Alcotraz: Prison Cocktail Experience

Alcotraz Manchester is a prison themed cocktail experience where you and your date get “booked,” suit up in orange jumpsuits, and smuggle booze past the guards so the bartenders can turn it into actual drinks.  

It’s located in Manchester city centre, inside a hidden speakeasy style set that feels like you wandered into a Netflix crime show, but make it flirty and slightly unhinged.  

The vibe is dim, immersive, and loud in the fun way, clinking glassware, fake authority figures yelling, people giggling like they are definitely about to commit a minor sin.  

If you want a date that breaks the ice fast, gives you something to talk about immediately, and lets you be a little chaotic together, this is the one.

Why choose Alcotraz Manchester?

✅ Instant chemistry starter: You are literally in jumpsuits, there is no pretending you are “chill”  

✅ The roleplay does the flirting for you: Guards, contraband, secret handoffs, it is basically foreplay for theater kids  

✅ Immersive, not cringe: The set design is actually convincing, low lighting, metal bars, the whole cinematic thing  

✅ Built in teamwork: Smuggling and scheming together is weirdly romantic, like Bonnie and Clyde with better grooming  

✅ Perfect chaos level: Enough unpredictability to feel exciting, not so much that you need to fake an emergency text to leave

Details

Address
1A Watson St, Manchester M3 4EE, UK
Neighbourhood
Phone Number
020 3835 5767
Cancellations

What people are saying? (Google Reviews Summary)

Alcotraz Manchester is where date night meets jailbreak, with cocktails so good, you'll want to be a repeat offender.

This place is like starring in your own heist movie, but instead of cash, you're stealing glances because those cocktails are straight-up artisanal magic. Picture yourself and your partner getting "locked up," only to be charmed by actors who are part stand-up comedian, part Oscar contender.

The staff here could probably win an Emmy for their roles. The whole setup is so immersive, you'll swear you're part of the next Ocean's Eleven sequel. But hey, no George Clooney required.

Sure, someone mentioned wanting a bit more drink variety, but that's like saying you want more toppings on your already-perfect sundae. Grab your partner, book it in, and prepare for a night that could easily become your best story of the year.

Opening Hours

Monday: Closed

Tuesday: 7:05 – 8:50 PM

Wednesday: 7:05 – 8:50 PM

Thursday: 7:05 – 11:15 PM

Friday: 3:30 – 11:15 PM

Saturday: 12:00 – 11:15 PM

Sunday: 2:15 – 8:50 PM

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Overview
💕 Vibe: 
Mischievous, Immersive
🎨 Type: 
Drinking
⭐️ Rating: 
4.9/5
⏱️ Duration: 
1 hour 45 minutes
🗓️ Season: 
1 hour 45 minutes
💵 Price: 
£41.99+ per person