Charleston Trivia Archives

Why is Charleston called the Holy City?

Turns out, there’s actually some debate about that. While Charleston certainly boasts an impressive collection of historic churches, the Post & Courier’s research indicates the phrase came from correspondence between a USC history professor and Charleston Renaissance author John Bennett in the early 1900s.

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What famous haunted restaurant in town is named after a dog?

That would be Poogan’s Porch, one of Charleston’s oldest independent culinary establishments. Formerly a historic home, Poogan’s is named after the owner’s original faithful pup and boasts a legacy of supernatural sightings. To this day, dogs of all kinds are welcome at the restaurant (#Pooganspups), though few get to try the infamous Lowcountry cuisine.

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How long is the Ravenel Bridge?

If you’ve spent any time in downtown Charleston you’ve seen the large, beautiful white arches of the Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge going across the Cooper River. The bridge is 13,200 feet total in length, connecting Charleston to Mount Pleasant, and is a popular destination to walk, run and bike!

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The South Carolina Aquarium has a special care center for which animals?

Boasting thousands of residents (from American alligators to fiddler crabs), Charleston’s aquarium facilities also include a Sea Turtle Care Center. Turtles come in, are given medical treatment, and eventually released back to the wild. Check the website to see ongoing status updates for these sweet animals, and donate if you can!

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Featured Image Credit: Frothy Beard

Do you enjoy brain teasers, fun facts, and a good competition, all while drinking some of your favorite brew and munching’ on some delicious grub? Charleston is full of so many restaurants and bars, and with that comes plenty of places to get your weekly Trivia fix!

Here’s the scoop on a few trending Trivia spots in the Holy City:

Frothy Beard Brewing Co. : 1401 Sam Rittenberg Boulevard, Charleston

Every Friday-Eve, (Aka. Thursday night) starting September 20th, Frothy Beard Brewery will be offering Trivia with Friends from 7:30 to 9:30. With a state of the art tap room, and a theme that is centered around all things games and beer, there really isn’t a better spot in the city for Trivia. Test your knowledge, earn some Frothy Bucks and then have trouble choosing from their wide-selection of craft beer.

2. Mrs. Rose’s: 1090 Sam Rittenberg Boulevard, Charleston

Monday might just end up being your favorite day after all, because every monday night at Mrs. Rose’s you can relax and start off the week with 1/2 price burgers with a selection of toppings, plus $4 craft drafts. Trivia starts at 7 pm and is hosted by Drew Howard Entertainment and Grey Matter Games.

3. Charles Towne Fermentory, 809 Savannah Hwy, Charleston, SC 29407

This small, local Avondale brewery has a variety of craft beers, and every Wednesday night, from 8:30-9:30 they host Trivia where you can play for a prize! Does it get any better? They also, will be serving Venezuelan Hot Dogs.

4. Bay Street Biergarten: 549 E. Bay Street, Charleston

Three words: Taps. Tacos. Trivia. That’s all you really need to know! Every Tuesday night starting at 7 pm, treat yourself to this triple threat!

5. Holy City Brewing Co. : 4155 Dorchester Road, N. Charleston

When your half-way through the week, nothing helps you get over that hump more than letting loose with a little bit of Trivia! Get out the house, switch up your weekly routine and head to Holy City Brewing, located in North Charleston. Mark your calendar, for every Wednesday night from 6:30-8:30. Although the kitchen closes at 8, they pour until the last question of trivia, now that’s dedication!

6. Recovery Room: 685 King Street, Charleston

The Rec Room is a local-loved, dive bar in downtown, Charleston. It’s known to be a hub for PBR beer, cheap drinks, tons of games, karaoke, and pool, so it’s no surprise that they also have Team Trivia Nights every Thursday starting at 8:45 pm.