NQ64 Arcade Bar - Bristol
Bristol
Check out their cocktail menu for creative drinks inspired by classic games.
NQ64 is a unique arcade bar located on Baldwin Street in Bristol, offering a vibrant blend of retro gaming and creative cocktails. Perfect for those looking to indulge in some nostalgic fun, this establishment features a variety of arcade machines and consoles set against a backdrop of neon lights that create a lively and inviting atmosphere. The bar caters to gaming enthusiasts and cocktail lovers with its extensive selection of game-themed drinks crafted by skilled bartenders using high-quality ingredients.
Visitors can expect a playful yet sophisticated menu that includes a mixture of classic and innovative cocktail creations, making use of familiar gaming references. The drinks menu is designed to appeal to both seasoned cocktail connoisseurs and casual drinkers, ensuring an enjoyable experience for everyone. In addition to cocktails, NQ64 provides a carefully curated selection of beers, wines, spirits, and non-alcoholic options to suit all preferences.
Open seven days a week, NQ64 accommodates various visitor demographics. While the bar maintains an adult-oriented environment, it welcomes guests under 18 on Sundays between 11 am and 3 pm, making it a versatile venue suitable for different occasions. This makes it an attractive destination for anyone seeking a fun outing with friends, a group event, or a lively night out. The location is easily accessible, simplifying the logistics for local visitors and tourists alike.
NQ64 is known for its welcoming and animated atmosphere, where guests can relive the excitement of retro gaming while enjoying quality drinks. The bar provides a perfect setting for both casual gatherings and more structured activities like corporate events, ensuring a memorable experience in Bristol's dynamic nightlife scene.
Reviews
Awesome gaming arcade retro bar 🍸 Needs a n64 back or a nintendo wii lol. Arcade games could do with a lil rotation I go there monthly it would be nice for a lil change up now n then . Also 1 more thing turn that loud music speaker off underneath the games consoles I want 2 hear the games volumes rather than uncensored hip hop rap music .
Nice staff, they gave us extra coins when the machine brook up, I loved the place
Had a great time here with friends! The games were a lot of fun, the lighting adds so much to the atmosphere and of course the drinks all tasted great, with cute game-themes too. The student deal for drinks is perfect for uni students as well. Highly recommend and a huge thanks to Haley and Mouryann for serving us that night!!
Visited for the first time this evening! Some of the staff don't have the best attitude for customer service. Can be a bit blunt which some people may find rude. But bar service is fine, drinks are good and reasonably priced 👍 The toilets are very dark, I had to switch my phone torch on to see inside the cubicle properly. The taps, which had a red circle to indicate hot, were cold and some of them didn't work. Hand dryers worked great though :) If you want to play a racing game, your safest bet is the Mario Kart (although the wheels are a bit sensitive, it still makes for great fun!). The racing machine closest to the basketball shooters ate some of our groups tokens and wouldn't let us play (we pressed Start and the rest of the buttons to check). The Dance machine like DDR didn't respond to my stepping at all and instant-failed me, but we found that stamping on the pads worked despite making the stand-pads shake. If you have sensory issues or trouble with noise, avoid! It seems like a wonderful place but it was so incredibly loud and our group was one of about four total at the time, so it wasn't even social noise. The music playing over the speakers is as loud as a nightclub even though they open around 3pm. Had to shout to be heard, even when close to others. Didn't feel comfortable shouting an order at the bar, especially with the harsh personality of some staff 🥲 although I acknowledge I am a sensitive person. On top of the loud speaker noise, there were of course sounds from the arcade game machines, but they were not disruptive at all, I found. The floors felt sticky under my shoes, there were some extra single-steps throughout the venue, some bigger than others, that could pose a trip or fall risk to vulnerable customers: be careful! Especially since the lighting is low, it can be hard to gauge. Also couldn't find pricing anywhere for the non-alcoholic drinks, and it said "student dealz" ona sign, but didn't disclose what deals they do anywhere or if it was just for students of Bristol. Plenty of non alcoholic options though 🙂 A nice introduction to the place though, I look forward to my next visit (where I'll be more prepared for everything going on) but hopefully on a different shift, or when they've had a better start to the day 😅
Great fun, lovely atmosphere and super friendly staff. Josh and Ethan really stood out as they had great customer service and had a lot of information on drinks, amazing cocktail making skills and also knowledgeable about the arcade games in the venue. Highly recommend going here for immense entertainment and drinks, peach on the beach cocktail is especially delicious!
