Second Alcotraz Listing

An evening experience in Cardiff. Exact meeting point, inclusions and cancellation terms are confirmed on the booking page before you pay.

Overview

Alcotraz is a prison themed cocktail experience in Cardiff where visitors wear orange jumpsuits, take on a smuggler identity, and try to keep a bottle of contraband liquor out of sight of The Warden and the corrupt guards. The setting is Cell Block Nine-One in The Old Brewery Quarter, built with real metallic cells, and the serving inmates double as bartenders. It runs for 1 hour 45 minutes and ends back at the same meeting point.

The format is part theatre show, part bar. Guests bring their own base spirit, such as gin, rum or whisky, and watch it turned into 4 bespoke cocktails while the story plays out around them. All the other ingredients, liqueurs, bitters and syrups, are provided as part of the ticket. One reviewer said the drinks were customized to their taste and that the actors gave their group plenty of individual attention.

It suits people who enjoy interactive theatre and want a night out that is more involved than a conventional cocktail bar. The group can be large, with a maximum of 50 travellers per session, and one reviewer warned there is lots of drinking, so it is best booked when a train or a nearby hotel is the way home.

What's Included

Itinerary

1. Arrive at the meeting pointThe experience starts at The Old Brewery Quarter, Cardiff CF10 1FG, UK. Arrive with your own bottle of base spirit if you want alcoholic cocktails.
2. Check in and suit upVisitors receive an identity and backstory, then change into an orange jumpsuit before entering the cell blocks.
3. Enter Cell Block Nine-OneThe story unfolds across hidden cell blocks with real metallic cells, where guards and inmates run the show.
4. Smuggle your contrabandGuests work with the guards to hide their bottle from The Warden while settling into the bar behind bars.
5. Watch your cocktails madeThe smuggled liquor is transformed into 4 bespoke cocktails in front of you, using the included ingredients.
6. Finish at the meeting pointThe experience ends back at The Old Brewery Quarter after 1 hour 45 minutes. One reviewer reported leaving with half a bottle unused.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points will shape the visit, from what to carry to how the evening ends.

• Bring your own spirit. The ticket covers the mixers, liqueurs, bitters and syrups, but not the alcohol itself. Anyone wanting alcoholic cocktails needs to bring a bottle of gin, rum, whisky or similar.
• Pace your drinking. Staying nearby or arriving by train makes the end of the night simpler.
• Expect a big group. Sessions run with up to 50 travellers. One reviewer who visited solo still enjoyed the interactive format.
• Join the story. The listing describes a fully immersive theatre show where guests become part of the story. One reviewer mentioned meeting strangers and getting drawn into the performance, so a willingness to take part matters more than cocktail knowledge.
• Getting there. The venue sits in The Old Brewery Quarter, Cardiff CF10 1FG, near public transportation. The venue is wheelchair accessible, as is the transport nearby, and service animals are allowed.
• Book ahead for souvenirs. The listing notes that premium benefits of buying direct, such as souvenirs and merchandise, are not included with this ticket. Anyone wanting a memento should check the options before booking.

Common issues. The experience requires a minimum number of travellers, and if that minimum is not met it may be cancelled, with a choice of a different date or a full refund. The listing also warns that live availability is not shown on the booking page, so on occasion visitors may be contacted to arrange an alternative date or time. One reviewer felt the price was a little expensive for what it was. Confirmation can take up to 48 hours after booking, subject to availability.

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