Alcotraz Prison Cocktail Experience in Liverpool

Extremely disappointing experience at Alcotraz Liverpool. What was supposed to be a fun experience with friends turned into a frustrating and upsetting evening. Throughout the experience, we were encouraged to interact and get involved, so we followed those instructions. However, we were then told to be quiet, which was confusing and contradictory. The situation escalated when one member of our group briefly undid her boiler suit. We were subsequently removed from the experience because of this. We have a video showing what happened, which I will include with this review so that people can judge the circumstances for themselves. We paid for an immersive experience and participated as we were instructed. Instead, we were made to feel uncomfortable and were asked to leave, leaving us feeling that our money had been wasted. I understand that venues have rules and that staff must enforce them. However, the way this situation was handled felt disproportionate, particularly as we were trying to engage with the experience as instructed. Sadly, this was not the enjoyable night out we expected, and based on our experience, we would not return. I would not recommend Alcotraz for hen parties, stag parties, or similar group events.

What a wonderful time we had being in Alcotraz. A definite “must do” if you are in the Liverpool area. The Actors are fun and interactive with everyone. The inmates that have “kitchen duty” are the best bartenders. We smuggled a bottle of gin into the prison, they made 4 very different drinks with it. Trust me, let them do their thing! Again, kudos a MUST DO!

Upon booking & then realising you have to take to own spirits for the cocktails I thought what a rip off. Actually worth every penny! The booze you smuggle in is part of the experience. Just the funniest! Loved every minute. Well executed with the actors & your involvement in the acting. I will definitely return! Totally fabulous, funny experience if you are looking for something different to do!

Absolutely amazing experience would definitely recommend to anyone visiting liverpool for an exciting and different experience

Great time from the minute the door opened, cocktails delicious, staff were fantastic and funny 😁 great performance from them all would defo recommend 😀

Fabulous fun Actors fantastic including all in this experience Would recommend this to all Thoroughly good night

Such a good time. Totally recommend it

Get involved its such great fun. Don't go in too drunk or you will miss out on entertainment and laughs not to mention fab cocktails.

Absolutely brilliant night .. went in on my daughters hen party night.fantastic from start to finish .. Would defo recommend and do again .. our ages ranged from 21 - 65 and was enjoyed by all

I attended for a hen party I organised at Liverpool on 27th Feb with with 9 people aging from 24 to 73 years old The initial speech was fun however it was no fun after this 1 of our group was deemed to be drunk (was tipsy at best) so wouldn’t serve her drinks and we didn’t argue this as didn’t want to cause issue and excepted she would need to drink non alcohol drinks. This was fine by all of us The bride smuggled in all our beer as a prank on her as she had no clue was allowed (which was then just asked for and taken from her without any story or fun) We got 3 drinks which were nice however we were asked about a snack and these never came and given we all brought in booze was no where near 1/3 of the beer we took in and no clue what happened the rest of it We were told we needs to try get a number off the warden and we did get given 2 cards between us but no clue why or what they were for and we never found out what they were There was no experience and we felt that apart from 1 prison guard the staff didn’t want to be there and paid no attention to our group or the bride throughout When my sister asked after 2 non alcoholic drinks if she could have a drink yet she was rudely and abruptly told NO (again we did not argue this given 73 year mother was with us) Then we were told to take off our jumpsuits and have no clue what had happened or it had come to an end We were talking to others as we leaving and they also had no clue what had happened This was a brides hen and we all felt the experience was no where near what was expected and not an experience rather a venue we were served 3 drinks and waited a long time for these We were dissatisfied with the whole experience and and Did raise a complaint 3 weeks ago and yet to hear anything back !!! This was my sisters hen and she and all off us have left confused and unclear what if anything happened and ruined the hen experience