A new arcade bar that combines nightlife with retro games is set to arrive in the North East later this year after finding success in eight other UK locations.
NQ64 will bring neon-splattered drinking dens full of retro arcade games and classic consoles to Newcastle in August, as it arrives on Pilgrim Street in the city.
Taking over the former Intermezzo bar on Pilgrim Street, the Newcastle opening will be NQ64’s ninth UK site, following venues in Soho, Manchester, Glasgow, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Cardiff, and Liverpool.
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NQ64 will welcome the public to its newest venue from the first week in August.
According to the owners of the retro venue, a selection of game-themed cocktails and a craft beer menu will combine perfectly with retro arcade games and classic consoles.
NQ64 co-founder, Matthew Robson, said: “Being a born and bred Geordie, opening in Newcastle is particularly special for me, and my mum.
“I hope NQ64 will bring a different offering to the city. We specialise in retro gaming and combine it with a banging drinks selection with a backdrop of classic hip-hop tunes. See you at the bar.”
Their signature neon-filled aesthetic is set to provide the first immersive arcade bar experience of its kind to the North East.
NQ64’s signature street style will see spray-painted artwork covering the walls and ceiling that glows under UV lights.
With a choice of original arcade games including Time Crisis, Dance Dance Revolution, Tekken, Guitar Hero, and Pac-Man, along with pinball machines and classic consoles, there will be a dedicated bar area with stools, booths, and space to dance or to soak up the underground cool vibes to the sound of NQ64’s signature hip-hop and R&B playlist, with DJs at the weekend.
Alongside the retro games, the adult-only venue will offer several game-themed cocktails such as Kirby, Donkey Kolada and the Aku Aku Fruit Punch, inspired by Crash Bandicoot, as well as craft beers, wine, sodas, and spirits.
NQ64 first opened in a back alley of the Northern Quarter in Manchester back in 2019 and has since launched further sites in Soho, Birmingham, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Cardiff and Liverpool.
While the main bar is available for walk-ins, there are areas that can be booked for larger groups.
Opening hours for the Newcastle venue will be Monday - Friday 4pm - 2am, Saturday 12pm until 2am, Sunday 12pm - 1am.
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