A new bustling bar packed with the classic arcades from your childhood along with cocktails themed around your favourite games is coming to Nottingham this spring – and it promises to be a retro fan’s dream.

NQ64 brings a perfect blend of classic gaming nostalgia, neon decor and an extensive cocktail menu. Designed as an immersive space for both gamers and party-goers, the venue promises to be a vibrant new addition to the city’s nightlife scene.

Located in the former Roxy Ballroom site on Thurland Street, NQ64’s latest venue will have a capacity of 300 and open until 2am daily. The arcade bar is poised to become the go-to spot for those seeking late-night fun and games.

A brand-new drinks menu will debut at NQ64 Nottingham, featuring a mix of fan favourites and exciting new creations. Highlights include the indulgent ‘Peach on the Beach’, a twist on the classic; the rum-based ‘Quick Revive’; and the refreshing, gin-infused ‘Kirby’. Guests can explore the full range of cocktails on the bar’s eye-catching UV-reactive menus.

There will be a private dance mat room (complete with viewing windows for spectators), an elevated Guitar Hero area, as well as all of the classic arcade games you could hope for. 

Whether you’re a casual gamer or chasing a high-score, NQ64’s impressive line-up of games will have something for everyone, including:

• Crowd pleasers: Dance Stage, Basketball, Guitar Hero, and the wildly popular Mario Kart and Outrun.
• Shooters: Time Crisis 2 & 3, House of the Dead, Jurassic Park, and Rambo.
• Arcade classics: Pac-Man, Space Invaders, Donkey Kong, Tetris, The Simpsons and more.
• Fighters: Mortal Kombat, Street Fighter, Tekken, and Killer Instinct.

Plus, there’ll be pinball machines, retro consoles, and NQ64’s original Wall Boy feature.

Matt Robson, director of NQ64, comments on the launch: “Nottingham, we’re grafting behind the scenes to get ready for you! After heading over for some boozy market research, it’s clear the hospitality scene in Nottingham is on the up. We really want to be part of it and offer a slice of something slightly different.

“We are fortunate to be taking over a historic venue that has housed a variety of offerings, now it’s our turn to transform the site. The space is vast, which excites me for filling it with one of our biggest selections of arcade machines and neon art creations.”

This is the 12th bar opened by NQ64 – and the first in the East Midlands.

For more information, visit https://nq64.co.uk/