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In the vibrant city of Manchester, the NQ64 Arcade Bar in the Northern Quarter offers an enchanting dive into both past and present. This unique nightlife spot immerses you in a nostalgic arcade experience, complete with well-curated games, including two sound-reduced Guitar Hero machines perfect for shredding away without distraction. With a moderate price range of £8 to £20 per person, this venue makes for an affordable night out. The vast selection of taps and creatively named cocktails are as delightful as their taste. For students, tantalizing deals like a £6 cocktail are hard to resist. Each visit is enhanced by the attentiveness of the staff, ensuring smooth experiences from open to close. Whether you're there for the games or the atmosphere, this arcade bar seamlessly caters to all ages seeking both a blast from the past and present-day buzz.

Price

$$$$ 8 - 20 GBP

Services

Reservations available, Dine-in

Offering

Serving alcohol, Happy-hour drinks, Serving cocktails, Serving beer, Serving wine

Payment

Payment by credit card, Payment by debit card, NFC payment

Atmosphere

Fashionably, Casual

Best for

Meet up with friends

4.5

based on 1,623 reviews

Google

4.5/5 1,623 reviews

K. Peake

Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

This was a fantastic venue for gaming, where we were checked in promptly after showing our tokens from another NQ64 in Leeds! Games like Q-bert and Tron are fun additions here, Star Wars is fast to keep up with all the spaceships as they shoot towards us. Shooting games like Big Buck Hunter are fun with the real sized pistols or shotguns, enjoyed car racing on Mario Kart. OutRun 2 SP was the best racing game as we could compete to win a women's heart by overtaking one another, staff were helpful when machines didn't work and toilets kept clean!

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Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Was served by christian for the majority of the night, great customer service and is the bartender ever will be visiting again, give this man a raise

Evelyn Sweeney

Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 1

I really do usually enjoy NQ64 but I’m writing the review because as others have pointed out, whoever is running the music is clearly just enjoying themselves and not catering to the vibe of the bar. It’s so loud to a point where it’s ridiculous, I’ve been in clubs that are quieter and if that was the vibe I was looking for, I would go there instead. But I don’t think I should have to ask my friends to shout in order to hear them and wear ear plugs in an arcade bar, even on a weekend, because it got to a point where, to avoid sounding painfully old, my ears really did hurt. The staff are wonderful and the games selection is great, just maybe ask the DJ to crank it down from the top volume.

What is the address of NQ64 Arcade Bar?
NQ64 Arcade Bar is located at 12 Tib St, M4 1SH, Manchester, United Kingdom.
How to get here by public transport?
The nearest public transport options provide quick and easy access:
- Bus stop Warwick Street (Stop EE) (264 m walk)
- Bus stop Piccadilly Gardens (Stop Q) (215 m walk)
- Bus stop Gmpte (272 m walk)
- Bus stop The Unicorn (Stop CA) (116 m walk)
- Bus stop Faraday Street (Stop EM) (222 m walk)
How is NQ64 Arcade Bar rated by visitors?
NQ64 Arcade Bar has an average rating of 4.5 based on 1,623 reviews across platforms such as Google.
What is the average price at NQ64 Arcade Bar?
The average price is 8 - 20 GBP (it is cheap - $).
What types of drinks are offered?
The bar serves a wide selection of beers, wines, and cocktails. Happy hour specials also are available.

NQ64 Arcade Bar in Manchester