Havana Weekly Quiz Night is one of the easiest ways to turn a normal Thursday into a group night out in Kuala Lumpur. The event is listed every Thursday at Havana Bar & Grill in Changkat Bukit Bintang, with a RM30 fee per table. The current September listing shows the next quiz on 10 September at 9:30 PM. Bring a team, book a table and come early enough to eat before the questions start.

Why pub quizzes work so well for a group night out

A quiz gives the table something to do without taking over the entire evening. You can argue over an answer, discover that one friend knows far too much about 1990s music, order another round and still have a proper conversation between questions. It works for colleagues, couples joining friends, travellers who want a social night and regulars looking for something more interactive than another round of drinks.

That is also why quiz nights are useful when you are organising people with different tastes. Nobody has to dance, sing or understand a complicated game. You just need a team and enough curiosity to have an opinion.

What to expect at Havana Weekly Quiz Night

Havana lists its Weekly Quiz Night for Thursdays, with a RM30 charge per table. The September calendar currently shows a 9:30 PM start on 10 September. As with any recurring live event, check the event page before you travel in case the week timing changes.

The atmosphere matters as much as the score. Havana is a full restaurant and nightlife venue in Changkat, so the quiz sits inside a larger night out. You can eat beforehand, keep drinks on the table while you play and stay after the final round instead of immediately looking for somewhere else.

Build a team with different strengths

The most useful quiz-night advice is simple: do not invite four copies of the same person. A strong team usually has a mix - somebody who follows sport, somebody who remembers films and music, somebody good with geography or general knowledge, and at least one person who stays calm when everyone else starts confidently arguing for the wrong answer.

You do not have to take it seriously. In fact, the teams having the best night are often the ones prepared to laugh at the answers they should have known.

Come early and make dinner part of the strategy

A 9:30 PM quiz start leaves plenty of room for dinner first. Havana menu leans into wood-fire cooking, Cuban and Latin flavours, steaks, pizzas and bar-friendly dishes, so a table can eat before the quiz rather than trying to squeeze food between rounds. Explore the food and drinks menus before you arrive.

Arriving early also means you can get the group together, decide on a team name and avoid the classic problem of one friend arriving halfway through round one asking what they missed.

Why this is a useful way to experience Changkat

Changkat Bukit Bintang is often associated with late-night bars and clubs, but not every evening needs to begin with loud music. A quiz gives the night a clear starting point. Once it is over, you are already in the heart of the area and can decide whether to stay at Havana or continue elsewhere.

For visitors to Kuala Lumpur, it is also an easy social format: you do not need local knowledge to take part, and the experience feels more like joining a night in the city than simply sitting in a bar.

How to join

Check the Havana Weekly Quiz Night event page for the latest date and start time. Build your team, reserve a table and arrive early if you want dinner before the quiz. The listed entry is RM30 per table. You can also browse all upcoming events.

Then agree on one rule before the first question: no blaming the person who talked everyone out of the correct answer.

Frequently asked questions

When is Havana Quiz Night?

Havana lists its Weekly Quiz Night for Thursdays. The September calendar currently shows a 10 September session at 9:30 PM. Always check the event page for the latest week.

How much does the quiz cost?

The current Havana event page lists the quiz at RM30 per table.

Do we need to book?

Booking is recommended, particularly for a group, because the event is table-based and you may want to eat beforehand.

Can we have dinner at Havana before the quiz?

Yes. Havana is a full restaurant and bar, making it easy to combine dinner, drinks and the quiz in one venue.

Where is the quiz held?

At Havana Bar & Grill in Changkat Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur.