Alcotraz Liverpool: An Immersive Prison Cocktail Experience
4.8
229 Ratings
Merseyside
Experience the thrill of smuggling liquor past crooked guards at Alcotraz Liverpool, an immersive prison cocktail bar. Enjoy bespoke cocktails in a real prison environment.
Duration: 1 hour, 45 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • 36 Seel St - Inspired by Hollywood Movies and TV that have brought to life America’s infamous prison stories, Alcotraz is Liverpool’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.

What's Included
  • All non-alcoholic cocktail ingredients provided (liqueurs, bitters, syrups, purees, excluding liquor).
What's Not Included
  • You will receive four cocktails made from the liquor you smuggle with you. Please remember to bring your own bottle of liquor. We recommend 1 x 35cl per two.
Meal Options
  • Personalised Cocktails - You will receive four personalised cocktails throughout your experience from the liquor you smuggle in with you.
Additional Information

Alcotraz, a clandestine speakeasy prison located behind nondescript doors on Seel Street, is run by crafty guards whose main job is to assist you in sneaking in spirits past the watchful eyes of the Warden and ensure it reaches the hands of the ‘oldest’ prisoners.

Drawing inspiration from popular Hollywood movies and TV shows that have vividly depicted life in prison, Alcotraz prides itself on being the premier immersive theatrical cocktail bar in Liverpool. The place is decked out from entry to exit - with orange jumpsuits as your ticket in, and authentic metallic cells abound. Alcotraz sets the stage for patrons to relish expertly crafted, customized cocktails in a setting that is both grand and cozy.

A typical drinks menu is conspicuously missing, which is only to be expected - you are, after all, in ‘prison’! Instead, Alcotraz whips up a selection of bespoke cocktails every evening, tailored to the spirit you bring along with your preferences. But fret not, Inmate Cassidy and the rest of the Guards always have an ingenious method or two up their sleeves when it comes to concealing illicit goods.

Location
36 Seel St
Seel Street
Please line up ready for processing outside the prison doors! Remember to keep your liquor hidden!
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
4.8
(229 Ratings)
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Traveler40272571853
Mar 17, 2024
Fun, different, and well worth a visit - Had a fabulous time at Alcotraz for my daughters hen do. The actors do a fantastic job of making the experience fun. Gilly and Willy, our prison warders where hilarious, Cassidy the insubordinate prisoner, giving the Governor grief. Fantastic place to go and so well organised. Would recommend it to anyone looking for something a bit different. Laughed constantly and enjoyed every minute.
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David_s
Feb 17, 2024
Great fun - Great fun filled experience - our whole party really enjoyed it and we would recommend it for anyone looking for something different
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Esyllt_h
Feb 15, 2024
Excellent - Had a great time here, enjoyed every minute, great actors laughed soo much from start to finish! Would definitely recommend!
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246leonaw
Feb 13, 2024
Great immersive experience - We done this experience as part of a large group for a hen do. It was so much fun, throw yourself into it with the actors. Great laugh and lovely cocktails. Nothing was a hassle if you didn't like what you were served you could ask to have it changed. The actors were really good and fully involved you in the scenes. It was a fun experience and would definitely do it again. Haven't laughed as much in ages. Warden was very funny. You get around 4/5 drinks and 1 shot. Great idea and an experience I'll never forget.
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Naomi_m
Feb 10, 2024
Memories made - Amazing experience. Worth every penny. Friendly staff from the door staff, the actors and bar staff. Cocktails tasted amazing. Brilliant characters. We were a large group of 10. Everyone had an amazing time and we laughed so much. Highly recommended.
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Chloeff4499gn
Jan 29, 2024
Unique and fun experience! - Such a unique experience, super fun and entertaining. We all loved our drinks too (you get about 4 drinks and 1 shot). Would definitely recommend for birthdays, hen do’s or just a fun night out!
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Diana_f
Jan 21, 2024
Brilliant - Very funny and entertaining afternoon. Me and my 2 daughters had a wonderful time. The actors were amazing.
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Vicky_s
Jan 14, 2024
Great fun and something a little different - What a fab experience from start to finish. The actors were superb, the set up of the place was brilliant and we just had the best fun. Each cell had to complete little missions which was great entertainment. The cocktails that were made for us were delicious and really different. Would highly recommend! Just loved the whole event!
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Ell_phillipss
Jan 13, 2024
Friday night fun! - 5/5 experience! Never done anything like this before but would 100% do it again! You get 4 cocktails out of the alcohol you ‘sneak’ in (if you have no where to hide it they’ll give you something to help you sneak it in) and your prison chef will ask what flavours you like/dislike and then cater to your taste! Plenty of photo opportunities too! I feel like this would be something better to do in a bigger group but saying that there were a few couples who seemed to enjoy themselves! All I’d say is immerse yourself in this!
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Vikiliciousx
Mar 4, 2024
Avoid at all costs - high risk. - Dreadful - do not book. I made a reservation, paid in full for our party and received a confirmation email. We then booked train tickets and a hotel for our stay based around this event. I received a text message two days later from a mobile number telling me that the event was sold out for the date and time I had booked and no alternative was available. I was advised that I needed to log into my own booking and request that I cancel it. I explained that I had paid in full and didn’t want to cancel, that I had a confirmation of the booking and was told if my party attended the event we would be refused entry. I am waiting for my refund. There has been no apology, no acknowledgement that this has had a huge impact on our trip which was to celebrate a special birthday and zero attempt at any kind of good will made. Unless you’re prepared for the fact that your booking may not actually go ahead despite paying and having confirmation, I’d steer clear.
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