Hidden amidst the spoils of Cardiff city centre is a unique after work drinks venue we just know you’ll love. Escape an office-day sentence and let loose in our immersive, theatrical prison speakeasy, that’s a team building experience you’ll never forget.
This is one meeting you’re not going to want to skip. Swap your shirt and tie for an orange jumpsuit, and your briefcase for smuggled contraband, and step through the metal detectors into Alcotraz Penitentiary for your latest team building activity.
The only task on your to-do list today is to successfully sneak the liquor of your choosing past the Warden – with a little help from some corrupt guards, of course. You and your fellow fugitives – ahem, we mean colleagues – will then be escorted to your cell and offered bespoke cocktails made from your smuggled booze.
Whether you want to spend your work party sentence scheming against the Warden, or simply enjoy a drink in the clink, Alcotraz offers the perfect packages for you and your teammates. Experience personalised missions and plot lines that completely incorporate you and your whole company into the story.
With real jail cells, a full immersive experience and talented actors, plus a world-class cocktail drinking experience, you’re in for a night out team bonding you never thought possible.
We get it; drinking isn’t for everyone. And neither is being the centre of attention. But there’s a way for every inmate at Alcotraz to take part.
A unique team building experience
Choose from cocktails made from your smuggled liquor, or mocktails included free of charge, and settle in for a theatrical, immersive experience that promises to be exciting and thrilling. You may prefer to sip in your cell and watch the events unfold, or you may choose to leap into action and win the favour of the crooked guards; earning you access to secret areas.
Locked up together
However you choose to spend your time behind bars, we guarantee you and your colleagues will leave closer than ever.
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For groups under 30 in size, simply book online today via the button below.
Looking for a private hire?
We have cell blocks in Cardiff, London, Brighton, Manchester and Liverpool giving you the chance to host your staff night out in a number of cities.
So if you’re looking for a fun private hire for you and your colleagues with the whole prison to yourselves, pre-arranged liquor and prison pizza rations, then you can find more information on booking private hire events below. For groups over 30 privately hiring the venue is the only way to get behind bars and unlocks exclusive benefits.
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. With three characters to choose from, “the Janitor”, “the Mole” or “the Escape Artist”, watch them play out an integral part of the immersive storyline.
Play a secret role for £11 per character. First come, first cast.
Includes their own costume pieces during the show.
*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.
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.
How long will I spend at Alcotraz Cardiff?
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.
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 can I bring with me?
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.
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.
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 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 who really want to get involved will soon be trying out their American accent and telling the Warden what they are in for!
Those who 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 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.
What if I don't drink?
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!
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.
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.
