Four Quarters Elephant & Castle: Retro Arcade Bar & Booking Guide

Last updated: October 23, 2026

Four Quarters Elephant & Castle is a retro arcade bar in Elephant Park, with around 30 original arcade machines and pinballs, console booths, craft beer and a diner-style kitchen.
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📌 At a glance

📍 Where
Elephant Park, 20 Ash Avenue, SE17 1GQ
🚇 Station
Elephant & Castle
🕹️ The game
Retro arcade and consoles
👥 Best for
After-work drinks and date nights

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🕹️ The short version

What’s inside

🕹️ Arcade machines
Around 30 original arcade machines and pinballs, including Time Crisis 2, Donkey Kong and Guitar Hero Arcade.
📺 Big-screen gaming
Projector setups with an N64 and PS1, so you can take on up to 3 friends.
🎮 Console booths
Booths with the original Xbox, PS2, N64, Dreamcast and more.
🍺 Craft beer and cocktails
Craft beer from local breweries, the house Four Quarters Pale Ale, and game-inspired house cocktails.
🍔 Diner food
Burgers, hot dogs and loaded fries, with a vegan version of every main.
🍔 Vegan in the group? Every main on the diner menu has a vegan version.

👥 Who it’s for

Who it suits

💼 After-work drinks
Arcade games and a bar for an easy evening after work.
👫 Date nights
Head-to-head retro games make it a playful option for two.
🎉 Group parties
A private area with four arcade cabinets, two console booths and a Nintendo Wii.

🎫 Booking

How to book

🚇 Getting there

Getting there

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❓ FAQ

What is Four Quarters Elephant & Castle?
A retro arcade bar in Elephant Park with around 30 arcade machines and pinballs, console booths, craft beer and diner food.
Where is Four Quarters Elephant & Castle?
At Elephant Park, 20 Ash Avenue, London SE17 1GQ. The nearest station is Elephant & Castle.
Is Four Quarters Elephant & Castle 18+?
Yes. DesignMyNight lists it as 18+.
Is there vegan food?
Yes. Every main on the diner menu has a vegan version.
Can I hire a private area?
Yes. The private area has four arcade cabinets, two console booths and a Nintendo Wii. Enquire through DesignMyNight.
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