London Private Hire Venue
Hidden behind unassuming shutters on London’s Hackney Road lies Cell Block Two-One-Two, a secret speakeasy prison that promises to be one of London’s most unique private venue hires. In what looks and feels like a genuine prison cell, Alcotraz makes for an incredible location for any private event, whether it’s a private celebration, or an unusual photoshoot. Whatever you’re hosting, get in touch and have our team help arrange your event.
Not your average night out
Your next celebration just got criminal. Alcotraz Penitentiary’s London location is a truly unique venue with a rich and thematic aesthetic perfect for any event. Our London private venue hire is suited for special occasions, a prison block birthday party, or your next corporate event!
Unlike crowded bars, Alcotraz puts you centre stage. Step into our highly realistic jail cell sets, complete with orange jumpsuits, and become part of our legendary story. From the moment you arrive, the entire Alcotraz team – many of them professional and trained actors – will work to bring your your private event to life before your very eyes with incredible and hilarious entertainment. No two experiences are the same – it’s different every time you step through the metal detector – with you and your guests becoming the main characters in an ever-changing storyline.
Corporate
Looking for a work do with a difference? Here at Alcotraz we specialise in providing a theatrical experience like no other that combines bespoke cocktails with team building. Sound good? All you have to do is hire us for your own corporate event space!
Photoshoots and Filming
Chances are you won’t find a location like Alcotraz in London. It’s the perfect place as a unique backdrop for any creative projects you might be working on. Previous productions have found Alcotraz to be one of their favourite shooting spots for anything from fashion photoshoots to movie scenes.
Birthday parties
For a birthday party you will be talking about for your 25 to life, look no further than Alcotraz London! This private venue promises to be a riotous event in one of the best cocktail bars in the clink. Our 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.
Special Occasions
Engagement party? Or a divorce party? Or do you just want to party without any onlookers? Our venue offers the perfect setting for any event containing large and small parties. With everything the venue offers, come and make this jailhouse 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.
£59 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.
£39 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.
£107 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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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.
Your 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. If you want to spend more time behind bars, with time to mingle and eat pizza, you may want to consider our private hire package, exclusively for large groups of 30+.
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… If you can get it past the Warden.
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 x 4 expertly crafted mocktails included within the ticket price!
Our London Cell Block is wheelchair-accessible. However, it is best to book the following sentences to ensure it's fully step-free: 11:30, 13:45, 16:10, 18:35 and 21:00.