Celebrate a birthday night out in Brighton with a twist. Gather your friends, breeze through the security checkpoint, and get ready for a birthday bash like no other at Alcotraz Brighton. Our birthday nights out are perfect for those who love a little adventure and want to add a twist to their night out.
Immerse yourself in an exhilarating storyline where you and your crew become part of the action. You’ll be smuggling spirits and witnessing the transformation of your secret stash into custom-made cocktails by our talented inmate mixologists. At Brighton’s Alcotraz, it’s not just about the drinks; it’s a fully immersive experience that guarantees a birthday celebration like no other.
There’s no special treatment for the birthday boy or girl here! Once you enter Alcotraz Brighton, you’ll be locked up with your fellow inmates, ready to party in the bar behind bars. But the story doesn’t stop there, as our longest-serving inmates are running a notorious bootlegging gang – which you’ll be invited to join, if you dare! Sneak in your favourite liquor and our inmates will serve you delicious cocktails as you serve your time.
Gather your crew, breeze through the security checkpoint, and get ready for a birthday bash like no other. Located right in the heart of the South Coast, our birthday celebrations are designed for thrill-seekers and those who want to add an unconventional twist to their festivities. Just make sure you come up with a plan to outsmart the Warden before the night is over…
But there’s more to Alcotraz than just the novelty of pretending to be locked up; we offer an immersive storytelling experience paired with smooth cocktails. You and your friends will have a cheeky mission to smuggle in your own liquor and watch as expert mixologists – who also play the role of your bootlegging cellmates – create personalised cocktails using your contraband. It’s interactive, it’s exciting, and it’s one-of-a-kind.
In a city known for its diverse nightlife, Alcotraz offers a unique escape into a realm of illicit drinks and playful escapades. Don’t settle for a typical birthday night out at your regular. Instead, become part of a thrilling journey that you and your pals will be talking about for years to come. Reserve Cell Block One-Three now to make your birthday night out in Brighton legendary.
At Alcotraz Brighton there are 2 ticket types to choose between. Both offer the immersive theatrical experience and four bespoke cocktails. The only difference is whether you sit in a cell or on the canteen tables in the middle of the Cell Block.
Prison Cell Seating
Perfect for couples and groups, each ticket is seating within one of the “Prison Cells”.
What this includes: Imprisonment inside Alcotraz with 4 personalised cocktails made by our inmate mixologists.
Please bring your own bottle of liquor to smuggle past the Warden with the help of the Guards of Alcotraz.
Prison Canteen Seating
Only for groups of 2 and 4, each ticket is seating at one of the “Prison Canteen Tables”.
What this includes: Imprisonment inside Alcotraz with 4 personalised cocktails made by our inmate mixologists.
Please bring your own bottle of liquor to smuggle past the Warden with the help of the Guards of Alcotraz.
How long will I spend at Alcotraz?
Your birthday sentence will last 1 hour and 45 minutes. During this time, you’ll don your prison jumpsuit, smuggle in your contraband, conspire with fellow inmates, and enjoy delicious cocktails – all while evading the watchful eye of the Warden!
What should I wear to Alcotraz?
We would recommend light clothing because you’ll be given an orange prison jumpsuit to wear whilst serving your sentence. Whilst dresses and skirts aren’t ideal, they can be tucked in if necessary.
What jumpsuit sizes are available?
All inmates are welcome! We provide prison jumpsuits in a wide range of sizes – from XS to 4XL – to ensure that everyone feels comfortable during their sentence. You can also get creative with how you wear your jumpsuit, such as by tying the arms around your waist.
How much does it cost?
Alcotraz tickets are £42.50, plus a £3.80 booking fee. This price includes approximately four personalised cocktails made with your smuggled-in liquor, plus a fully immersive experience involving highly talented actors, unique storylines and impressive set design.
Is alcohol included?
Your mission is to smuggle in the alcohol, but we’ll provide cocktail mixers, liqueurs, bitters and syrups (included in your ticket price) to create delicious cocktails with your contraband.
What drinks can I smuggle in?
It’s your birthday, so sneak in whatever you want! Our talented bartenders work best with spirits, but they can create delicious drinks from a huge range of ingredients – including wine or beer.
What if I don't drink alcohol?
Alcotraz accommodates both boozy and sober nights out. Non-drinkers don’t need to smuggle in any contraband, and you’ll receive four expertly crafted mocktails instead during your sentence – all included in the ticket price! You’ll still be fully involved and immersed in the prison storyline, so this shouldn’t impact your overall experience.
Is there a minimum or maximum group size?
Whether you’re hosting a big birthday bash or an intimate celebration with a couple of friends, we’ve got you covered here at Alcotraz Brighton. There’s no minimum group size, but we have a maximum group size of 30 for a public experience. For groups with 30+ guests, you can privately hire the venue.
For small groups, we will do our best to ensure you have your own cell, but this isn’t always possible. Cells can seat a maximum of 6 or 7 guests, so if you have a larger group, we will do our best to seat you in adjacent or opposite cells.
I'm a group of 8 or more, can I reserve tickets before I buy or pay a deposit?
In some cases, we allow reservations of Alcotraz tickets in order to give you time to collect the money from your fellow fugitives – so you can pay for all in one transaction.
We can offer the above if your group size is 8 or more and your event date is 2 or more months away.
Your payment date will be set as the 3rd of next month (after pay day) and if not paid by this date, the link will then expire. We may not be able to issue you a new link if there are not enough tickets left after this or your event date is too close.
If you would like to go ahead, please email thewarden@alcotraz.co.uk the below information:
– Event Date
– Start time
– Number of people
– Full name
Is Alcotraz Brighton wheelchair-accessible?
Unfortunately, our Brighton Cell Block is not currently accessible for wheelchair users.
Do you offer payment plans or split payments?
Currently, we do offer Klarna as a payment option for splitting or spreading payments when booking for London, Liverpool or Bristol and when your order is £350 or more (8 or more Rookie Tickets).
At this time, this option is not available for Brighton, Cardiff or Manchester.
Can I cancel or reschedule?
Unfortunately we are unable to refund or cancel bookings, however, it is possible to move your booking to another day if we are given appropriate notice depending on your group size. If your group is 5 or less, please provide 48 hours notice prior to your visit. If your group is 6 or more, please provide 96 hours notice prior to your visit. Any purchases made individually will be treated as part of the wider group that they were looking to attend with. If you happen to make your booking within this time period then unfortunately an exchange is not possible. If the appropriate notice applies to your group size then please email thewarden@alcotraz.co.uk to complete an exchange.
