Palmetto Trivia Returns to Bierkeller on the Canal

Weekly trivia night with prizes for top teams at Columbia's popular Bierkeller brewpub

Apr. 9, 2026 at 11:00pm

A brightly colored, high-contrast silkscreen print of a beer stein icon repeated in a tight grid pattern, conceptually representing the lively atmosphere and iconic imagery of a community trivia night at a local brewpub.Bierkeller's weekly trivia night returns, bringing the community together for friendly competition and German-inspired revelry.Columbia Today

Palmetto Trivia is bringing its popular weekly trivia night back to Bierkeller, a brewpub located in the Canalside complex in downtown Columbia, South Carolina. The trivia event will take place every Thursday from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM, with prizes awarded to the top three teams. The trivia will be hosted outdoors during nice weather and inside the Bierhall during inclement conditions.

Why it matters

Bierkeller has become a gathering spot for the local community, offering craft beer, German-inspired cuisine, and now a lively trivia night that brings people together for friendly competition. The return of Palmetto Trivia is a sign that post-pandemic life is returning to normal in Columbia, with residents eager to get out and enjoy social activities.

The details

The Palmetto Trivia event takes place every Thursday from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Bierkeller, located in the Canalside complex where Taylor Street meets the water. Bierkeller offers free parking in the adjacent Canalside Street deck. Trivia will be hosted outdoors during nice weather and moved inside the Bierhall during inclement conditions.

  • Palmetto Trivia returns to Bierkeller on Thursday, April 10, 2026.
  • The trivia event will recur weekly on Thursdays from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM.

The players

Bierkeller

A brewpub located in the Canalside complex in downtown Columbia, South Carolina, offering craft beer, German-inspired cuisine, and community events.

Palmetto Trivia

A local trivia company that hosts weekly trivia nights at various venues around Columbia.

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What they’re saying

“We're thrilled to have Palmetto Trivia back at Bierkeller. It's always a fun night of friendly competition and camaraderie.”

— Jenna Hoffman, General Manager, Bierkeller

What’s next

Bierkeller encourages the public to come out and join the trivia fun every Thursday evening starting April 10th.

The takeaway

The return of Palmetto Trivia to Bierkeller on the Canal is a sign that community-focused events and activities are making a comeback in Columbia, providing residents with opportunities to socialize, compete, and enjoy local businesses.