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THE FOUR QUARTERS

Pinball News Website·article·analyzed·May 19, 2016
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TL;DR

The Four Quarters: London bar arcade with pinball, video games, craft beer and DJ nights.

Summary

The Four Quarters is a bar arcade venue in Peckham, London (established mid-2014) combining pinball and video games with craft drinks, food, and live DJ entertainment. The venue features regularly rotating pinball machines (Star Trek TNG and Pirates of the Caribbean at time of visit), classic arcade games, and hosted the London Pinball League's Selfie League competition in May-June 2016.

Key Claims

  • The Four Quarters has been operating since mid-2014

    high confidence · Article states 'The Four Quarters has actually been here since mid-2014' despite temporary signage appearance

  • Pinball machines at the venue are priced at £1 per game or 3 games for £2

    high confidence · Article explicitly states: 'The machines are priced at £1 ($1.45/€1.28) per game or 3 games for £2'

  • The venue hosted the London Pinball League's Selfie League in May and June 2016

    high confidence · Article states: 'we were able to record some scores for the London Pinball League's Selfie League which was running throughout May and June at this location and another at bar in Shepherds Bush'

  • Peckham is positioned as one of the most up-and-coming areas in London

    high confidence · Article cites Peckham as 'frequently cited as the most up-and-coming area in the capital' with source reference

  • The venue offers a selection of local craft beers on tap and in bottles

    high confidence · Article describes 'a nice selection of local craft beers, both on tap and in bottles' with photographic evidence

Notable Quotes

  • “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.”

    Pinball News @ opening — Establishes the venue's positioning as a US-style bar arcade in a UK context

  • “The machines are priced at £1 ($1.45/€1.28) per game or 3 games for £2, and are kept in good condition.”

    Pinball News @ mid-article — Provides specific pricing and condition assessment of the pinball machines

  • “The Four Quarters provides a great mix of pinball, video, beer and music, and seems to draw a young, enthusiastic crowd.”

    Pinball News @ conclusion — Summary assessment of venue appeal and demographic

Entities

The Four QuartersorganizationPeckhamorganizationLondon Pinball LeagueorganizationRye LaneorganizationStar Trek: The Next GenerationgamePirates of the CaribbeangamePeter BlakemorepersonPinball NewsorganizationShepherds Bushorganization

Signals

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    event_signal: London Pinball League's Selfie League competition running at The Four Quarters and another venue in Shepherds Bush during May-June 2016

    high · Article states: 'On our visit we were able to record some scores for the London Pinball League's Selfie League which was running throughout May and June at this location and another at bar in Shepherds Bush'

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    event_signal: The Four Quarters established itself as a dedicated bar arcade venue in London by mid-2014, filling a gap for US-style arcade bar experiences

    high · Article describes it as 'the closest thing in London to the type of bar arcade found in the US' and confirms operation since mid-2014

Topics

Bar arcade venuesprimaryPinball machine locationsprimaryLondon pinball communityprimaryCompetitive pinball leaguessecondaryCraft beverage culturesecondaryArcade game collectionssecondaryVenue entertainment (DJ culture)mentioned

Sentiment

positive(0.85)— Article presents The Four Quarters as an attractive, well-maintained venue with enthusiastic community engagement. Language is appreciative ('great mix', 'worth making the journey'). No criticism or concerns raised.

Transcript

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Date: May 2016 Location: 187 Rye Lane, Peckham, London, SE15 4TP, UK 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. 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 in the capital. ![Rye Lane in Peckham](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/sites/four-quarters/13.jpg) Rye Lane in Peckham Take a short stroll down Rye Lane from Peckham Rye Station, and you will find The Four Quarters. ![The Four Quarters](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/sites/four-quarters/1.jpg) The Four Quarters, complete with smoking section 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. ![Inside the main bar area](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/sites/four-quarters/2.jpg) Inside the main bar area 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. ![Star Trek and Pirates](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/sites/four-quarters/4.jpg) Star Trek and Pirates The machines are priced at £1 ($1.45/€1.28) per game or 3 games for £2, and are kept in good condition. On our visit we were able to record some scores for the London Pinball League’s Selfie League which was running throughout May and June at this location and another at bar in Shepherds Bush. ![Peter Blakemore records a score](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/sites/four-quarters/15.jpg) Peter Blakemore records a score 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. ![Some of the video games](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/sites/four-quarters/8.jpg) Some of the video games ![More videos](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/sites/four-quarters/3.jpg) More videos ![Top scores are recorded on a board](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/sites/four-quarters/16.jpg) Top scores are recorded on a board The bar itself offers a nice selection of local craft beers, both on tap and in bottles. ![Craft beers on tap](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/sites/four-quarters/7.jpg) Craft beers on tap ![The drinks menu on the wall](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/sites/four-quarters/6.jpg) The drinks menu on the wall ![Plenty more drinks behind the bar](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/sites/four-quarters/9.jpg) Plenty more drinks behind the bar 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. 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. ![It's not just drinks mixed in the bar area](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/sites/four-quarters/5.jpg) It’s not just drinks mixed in the bar area That’s what you find on the main floor, but there is also a basement room accessed through the ‘Confession Box’. ![Down to the basement](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/sites/four-quarters/11.jpg) Down to the basement ![Today's guests upstairs and in the basement](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/sites/four-quarters/12.jpg) Today’s guests upstairs and in the basement Saunter down the stairs and you’ll find a second bar and a chill-out area, while around the corner is another DJ station. ![The downstairs bar](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/sites/four-quarters/14.jpg) The downstairs bar ![Another DJ gets ready for their set downstairs](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/sites/four-quarters/17.jpg) Another DJ gets ready for their set downstairs The Four Quarters provides a great mix of pinball, video, beer and music, and seems to draw a young, enthusiastic crowd. 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. You can find out about the latest games, drinks, events and changes at The Four Quarters on their Facebook page.