Alcotraz Prison Cocktail Experience in Manchester
Overview
1 hour 45 minutes
Mobile ticket
Inspired by Hollywood Movies and TV that have brought to life America's infamous prison stories, Alcotraz is London's first immersive theatrical cocktail bar. From the orange jumpsuits upon entrance, to the real metallic cells, Alcotraz becomes the perfect backdrop to a drink within an epic yet intimate environment. You won’t find a set menu of drinks here…after all, it is prison! The working inmates of Alcotraz will be serving unique, personalised cocktails behind bars using the liquor that visiting convicts will have smuggled in and your personal tastes. As new inmates you can expect to see your illegally smuggled liquor combined with liqueurs, bitters and homemade syrups to make bespoke, contemporary and classic cocktails perfect for your time behind bars. Be as creative as you can with your attempts to smuggle-in liquor. Alternatively, Inmate Cassidy has got the Guards on your side who have their own system for hiding contraband. Just make sure the Warden doesn’t catch you.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
- Enjoy four personalised and expertly crafted cocktails from your smuggled liquor - Discover an immersive prison world, typically only seen in Hollywood Film & TV - Become a part of the immersive storyline and interact with a cast of talented actors - From the creators of 'Avora' and 'Moonshine Saloon' - Take lots of incredible photos in your own orange prison jumpsuit
What‘s Included
Immersive theatre show
All ingredients to make you cocktails such as liqueurs, bitters, syrups, purees except the liquor.
Please bring your own base spirit such as gin, rum, whisky if you are wishing to enjoy cocktails.
Premium ticket benefits of buying direct, such as souvenirs and merchandise.
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Alcotraz Prison Cocktail Experience in Manchester
Reviews
1,214 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
LucyV
H3260TAlucyv,,Jan 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The best experience ever for a night out. Can’t recommend enough. Actors all fantastic & never laughed so much. Cocktails were incredible & they accommodated anything we asked for and more. Absolutely brilliant all round! Thank you for the best night celebrating my daughters birthday.
Fab
abbier416,,Jan 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Honestly such a fun experience , great acting, whole time was brilliant. 100% will go again. Who knew prison could be fun.
Amazing!!
fireannao,,Jan 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Alcotraz was the highlight of our trip! The actors are amazing and the drinks were fantastic. I’d recommend this to anyone planning a trip to Manchester, great value!
Day drinking with a twist!
Hhyes,,Jan 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a fantastic afternoon, so much fun. Laughed harder than I have in a long time, delicious cocktails, incredible performances from the team.. just brilliant. Well done!!
Great fun
sandyhY6978YC,,Jan 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00So much fun. Lovely way to catch up with friends and have an activity. The actors are absolutely great and really get into their roles. I didn't know what to expect but it was better than I imagined
Amazing experience
X4577BUandread,,Jan 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had the best experience. The staff were amazing and very entertaining. I would definitely recommend this as an experience. The cocktails were really good too.
100% recommended
435susano,,Jan 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience highly recommended. Actors were awesome & create a really fun experience. Also loved all the cocktails.
Unique and super fun
398kimberleyc,,Jan 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolutely loved it! A wonderfully unusual, slightly wacky immersive experience that had us giggling all night. The team were incredible and even embraced our Scottish accents, which made it feel personal and extra special. Huge thanks for making it such a memorable evening.
You won’t regret booking this!
amandawN3910YT,,Jan 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The best experience ever! We were worried about whether we would enjoy it just the two of us and weren’t sure what to expect, but it’s one of the best things we’ve done! The time flew by but was enough for the experience. The staff were incredible and perfect for the roles they played. The challenges made it even more fun and the staff making the cocktails were amazing. They talked through any ingredients to avoid before making the drinks and asked for recommendations if you had any. The cocktails were delicious too! We laughed the whole way through - thank you so much x
Absolutely brilliant. Actors were amazing and we laughed and enjoyed every minute of it we would definitely do it again.
Y6024VHallisonr,,Jan 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolutely brilliant. Actors were amazing and we laughed and enjoyed every minute of it we would definitely do it again.
From £51.00
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