Centre. They have a huge programme of events that run throughout the month such as live music and DJs, drink and draw events and drag bingo. They also host a monthly quiz, usually on a Sunday evening, but why not make a day of it by visiting early to enjoy some of their expertly crafted beer and some food from the vans outside.  

The Dartmouth Arms, Dartmouth

Situated on the historic Bayards Cove in Dartmouth, The Dartmouth Arms is a warm, cosy and traditional pub who host a fantastic pub quiz on Tuesday nights with some excellent prizes on offer. Their full menu and daily specials are served until 9:30pm so if you being feeling a bit peckish whilst answering some head scratching questions, you can order some tasty pub grub to fill that hole. The Dartmouth Arms pride themselves on serving up only the best fresh and local produce with most ales, ciders and spirits made locally in the South West.

The Kings Arms, Strete, nr Dartmouth

Owned and ran by the community, The Kings Arms is a grade II listed building and oozes with atmosphere. The Kings Arms is located in Strete which is a quiant village and a short drive from Dartmouth, past Blackpool Sands Beach. It has beautiful sea and countryside views which can be enjoyed when sipping on a local real ale or munching on a home cooked meal. The quiz costs just £2 per person to enter and whilst they don’t host a weekly quiz, they do host a regular one where the winner team receives the prize pot.

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