Looking for a hen party venue like no other? Celebrate wedlock with being locked up. Grab your gang and celebrate a hen do in Manchester with something completely different at Alcotraz Penitentiary. Hidden in the heart of the city centre, hen parties can now be enjoyed behind bars. Just make sure you make your escape before the big day…
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 hen 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.
You’ll need to plan, plot and scheme your way to the top of the prison system, all while sipping on delicious, bespoke cocktails made from liquor you’ve smuggled in yourself. Get ready for a night behind bars and let the highly trained actors and mixologists of Alcotraz entertain you with a downright hilarious and immersive experience.
You and your party will be whisked away into an exciting world of mischief, as you are instructed by a notorious bootlegging gang on the inside to smuggle in liquor that gets used to make delicious cocktails for you and your pals. But don’t worry, the guards are crooked and are just as invested in getting your booze inside as you are.
The only person standing in your way is the Warden, who is sniffing around the prison ready to catch anyone breaking rules on contraband. Keep your smuggled liquor away from his watchful eyes; just make sure you don’t get sent to solitary! A unique Manchester hen party event guaranteed to entertain until the end of your sentence and then some.
Once you enter our Alcotraz Manchester hen venue, you’ll be locked behind bars with your fellow inmates – no special treatment for the hens! 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. Top tip: get your flock of Manchester hens to 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 party as you are, so they’ll help you smuggle in your contraband as they sign you in, give you your jumpsuits and make your hen night memorable.
The Warden will seek to crack down on any contraband in the prison which might just sabotage your hen night, 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?
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.
Do you offer anything special for the Hen?
At checkout, you can add characters onto your booking, giving certain individuals an even more special experience. Why not transform the hen into the janitor for the evening?
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.
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.
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
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.
