First off, the photos from NQ64 are basically a love letter to the 80s and 90s. But, like, if those decades got a stylish makeover and started dating a punk band.
The neon signs are the true stars here. You’ve got the classic “NQ64” in bold pink, but then there’s a flickering “OPEN” sign that looks like it survived a Fast & Furious movie.
And the lighting is pure chaos in the best way. It’s dim enough to feel mysterious, but bright enough to see your friend’s horrified face when you lose at Street Fighter.
Seriously, the photos capture this incredible mix of gritty and glam. It’s like a fever dream from a Miami nightclub, but with a pinball machine in the corner.
What You'll Actually See in the Pics
Let’s talk specifics. You’ll see a lot of cathode-ray tube screens glowing like angry jellyfish. The photos from NQ64 are obsessed with detail.
Someone’s always posing next to a golden Pac-Man cabinet. But my personal favorite? The Marvel vs. Capcom 2 machine. The colors in those photos are so punchy they practically slap you.
Then there’s the bar. Oh, the bar. It’s covered in tiles that look like a chessboard designed by a wizard. In the photos, it’s always glistening with condensation from a perfectly poured pint.
NQ64 Soho: Quirky Arcade Bar In Central London | DesignMyNight
And don’t get me started on the graffiti on the walls. It’s not real, obviously—it’s painted on. But in the photos, it looks like Banksy dropped by for a quick spray and stayed for a game of Galaga.
