Cell for two please, Warden. Step into the bar behind bars, where you and your date will be sentenced to an evening of cocktails, mischief, and fun for your next Manchester date night. Cell block three-four at Alcotraz Manchester offers a thrilling and immersive date night activity like no other. Just don’t let the Warden catch those longing glances, or you might be locked up for good.
Once you bring your date in, there’s no going back. Step into an exciting world of mischief, as you and your date join a notorious bootlegging prison gang – determined to smuggle in liquor and serve your sentence with sneaky, delicious, bespoke cocktails.
You two have just one mission – don’t let the Warden catch you. Find creative ways to conspire against them, keeping your smuggling operation a secret with the help of the coolest inmate on the block.
Our guards are just as crooked as your crimes. They’ll check you in, hand out your prison-issue jumpsuits, and assist with smuggling in your contraband… as long as you keep them on your side.
The Warden’s always on the lookout, hunting for any contraband. You’ll need sharp ideas, quick distractions, and fast thinking to stay one step ahead at all times. With a little teamwork, you could be running the block by the time your sentence is up.
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.
Inspired by Hollywood prison dramas, Alcotraz Manchester brings an unforgettable, immersive experience to your date night activities. More than just a themed cocktail bar, it combines immersive theatre with a world-class cocktail experience – perfect for couples that like to use their ideas and creativity to enhance the story and have great fun along the way.
An immersive experience
With high spirits and plenty of “hooch” to go around, you’ll adopt a prison alter-ego (or even get to play a unique Alcotraz character) and get inventive as you try to smuggle your liquor past the ever-watchful Warden to the cocktail-making convicts. It’s a night full of fun, suspense, and surprises, making it the ideal adventurous date! There’s more going on at Alcotraz than what meets the eye, so we suggest keep yours wide open…
What to expect
At Alcotraz Manchester, you and your date will step into a thrilling prison storyline, becoming inmates in a unique, immersive experience.
Instead of a standard Manchester date night, Alcotraz invites couples to leave the ordinary behind, scheming against the Warden, smuggling contraband, and savouring expertly crafted cocktails behind bars.
A date night like no other
From playful missions to personalised plot twists, Alcotraz brings you right into the heart of the action, where you and your date become part of the story. With talented performers guiding your adventure, each cocktail smuggled past the guards adds to the excitement.
So, get ready to escape the everyday and dive into a memorable night in a prison you’ll be talking about long after your release.
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?
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 prison-issued Alcotraz jumpsuits come in sizes ranging from XS to 4XL, ensuring a fit for all inmates. The rules are flexible when it comes to how you wear your jumpsuit, so feel free to style it as you like, such as tying the arms around your waist.
Is alcohol included?
Inmates are tasked with smuggling in their own liquor – one bottle per inmate, no matter the size – though cocktail mixers are provided on-site. If you’re after a sober date night, feel free to sneak in some alcohol-free drinks or skip the smuggling altogether.
What alcohol can I bring with me?
The seasoned inmates you’ll meet behind bars are actually skilled mixologists, and they craft their best cocktails with smuggled spirits. However, if you or your date prefer wine or beer, you can sneak that in as well… if you can get it past the Warden.
Is food provided?
Food is not provided during your immersive date night at Alcotraz, unless you’re exclusively hiring the venue for a party of 30 or more. But honestly, who would want prison slop anyway?
Is there a drinks reception?
Oh, it gets even better! Our cell block features a hidden bar with expert cocktail makers, ready to serve you and your date, tailoring drinks to your exact preferences. And, if you’re not into alcohol, don’t worry – we’ve got delicious mocktail recipes for your smuggled-in alcohol-free drinks (if you decide to bring anything at all).
Can I book Alcotraz for another occasion?
Totally! Alcotraz Manchester isn’t just perfect for date night activities – we also lock up Hens, Stags, birthdays, Christmas parties and even entire companies! It’s the ultimate adventure for a night out.
What if I don't drink?
Not a drinker? No problem! The Alcotraz experience is just as exciting for non-drinkers. A big part of the fun is the immersive storyline unfolding around you, with plenty of opportunities to engage with the plot and actors. If you’re skipping the liquor, there’s no need to smuggle anything in – just enjoy four expertly crafted mocktails, all included in 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.
