From Mr. Stay Puft to Final Fantarita, NQ64 has put a new focus on nostalgic vibes with the launch of 7 new retro arcade game-inspired cocktails, including two made with non-alcoholic ingredients.   

The new menu is modelled on game-themed cocktails, namely Ghost Busters, Super Monkey Ball, Mario, Final Fantasy, The Simpsons, Crash Bandicoot and Driver to be enjoyed while button bashing to victory with your mates.  

Highlights include Lake Springfield (Sour Apple Whiskey) developed by NQ64's bartender in Glasgow, and Mr. Stay Puft (Espresso Martini) which pays homage to the cutest, most delicious baddy of all time from Ghostbusters. 

 A large part of NQ64's team training focuses on developing their bartenders cocktail skills; always striving to develop and create the perfect drinks to accompany arcade games, their latest menu came about through an internal competition that took place at each of NQ64's 9 venues.  Bartenders were given the opportunity to create and develop their own game-inspired drinks before presenting them in the finals at NQ64 Birmingham. The cocktails presented at the competition led to the direction of NQ64's new menu, with the drinks selected having been created directly from the team. 

Their non-alcoholic cocktails to seek out are No Uka Uka and Driver Spritz. 

NQ64's enviable cocktails, craft beer and soft drinks are served in adult-only neon splattered drinking dens filled with retro arcade games and classic consoles. Their signature neon-filled aesthetic provides immersive arcade bar experiences, in its street style aesthetic that sees spray painted artwork cover the walls and ceiling that glow under UV lights.  

NQ64 has venues in Soho, Manchester, Glasgow, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Cardiff and Liverpool. 

Cocktails inspired by the retro arcade games, which will be on offer at each of the venues include: 

• Mr Stay Puft: NQ64's version of the Espresso Martini, Mr. Stay Puft has Tiny Rebel Stay Puft in it, so was only right that they commemorated the cutest, most delicious baddy of all time from Ghostbusters.
• A Marshmallow Espresso Martini, with Vodka, Espresso, Marshmallow, Chocolate… based on the Ghostbusters character 

• Super Coco Ball: Everyone loves cereal and videos games eh? Based off the game Super Monkey Ball, this is a Rum based drink with Brandy, Cacao, Banana, Hazelnut, Coco Pop milk blend

• Mega Daisy: Based on the Mario series of games, Mega Daisy is what happens to princess Daisy when she eats a mushroom. Lychee and Elderflower Gin spritz with Aperol, Triple Sec, Elderflower, Lychee, Prosecco… based on Daisy from the Mario franchise

• Final Fantarita: Based on Final Fantasy... Sour Cherry Margarita topped with Fanta 

• Lake Springfield: Simpsons inspired! A Sour Apple Whiskey drink with JD Apple, Midori, Toxic Waste Cordial and Apple [Developed by bartender Robbie from Glasgow]

• No Uka Uka (non-alcoholic): Non-alcoholic cocktail based on the game Crash Bandicoot. NQ64 already has the Aku Aku (the mask character in the Crash games) so it's only fitting to call this one Uka Uka (Aku Aku's twin brother, who's the total opposite)

• Driver Spritz (non-alcoholic): An alcohol-free cocktail with Crodino, Candied Strawberry, Lemon and Soda (great for the designated driver!) based on the game Driver

James Taylor, NQ64 Drinks Development and Training Manager, told us: “At NQ64 we are always looking for inspiration when it comes to our venues, whether this is through finding new arcade games or developing our bar menus. With drinks being such a huge part of the NQ64 experience, we always like to keep the menu fresh with new and exciting twists on game inspired cocktails, using fun and unique ingredients that result in a delicious taste.” 

As well as their new drinks menu, NQ64 will also be launching up to four new arcade games across each of their sites this November, adding even more entertainment to their already retro packed arcade bars.  

For Christmas, NQ64 are accepting Christmas party bookings from groups of any size, and drinks and token packages can be ordered in advance https://nq64.co.uk/christmas/  

Issued by Twist Marketing on behalf of NQ64. 

Media Contacts: Chrissie Plunkett – chrissie@twistmarketing.co.uk | 07817 803234 

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Editors Notes: Born in Manchester in 2019, NQ64 is the arcade bar concept which provides neon-splattered drinking dens, where guests can enjoy game-themed cocktails and craft beers while playing a range of retro arcade machines, pinball and classic consoles. The brand is on an exciting growth mission to bring drinks and button bashing to cities across the UK. Purveyors of retro gaming, NQ64 brings together the nostalgic video games of your childhood with classic arcades and consoles to boot, all sourced from across the globe. Why not bring back your best Hadouken moves and take on your mates with the likes of Street Fighter, Tekken or Mortal Kombat.  Or have a go on their classic consoles including SNES, MegaDrive, Gamecube and PlayStation? There's also a heap of fan favourites to get stuck into including Pac-Man, Mario Kart, Guitar Hero, Time Crisis and Point Blank.