BendBotTrivia is one of the best things to do in Bend on a weeknight. Between the breweries, taprooms, and pubs, there's trivia happening most nights of the week. It's cheap or free, it's social, and you don't need to be a genius to have a great time.
Where to find trivia in Bend
Many of Bend's breweries and taprooms run weekly trivia, and schedules shift over time. The best way to find a current night is to check a venue's website or social media, or look at local event calendars like the Source Weekly or Visit Bend.
Can you go to trivia alone?
Yes! Going solo is more common than you'd think. A few tips:
- Ask the host. They often know a team that's short a player.
- Ask a small team. "Mind if I join you?" works more often than not, and a team of two is usually happy to have backup.
- Bring your niche knowledge. Every team needs the person who knows 90s movies, geography, or obscure sports facts.
Why trivia is great for making friends
Trivia gives you something to talk about from the first minute. You're on the same team, you're laughing at wrong answers together, and there's a natural reason to come back next week. Show up to the same night a few times and you'll start recognizing people.
Want people to go with?
The Bend Zone is a free Discord community for adults (18+) in Central Oregon. Members vote on a weekly in-person meetup, so it's an easy way to get out to things like trivia with people you've already met.
We also play group games in voice chat every week, if you'd like to warm up online first.