Step into Alcotraz and become part of a prison tale where you smuggle your own liquor and watch it become four bespoke cocktails. This immersive 90–105 minute speakeasy blends interactive theatre with craft bartending in central Bristol.
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Step through a squat metal door and the hum of Bristol’s streets falls away; fluorescent lights buzz, orange jumpsuits shuffle past, and the clink of ice becomes a secret language. Alcotraz trades polished bar counters for metallic cells and crooked guards — you’re part audience, part conspirator, and your smuggled bottle is the plot device.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
1.5–2 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for all fitness levels though the show involves standing and moving through tight spaces
Wildlife
History
Bristol’s theatrical and maritime past informs its nightlife — warehouses and port buildings have been repurposed into performance spaces and bars for decades.
Conservation
Venues in Bristol often encourage public transport and reduced single-use plastics; check the operator’s policies and bring a reusable bottle after the show if you won’t bring liquor.
Reserve your spot on the Alcotraz Prison Cocktail Experience in Bristol today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Bring your bottle
The experience centers on transforming your smuggled liquor into cocktails — bring a bottle you’re happy to share or have transformed.
Arrive early to get briefed
Plan to arrive 15–20 minutes before showtime for check-in, costume assignments, and safety orientation.
Be ready to move
The immersive set includes narrow corridors and cells; wear comfortable footwear and be prepared for some standing and walking.
Use public transport
Central Bristol has limited parking; buses and short taxi rides make arrival and departure easier, and reduce stress after cocktails.
Your own bottle of liquor
Central to the show — the bartenders will transform your bottle into four bespoke cocktails.
Comfortable shoes
You’ll stand and move through set pieces; avoid heels that could snag or slip.
Photo ID
Required to verify age for alcohol service in the UK.
Small crossbody bag or pocket
Keeps personal items secure during immersive moments without getting in the way of actors or props.