
Prison Cocktail Bar Manchester
Previously undiscovered, in the heart of Manchester now lies Alcotraz: Cell Block Three-Four, a secret home to a speakeasy prison. Successfully smuggle liquor behind bars and get it to the hands of the longest-serving inmates to enjoy delicious cocktails for you and your gang. Team up with our notorious bootlegging inmates to take on the Warden, or sit back, relax, and enjoy your drink in the clink as you immerse yourself in our unique theatrical experience!
What to expect
Alcotraz Cell Block Three-Four promises to be one of the most unique cocktail bars in Manchester. Not only are you served delicious drinks, but you’ll also be invited to take part in a one-of-a-kind immersive experience with real actors. No two nights are the same in this immersive prison experience; our talented inmates will work with your personal interests, personalities and group dynamics to create incredible storylines that keep you on the edge of your seat. Will you become an inmate, the janitor, or even the mole? Use your talents to take down the Warden or discover a series of mini-missions hidden in your cell!
Once convicted, inmates are taken into an exciting world of mischief as they are instructed by a notorious bootlegging gang on the inside to smuggle-in liquor to be used to make delicious, bespoke cocktails. Be as creative as you can with your attempts to smuggle-in liquor. Alternatively, the crooked Guards are on your side and have a system for hiding contraband…
You won’t find a set menu of drinks here…after all, it is prison! Instead, the “serving” inmates will deliver a range of tailored cocktails every night based on the liquor you smuggle in and your tastes. As new inmates, expect to see your contraband liquor combined with liqueurs, bitters and hominid syrups to make bespoke, contemporary and classic cocktails perfect for your time behind bars.
Manchester done differently
There’s certainly no shortage of quirky cocktail bars or places to drink in the Northern capital, which is why Alcotraz stands out from the crowd. Our skilled and highly trained mixologists can make a mean cocktail (or mocktail!) while our professional actors work hard to immerse you fully in this world behind bars.
You won’t just take your seats at a table in some crowded speakeasy bar; our impressive sets are highly detailed replicate jail cells, and you’ll be on set, in character in your very own jumpsuit. And from the second you enter, everyone you see within Alcotraz is a professional actor, dedicated to bringing you the best immersive experience possible with truly amazing entertainment. No two nights here are the same, and the storylines will play out with you as our main characters.
Whether you want to get fully involved and plot to take down the Warden, or you simply want to sit in your cell and watch the show play out in a unique speakeasy-style cocktail bar, there’s something for everyone at Alcotraz! For hen parties with a difference, a weird and wonderful date night, a far-from-boring work night out, or a private hire – your cell and jumpsuit awaits.
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Visiting Hours
MONDAY
Closed for visitors
TUESDAY
19:05 – 20:50
WEDNESDAY
19:05 – 20:50
THURSDAY
19:05 – 23:15
FRIDAY
15:30 – 23:15
SATURDAY
12:00 – 23:15
SUNDAY
14:15 – 20:50
Location
1a Watson Street, Manchester M3 4EE, UK
FAQs
For processing and conviction, we recommend that you wear light clothing as you will be required to wear a standard-issue Alcotraz orange jumpsuit (provided) for the duration of your stay. For this reason, it’s best to avoid skirts or dresses if possible.
Your immersive cocktail experience will last 1 hour 45 minutes, and inmates will be provided with their own orange jumpsuit for the duration of their time behind bars.
Our standard-issue Alcotraz jumpsuits cater to all inmates, with sizes ranging from XS to 4XL. Please note that you are free to wear your jumpsuit as you wish to make it more comfortable, such as tying the arms around your waist.
The inmates you come across behind bars are highly skilled mixologists, and they work best with smuggled spirits. But, if you prefer wine or beer, this can also be served to you.
Alcotraz operates a closed bottle policy, meaning we will not accept any bottles previously opened. Please only bring new, unopened and sealed bottles.
If you have any alcohol left at the end of the experience, we will give you your bottle back. For this reason, we would advise you to bring screw-top bottles rather than anything with a cork.
Don’t worry – the guards are on your side and will help you smuggle in your contraband! Smaller bottles can be smuggled in coat pockets or handbags, but if you don’t have anything to conceal your alcohol with, the guard checking you in may be able to provide some props to help…
Once you’re in, our talented inmates-turned-mixologists will take your alcohol from you to create delicious, bespoke cocktails tailored to your preferences and any dietary restrictions. Just remember to hide your cocktails from the Warden or convince them you’re actually enjoying some “chicken soup”!
Inmates get approximately 4 personalised cocktails delivered by our expert mixologists, using the liquor you smuggle in with you. All liqueurs, bitters, syrups and other ingredients that go into making your gang delicious cocktails are included in the ticket price, so all you need to bring is the liquor of your choice.
Alcotraz is an immersive experience where guests get absorbed into a storyline that is brought to life around them through characters including the Warden, the Guards and Inmate Cassidy – all played by actors.
Those that really want to get involved will soon be trying out their American accent and telling the Warden what they are in for!
Those that would prefer to sit back and enjoy are welcome to do that too, whilst enjoying personalised cocktails in this unique and fun world.
Alcotraz may be an immersive experience, but it’s not scary. We have actors working inside the prison who help bring to life a fun, lighthearted experience for guests. However, if at any time guests do not act respectful and polite towards actors and the venue, then they run the risk of their experience being cut short.
If drinking isn't your thing, don't worry. The Alcotraz experience is exactly the same for non-drinkers as a huge part of your time behind bars is the immersive storyline that unfolds around you, where you can interact with the storylines and the actors. For those not drinking liquor, there is no need to smuggle anything in, and instead you will receive x4 expertly crafted mocktails included within the ticket price!
Our Manchester Cell Block is fully wheelchair-accessible. If you book and are attending with a wheelchair user, please get in touch with your booking number!
Alcotraz Manchester is a strictly 18+ venue. Whilst visitors are encouraged to interact with our actors and fully immerse themselves in their new roles as Alcotraz inmates, abusive or inappropriate behaviour will not be tolerated, and we would ask that you don’t interrupt the show during times when the actors are performing in front of the whole audience (although you are welcome to chat to them at any other time). Visitors who violate these rules may be asked to leave the venue early.
Visitors will need tickets for each person attending – one ticket doesn’t mean one cell. A maximum of 6-7 guests can sit in each cell. Where possible, we will endeavour to seat groups together, but larger groups may need to sit in opposite or adjacent cells. When the venue is busy, smaller groups and couples may have to share a cell with other guests – but this can be a great opportunity to meet new people!