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Cell Block Two-Two-Six

Birthday Night Out in Bristol

Looking for a unique way to make a birthday night out in Bristol truly unforgettable? How about getting locked up in a prison cocktail bar and conspiring to take down the corrupt Warden!?

Grab your friends, breeze through the metal detector, and get ready to celebrate your special day with a twist at Bristol’s own Alcotraz Penitentiary. Based in the beating heart of Bristol, our birthday party nights are tailor-made for groups looking for a thrill. Join us for delicious, bespoke cocktails and immersive prison-themed storylines that feature you and your friends as the main characters!

"Brilliant experience! Loved every minute. We went as a party of 9 for a 40th Birthday. The guards/cast stayed in character the whole time and would ask us to do little quests for fun. Would 100% recommend and would suggest taking a group of people."
Sara Google
"Awesome birthday, actors were brilliant, set up was realistic, cocktails were exceptionally tasty and moreish, absolutely loved our lock up and we've all said we want to return to Alcotraz!!"
Catherine DesignMyNight
"Such a good time! The cocktails were great and the actors were so funny and professional. Would go again and would recommend to everyone!"
Kate Google

An immersive birthday night out like no other

Welcome to Alcotraz, a theatrical night out that beats a typical speakeasy bar. We offer an unparalleled blend of immersive theatre and world-class concoctions, making it an ideal choice for birthday celebrations of any size.

What makes Alcotraz the perfect backdrop for a Bristol birthday bash is the intrigue, the adrenaline, and the excitement. As you approach your birthday celebrations, you’ll want to prepare for an adventure: your mission is to smuggle your drinks inside (with the help of the crooked prison guards) and into the hands of a cunning bootlegging gang. They’ll turn your contraband into sensational bespoke cocktails that’ll keep the party going all night long.

Upon entry to Cell Block Two-Two-Six, the guards will check you in and get you into your jumpsuits – but fear not, these guards are in on the fun and ready to make your night unforgettable. Just stay wary of the Warden; they have been tipped off about contraband in the cell block, and will look for any evidence to bring the smuggling operation down… Do you have what it takes to conspire against the Warden? Perhaps the evidence you seek is hidden right in your cell, alongside a range of other exciting mini-missions and Easter eggs for you to discover.

Based in the heart of Bristol, Alcotraz promises unforgettable memories and a taste of the forbidden, making birthday celebrations a truly unique experience. Offering the perfect blend of delicious cocktails and immersive theatre, Alcotraz Penitentiary is the best cocktail bar in Bristol for true crime fans looking for a one-of-a-kind birthday night out. And no matter whether you prefer to get stuck into our storylines or just have a quiet drink in the clink, our talented actors will tailor your experience to your personal interests, group dynamics and personalities – and the preferences of the birthday boy or girl, of course!

Become The Janitor

Special Add-On

Make the experience extra memorable by assigning the birthday boy or girl the character of the Janitor and watch them play out an integral part of the immersive storyline. Whilst it may appear this individual draws the short straw, it may just be they have the key to help all the inmates escape once and for all…

Includes their own costume pieces during the show.

*Add during checkout if available. 

Become The Mole

Special Add-On

Can the birthday boy or girl keep cool under pressure? Sign them up as the Mole during your sentence to see if they’ll crack. The Mole has a special role in our thrilling prison storylines, and with no two nights being the same, who knows what they’ll be involved in…

Includes their own costume pieces during the show.

*Add during checkout if available.

Become The Escape Artist

Special Add-On

Assign yourself or a friend the Escape Artist character add-on to make your sentence even more memorable. This is the perfect role for a smooth criminal who can get themselves out of any situation. Do you have what it takes to be Inmate Cassidy’s key escape artist?

Includes their own costume pieces during the show.

*Add during checkout if available.

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. For this reason, it’s best to avoid skirts or dresses if possible.

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.

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.

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 the 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 gang’s delicious cocktails are included in the ticket price, so all you need to bring is the liquor of your choice.

Alcotraz is an immersive experience where guests get absorbed into a storyline that is brought to life around them through characters including the Warden, the Guards and Inmate Cassidy – all played by actors.

Those that really want to get involved will soon be trying out their American accent and telling the Warden what they are in for!

Those that would prefer to sit back and enjoy are welcome to do that too, whilst enjoying personalised cocktails in this unique and fun world.

Alcotraz may be an immersive experience, but it’s not scary. We have actors working inside the prison who help bring to life a fun, lighthearted experience for guests. However, if at any time guests do not act respectful and polite towards actors and the venue, then they run the risk of their experience being cut short.

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 Bristol Cell Block is fully wheelchair-accessible. If you’re attending with a wheelchair user, please contact us after your booking with your booking number.

Alcotraz Bristol is a strictly 18+ venue. Whilst visitors are encouraged to interact with our actors and fully immerse themselves in their new roles as Alcotraz inmates, 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.

Visitors will need tickets for each person attending – one ticket doesn’t mean one cell. A maximum of 6-7 guests can sit in each cell. Where possible, we will endeavour to seat groups together, but larger groups may need to sit in opposite or adjacent cells. When the venue is busy, smaller groups and couples may have to share a cell with other guests – but this can be a great opportunity to meet new people!

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 [email protected] the below information:

- Event Date
- Start time
- Number of people
- Full name