{"id":7234,"date":"2016-05-19T21:43:25","date_gmt":"2016-05-19T20:43:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pinballnews.com\/site\/?p=7234"},"modified":"2017-08-24T23:01:01","modified_gmt":"2017-08-24T22:01:01","slug":"the-four-quarters","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pinballnews.com\/site\/2016\/05\/19\/the-four-quarters\/","title":{"rendered":"THE FOUR QUARTERS"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Four Quarters is the closest thing in London to the type of bar arcade found in the US, combining video and pinball games with craft drinks, music and a vibrant atmosphere.<\/p>\n

Peckham isn’t perhaps the most salubrious of London’s neighbourhoods, but it is certainly a lively place, and is frequently cited as the most up-and-coming area<\/a> in the capital.<\/p>\n

\"Rye<\/a>
Rye Lane in Peckham<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Take a short stroll down Rye Lane from Peckham Rye Station, and you will find The Four Quarters.<\/p>\n

\"The<\/a>
The Four Quarters, complete with smoking section<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Although the temporary sign above the name of its former incarnation gives the outward appearance of being more of a pop-up arcade than a permanent business, The Four Quarters has actually been here since mid-2014.<\/p>\n

\"Inside<\/a>
Inside the main bar area<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

There are two pinballs set up near the main entrance. They are changed regularly, but on this visit they were Star Trek – The Next Generation and Pirates of the Caribbean.<\/p>\n

\"Star<\/a>
Star Trek and Pirates<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The machines are priced at \u00a31 ($1.45\/\u20ac1.28) per game or 3 games for \u00a32, and are kept in good condition. On our visit we were able to record some scores for the London Pinball League’s<\/a> Selfie League which was running throughout May and June at this location and another at bar in Shepherds Bush.<\/p>\n

\"Peter<\/a>
Peter Blakemore records a score<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

While there are a few counter-top games close to the pinballs, the larger selection of full-size games is found in the bar area, with classics such as Asteroids, Pac-Man and Time Crisis II.<\/p>\n

\"Some<\/a>
Some of the video games<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"More<\/a>
More videos<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Top<\/a>
Top scores are recorded on a board<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The bar itself offers a nice selection of local craft beers, both on tap and in bottles.<\/p>\n

\"Craft<\/a>
Craft beers on tap<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"The<\/a>
The drinks menu on the wall<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Plenty<\/a>
Plenty more drinks behind the bar<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

There’s also a kitchen which serves assorted hot dogs, burgers, onion rings, french fries and other oh-so-tasty but thoroughly-unhealthy gamer supplies.<\/p>\n

But it’s not all games, food and drinks. The Four Quarters also plays host to various DJs. One was entertaining guests near the bar during our visit.<\/p>\n

\"It's<\/a>
It’s not just drinks mixed in the bar area<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

That’s what you find on the main floor, but there is also a basement room accessed through the ‘Confession Box’.<\/p>\n

\"Down<\/a>
Down to the basement<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Today's<\/a>
Today’s guests upstairs and in the basement<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Saunter down the stairs and you’ll find a second bar and a chill-out area, while around the corner is another DJ station.<\/p>\n

\"The<\/a>
The downstairs bar<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Another<\/a>
Another DJ gets ready for their set downstairs<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The Four Quarters provides a great mix of pinball, video, beer and music, and seems to draw a young, enthusiastic crowd.<\/p>\n

Their south-east London location is easily accessed from the rest of the capital by train or bus, and it’s definitely worth making the journey to check it out.<\/p>\n

You can find out about the latest games, drinks, events and changes at The Four Quarters on their Facebook page<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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