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incredible
amazing! couldn’t recommend it enough 🤩from start to finish the actors was on point! such a great experience and the cocktails was lovely 😋would definitely come back!
Alcotraz Prison Cocktail Experience in Manchester
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At a glance
- Duration
- 1h 45min
- Price from
- $69 / person
- Location
- Manchester, United Kingdom
- Rating
- 5.0 / 5 · 1,241 reviews
- Group
- Small group, up to 15
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Within 24h
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Alcotraz Manchester: Cell Block Three-Four
- Meeting point
- Please note that this platform does not display live availability. After booking, we will do our best to secure tickets for your chosen date and time but on occasions you might be contacted to arrange an alternative date or time.
Description
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.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, and Sun
- Start times
- 12:00 PM, 2:15 PM, 7:05 PM, and 9:30 PM
- Next available
- Sun, Oct 11
- Adult (ages 18+)
- $69
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 10.
Tour Options
What's included
Included
Immersive theatre show
All ingredients to make you cocktails such as liqueurs, bitters, syrups, purees except the liquor.
Not included
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.
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
5.0
1,241 reviews
How it compares in Manchester
- No. 3 by number of reviews among 378 tours in Manchester
- Starting price $69 is 27% above the typical $54 for tours of similar length in Manchester
Excurgo comparison of 378 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- 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
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Alcotraz Prison Cocktail Experience in Manchester take?
Alcotraz Prison Cocktail Experience in Manchester lasts about 1h 45min.
How much does Alcotraz Prison Cocktail Experience in Manchester cost?
Prices start at $69 per person for this Manchester experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Alcotraz Prison Cocktail Experience in Manchester run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, starting at 12:00 PM, 2:15 PM, 7:05 PM, and 9:30 PM.
Can I cancel Alcotraz Prison Cocktail Experience in Manchester for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is Please note that this platform does not display live availability. After booking, we will do our best to secure tickets for your chosen date and time but on occasions you might be contacted to arrange an alternative date or time. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 15 participants.
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Confirmation is sent by the operator within 24 hours of booking.
Is Alcotraz Prison Cocktail Experience in Manchester worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 1,241 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Alcotraz Manchester: Cell Block Three-Four.
Reviews(1,241)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
A
Incredible. Super funny and you get very drunk.
Just amazing. So funny. I went with my sister and cousin. For reference we are 18-22 age range. We brought vodka (we r basic) and the bar staff were incredible. They made us some 10/10 cocktails, well done mr mixologist. They also were very vigilant on my sisters allergies which was great. And their acting stayed on point even while serving. We bought 3, 35cl bottles of vodka and got 4 cocktails each from it and a little bonus shot while doing a little interactive task thing. And we got a little vodka back at the end that they didn’t use. Definitely get your money’s worth. The actors were all fantastic. Never broke character and made sure everyone was included and having fun. They were so good at improv and being quick off the mark. Obviously some conversations were scripted but parts that were off the actors back were rlly good and just all around hilarious. They were a really lovely team. We really enjoyed the fact that you get little tasks to find out information for the plot and performance. Definitely kept you busy and engaged. The experience lasted a while… i was too drunk to remember exactly how long but you definitely get a very full experience. It was a great experience and would definitely recommend to everyone!
P
Brilliant attitude towards accessibility
Fantastic experience, actors were great, drinks were yummy and no waiting. What really was the cherry on top was their brilliant attitude to accessibility. They couldn’t do enough to accommodate me and check I was comfortable.
Z
Great fun
It’s a lot more than just cocktails it’s a whole interactive fun experience. The actors made the whole experience.
M
Brilliant cocktails in Alcatraz
What a fantastic time. Great improv acting by the cast, well done team, we loved it!
Z
Excellent experience
Excellent experience! Fully interactive bar with great bar tenders. Full cast is hilarious and great at improv. After getting changed into you 'inmate' costume and getting places in a cell, other 'inmates' (bartenders) ask what drinks you like and create a personalised menu from what you say and the alcohol you bring, making the full experience effortless. The story line is hilarious and definitely an experience everyone should do!
C
Terrible experience
Absolutely disgusting service!! One of our party was asked for ID and wasnt allowed in and they instantly took a dislike to the the rest of the group. We weren't allowed to laugh too lough or speak during the terrible performances and drinks slow (the alcohol we had brought in ourselves!!) We then for kicked out because one of our party was holding a vape, not actually using it!!!
O
A brilliant experience
The most fun night! An absolutely brilliant experience, I can't recommend it enough. Great drinks. Hilarious actors and a really unique way to start a night out. Loved every minute!
S
Absolutely brilliant!!
Fantastic from start to finish. This was a surprise for my daughter's birthday and we all had the best time! The actors were brilliant, the jumpsuits were to die for 😅 the cocktails were yummy 😋 this was a really good fun experience 😀 Highly recommend and will definitely be doing it again!
J
Brilliant and what a laugh
Brilliant and what a laugh, we went here Saturday as two couples and we had such a laugh. The characters were played brilliantly, the experience was fun and the cocktails were very good. Will definitely return again. Thanks for a good laugh and experience. Prisoner Julian
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