NQ64’s new arcade bar in Newcastle City Centre is set to open its doors for the first time next week, and The Northern Echo went along to have a sneak preview inside.

The bar on Newcastle’s Pilgrim Street will open its doors to punters on next Friday (August 5).

Visitors can expect a selection of beers, game-themed cocktails, a wide selection of arcade games and impressive neon interiors.

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The brand, which already has eight arcade bars across the country, has created 15 new jobs at the venue, with final preparations underway ahead of the opening.

On the first Friday and Saturday the first 50 guests will also receive a free merchandise goodie-bag.

Eager visitors can also benefit from a happy hour between 4pm and 7pm on weekdays.

The Pilgrim Street bar is decorated with bright neon graffiti, which took street mural artists just three days to complete.

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The venue is NQ64’s first to be set across two floors, with lots of room for arcade machines, consoles and two bars.

NQ64 Newcastle will be open Monday - Friday 4pm - 2am, Saturday 12pm - 2am, Sunday 12pm - 1am.

See inside NQ64’s new Newcastle Arcade Bar

The Northern Echo: NQ64 is situated on Pilgrim Street in Newcastle. Picture: DANIEL HORDONNQ64 is situated on Pilgrim Street in Newcastle. Picture: DANIEL HORDON

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The Northern Echo: The Guitar Hero booth. Picture: DANIEL HORDONThe Guitar Hero booth. Picture: DANIEL HORDON

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The Northern Echo: Top Skater is only available at NQ64's Newcastle venue. Picture: DANIEL HORDONTop Skater is only available at NQ64's Newcastle venue. Picture: DANIEL HORDON

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The Northern Echo: NQ64's Newcastle venue is its first to be set over two floors. Picture: DANIEL HORDONNQ64's Newcastle venue is its first to be set over two floors. Picture: DANIEL HORDON

The Northern Echo: The bar. Picture: DANIEL HORDONThe bar. Picture: DANIEL HORDON

The Northern Echo: Visitors can buy a pot of 15 tokens for £8, with most arcade games using just 1 or 2 tokens. Picture: DANIEL HORDONVisitors can buy a pot of 15 tokens for £8, with most arcade games using just 1 or 2 tokens. Picture: DANIEL HORDON

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