Heralded as one of the best immersive cocktail experiences you'll ever visit, Alcotraz is a unique adventure that puts you right in the middle of history.
Today, we focus on this unique experience in London.
Alcotraz: article summary
Alcotraz: at a glance
Created by the team at Inventives Productions, Alcotraz is the iconic multi-location UK experience that follows the legend of notorious smuggler and criminal Cassidy.
The company also manages Moonshine Saloon, a Western-style prequel, as well as a cocktail delivery experience called Cassidy's.
Alcotraz has branches in :
- Brighton
- Liverpool
- Manchester
- London
The place is inspired by the cinema and television that brought to life the infamous famous stories from Alcatraz prison.
An immersive experience
The venue opened in 2017 and has been growing in popularity ever since. The cost is currently £37 per convict, with groups of all sizes welcome.
If you come with 6 people, you can all fit into one cell. Larger groups will be split up, and smaller groups may have to be split up. share a lounge area depending on the number of reservations.
With numerous slots available 6 days a week, you can visit us day and night on weekends.
Bring your own alcohol
Alcotraz requires you to bring your own alcohol to the experience. It can be any spirit you and your group enjoy.
Please note that the bottle you bring back must be sealed. You can then leave it with the mixologist, who will will use it to prepare concoctions for you during your stay there.
You can discover unique cocktails made with your favorite spirit.
Alcotraz: an experience in London
The experience begins outside the facility with your registration and knowledge of prison rules.
From there, you register with a prison guard who will help you smuggle in your alcohol.
You then meet the warden who runs the prison, who introduces himself to you and gives you your orange jumpsuit!
You are then redirected to your cell, where most of the experience is then hosted.
A life-size role-playing game
During your evening, you'll receive 4 cocktails prepared for you during your detention, which lasts just under 2 hours.
They were delivered in a prison mug, iced and perfectly dosed. The immersive show is also very interesting.
From the moment you arrive until the very end, there's plenty of interaction with a wide range of players, adding to the sense of immersion.
All in all, Alcotraz is one of the best London experiences you can have. The combination of cocktails with show elements and personal interaction adds a lot to an evening out with friends.
You'll leave with a head full of memories and a sense of adventure. you'll probably want to visit again.
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