Who’s a smartie pup? Hopefully you are! Bring your clever canine cuz the stakes are high for trivia night. We’re talkin’ cash prizes, bar tabs, and bragging rights galore! You can fuel your competitive spirit (and quench your thirst) at trivia events nearly every night of the week throughout the Twin Cities. Hate to lose? Head to these dog-friendly breweries and if you fail to outsmart everyone, at least you’ll out-cute them with your sidekick in tow!
56 Brewing
3055 Columbia Ave NE, Minneapolis
56 Brewing knows local is best, so their “garden to growler” concept ensures you’re getting tipsy off only the finest locally-sourced ingredients. Trivia is on Wednesdays, and you can check their events calendar to drool over the schedule of rotating food trucks. Don’t forget to order some Must Be Ruff dog treats for pup!
Padraigs Brewing
945 Broadway St, Minneapolis
Make the most of your Minnesota summer by putting Padraigs Brewing into your patio rotation. This newly remodeled brewery pairs their Thursday night trivia with an ever-changing beer selection, on-site food truck, and a patio your pup will love to be seen on.
Arbeiter Brewing Company
3038 Minnehaha Ave, Minneapolis
We don’t like just one breed of dog, and we certainly don’t like just one kind of beer. That’s why we love Tuesday trivia at Arbeiter Brewing Company, where they’re crafting a wide range of beer styles, some with a hefty German influence, others showcasing new and experimental styles, barrel-aged beers, as well as some tasty NA options.
Bad Weather Brewing Co.
414 7th St. W, St. Paul
Before heading to Bad Weather Brewing, you may have to explain to your pup the difference between a tennis ball and a ski ball (one is NOT for fetching!). The classic arcade game is one of several to enjoy before Wednesday night trivia. Visit in the summer for a rotating variety of boozy slushies.
Bauhaus Brew Labs
1315 Tyler Street NE, Minneapolis
They say dogs can’t see the whole rainbow of colors, but humans will love the artistic treat that is Bauhaus Brew Labs. Colors aside, dogs will still dig the spacious layout with plenty of room to wag their tails while you enjoy German-inspired beers. Trivia is on Wednesdays.
Broken Clock Brewing Cooperative
1712 Marshall St NE, Minneapolis
Your HGTV-loving mutt knows it’s all about location, location, location! Broken Clock Brewing is the only Minnesota brewery located directly on the Mississippi River and one of only two in the country! Soak in those river views during trivia on Tuesdays.
Inbound BrewCo
701 N 5th St, Minneapolis
Invite all your smartest friends because Inbound BrewCo has huge tables to pack all that brainpower together to dominate trivia on Wednesday. Looking for an even greater challenge? How about figuring out which of Inbound’s 18 beers is your fave?
Insight Brewing & Taproom
2821 E Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis
Insight Brewing knows how to pawty with indoor seating for 130 plus an expanded patio with 120 seats. You got that many frens? You will after you rock Tuesday night trivia and buy everyone a round to celebrate!
Lakes and Legends Brewing Co.
1368 LaSalle Ave, Minneapolis
Just walking into Lakes and Legends Brewing Co. gives us cozy up north vibes. See how “Minnesota nice” your dog can be while sitting patiently as you challenge a friend to a game of bean bags, giant Jenga or Connect Four. Keep the competition going with Tuesday trivia.
Luce Line Brewing Co.
12901 16th Ave. N, Plymouth
The pet-friendly patio at Luce Line is always open on nice days. When the weather cools down, heaters and fire pits keep things cozy. There is limited seating inside to accommodate guests with pups, so make sure to secure your place at trivia on Wednesdays.
Nine Mile Brewery
9555 James Ave S Suite 290, Bloomington
Nine Mile Brewery is located in the heart of Bloomington, less than a mile from its namesake Nine Mile Creek (which your dog would totally love by the way, but we’re focused on breweries right now!) Choose from over a dozen craft beers on tap and rotating food trucks during Wednesday night trivia.
St. Paul Brewing Co.
688 Minnehaha Ave E, St. Paul
Your history hound will love the sites at St. Paul Brewing Co., located in the beautiful and historic Hamm’s Brewery. But what pup’ll love even more is the pizza, wings, and burgers you’ll be sharing at Tuesday night trivia.
Unmapped Brewing Co.
14625 Excelsior Blvd, Minnetonka
You don’t need a map, but you most certainly need all the most random facts you never knew you needed to know for trivia on Mondays at Unmapped Brewing Co. And if you ask your hungry sidekick, you also need to order from one of the nearby restaurants who will happily deliver to you!
Venn Brewing Co.
3550 E 46th St Suite 140, Minneapolis
End your Sunday Funday with trivia night at Venn Brewing. Meaning “friend” in Norwegian, Venn delivers on the promise of bringing friends together by welcoming everyone, including the four-legged ones!
Wild Mind Ales
6031 Pillsbury Ave, Minneapolis
The patio at Wild Mind Ales is the perfect place to hang with family, friends, and floofs. Inside the South Minneapolis tasting room you’ll find trivia on Wednesdays, unique beers, and rotating food trucks.
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