A new retro arcade bar is opening in the Merchant City this spring.
Taking over the former Distrikt club on Bell Street, Merchant Square, NQ64 is the new underground gaming and drinking den for fun-lovers seeking a memorable night out.
Transformations are well underfoot and the NQ64 trademark style promises to deliver an immersive experience for their guests.
The late-night basement venue will be an adult-only playground complete with a multitude of gaming experiences, craft beers and game-themed cocktails - including strawberry gin-based Pacs a Punch and the fiery, rum-heavy Mad Max.
Ahead of their opening, a host of talented artists are dedicating hours to create eye-catching street art on their ceilings and walls to reflect NQ64’s signature vibe.
NQ64 brings together the nostalgic video games of your childhood with classic arcades and consoles to boot, all sourced from across the globe – with the likes of Street Fighter, Tekken or Mortal Kombat to bring out your competitive side.
Classic consoles including SNES, MegaDrive, Gamecube and PlayStation are all there – and there’s also a heap of fan favourites to get stuck into including Pac-Man, Mario Kart, Guitar Hero, Time Crisis and Point Blank.
Entry is free with NQ64’s retro arcades and pinball machines operating on tokens which can be bought from the bar, while their games consoles are all free to play.
The owners behind the successful brand urrently operate over six locations including Manchester, Birmingham, Liverpool, Cardiff and recently opened Edinburgh which launched in August 2021.
NQ64’s founder, Matt Robson, said: "Glasgow has always been on our radar. We’ve been looking for the perfect NQ64 location since we decided the grow the brand back in 2019.
“We can’t wait to share our venue with guests looking for a different night out.
“We’re working hard on a new drinks offering and a couple of other surprises for the Glasgow launch.”
Follow @nq64glasgow Instagram account or sign up for updates on opening via the Glasgow location page at nq64.co.uk to be the first to find out about the launch.
Follow the bar Instagram at @nq64glasgow or visit the website.
