NQ64

It's safe to say the NQ64 didn't exactly make a quiet entrance when it burst onto Lothian Road in August 2021. In fact, the word quiet seems altogether out of place when describing this retro arcade-themed watering hole. From the moment you step inside, you’d be forgiven for wondering if you’d fallen through the inner workings of a kaleidoscope and wound up back in 1989. The neon-splattered walls. The UV lights. The chiming of the vintage consoles, ringing through the air? Yup; NQ64 is a nostalgia-fest and gamer’s delight, all rolled into one. Even the drinks come inspired by arcadia, with legendary characters like Princess Peach, Donkey Kong and Pac Man all making cameos on the cocktail list. Of course, you could always play it safe with one of their craft beers. Either way, the buzz is well and truly on.