A pub entrance with double metal doors and painted black facade at Alcotraz Manchester
An event space in a cocktail bar with metal prison cell bars, industrial stools, and dim lighting at Alcotraz Manchester.
A cocktail bar with metal prison cell decor and guests in orange jumpsuits at Alcotraz Manchester.
An event space with metal prison cell bars, industrial lighting, and bench seating at Alcotraz Manchester.

Alcotraz Manchester

Cocktail Bar

#13 of 104 Photo Shoot venues in Manchester City Centre
#21 of 115 Outdoor Space venues in Manchester
Watson Street, 1a, Manchester, M3 4EE –
Manchester City Centre
From £37
per person
Up to 80
seats
Up to 100
standing
Venue doesn't offer catering
Parking not available
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Venue overview

Immersive prison-themed cocktail bar on Watson Street, where guests smuggle in liquor for bespoke drinks crafted by crooked ‘inmates.’ Perfect for lively parties and unique celebrations.

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Spaces for hire at Alcotraz Manchester

Prison - Dry Hire at Alcotraz Manchester
Prison - Dry Hire
Event Space
·
Private space
50 seats
100 standing
The prison with authentic movie-like set including 8 cells and a Prison Commissary Area. Max capacity of 60 seated in this area, closer to 80 standing. Additional parts of the venue are available too. Room can be used for multiple purposes, as the customer sees fit (with approval by us). Contact us for more details.
Air conditioner
Flipchart
from £250 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 7 months ago
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Immersive Prison Experience at Alcotraz Manchester
Immersive Prison Experience
Cocktail Bar
·
Whole venue
80 seats
80 standing
In Manchester, just a short walk from popular areas like The Northern Quarter and Deansgate, there is a new hidden bar called Cell Block Three-Four. This unique speakeasy, Alcotraz, offers a great setting for private events. It's perfect for celebrations with friends, photo shoots, or filming opportunities.
Air conditioner
PA system / music speakers
Storage space
from £37 per person
Pricing updated by venue 7 months ago
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Prices and opening hours

Monday
10:00 – 23:30
from £250 hire fee per hour
Immersive Prison Experience
12:00 – 23:30
from £37 per person
Prison - Dry Hire
10:00 – 19:00
from £250 hire fee per hour
Tuesday
10:00 – 23:30
from £250 hire fee per hour
Immersive Prison Experience
12:00 – 23:30
from £37 per person
Prison - Dry Hire
10:00 – 19:00
from £250 hire fee per hour
Wednesday
10:00 – 23:30
from £250 hire fee per hour
Immersive Prison Experience
12:00 – 23:30
from £37 per person
Prison - Dry Hire
10:00 – 19:00
from £250 hire fee per hour
Thursday
10:00 – 23:30
from £250 hire fee per hour
Immersive Prison Experience
12:00 – 23:30
from £37 per person
Prison - Dry Hire
10:00 – 19:00
from £250 hire fee per hour
Friday
10:00 – 23:30
from £250 hire fee per hour
Immersive Prison Experience
12:00 – 23:30
from £37 per person
Prison - Dry Hire
10:00 – 19:00
from £250 hire fee per hour
Saturday
10:00 – 23:30
from £250 hire fee per hour
Immersive Prison Experience
12:00 – 23:30
from £37 per person
Prison - Dry Hire
10:00 – 19:00
from £250 hire fee per hour
Sunday
10:00 – 23:30
from £250 hire fee per hour
Immersive Prison Experience
12:00 – 23:30
from £37 per person
Prison - Dry Hire
10:00 – 19:00
from £250 hire fee per hour
Pricing updated by venue 7 months ago

Best Price guarantee: you will always pay the same price as booking directly with the venue, and we never add hidden or processing fees.

Facilities and catering options

Up to 100
standing
Up to 80
seats
External catering allowed
Promoted / ticketed events
Alcohol provided
BYO alcohol
Unavailable: In-house catering
Unavailable: Parking available
Unavailable: Accommodation available

About Alcotraz Manchester

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

Alcotraz Manchester is a theatrical, prison‑themed cocktail bar where staff perform as inmates and guards in an interactive, scripted experience.

Venue highlights: Alcotraz stages an actor‑led performance that turns the whole venue into an immersive prison set during private events. The venue produces bespoke cocktails that can be crafted from spirits guests bring, and bartenders tailor each drink to requests. A dedicated ticketing and promotion system supports organised events, and a lift provides step‑free access across floors.

Best for: Hen parties, birthday celebrations and group social nights centred on an interactive cocktail experience.

Location: Manchester city centre places the venue within the city's nightlife and dining cluster, giving hosts plenty of options for after‑party plans and late‑night food nearby.

What guests say: The immersive prison set design creates a convincing, theatrical backdrop for private hires. The actor‑led performances remain in character throughout and the bespoke cocktails — including those made from spirits guests bring — are consistently high quality.

FAQ

Cancellations 60 days in advance will receive a full refund.

Cancellations 60 days to 30 days in advance will receive a 50% refund.

Cancellations for events starting within 30 days are non-refundable.

At Alcotraz Manchester, the following catering options are available:

  • Bringing your own catering/food is allowed
  • Bringing your own alcohol is allowed

Alcotraz Manchester does not offer parking facilities.

Here are some event spends from guests who recently held events at Alcotraz Manchester:

  • Prison - Dry Hire hosting 30 guests: £1512

For detailed pricing tailored to your event, please contact the venue.

Alcotraz Manchester is located at Watson Street, in Manchester City Centre.

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