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Prison - Dry Hire at Alcotraz Manchester

Event Space in a Cocktail Bar
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Private space
Watson Street, 1a, Manchester, M3 4EE –
Manchester City Centre
Up to 50
seats
Up to 100
standing
Venue doesn’t offer catering
External catering allowed

About this space

Prison - Dry Hire is a themed event space in Alcotraz Manchester that recreates a secure cell-block set for private hire.

Design: The room features industrial metal surfaces, barred partitions and compact bench-style seating under warm, low lighting, producing a contained, gritty cell-block appearance.

Features: The room includes built-in metal stools and cube seating arranged around a central circulation space that can be used for mingling or seated layouts. The room benefits from air conditioning, wheelchair access and accessible toilets nearby. The physical set is a purpose-built theatrical environment that functions as the event area.

Ideal for: Intimate social groups seeking an informal, interactive gathering that combines standing mingling with pockets of seated space.

What sets it apart: The space is supported by live actors who remain in character and run an interactive storyline that involves guests throughout the experience.

What guests say: The space is immersive and richly detailed. The atmosphere is energetic and interactive.

Prices

Monday
10:00 – 19:00
from £250 hire fee per hour
Per hour
10:00 – 19:00
from £250 hire fee per hour
Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
10:00 – 19:00
from £250 hire fee per hour
Per hour
10:00 – 19:00
from £250 hire fee per hour
Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
10:00 – 19:00
from £250 hire fee per hour
Per hour
10:00 – 19:00
from £250 hire fee per hour
Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
10:00 – 19:00
from £250 hire fee per hour
Per hour
10:00 – 19:00
from £250 hire fee per hour
Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.
Friday
10:00 – 19:00
from £250 hire fee per hour
Per hour
10:00 – 19:00
from £250 hire fee per hour
Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
10:00 – 19:00
from £250 hire fee per hour
Per hour
10:00 – 19:00
from £250 hire fee per hour
Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
10:00 – 19:00
from £250 hire fee per hour
Per hour
10:00 – 19:00
from £250 hire fee per hour
Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.
Best price guarantee
Pricing updated by venue 8 months ago

Capacity

  • Standing
    up to 100
  • Theatre
    up to 50
  • Boardroom
    up to 50
  • U-Shaped
    up to 50
  • Classroom
    up to 50

Catering and drinks

No in-house catering available
Complimentary water Complimentary refreshments (such as water, tea, or coffee) for guests at no extra cost
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

  • Flipchart
  • Air conditioner
  • Unavailable: Wi-Fi available
  • Unavailable: Projector
  • Unavailable: Flatscreen TV
  • Unavailable: Whiteboard
  • Unavailable: PA system / speakers
  • 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

  • Own music not allowed
  • Bring your own DJ not allowed
  • No noise restrictions

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible Step-free access throughout the venue for wheelchair users
  • Accessible toilets Toilet(s) adapted for guests with disabilities
  • Unavailable: Ground level
  • Unavailable: Accessible parking spot available
  • Lift to all floors
  • Unavailable: Cargo lift

Rules of the space

Allowed events

  • Promoted and ticketed events Events that you’re promoting or selling tickets for
  • No wedding licence
  • No Temporary Event Notices (TENs) available

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.

Cancellation policy: Standard 60 day

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About Alcotraz Manchester

Alcotraz Manchester is a Trusted Tagvenue Partner, validated by the Tagvenue team with a record of successful bookings on the platform.

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Location

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Meet your host

Dan Shearman
Member of Tagvenue since August 2018
5h Response time
98% Response rate

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