Ready to challenge your friends with a quiz all about Liverpool? From the city’s rich history to its music legends and iconic landmarks, this bar trivia quiz has it all.
Gather your mates, grab a pint, and see who’s the ultimate Liverpool expert!
Geography
- What culture is believed to have influenced the name ‘Liverpool’?
- Answer: The Vikings (meaning “muddy pool”)
- What Viking-related object was discovered near West Kirby?
- Answer: A Viking stone monument
- During World War II, what was the codename for Liverpool’s underground command center?
- Answer: It was known as ‘The Citadel’ or ‘The Dungeon’. The Operations Room at Derby House featured a huge wall map of the North Atlantic and another map showing the waters around Britain.
- What type of cargo made Liverpool the wealthiest port during the 18th century?
- Answer: Cotton, sugar, and tobacco
- Which famous building is rumored to be haunted by the spirit of a Victorian dock worker?
- Answer: The Albert Dock warehouses
History
- What year was Liverpool officially granted city status?
- Answer: 1880
- Which major event saw Liverpool become a key port for Allied forces?
- Answer: World War II
- In what year did the Liverpool Overhead Railway close?
- Answer: 1956
- What’s the name of Liverpool’s historic market that first opened in 1822?
- Answer: St John’s Market
- Which Liverpool street inspired the term “Scouse”?
- Answer: Scotland Road
Music & The Beatles
- What was The Beatles’ first single?
- Answer: “Love Me Do”
- Where is the iconic “Penny Lane” located?
- Answer: Mossley Hill area of Liverpool
- How many times did The Beatles perform at The Cavern Club?
- Answer: 292 times
- Who was The Beatles’ original bassist before Paul McCartney took over?
- Answer: Stuart Sutcliffe
- Which childhood street inspired The Beatles’ song “Strawberry Fields Forever”?
- Answer: Strawberry Field
Celebrity & Pop Culture
- What was Paul O’Grady’s famous drag persona called?
- Answer: Lily Savage
- Which Liverpool-born actor played the Doctor in Doctor Who?
- Answer: Paul McGann
- What is the real name of Liverpool-born drag star “The Vivienne”?
- Answer: James Lee Williams
- Which Liverpool singer was nicknamed the “Queen of Soul” in the 1960s?
- Answer: Cilla Black
- What famous movie that Robert Pattinson starred in was shot in Liverpool?
- Answer: The Batman
Sports
- In what year was Liverpool FC founded?
- Answer: 1892
- What’s the famous phrase inscribed above the Shankly Gates at Anfield?
- Answer: “You’ll Never Walk Alone”
- What nickname is commonly used for Everton FC?
- Answer: The Toffees
- What is the name of Everton’s future stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock?
- Answer: Everton Stadium
- Who is Liverpool FC’s all-time top goal scorer?
- Answer: Ian Rush
Landmarks & Attractions
- What museum at the Albert Dock celebrates the city’s maritime history?
- Answer: Merseyside Maritime Museum
- Which famous art gallery is located at the Albert Dock?
- Answer: Tate Liverpool
- What’s the main outdoor area for shopping and dining at Liverpool ONE?
- Answer: The Terrace, Chavasse Park
- What is the capacity of the M&S Bank Arena?
- Answer: 11,000
- What’s the name of the hotel near Stanley Dock with a maritime theme?
- Answer: Titanic Hotel Liverpool
How did you score? Whether you’re a history buff, a football fan, or a Beatles superfan, Liverpool’s rich culture and legacy provide endless trivia for pub quiz champions.
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