London Private Hire Venue
Hidden behind unassuming shutters on London’s famous Brick Lane, lies Cell Block Two One Two, a secret speakeasy prison that promises to be one of the most unique venue hires in London. Alcotraz makes for an incredible location for a private hire, whether a private celebration, an amazing photoshoot location or a unique filming opportunity. Get in touch and have our team help arrange your event.
Prison and Private Bar Hire London
Party venues just got criminal! Alcotraz Penitentiary is a unique venue with a rich and thematic aesthetic perfect for all your private venue hire needs whether it be special occasions, a prison block birthday party, a corporate event or even a wedding reception! Your next celebration comes with a private bar on site and multiple spaces that allow you to enjoy all the facilities. Alcotraz is perfect as a bespoke experience for fun loving criminals who like a non traditional party venue in a great location.
Corporate
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 for your own corporate event space. Enquire about our corporate events below.
Photo Shoot and Filming
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. Previous productions have found Alcotraz to be one of their favourite spaces for the bar or the prison block.
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 are given a fun night and a personal touch. Plus a private bar means all cocktails are made to taste and request. You bring the liquor and we’ll do the rest.
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. Dance the night away with your guests at your private event as the drinks just keep coming on the main bar. If you have a main restaurant in mind for your evening dining we can make this work for you too. Find out more about bringing your wedding event to us.
Special Occasion - Venue and Bar
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 with exclusive hire of the entire block. Make an enquiry for private hire or special events here.
Capacity
The entire Penitentiary can be privately hired up to a maximum of 165 inmates, or you can privately hire an individual Cell Block of up to 55 inmates.
Private Cell Block – up to 55 inmates.
Entire Penitentiary – up to 165 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 With Our Top Private Bars
Alcotraz for hire in London is one of the best bar venues in the city. Not only do we operate as an event space, the prison also opens it’s doors to the public 6 days a week as an immersive theatrical cocktail bar, which means the venue comes as standard with a ton of perks! Here are some of the main benefits for you and your guests.
Performers
Our unique atmosphere at Alcotraz is aided by some of the best actors in the country, all ready to help give you an amazing party and entertain your private event.
Set and Costume
Set and Costume – Your own cell on the block while wearing your own prison jumpsuit, everyone suits up! No matter how many guests you have.
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 London with professional mixologists on hand to meet all dietary requirements and cater all cocktails to your taste.
Capacity
Alcotraz London has ample space for private hires of up to 180 guests and the opportunity for your event to use the whole venue. The entire penitentiary can be your own private bar!
Hungry Inmates
Private dining in Alcotraz can be arranged with Pizza rations so you can enjoy dinner drinks with your prison sentence.
Cost Control
While other venues 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
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