Whole Penitentiary at Alcotraz Manchester
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Up to 80standing
Up to 60seated
Hen Partybest for
Deansgate / Manchester City Centrearea
About this space
Full private hire of the Alcotraz prison for corporate team building and company celebrations of up to 80 standing (60 seated). Teams smuggle in their own spirit and are immersed by actors and mixologists through a 1 hour 45 minute scripted experience, with sound system, four drinks each and mocktails for non-drinkers. Longer packages add mingling time and pizza, and food can be delivered to cells. Strictly 18+; Saturday private hire is unavailable.
Features
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8 prison cells
Prison Commissary area
Live actors
Professional mixologists
Sound system
Microphone
Food delivered to cells
Food & Drink
Professional Kitchen
Space
Disabled Access
Capacities
80 Standing
60 Dining
Guide prices
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Business
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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 Person1 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 Person2 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 Person2 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 PersonFestive immersive prison cocktail party experienceFrom £37 per personMinimum charge for 40 guests even if fewer attend
Events
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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 Person1 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 Person2 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 Person2 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 PersonFestive 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 FeeVenue Hire Per Day
Every day, 10:00 - 19:00Every day, 10:00 - 19:00
£1,512 / Venue FeeAbout 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
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Alcotraz Manchester 1A Watson StreetDeansgate / Manchester City Centre M3 4EEManchester
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