Whole Penitentiary at Alcotraz Manchester

Alcotraz Manchester · 1A Watson Street, Manchester, M3 4EE · Show map

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Up to 80standing

Up to 60seated

Hen Partybest for

Deansgate / Manchester City Centrearea

About this space

Exclusive use of the whole Alcotraz penitentiary for up to 80 standing (60 seated) - eight cells, a Prison Commissary area and the full immersive set. Groups smuggle in their own liquor and are guided through a scripted 1 hour 45 minute experience by actors and mixologists, with 4 included cocktails per guest. Longer packages add open-venue mingling time and pizza. Strictly 18+; Saturday private hire is unavailable.

Features

Exclusive venue takeover

8 prison cells

Prison Commissary area

Live actors

Professional mixologists

Sound system

Pizza rations on longer hires

Food & Drink

Professional Kitchen

Space

Disabled Access

Capacities

80 Standing

60 Dining

Guide prices

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Party packages

Private Hire Package - Option 1 (1 Hour 45 Minutes)Mondays to Fridays and Sundays, 12:00 - 23:30Mons to Fris and Suns, 12:00 - 23:30

£52 to £71 / Per Person

1 hour 45 minute immersive theatrical experience with live actors and mixologists4 cocktails/drinks per personPrison jumpsuits providedMinimum charge for 30 guests even if fewer attend

Party packages

Private Hire Package - Option 2 (3 Hour Hire)Mondays to Fridays and Sundays, 12:00 - 23:30Mons to Fris and Suns, 12:00 - 23:30

£84 to £102 / Per Person

2 hour immersive theatrical experience with live actors and mixologists5 rounds of drinks1 hour open venue hire for mingling with pizzaMinimum charge for 30 guests even if fewer attend

Party packages

Private Hire Package - Option 3 (4 Hour Hire)Mondays to Fridays and Sundays, 12:00 - 23:30Mons to Fris and Suns, 12:00 - 23:30

£99 to £117 / Per Person

2 hour immersive theatrical experience with live actors and mixologists2 hours open venue hire for mingling with pizzaMinimum charge for 30 guests even if fewer attend

Party packages

Christmas Party PackageMondays to Fridays and Sundays, 12:00 - 23:30Mons to Fris and Suns, 12:00 - 23:30

£37 / Per Person

Festive immersive prison cocktail party experienceFrom £37 per personMinimum charge for 40 guests even if fewer attend

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Party packages

Private Hire Package - Option 1 (1 Hour 45 Minutes)Mondays to Fridays and Sundays, 12:00 - 23:30Mons to Fris and Suns, 12:00 - 23:30

£52 to £71 / Per Person

1 hour 45 minute immersive theatrical experience with live actors and mixologists4 cocktails/drinks per personPrison jumpsuits providedMinimum charge for 30 guests even if fewer attend

Party packages

Private Hire Package - Option 2 (3 Hour Hire)Mondays to Fridays and Sundays, 12:00 - 23:30Mons to Fris and Suns, 12:00 - 23:30

£84 to £102 / Per Person

2 hour immersive theatrical experience with live actors and mixologists5 rounds of drinks1 hour open venue hire for mingling with pizzaMinimum charge for 30 guests even if fewer attend

Party packages

Private Hire Package - Option 3 (4 Hour Hire)Mondays to Fridays and Sundays, 12:00 - 23:30Mons to Fris and Suns, 12:00 - 23:30

£99 to £117 / Per Person

2 hour immersive theatrical experience with live actors and mixologists2 hours open venue hire for mingling with pizzaMinimum charge for 30 guests even if fewer attend

Party packages

Christmas Party PackageMondays to Fridays and Sundays, 12:00 - 23:30Mons to Fris and Suns, 12:00 - 23:30

£37 / Per Person

Festive immersive prison cocktail party experienceFrom £37 per personMinimum charge for 40 guests even if fewer attend

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Venue Hire Hourly

Every day, 10:00 - 19:00Every day, 10:00 - 19:00

£250 / Venue Fee

Venue Hire Per Day

Every day, 10:00 - 19:00Every day, 10:00 - 19:00

£1,512 / Venue Fee

About this venue

Alcotraz Manchester is an immersive prison-themed cocktail bar and private-hire venue (Cell Block Three-Four) a short walk from Deansgate. A theatrical film-style set with prison cells, live actors, orange jumpsuits and professional mixologists serves bespoke cocktails, suiting corporate team-building, celebrations, photoshoots, filming and experiential events, with private cell-block or whole-venue hire.

Location

Alcotraz Manchester 1A Watson StreetDeansgate / Manchester City Centre M3 4EEManchester

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