Manchester Private Hire Venue
Previously undiscovered, in the heart of Manchester, a short walk from iconic Manchester catchments such as The Northern Quarter and Deansgate now lies Cell Block Three-Four, a secret speakeasy prison which promises to be one of the most unique bar venues in Manchester. Alcotraz makes an incredible location for a range of private events, whether a celebration with friends, an amazing photoshoot location or a unique filming opportunity. Get in touch and have our team help arrange your event.
Corporate
We welcome you liquor smugglers to your new office where meetings just got interesting. If you’re looking for something unique and immersive for a work party we specialise in providing shows and theatre experiences that combine team building and bar hire . Or simply hire Alcotraz your own Corporate event space. Contact us to find all the details on our Corporate events.
Photo Shoot and Filming
If you are trying to search for an already established prison set, stop the search! With venues in London, Manchester, Liverpool and Brighton. You can use one the most unique prison venue types as the back drop for your own creative project at whatever city and Alcotraz you wish to visit. Previous customers in production have found Alcotraz to be one of their favourite spaces for the bar or the prison block. Make an enquiry for these sort of events here.
Birthdays
Get ready for a birthday party you will be talking about for your 25 to life! Alcotraz offers you a riotous event in one of the best cocktail bars in the clink. Our private events give our customers a personalised touch to their experience. Plus our prison bar means all cocktails are made to taste and request. You bring the liquor and we’ll do the rest.
Special Occasions
Engagement Party? Divorce Party? Or simply want a private party with private bars? Our venue offers the perfect setting for any event containing large and small parties. With everything the venue offers, come and make this jail house rock while making the entire block your personal cocktail tasting room. Make an enquiry for special events here.
Wedding Parties
Thinking of walking down the prison aisle? Couples that crime together do time together! Alcotraz is one of the best venues for quality setting, private bars and an extra special private party. Find out more about bringing your wedding event to us here. Just make sure you break free for your honeymoon.
Capacity
The entire Penitentiary can be privately hired up to a maximum of 80 inmates, or you can privately hire an individual Cell Block of up to 60 inmates.
Cell Block A – Up to 60 inmates.
Cell Block B – Up to 20 inmates.
Visiting Hours:
Monday to Friday – Available for hire all day and evening.
Saturday – No options for hire.
Sunday – Available for hire all day and evening.
Private Hire Options
Choose one of our 4 options for hire based on the duration you would like and whether you would like an all-inclusive package or would rather smuggle your own alcohol.
Option 1
All Inclusive:
1 hour 45 minute immersive theatrical experience with live actors and skilled mixologists.
4 cocktails / drinks included from the prison canteen.
£60 per person.
Option 2
Smuggle-In Your Own Alcohol:
1 hour 45 minute immersive theatrical experience with live actors and skilled mixologists.
Smuggle in your own spirit bottles, beer and wine and the prison canteen will serve up to 4 cocktails/drinks for you.
£40 per person.
Option 3
All Inclusive:
2 hour immersive theatrical experience with live actors and skilled mixologists. 4 cocktails / drinks included.
2 hour open venue hire to allow mingling between guests with a paid bar* and pizza.
£97 per person.
*If you would rather not have a paid bar there is the ability to pay for all drinks in advance.
Option 4
Smuggle-In Your Own Alcohol:
2 hour immersive theatrical experience with live actors and skilled mixologists.
2 hour open venue hire to allow mingling between guests with pizza.
Smuggle in your own spirit bottles, beer and wine and the prison canteen will serve up to 6 cocktails/drinks for you.
£77 per person.
Extras
No matter what option you choose, feel free to let us know if you want to make the experience extra memorable by assigning anyone in your party their own unique character. Choose from the options of ‘the janitor’, ‘the mole’ or ‘the escape artist’ and watch them play out an integral part of the immersive storyline
For any option we would require to charge for a minimum of 40 guests, even if less attended.
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What We Provide
Stop the Manchester search for your next private party venue. Private hire just got criminal! Alcotraz is perfect as a bespoke experience for fun loving criminals who like immersive theatre and fantastic drinks with their perfect bar. Here are some of the main benefits and what makes Alcotraz a great venue to host your event.
Performers
Our unique atmosphere at Alcotraz in Manchester is aided by some of the best actors in the country, all ready to help give you amazing entertainment with your private event.
Set and Costume
Your own cell on the block while wearing your own prison jumpsuit.
Capacity
Alcotraz Manchester has ample space for private hires of up to 80 guests and the opportunity for your event to use the whole venue. The entire penitentiary can be your private bar!
Sound system
Giving you the chance to bring your own music to your Alcotraz event. Helping make it the perfect venue for you.
The Perfect Bespoke Cocktail Bar
Alcotraz operates one of the best bars in Manchester with professional mixologists proficient in cocktail masterclasses. Every drink meets your dietary requirements and are cater to your tastes.
No Minimum spend
While a suitable restaurant and other bars may tempt you with a small minimum spend that spirals out of control on the night, with Alcotraz everything is paid upfront with a fixed cost to stay within your budget. Capping your cost with large groups.
Food Rations
Private dining in Alcotraz can be arranged with any venue hire with Pizza rations so you can enjoy dinner drinks with your prison sentence.
A Unique Hire in Manchester
Whatever your search criteria is for a hire in Manchester, Alcotraz hosts a whole range of options. In a city that brings you great locations like Black Dog Ballroom, amazing restaurants and the night life of The Northern Quarter. Alcotraz Manchester is one of the best bars for hire to host your celebrations. Built to suit, Alcotraz could be the perfect place to spend and serve time.
Perfect for Special Occassions
Unlike your conventional function rooms, Alcotraz Penitentiary is one of the most unique venues in Manchester with a rich and thematic aesthetic perfect for your next event whether it be special occasions, a prison block birthday parties, a corporate events or even weddings!
A Ton of Perks
Alcotraz Manchester is one of the best bar venues in Manchester. Not only do we operate as an event space, the prison bar also opens it’s doors to the public 6 days a week as an immersive theatrical cocktail bar, which means the space comes as standard with a ton of perks!