Team building in Manchester just got criminal. Alcotraz Penitentiary is the bar behind bars and an exceptional immersive theatre experience with a perfect blend of live entertainment and high-quality cocktails. The city that brought you the industrial revolution is now giving you the chance to revolt or reform with an unforgettable experience serving time at Cell Block Three-Four for your next work night out.
Your challenge is to get your liquor of choice through the metal detector, past the Warden, and into your cell. Not only will you get to enjoy world-class entertainment and immersive theatre, but our mixologists will craft bespoke cocktails for you to enjoy using your smuggled booze.
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.
This is one meeting you’re not going to want to skip out on. Ditch the shirt and tie for an orange jumpsuit because the criminal activity doesn’t stop there; you need to keep the Warden away from your contraband, while you conspire behind their back with the most notorious inmate on the block, Cassidy.
With real jail cells, a full immersive experience and talented actors, plus world-class cocktail drinking, you’re in for a work night out you’ll never forget.
Not a big drinker? That’s fine too. Our serving mixologists on site are more than happy to make mocktails, or serve you non alcoholic beers that you’ve brought into prison. No inmate goes without. Your mocktails are already included in your ticket price; no need to bring anything with you.
The whole point of getting the team out of the office and into an activity is to get everyone to bond and interact – and Alcotraz does just that! Drinkers and teetotalers, wallflowers and budding actors alike, there’s a way for everyone to take part in Alcotraz – we’re not all about the booze.
A unique team building experience
From the moment you arrive, you’ll be drawn into the immersive world that is Alcotraz Manchester. Guards – each of them trained actors – will check you in for your stay and hand you one of our standard issue jumpsuits, and lead you to your highly realistic jail cell. Everyone else you see from then on – the Warden, the mole and even our mixologists – are all actors, dedicated to giving you a team building experience like no other.
Locked up together
Whether you want to stay in your cell and get to know your colleagues a little better, or you want to leap into character and be part of a plot to overthrow the Warden, or take part in a little team bonding activities, you won’t find anywhere else that gives you so much variety.
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For groups under 30 in size, simply book online today via the button below.
Looking for a private hire?
Up to the challenge of rioting through Alcotraz all by yourself? For groups over 30 we recommend having the whole prison to yourselves, unlocking the ability to have pre-arranged liquor and prison pizza rations. Find more information on Private Hire below. The Warden apologises, but there are no options for private hire on Saturday at any time.
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
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Includes:
The Boss
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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 Manchester?
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.
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 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.
