Retro arcade · Soho
NQ64, Soho
- Free entry until 9pm Thursday and Friday, and 8pm Saturday.
- Tokens from £10.50 for 15, or £14 for 25.
- 60-plus cabinets over two floors, with pool and interactive darts.
- Open until 3am Friday and Saturday.
What is NQ64, Soho?
NQ64 is a retro games arcade bar: classic arcade cabinets and consoles alongside a cocktail bar. Soho is its biggest site yet, opened in September 2026 over two floors at Orange Yard, with more than 60 arcade cabinets, retro consoles, pool tables and interactive dartboards.
It replaced NQ64's old Berwick Street bar. There's a second London NQ64 in Shoreditch.
How does it work?
Arcade cabinets run on tokens: buy a bundle on arrival and spend them on any machine, at 1 or 2 tokens per play. The retro consoles are free to play.
Entry is free for most of the week; a door charge applies after 9pm on Thursday and Friday and after 8pm on Saturday.
How much does it cost?
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Entry, most times | Free |
| Entry, late Thu to Sat | Door chargeafter 9pm Thu to Fri, 8pm Sat |
| 15 tokens | £10.50 |
| 25 tokens | £14 |
| Retro consoles | Freeto play |
Most cabinets take 1 or 2 tokens per play. Verified September 2026.
How much does NQ64, Soho cost?
Entry is free most of the time, and tokens cost £10.50 for 15 or £14 for 25.
What is the food and drink like?
NQ64 is a cocktail bar first, with a full drinks list built around the games.
How do you get there?
Get directions on Google Maps ↗
Orange Yard, Manette Street, W1D 4AR. Tottenham Court Road station, on the Central, Northern and Elizabeth lines, is a couple of minutes' walk.
How do you book?
General entry is walk-in. Themed arcade nights are ticketed through Fever and similar sites.
Common questions
- Who is NQ64, Soho good for?
- Our ratings: dates 5/5, groups of friends 5/5, work socials with colleagues 3/5, families with kids 1/5. Best for dates and groups of friends: Free entry before 9pm most nights. Least suited to families with kids: A late-night cocktail bar, not a kids' arcade.
- When is the best time to go to NQ64, Soho?
- Best after work (5/5): Free entry, a minute from Tottenham Court Road. Then late night 5/5, weekend afternoons (Saturday or Sunday) 3/5, weekday daytime 1/5.
- Is NQ64, Soho free to get in?
- Yes, except after 9pm on Thursday and Friday and after 8pm on Saturday, when a door charge applies.
- How do tokens work at NQ64?
- Buy 15 for £10.50 or 25 for £14; cabinets take 1 or 2 tokens a play, and consoles are free.
- What is there besides arcade machines?
- Retro consoles, pool tables and interactive dartboards, over two floors.
- When is NQ64, Soho open?
- 3pm to 2am Monday to Thursday, 3pm to 3am Friday and noon to 3am Saturday.
- Where is NQ64, Soho?
- Orange Yard, Manette Street, a couple of minutes from Tottenham Court Road.
Who's it for?
NQ64, Soho is best for dates and friends, and best after work and late at night.
Group
- Date★★★★★Free entry before 9pm most nights
- With friends★★★★★Two floors, 60-plus cabinets, pool and darts
- Work social★★★★★Walk-in only; better for an informal team drink
- Family★★★★★A late-night cocktail bar, not a kids' arcade
Best time
- Weekday daytime★★★★★Doesn't open until 3pm on weekdays
- Weekend afternoon★★★★★Opens noon Saturday
- After work★★★★★Free entry, a minute from Tottenham Court Road
- Late night★★★★★Open until 2am, 3am Friday and Saturday
Our rating, based on price, age rules, group sizes and opening hours.
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