NQ64 Arcade Bar - Cardiff
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About NQ64 Arcade Bar - Cardiff
On St Mary St in Cardiff, NQ64 Arcade Bar pairs a game-themed cocktail menu with a floor of retro arcade machines and consoles, from racing and shooter simulators to Maimai and Tekken. Games run on paid tokens, often bundled as a package that combines an hour of play with a set allotment, and some offers extend that pairing to include cocktails alongside the tokens. Drinks on the list include Peach on the Beach, the Jurassic Marg, and espresso martinis, served from a bar area staffed alongside the game floor, with beers, wines, spirits and sodas also available. Happy hour runs on cocktails, and student discounts are offered. The bar is walk-in, with online booking also offered, and opens late seven days a week. On weekend nights, solo visitors may be turned away under a no-singles-alone policy.
Good to know
“Welcome to NQ64 Arcade Bar, Cardiff! Our neon-splattered bar is open late 7 days a week. Come down and try out our game-themed cocktail menu, as well as beers, wines, spirits and sodas, while playing retro arcade machines and consoles. Happy hour Monday-Friday, from opening til 7pm! Whether you're after date night, after-work drinks, birthdays or a night out with mates, NQ64 is open seven days a week. Book online or just walk in. To book or for any general enquiries email hello@nq64.co.uk”
- ReservationsWalk-in only
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, restroom, seating
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention espresso martinis, token package deals, mai mai game and arcade token pricing.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention espresso martinis, token package deals, mai mai game and arcade token pricing.
Customer Review Summary
Espresso martinis and standout cocktails like Peach on the Beach and Jurassic Marg lead the praise here, with reviewers repeatedly singling out the bar staff for remembering regular orders and keeping things friendly across visits. Close behind, the retro arcade draws consistent affection, from the vibrating Outrun racing simulator to the Mai Mai machine that regulars say to bring a marker for. Token packages paired with happy hour cocktails come up often as good value, and student discounts get a mention too. A few visitors found the venue smaller than expected and felt the game selection could use more variety, with one group leaving with unused tokens after a busy Saturday. One reviewer, a solo traveler welcomed in on a weekday, describes being turned away by door staff on a weekend visit under a no singles policy, a contrast to their earlier experience there. Extra arcade tokens offered to make up for a malfunctioning machine stood out as a memorable gesture for one visitor.
Customer Review Summary
Espresso martinis and standout cocktails like Peach on the Beach and Jurassic Marg lead the praise here, with reviewers repeatedly singling out the bar staff for remembering regular orders and keeping things friendly across visits. Close behind, the retro arcade draws consistent affection, from the vibrating Outrun racing simulator to the Mai Mai machine that regulars say to bring a marker for. Token packages paired with happy hour cocktails come up often as good value, and student discounts get a mention too. A few visitors found the venue smaller than expected and felt the game selection could use more variety, with one group leaving with unused tokens after a busy Saturday. One reviewer, a solo traveler welcomed in on a weekday, describes being turned away by door staff on a weekend visit under a no singles policy, a contrast to their earlier experience there. Extra arcade tokens offered to make up for a malfunctioning machine stood out as a memorable gesture for one visitor.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“Alan is amazing. He serves us everytime we come and always remembers us and what we order. Always a pleasure to talk to and all round lovely guy!”
- Google user
“This was a fun bar to go on Sunday with various games, including racing and shooter ones! Had a blast playing Outrun at a racing simulator that vibrates on the seat and Star Wars Triology was enjoyable, the PS2 allows players to chose different games we went for Black Ops Zombies. Maimai finale characters are cute with their animations and the music is a worthy challenge to keep time to with different movements, fought each other on Tekken and staff were friendly giving me a pint of water quickly when thirsty!”
- Google user
“Had a great time yesterday, group of 3 blokes 21-48 year olds. Friendly staff and a great atmosphere. Got a package deal for an hour and 25 tokens. Happy with value for money and a good choice of games. Maybe a few classics missing but you can't please everyone. Would recommend it to anyone and happily go again 😃.”
- Google user
“We visited this afternoon and loved it. Alan behind the bar was super friendly and made the best espresso martinis! We visited during the afternoon, so it wasn't busy at all but I can imagine on an evening it gets busier. We spent a couple of hours here and had a great time. Thanks for having us 🤩”
- Google user
“Super nice bar with a range of classic arcade and video games suitable for all! The cocktails have fun themes and are not too expensive. The arcade games themselves aren't too expensive with paid tokens which aren't bad for the price especially when buying in bulk. They also do student discounts which is super helpful and nice. Alan at the bar was especially friendly and we had a lovely chat! He was also super helpful and gave us extra tokens when we had a few issues with some of the arcade games. Overall a lovely place that I'd reccomend visiting on a night out!”
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
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- Accessibility· 2
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
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