Bristol's Alcotraz: Prison Cocktail Cell Block Experience
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Overview
Alcotraz Prison Cocktail Experience in Bristol offers a unique and immersive theatrical experience. Guests become inmates in a fictional prison, tasked with smuggling their own liquor past the Warden. This isn't just a bar; it's a speakeasy hidden behind bars, where the 'serving inmates' mix personalized cocktails based on the smuggled spirit. The guards are in on the scheme, making everyone part of the story.
At Alcotraz Penitentiary, participants receive an orange jumpsuit and navigate through the cell blocks. The experience includes a licensed guide and all the ingredients to create custom cocktails (excluding the base spirit). Guests should bring their favorite gin, rum, or whisky to be transformed into bespoke drinks by the inmate bartenders.
This curated cocktail experience offers an unforgettable night of fun and games, perfect for celebrations. Alcotraz boasts a low supplier cancellation rate and is consistently ranked as a top product. It is an ideal choice for those seeking a unique and immersive cocktail tasting adventure.




Highlights
Immersive Prison Experience: Become an inmate in a themed cocktail bar and wear an orange jumpsuit.
Smuggle Your Own Liquor: Bring your own base spirit (gin, rum, whiskey) to be used in your cocktails.
Personalized Cocktails: Enjoy bespoke cocktails created by inmate bartenders using your smuggled liquor.
Theatrical Entertainment: Be part of an immersive theater show with crooked guards and serving inmates.
Sentiment Analysis
Customers generally rave about the immersive atmosphere and engaging performances at Alcotraz, making it a memorable and fun experience, though some find it a bit pricey or inconsistent in drink quality.

Customers loved the immersive experience and feeling like they were really in a prison.
The actors were praised for their commitment to their roles and creating a fun atmosphere.
Guests enjoyed the unique and personalized cocktails made by the inmate bartenders.
Many reviewers highlighted the overall entertainment value and found it to be a memorable night out.
Some customers mentioned that the cocktails can be inconsistent depending on the bartender.
A few reviewers felt that the experience was a bit expensive for what it offered.
The Journey
Alcotraz Penitentiary, Bristol
Alcotraz is the first prison-themed speakeasy in Bristol. It offers an immersive cocktail experience where guests become inmates, smuggling liquor and enjoying bespoke cocktails in a setting complete with real metallic cells and orange jumpsuits. The venue creates a unique and interactive environment, with serving inmates as bartenders and crooked guards adding to the storyline.
Know Before You Go
This experience includes a licensed guide, immersive theatre show, and all ingredients (liqueurs, bitters, syrups, purees) to make your cocktails, except for the base spirit. Guests must bring their own base spirit (gin, rum, whisky) if they wish to enjoy cocktails. Meetup location is at the Alcotraz Penitentiary in Bristol.
Hot Tip
Some customers recommend arriving early to fully soak in the atmosphere and interact with the characters before the cocktail-making begins. It's also a good idea to bring a spirit that you enjoy the taste of on its own, as this will influence the flavor of your cocktails!