Where are the best pub quizzes in Heaton?

Heaton has a lively quiz scene. The Corner House on Heaton Road runs a popular weekly quiz, with tables available from early evening, and The Chillingham on Chillingham Road hosts regular quiz nights too. Down in the Ouseburn, the Cumberland Arms and other valley pubs put on quizzes and events. Nights and times do change, so it is always worth checking a pub's social media before setting out.

Do I need to book for a Heaton pub quiz?

Usually not, but it depends on the venue and how busy it gets. Popular quizzes such as the Corner House's can fill up, so arriving early to grab a table is sensible, and some pubs let you reserve. Teams are typically small, often up to six, with a modest entry fee per person or per team that goes towards the prize pot, so just turn up with a few friends.

What can you win at a Heaton pub quiz?

It varies by pub, but prizes usually include a cash pot or bar tab for the winning team, and often a booby prize for last place. Many quizzes also run a raffle or jackpot round that rolls over. The real draw, though, is a sociable, low-cost night out, which is why the pub quiz remains such a fixture of Heaton's week.

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The Best Quiz Nights in Heaton

Fancy testing your general knowledge over a pint? A guide to the best weekly pub quizzes in Heaton and the Ouseburn, from the Corner House to The Chillingham.

Heaton.live·11 September 2026

There are few better low-cost nights out than a good pub quiz, and Heaton is well supplied. Whether you fancy testing your general knowledge over a few pints or just want a sociable midweek fixture with friends, the neighbourhood's pubs offer a solid choice of weekly quizzes. Here is our guide to quiz nights in Heaton.

The Corner House

The Corner House on Heaton Road is home to one of Heaton's most popular quizzes, a well-established weekly fixture at this landmark 1930s pub-hotel. With tables typically available from early evening on quiz night, plenty of space and good-value food and drink, it is a reliable choice for a proper quiz night out. Get there early to be sure of a table.

Best for: Best for: a big, well-run weekly quiz with room for everyone.

The Chillingham

Right by the Metro station on Chillingham Road, The Chillingham is a large, sociable pub that hosts lively quiz nights alongside its sport and events. Its central position makes it an easy meeting point for a team drawn from across the neighbourhood, with no need to drive.

Best for: Best for: a convenient quiz right on the high street.

The Cumberland Arms and the Ouseburn

Down in the valley, the Cumberland Arms and the other Ouseburn pubs mix quizzes in among their busy calendars of live music and events, so it is worth keeping an eye on their listings. A quiz in one of these characterful old pubs, followed by a wander round the valley's other bars, makes for a great night.

Best for: Best for: a quiz with real character, plus live music nearby.

Tips for quiz night

Quiz nights and times change with the seasons, so always check the pub's Facebook or Instagram before heading out. Teams are usually small, so you do not need a big group, and entry is typically a pound or two a head towards the prize. Above all, it is meant to be fun, a cheap, cheerful and very Heaton way to spend a midweek evening.

For more on the neighbourhood's pubs, see our guides to the oldest pubs in Heaton and the best pubs and bars in Ouseburn.

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