Liverpool: Alcotraz Prison Cocktail Bar Immersive Experience

Summary

Smuggle your bottle, wear orange & taste cocktails behind bars in Liverpool

You’ll slip into an orange jumpsuit at Liverpool’s Alcotraz bar, smuggle your own liquor past playful guards, and sip four custom cocktails mixed by costumed “inmates.” Expect laughter, improv theatre vibes, personalized drinks based on what you bring—and maybe even a few new friends by release time.

What’s the experience like?

I almost walked right past the entrance on Seel Street—honestly, it just looked like any other door. My friend nudged me, laughing because I’d already checked Google Maps twice. Inside, a guy in a guard uniform handed us orange jumpsuits (mine was way too big but whatever), and suddenly we were “inmates.” The walls felt cold and metallic when I leaned back—like the real deal, not some cheap set. There was this faint smell of citrus and something sweet from the syrups they use, mixing with that old-building mustiness you get in Liverpool sometimes.

We had to figure out how to sneak our bottle past the Warden. Our “cellmate” Inmate Cassidy whispered tips—he’s got this thick Scouse accent and kept winking like we were in on some big secret. One of the guards actually helped us hide the contraband (I won’t spoil how, but it was ridiculous). The whole time I kept thinking someone would catch us, even though it’s all for fun. When they made my first cocktail—something with gin, ginger, and a weird herbal syrup—I could taste how fresh everything was. No menu here; they just ask what you like and mix it up. I tried to describe my favorite drink but probably made no sense… still ended up with something better than I expected.

The actors never broke character—not even when my friend started giggling about her jumpsuit zipper getting stuck. There was this moment when the lights flickered and everyone went quiet for a second; you could hear ice clinking in glasses from another cell. It felt oddly intimate for such a wild setup. By the end, we’d had four different cocktails each (I lost track after number three if I’m honest) and swapped stories with people at the next table who’d come straight from work—still in their office clothes under those baggy jumpsuits.

I didn’t expect to feel so involved or laugh so much at a “prison.” Walking out into the Liverpool night after being “released,” I kept thinking about that first sip behind bars and how weirdly freeing it felt to just play along for an evening.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Immersive cocktail experience at Alcotraz

• Enter Alcotraz in orange jumpsuit
• Attempt to smuggle liquor inside
• Interact with crooked guards
• Receive four personalised cocktails
• Enjoy drinks in metallic prison cells
• Avoid detection by the Warden

Top questions

Do I need to bring my own alcohol to Alcotraz Liverpool?

Yes, guests must bring their own liquor to be used in their cocktails at Alcotraz Prison Cocktail Bar.

How many cocktails do you get at Alcotraz Liverpool?

You receive four personalized cocktails during your experience at Alcotraz Liverpool.

Is there a set cocktail menu at Alcotraz Prison Bar?

No set menu—the bartenders create bespoke cocktails based on your tastes and what you bring.

Are mixers included at Alcotraz Liverpool?

Yes, all ingredients except for the liquor are included: liqueurs, bitters, syrups, purees.

Is Alcotraz accessible for wheelchairs?

Yes, Alcotraz is fully wheelchair accessible including entrances and restrooms.

Where is Alcotraz located in Liverpool?

Alcotraz is located on Seel Street in central Liverpool.

Do you have to wear an orange jumpsuit at Alcotraz?

Yes, guests are given orange prison-style jumpsuits to wear during the experience.

What’s included

Your booking covers entry to Alcotraz Prison Cocktail Bar in Liverpool with immersive actors guiding you through smuggling your own liquor (which you need to bring), plus all mixers like liqueurs and homemade syrups for four personalized cocktails per person. The venue is fully wheelchair accessible throughout.