Edinburgh’s first retro arcade bar, NQ64 has officially opened to the public last week! Born in Manchester in 2019, NQ64 is the arcade bar concept that provides neon-splattered drinking dens, where guests can enjoy game-themed cocktails and craft beers while playing a range of retro arcade machines, pinball and classic consoles.
The Lothian Road bar has been transformed into a neon splattered drinking den, with NQ64’s signature UV graffiti designs adorning the walls, floor and ceiling. It is home to a large selection of retro arcade machines (look out for the secret Guitar Hero sound-proofed studio!) and a bunch of classic consoles.
They’ll are serving up a range of game-themed cocktails such as the prosecco based Princess Peach, the Blanka with Tequila and melon and Mad Max with rum, absinthe and fire. A wide selection of packaged beers are available including some from Edinburgh based breweries Pilot Brewing and Campervan Brewery, to wash down a selection of retro crisps.
Over 30 retro arcade game machines are available with fan favourites and cult classics from the past five decades, operated using distinctive NQ64 tokens which are purchased at the bar. When the tokens run out there are free-to-play classic consoles including the Playstation 1 and N64 featuring the classic Golden Eye.
Opening hours are 4pm – 3am Monday – Friday, and 12pm – 3am Saturday & Sunday.
Address: NQ64, 25 Lothian Rd, Edinburgh EH1 2DJ
Website: www.nq64.co.uk
