Private hire venue in Brighton

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 Brighton 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 by 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.

Alcotraz operates a closed bottle policy, meaning we will not accept any bottles previously opened. Please only bring new, unopened and sealed bottles.

If you have any alcohol left at the end of this immersive experience, we will give you your bottle back. For this reason, we would advise you to bring screw-top bottles rather than anything with a cork.

Don’t worry – the guards are on your side and will help you smuggle in your contraband! Smaller bottles can be smuggled in coat pockets or handbags, but if you don’t have anything to conceal your alcohol with, the guard checking you in may be able to provide some props to help…

Once you’re in, our talented inmates-turned-mixologists will take your alcohol from you to create delicious, bespoke cocktails tailored to your preferences and any dietary restrictions. Just remember to hide your cocktails from the Warden or convince them you’re actually enjoying some “chicken soup”!

Inmates get approximately 4 personalised cocktails delivered by our expert mixologists, using the liquor you smuggle in with you. All liqueurs, bitters, syrups and other ingredients that go into making your cocktails are included in the ticket price, so all you need to bring is the liquor of your choice.

Your Alcotraz experience is entirely tailored to your preferences, so feel free to get as involved as you want or just sit back and relax! 

In this unique Brighton venue hire for private functions​, guests are absorbed into an ever-evolving storyline through characters including the Warden, the Guards and Inmate Cassidy – all played by talented actors. Those who really want to get involved will soon be trying out their American accent and crafting their character’s backstory, but those who’d prefer to sit back and enjoy are welcome to do that too – whilst sipping incredible personalised cocktails in this unique speakeasy in Brighton!

Alcotraz is a unique cocktail bar and immersive experience in Brighton set in a highly realistic prison, but it isn’t scary at all. We have actors working inside the prison who help bring to life a fun, lighthearted experience for guests, creating unique, interactive storylines that suit your group’s personalities and preferences. As one of the most immersive and quirky bars in Brighton, Alcotraz brings people together in unforgettable ways, making it the perfect choice for a private hire event.

If drinking isn’t your thing, don’t worry. The Alcotraz experience is exactly the same for non-drinkers, so you’ll still have a great time at one of the most fun bars in Brighton. A huge part of your time behind bars is the immersive experience 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: instead, you will receive 4 expertly crafted mocktails included within the ticket price!

Unfortunately, our Brighton Cell Block is not currently accessible for wheelchair users.

Alcotraz Brighton is a strictly 18+ venue.

All visitors are encouraged to interact with our actors and fully immerse themselves in their new roles as Alcotraz inmates, but abusive or inappropriate behaviour will not be tolerated, and we would ask that you don’t interrupt the show during times when the actors are performing in front of the whole audience (although you are welcome to chat to them at any other time). Visitors who violate these rules may be asked to leave the venue early.

A maximum of 6-7 guests can sit in each cell, and wherever possible, we will endeavour to seat groups together. However, larger groups may need to sit in opposite or adjacent cells. When the venue is busy, couples and smaller groups may have to share a cell with other guests – but if you choose our private venue hire option, your party will have exclusive access to the entire cell block. 

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, please email thewarden@alcotraz.co.uk to complete an exchange.