NQ64 Arcade Bar - Soho

You're walking down Berwick Street in the heart of Soho's drinking quarter, and you spot the neon glow spilling onto the pavement. Inside NQ64, it's controlled chaos—the beep-boop soundtrack of classic arcade machines mixing with conversation and laughter. The appeal here is delightfully straightforward: you pay a small entry fee, get access to dozens of properly maintained cabinets (we're talking original 80s and 90s kit), and order cocktails that are actually made with care, not just nostalgia tax. It's packed most nights with a mix of tourists and locals who genuinely want to play—not just Instagram the neon signs. The bartenders know their stuff, the games work, and there's something genuinely fun about nursing a decent Negroni whilst trying to beat your mate's high score on Street Fighter.