A cocktail bar with a prison-themed hallway featuring exposed bulbs and wall-mounted phones at Alcotraz Cardiff.
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Entire Venue at Alcotraz Cardiff

Cocktail Bar
·
Whole venue
The Old Brewery Quarter, Unit 9a, Cardiff, CF10 1FG –
Cardiff Centre
Up to 55
seats
Up to 55
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering allowed

About this space

Alcotraz Cardiff is a cocktail bar built as a multi-room, prison-style theatrical set that presents a themed, immersive environment throughout the venue.

Design: The interior uses weathered concrete finishes, exposed-bulb lighting and narrow, cell-like corridors to create a gritty institutional look; painted numbering and wall-mounted telephones add period detail.

Features: The venue includes a staffed bar serving themed cocktails and multiple connected rooms arranged like cells and corridors. The venue provides a PA system and speakers, Wi‑Fi, air conditioning and the option to play your own music.

Ideal for: Friends and social groups seeking a lively, interactive night that combines bar service with participatory performance and standing social circulation.

What sets it apart: Live actors stage interactive, prison-themed scenes that involve guests as part of the evening's performance.

What guests say: The venue's live performances are professional, energetic and engaging. The venue provides lift access for guests with mobility needs.

Prices

Monday
12:00 – 0:00
from £39 per person
Per session
12:00 – 0:00
from £39 per person
Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
12:00 – 0:00
from £39 per person
Per session
12:00 – 0:00
from £39 per person
Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
12:00 – 0:00
from £39 per person
Per session
12:00 – 0:00
from £39 per person
Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
12:00 – 0:00
from £39 per person
Per session
12:00 – 0:00
from £39 per person
Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Friday
12:00 – 0:00
from £39 per person
Per session
12:00 – 0:00
from £39 per person
Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
12:00 – 0:00
from £39 per person
Per session
12:00 – 0:00
from £39 per person
Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
12:00 – 0:00
from £39 per person
Per session
12:00 – 0:00
from £39 per person
Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Best price guarantee
Pricing updated by venue 7 months ago

Capacity

Standing
up to 55
Dining
up to 55

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available Venue can organise food and drink
External catering allowed Bring your own food or hire a caterer of your choice
Unavailable: Buyout fee for external catering
Unavailable: Kitchen facilities available for guests
Venue provides alcohol Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
BYO alcohol allowed You can bring your own alcohol free of charge
Unavailable: Corkage fee for BYO alcohol

Facilities

Wi-Fi available
PA system / speakers Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
Air conditioner
Unavailable: Projector
Unavailable: Flatscreen TV
Unavailable: Whiteboard
Unavailable: Flipchart
Unavailable: Conference call facilities
Unavailable: Natural light
Unavailable: Storage space
Unavailable: Quiet space
Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site
Unavailable: Parking available

Music & sound equipment

Play your own music Venue allows playing your own music
Bring your own DJ not allowed
No noise restrictions

Accessibility

Unavailable: Accessible toilets
Unavailable: Ground level
Accessible parking spot available
Unavailable: Lift to all floors
Unavailable: Cargo lift
Unavailable: Wheelchair accessible

Rules of the space

Allowed events

No promoted and ticketed events allowed
No wedding licence
No Temporary Event Notice (TENs) available

Age policy

Guests under 21 are not allowed

Host rules

1. No smoking is allowed indoors.
2. For processing and conviction, we recommend that you wear light clothing as you will be required to wear a standard-issue Alcotraz orange jumpsuit (provided) for the duration of your stay.
3. Please note that you are free to wear your jumpsuit as you wish to make it more comfortable, such as tying the arms around your waist.
4. No touching of the actors.
5. No harm to the Prison set.

About Alcotraz Cardiff

Alcotraz Cardiff is a Tagvenue Partner. This business has registered with Tagvenue and agreed to our venue partner standards.

Location

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Dan Shearman
Member of Tagvenue since March 2025
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