Sanat Teras Istanbul Pub Quiz: Trivia Night with Locals

Over 150 sessions of trivia, locals, and people you just met becoming friends for the night.

Istanbul's longest-running pub quiz takes place at Sanat Teras most evenings, mixing English and Turkish trivia questions so locals, expats and travelers can all compete together. Solo players are placed on teams automatically. Categories are broad enough for anyone but include niche bonus rounds. The evening runs from 7:30 pm through 10 pm for the quiz itself, with a social break and prizes around 10 pm, then karaoke and hanging out afterward if you want to stay.

The experience

Sanat Teras fills up with over 100 people most nights: a mix of people who live in Istanbul, people passing through, and regulars who've been coming for years. The quiz starts at 7:30 pm sharp. Questions come in both English and Turkish, so you're not sitting through a language you don't speak. The bilingual format is what makes the room actually work. Categories shift from broad knowledge to niche rounds, so there's always something someone on your team will know.

If you're coming alone, the organizers handle the team assignment before the quiz starts. You won't spend the evening looking for a group. That's the whole point: travelers and locals who walked in solo end up laughing at the same wrong answers and celebrating the same wins. By the time the results come in around 10 pm, you've already met the people at your table. Prizes go to the top teams, and there's a natural break to grab a drink and catch your breath.

After 10 pm, the night opens up. Some people leave, some move to karaoke if the venue has it running, and some just stay at the table. There's no schedule after the quiz ends. You decide how long you want to be there. The venue itself handles food and drinks. You order and pay directly at the bar or with the staff.

What’s included

• Entry to Sanat Teras and the trivia night.
• bilingual guide in English and Turkish.
• team placement if you're attending solo.
• access to hang out, karaoke and socializing after the quiz ends.

Before you book

Days and timesTuesdayDeparts at 19:00

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (18 to 50 years) · Under 18: can't be booked

GroupUp to 50

Live guideEnglish and Turkish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Yabangee - Türkiye in English

Is this one for you?The quiz runs three and a half hours total with sitting and socializing, no walking or physical exertion required. It's a night built around conversation and trivia, not movement. Come for the competition, stay for the people you meet. Most attendees are solo travelers or people new to Istanbul looking to connect, so the room is built around meeting strangers, not watching a performance.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Turkish.

What time does the pub quiz actually start at Sanat Teras?

The quiz starts at 7:30 pm and runs until around 10 pm, with a transition and prize ceremony from 10 pm to 10:30 pm. After that, you can stay for karaoke or just hang out with no set end time.

Will I be alone if I show up by myself?

No. The organizers place solo players on teams before the quiz begins, so you'll be competing with other people from the start. Most attendees are either solo travelers or people new to the group.

What happens after the quiz ends at 10 pm?

After prizes are announced around 10:30 pm, you can stay as long as you want. The venue may have karaoke running, or you can just hang out with your team and other people from the night. There's no obligation to leave.

Do I need to buy food or drinks, or are they included?

Food and drinks are not included in the quiz entry. You order and pay directly at the venue's bar or with staff if you want anything during the night.

What kinds of trivia questions come up?

Categories are broad enough that anyone can contribute (history, pop culture, sports, geography), but there are also niche bonus rounds to keep regulars engaged. The mix means every team usually has someone who knows the answer to at least some questions.