Someone’s looking criminally good for their age! Swap your party hat for a stylish orange jumpsuit as you and your friends are put behind bars in cell block three-four at Alcotraz Manchester. Enjoy a unique, immersive speakeasy experience on your birthday night out in Manchester, where you’ll be served delicious, bespoke cocktails made by our longest-serving inmates – no bland prison beverages here! But will you be able to sneak your alcoholic contraband past the Warden, or will you be caught red-handed?
Once you enter Alcotraz Manchester, you’ll be locked behind bars with your fellow inmates – no special treatment for the birthday boy/girl! But don’t fret, as you’ll be invited to an exciting world of mischief by our longest-serving inmates, who run a notorious bootlegging gang on the inside. Sneak in your favourite liquor and our inmates will serve you delicious cocktails as you serve your time.
When you join the bootlegging gang, your aim is simple – don’t let the Warden find out! You can get as creative as you want with your smuggling as long as the Warden doesn’t catch you. Conspire with other inmates to stay under the radar.
And don’t forget the guards, too – they’re on your side! Our crooked guards are just as ready to defy the Warden as you are, so they’ll help you smuggle in your contraband as they sign you in and give you your jumpsuits.
The Warden hates to have contraband within the four walls of their prison, so make sure you hide your contraband from their eagle eyes. You can’t evade them all on your own, but with teamwork, organisation, daring and creativity, you can stay one step ahead. Will your team have what it takes to run the block?
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 the birthday boy or girl 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.
There are only so many generic speakeasies and escape rooms you can go to before each birthday starts to feel like Groundhog Day. Break up the monotony with a new and exciting birthday activity at Alcotraz, where you’ll be immersed in the role of a prison inmate joining an alcohol smuggling gang.
No matter what your preferred birthday tipple is, our talented inmates will be able to serve delicious, creative, bespoke cocktails that’ll blow your mind. So, whether you’re looking for unique birthday night out ideas for a few friends or a large group of potential convicts, cell block three-four is the best place to celebrate your birthday in style.
A Unique Birthday
No matter what your preferred birthday tipple is, our longest-serving inmates will be able to create delicious, custom cocktails that’ll blow your mind – as long as you can smuggle in your alcohol past the Warden! So, whether you’re looking for unique birthday night out ideas for a few friends or a large group of potential convicts, cell block two-one-two is the best place to celebrate your birthday in style.
What to expect
When you visit Alcotraz for your birthday night out in Manchester, you’ll step into a fully immersive prison storyline along with your friends. This is no ordinary bar experience; here at Alcotraz, you’ll have the opportunity to work closely and creatively with your team to outwit the Warden, whilst also enjoying a selection of amazing drinks made from your favourite liquor.
Booze behind bars
Whether you’re just here to enjoy some booze behind bars or you want to get fully involved in our playful missions and plot twists, this is the ideal place to spend unforgettable birthday nights out. The opportunity to smuggle in contraband adds an exciting twist to your experience, and our talented staff will be with you every step of the way to enhance the immersion and create mind-blowing personalised cocktails for you to try.
Get ready to don your prison jumpsuit and become part of the Alcotraz story!
How long will I spend at Alcotraz?
Your birthday sentence will last 1 hour and 45 minutes. During this time, you’ll don your prison jumpsuit, smuggle in your contraband, conspire with fellow inmates, and enjoy delicious cocktails – all while evading the watchful eye of the Warden!
What should I wear to Alcotraz?
We would recommend light clothing because you’ll be given an orange prison jumpsuit to wear whilst serving your sentence. Whilst dresses and skirts aren’t ideal, they can be tucked in if necessary.
What jumpsuit sizes are available?
All inmates are welcome! We provide prison jumpsuits in a wide range of sizes – from XS to 4XL – to ensure that everyone feels comfortable during their sentence. You can also get creative with how you wear your jumpsuit, such as by tying the arms around your waist.
How much does it cost?
Alcotraz tickets are £42.50, plus a £3.80 booking fee. This price includes approximately four personalised cocktails made with your smuggled-in liquor, plus a fully immersive experience involving highly talented actors, unique storylines and impressive set design.
Is alcohol included?
Your mission is to smuggle in the alcohol, but we’ll provide cocktail mixers, liqueurs, bitters and syrups (included in your ticket price) to create delicious cocktails with your contraband.
What drinks can I smuggle in?
It’s your birthday, so sneak in whatever you want! Our talented bartenders work best with spirits, but they can create delicious drinks from a huge range of ingredients – including wine or beer.
What if I don't drink alcohol?
Alcotraz accommodates both boozy and sober nights out. Non-drinkers don’t need to smuggle in any contraband, and you’ll receive four expertly crafted mocktails instead during your sentence – all included in the ticket price! You’ll still be fully involved and immersed in the prison storyline, so this shouldn’t impact your overall experience.
Is there a minimum or maximum group size?
We cater for a wide range of group sizes, so whether you’re hosting a big birthday bash or an intimate celebration with a couple of friends, we’ve got you covered here at Alcotraz.
There’s no minimum group size, but our maximum group size is 30 for a public experience (for groups with 30+ guests, you can privately hire the venue). For small groups, we will do our best to ensure you have your own cell, but this isn’t always possible. Cells can seat a maximum of 6 or 7 guests, so if you have a larger group, we will do our best to seat you in adjacent or opposite cells.
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
Is Alcotraz Manchester wheelchair-accessible?
Our Manchester Cell Block is on the first floor and we do have a lift to get to the first floor. However, the wheelchair will need to be left by the lift and the wheelchair user will need support for a short distance to get to their cell. On Friday and Saturdays, please book 1.05pm, 3.30pm, 5.55pm or 8.20pm.
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.
