50 Free Pub Quiz Questions to Try Tonight
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Looking for a ready-to-go pub quiz? We've put together 50 free pub quiz questions across a range of popular rounds — perfect for a last-minute quiz night. Just print, read out, and enjoy!
Round 1: General Knowledge (Questions 1–10)
- What is the capital city of Australia? Answer: Canberra
- How many sides does a hexagon have? Answer: Six
- What is the chemical symbol for gold? Answer: Au
- Which planet is known as the Red Planet? Answer: Mars
- In what year did the Titanic sink? Answer: 1912
- What is the longest river in the world? Answer: The Nile
- How many bones are in the adult human body? Answer: 206
- What language has the most native speakers in the world? Answer: Mandarin Chinese
- Which country invented the printing press? Answer: Germany (Johannes Gutenberg)
- What is the smallest country in the world? Answer: Vatican City
Round 2: Sport (Questions 11–20)
- How many players are on a rugby union team? Answer: 15
- Which country has won the most FIFA World Cups? Answer: Brazil (5)
- What sport is played at Wimbledon? Answer: Tennis
- In which city were the 2012 Summer Olympics held? Answer: London
- How many Grand Slam tournaments are there in tennis? Answer: Four
- What is the maximum score in a single game of ten-pin bowling? Answer: 300
- Which country does golfer Rory McIlroy represent? Answer: Northern Ireland
- How long is a standard marathon in miles? Answer: 26.2 miles
- What colour jersey does the leader of the Tour de France wear? Answer: Yellow
- In which sport would you perform a 'slam dunk'? Answer: Basketball
Round 3: Music (Questions 21–30)
- Which band performed 'Bohemian Rhapsody'? Answer: Queen
- What is the best-selling album of all time? Answer: Thriller by Michael Jackson
- Which singer is known as the 'Queen of Pop'? Answer: Madonna
- How many strings does a standard guitar have? Answer: Six
- Which city is famous for its Motown sound? Answer: Detroit
- What nationality is ABBA? Answer: Swedish
- Who sang 'Rolling in the Deep'? Answer: Adele
- Which instrument does Elton John famously play? Answer: Piano
- What year did The Beatles split up? Answer: 1970
- Which artist has the most Grammy wins of all time? Answer: Beyoncé
Round 4: Film & TV (Questions 31–40)
- Who played James Bond in 'Casino Royale' (2006)? Answer: Daniel Craig
- What is the highest-grossing film of all time (not adjusted for inflation)? Answer: Avatar
- Which TV show features the fictional paper company Dunder Mifflin? Answer: The Office
- Who voiced Woody in the Toy Story films? Answer: Tom Hanks
- In which fictional city does Batman live? Answer: Gotham City
- What is the name of the pub in 'EastEnders'? Answer: The Queen Vic
- Which film won the first ever Academy Award for Best Picture? Answer: Wings (1927)
- Who plays Daenerys Targaryen in Game of Thrones? Answer: Emilia Clarke
- What animated film features the song 'Let It Go'? Answer: Frozen
- Which British sitcom features characters Del Boy and Rodney? Answer: Only Fools and Horses
Round 5: Food & Drink (Questions 41–50)
- What is the main ingredient in guacamole? Answer: Avocado
- Which country does Gouda cheese originate from? Answer: The Netherlands
- What type of pastry is used to make a croissant? Answer: Puff pastry (laminated dough)
- How many calories are in a gram of alcohol? Answer: 7
- What is the national dish of England? Answer: Chicken Tikka Masala (widely accepted)
- Which fruit is used to make wine? Answer: Grapes
- What is a 'Negroni' made with? Answer: Gin, Campari, and sweet vermouth
- Which nut is used to make marzipan? Answer: Almonds
- What is the Japanese word for raw fish? Answer: Sashimi
- Which spice gives curry its yellow colour? Answer: Turmeric
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