Christmas Party Venue in Bristol
Looking for a Christmas party venue in Bristol that’s truly like no other? Get your plans all locked up by booking with Alcotraz. No more forced fun and awkward secret Santas; step inside a whole new world and enjoy a theatrical, immersive experience at a cocktail speakeasy with meticulous attention to detail, highly trained actors, and a story that puts you and your crew centre stage.
Leave the regular streets of Bristol behind and step into the Alcotraz speakeasy. Once you step through the metal detector, you’ll forget all about the real world and become fully immersed in this incredible theatrical experience. Don your jumpsuit, hide your liquor, turn up the prison radio and get ready to become the main character in your own exciting story.
Whether you’re a small band of crooks, or a massive party of misfits, there’s always room for more behind these bars.
‘Tis the season to become the star of the show; Alcotraz is so much more than a bar. If drinking isn’t your thing, or you prefer something activity-based, you’ll still get all your boxes ticked here. Whoever you attend with, you can get involved as much or as little as you want – gain access to secret areas – secret areas, such as the Solitary Confinement Block – stir up mischief against the Warden, or simply sit and observe the action from your jail cell, you’re guaranteed a fun and festive experience.
Smuggle in your own liquor for delicious and bespoke cocktails, or perhaps your contraband of choice is beer or wine – not a problem. If you steer clear of alcohol entirely, our “serving” mixologists will whip you up four delectable mocktails for no extra charge.
Gift Vouchers
Give the gift of rehabilitation this Christmas by sentencing a loved one to Alcotraz. Vouchers remain valid for one year from purchase.
Book Tickets
If your ready to book and your gang is under 30 in size confess now and choose your sentencing date.
Private Hire
For gangs over 30 we recommend privately hiring the venue, unlocking exclusive benefits. Allow our team of trained bootleggers to pre-arrange a secret stash of liquor or have our canteen deliver food to your cell.
Get in Touch
Tell us about your Christmas event and our team will get back to you as soon as possible.
No options for hire Friday evening or Saturday anytime.
For groups under 20 in size simply book below. For groups over 20 we recommend privately hiring the venue, unlocking exclusive benefits.
Frequently asked questions
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.
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.
Alcotraz operates a closed bottle policy, meaning we will not accept any bottles previously opened. Please only bring new, unopened and sealed bottles.
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 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 is 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 your party is attending with a wheelchair user, please contact us after your booking with your booking number.