- Sentence: 1hr 45min
- Cell block: Unit 9a Brewery Quarter, Caroline St, Cardiff, CF10 1AD
- BYOB: Yes
- Speakeasy prison cocktail bar
- immersive experience
- Includes: 4 cocktails
- Age: 18+
- Show times: Tues–Sun
From £44 PP
Enter Alcotraz: a covert prison cocktail bar with live actors, immersive storytelling, and bespoke cocktails. Smuggle in spirits and become part of the unfolding theatrical experience.
From £44 PP
Get ready for a hidden, hands-on encounter of the criminal kind where you’ll live and breathe an exciting theatrical prison experience, all hidden inside a quirky cocktail bar.
Alcotraz Cell Block Nine-One is Cardiff’s only secret prison cocktail bar that is about to transform your nights out. Step into the den of crooks, and get ready to serve time. Bypass the historic sites and take on the Warden instead.
Your Mission Behind Bars
Once you’ve received your sentence, you and your fellow inmates will be lured into the world of an underground bootlegging gang and given strict instructions: smuggle your liquor of choice into the heart of Alcotraz. You’ll need your best poker face when you come across the Warden, but don’t worry, the guards are crooked and are just as invested in getting your contraband inside as you are.
After being led to your cells, the ‘serving’ mixologists will use your liquor to create a series of delicious, bespoke cocktails. There’s no menu in prison, but we guarantee these drinks won’t disappoint.
Not your average bar
Forget your typical bar scene, Alcotraz Cardiff offers a night out unlike any other. While our expert mixologists can whip up incredible cocktails using your smuggled-in liquor, they’re also masters of crafting delicious mocktails.
This isn’t just about grabbing a drink at a crowded table; step into our meticulously detailed jail cell sets, complete with jumpsuits for a truly immersive experience.
From the moment you arrive, the entire Alcotraz team – all professional actors – dedicate themselves to bringing you an unforgettable night filled with top-notch entertainment. No two experiences are the same – you, the guest, become the main character in an ever-evolving storyline.
Do you crave an active role in a daring plan to overthrow the Warden? Or maybe you’d prefer to relax in your cell and soak up the show? Whatever your style, Alcotraz Cardiff has something for everyone.
Perfect for any occasion
Whether you’re celebrating impending nuptials at a hen party, forgoing the traditional nine-to-five for a team building night out like no other, meeting for the first time on a date, or toasting to another year – your Alcotraz cell and jumpsuit awaits.
For an immersive theatrical experience and four bespoke cocktails. Upgrade to “The Associate” for a Prison Record Card souvenir with your photo, or go all-in with “The Boss” for canteen sweets and a branded Alcotraz mug. Some perks are worth the extra time.
*1 ticket per convict.
*Please bring your own bottle of liquor to smuggle past the Warden with the help of the Guards of Alcotraz!
The Rookie
Our basic ticket type which includes:
The Associate
Our advanced ticket type which includes:
Includes:
The Boss
Our ultimate ticket type which includes:
Make the experience extra memorable by assigning someone in your party their own unique character. And watch them play out an integral part of the immersive storyline.
Play a secret role for £11 per character. First come, first cast.
Costume pieces Included
*Add during checkout if available.
The Janitor
Perfect for those looking to stitch up one of their gang. Includes your own costume pieces during the show. The Warden has made the external janitorial team redundant and has off-loaded the task to the inmates. 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.
The Mole
Perfect for those looking to get a little more out of their immersive experience. Includes your own unique storyline path. Your identity will help build some relationships and destroy others, so choose wisely who to reveal this to. Remember, keep your friends close and your enemies closer.
The escape artist
Perfect for those looking to get a little more out of their immersive experience. Includes your own costume piece used throughout the show. Having successfully broken out of their last three Penitentiaries the Warden will be keeping a watchful eye on this person but there may also be some inmates who are interested in their particular set of skills.
Looking for a truly unique date night? Whether it’s your third or 30th date, treat your partner in crime to a date they will remember for 25 to life.
Celebrate a birthday night out with a twist. Gather your gang, breeze through the security checkpoint, and get ready for a birthday like no other.
Whether you want to spend your sentence scheming against the Warden, or simply enjoy a drink in the clink, Alcotraz offers the perfect packages for you and your teammates with fun missions and personalised plot lines that completely incorporate you and your whole company into the story.
Celebrate wed-lock with being locked-up. Grab your gang, line up below the metal detector and celebrate your hen do with something completely different at the Alcotraz Penitentiary.
Alcotraz makes for an incredible location for a private hire, whether a private celebration, an amazing photoshoot location or a unique filming opportunity. Get in touch and have our team help arrange your event.
Give the gift of rehabilitation by sentencing a loved one to Alcotraz. Vouchers remain valid for one year from purchase.
Celebrate Christmas in style with a night at Alcotraz Cardiff. Whether you’re booking a small gathering for your nearest and dearest partners in crime, or looking to hire the whole penitentiary for your corporate accomplices, we’ll have you locked up in no time.
Monday: Closed
Tuesday–Wednesday: 19:05–20:50
Thursday: 19:05–23:15
Friday: 16:40–23:15
Saturday: 12:00–23:15
Sunday: 16:40–18:25
What do I wear to Alcotraz?
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.
How long will I spend at Alcotraz Cardiff?
Your immersive cocktail 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.
What size jumpsuits do you provide?
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.
What alcohol am I allowed to bring
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.
Can I bring opened bottles of alcohol?
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.
How do I smuggle in alcohol?
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”!
How many drinks are included?
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.
Do I need to get involved if I don't want to?
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.
Is it scary?
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 respectfully and polite towards actors and the venue, then they run the risk of their experience being cut short.
What if I/someone in my group doesn't drink alcohol?
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 x4 expertly crafted mocktails included in the ticket price!
Is Alcotraz Cardiff wheelchair-accessible?
Our Cardiff Cell Block, whilst accessible, does not have a wheelchair-accessible toilet. If you or a member of your party is attending with a wheelchair user, please contact us after your booking with your booking number.
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
What do I need to know before visiting?
Alcotraz Cardiff 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.
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.
