NQ64 Arcade Bar - Bristol — Restaurant in Bristol

Rented the retro room for 2 hours so that we could have a base away from potential crowds at the venue.

The space was tidy and had use of a Nintendo Wii and PS2 as well as the unlimited guitar hero but outside of this it was a shame to feel as though the machines haven't been maintained as well as one would hope.

Playing point blank 2 upstairs, the gun on the right side did not work as intended even when we switched round everyone experienced the same issue.

Playing mario kart there was no use of the camera in versus (very minor to some but part of the fun).

Playing original DK v mario the jump button was faulty and often wouldn't allow me to jump (a key feature to jump man games)

One of the joysticks in the Pacman table game had somehow been pushed all the way in and was not operating for us to play 4 players (again minor but messes a bit with the experience)

Really enjoyed playing the time crisis games taking me back to hours spent at Hollywood bowl trying to see how far we could get with a £2 balance for credits.

Something that I love is the free play consoles they have on the bottom floor but it is a shame how much controller abuse has been present. This I cannot blame nq64 for but I am surprised that controllers don't get replaced. There was a game cube controller missing, one was broken with the analog permanently pointing up and then the one I used had a sticky R button (really hard to have a decent smash Bros sesh when youre stuck blocking/dashing when you want to counterattack)

The drinks were decent and good price at the time we were there. Really enjoyed quick revive no.5

Feel that the venue is decent but having so many different things broken or faulty just means you don't stay playing anything for long and then we just ended up staying on time crisis until our tokens ran out as that felt like the only machine that worked reliably.

We were out for my brother's stag and unfortunately the majority of the group left thoroughly underwhelmed by the...

I recently visited NQ64 Arcade and had an incredible time. As a fan of retro and classic games, I was thrilled with the selection available. I got to play Time Crisis 3, Mario Kart, and Crazy Taxi, absolute blasts from the past that brought back a flood of childhood memories. I'm really hoping they add a Resident Evil 1 remake arcade machine someday. That game, especially playing as Chris Redfield, was one of the first I ever experienced, alongside Star Fox. It would be amazing to revisit it in arcade form.

The venue itself is visually stunning. The neon lighting and vibrant artwork gave the space a nostalgic yet energetic atmosphere. The decor was thoughtfully designed, with glowing murals and arcade inspired visuals that enhanced the entire experience.

As someone who can sometimes feel a bit anxious in social or busy places, I really appreciated how welcoming the staff were. They were friendly and helpful, and they took the time to chat and make recommendations. One standout moment was being introduced to a non alcoholic mocktail called the No Uka Uka. It was absolutely delicious. The strong pineapple flavour combined with the subtle guava aftertaste made it refreshing and memorable. I’d definitely order it again.

The music was also on point. They had 2000s R&B playing, which matched the arcade vibe perfectly and added to the immersive feel of the night.

The pricing for coins was very reasonable, making it easy to enjoy a variety of games without feeling like you’re constantly reaching for your wallet.

Overall, NQ64 is a gem of a place with great games, great vibes, and genuinely lovely staff. Whether you're there for nostalgia or just a fun night out, I highly...

People get barred for no valid reasons just told to get out or bouncers put their hands on you to get you out which is assualt.. assualt is allowed in nq64 I take it? And definitely very discriminating and me and my group of mates was greeted by a group of all black men staring at us looking down on us discriminating us and trying to intimidate us and wanted to pick a fight from what it seemed. Theirs not one white employee or bouncer which I feel is very racist. Iv watched/seen many people over time thrown out for no reason which is totally unfair and unacceptable. Some of your employees who work their need immediate sacking. The place to be fair is getting quite unfair for purpose and it does need a total revamp the place is in a total mess and half the stuffs broken. Music also way to loud cant talk with mates or hear anyone as overblearing with music. Nq64 could do away with its bar and just have it as a 24 hour arcade with regular vending machines for food or drinks to buy. it dont need to have a bar personally it causes way to much trouble for our liking. You've also got drug dealings going on in and out by the front entrance and sexual assualts have happend. Males entering the females toilets etc. Bang out of order. And way to expensive. Avoid this place at all costs. Needs better new polite management to put this into a 24 hour only arcade with no bar included. It also we dont feel needs security on the doors either. Its a arcade place not a nightclub. Youve also got a larger guy dressed as a womam hes around 5ft11 shoulder length hair blue eyes brown/gingerish hair. He comes in and just sits there playing on games never buys anything to...