The Alcotraz Immersive Prison Cocktail Experience in Brighton offers a thrilling blend of interactive entertainment and personalized libations. Guests don orange jumpsuits, smuggle in their own sealed alcohol, and create custom cocktails while navigating the challenges of this captivating 105-minute adventure. Vibrant characters, such as The Warden and Inmate Cassidy, heighten the immersive experience, providing an unforgettable night for adults seeking an extraordinary outing. What secrets await behind the bars of this unique hotel?
Key Points
- Alcotraz Brighton offers an immersive prison-themed cocktail experience where guests dress as inmates and engage in role-playing activities.
- Guests can smuggle alcohol past the Warden and create personalized cocktails using a variety of ingredients.
- The experience features interactive characters, including the Warden and Inmate Cassidy, who enhance the theatrical atmosphere.
- The 105-minute experience is priced at $63.37 per person and is recommended for adult audiences.
- Booking through Get Your Guide requires Alcotraz confirmation, and late arrivals (over 20 minutes) are not allowed entry.
Experience Overview
Alcotraz Brighton offers an immersive prison-themed cocktail experience, where guests don orange jumpsuits and act as inmates.
Priced from $63.37 per person, the 105-minute duration includes interacting with characters like The Warden and Inmate Cassidy. Guests must smuggle liquor past the warden to create bespoke cocktails, engaging in secret missions and enjoying the theatrical setting.
Guests must smuggle liquor past the warden to create bespoke cocktails, engaging in secret missions and enjoying the theatrical setting.
The experience is wheelchair accessible, though late arrivals (more than 20 minutes) won’t be allowed entry.
Free cancellation is available up to 2 days in advance for a full refund, and booking through Get Your Guide requires confirmation from Alcotraz.
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Immersive Elements
Guests don orange jumpsuits and act as inmates during the immersive experience. They smuggle liquor past the warden to create bespoke cocktails.
Actors play characters like The Warden and Inmate Cassidy, engaging guests in secret missions and theatrical settings. Participants can interact with these characters, enhancing the prison-themed atmosphere.
The experience encourages guests to fully enjoy the role-playing, contributing to the overall entertainment and uniqueness of the Alcotraz cocktail experience in Brighton.
Cocktail Creation
During the Alcotraz experience, guests can enjoy four personalized cocktails created using smuggled alcohol. The cocktails are made with a variety of liqueurs, bitters, and homemade syrups to deliver unique flavors. To participate, guests must bring unopened and sealed alcohol, which they’ll then "smuggle" past the warden to their assigned bartender. The experience allows guests to get creative and craft their own custom drinks, adding to the overall immersive and interactive nature of the Alcotraz adventure.
| Alcohol Type | Liqueurs | Bitters | Syrups |
| — | — | — | — |
| Vodka | Aperol | Angostura | Simple |
| Gin | Campari | Orange | Honey |
| Rum | Vermouth | Peychaud’s | Grenadine |
| Whiskey | Chartreuse | Rhubarb | Ginger |
Liquor Smuggling
Smuggling liquor past the warden is a key part of the Alcotraz experience. Guests must bring their own unopened and sealed alcohol, which they’ll use to create personalized cocktails.
Once inside, they’ll need to cleverly conceal the bottles and sneak them past the watchful eye of the warden. Inmates work together, devising secret plans to smuggle the liquor, adding an exciting element of risk and playful deception.
The ability to create custom cocktails using the smuggled alcohol is a unique aspect that enhances the immersive prison theme and overall theatrical experience at Alcotraz Brighton.
More Great Tours NearbyCharacter Interactions
As guests don their orange jumpsuits, they’re greeted by a cast of lively characters who bring the immersive prison experience to life.
The Warden, an authoritative figure, oversees the inmates’ activities and ensures order is maintained.
Inmate Cassidy, a fellow prisoner, assists guests in smuggling liquor and creating bespoke cocktails.
Inmates engage in secret missions, interacting with the characters and seeing the theatrical setting.
The interactions with these characters are an integral part of the Alcotraz experience, blurring the line between reality and fiction and heightening the sense of being behind bars.
Booking and Cancellation
Guests can book their Alcotraz experience through the Get Your Guide (GYG) platform, which requires confirmation from Alcotraz directly. Free cancellation is offered up to 2 days in advance for a full refund. However, late arrivals (more than 20 minutes) will not be allowed entry.
| Booking and Cancellation Policy | | |
| — | — | — |
| Free Cancellation | Up to 2 days in advance | Full Refund |
| Late Arrivals | More than 20 minutes | Not Allowed Entry |
| Booking Platform | Get Your Guide (GYG) | Requires Alcotraz Confirmation |
Customer Feedback
According to reviews, the Alcotraz Brighton experience has received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on 7 customer reviews.
Guests have praised the experience as fun and entertaining, highlighting its suitability for events like hen parties or birthdays. The immersive prison setting and interactions with the warden and inmates have been particularly well-received.
However, the experience isn’t recommended for children under 18 years old, as it caters to an adult audience seeking an exciting and unique cocktail adventure.
Suitability and Recommendations
The Alcotraz Brighton experience is primarily designed for adult audiences seeking a unique and immersive cocktail adventure. Guests must be at least 18 years old to participate, as the experience involves the smuggling and consumption of alcoholic beverages.
While the theatrical setting and interactive elements make it an ideal choice for celebratory events like hen parties or birthdays, the Alcotraz experience isn’t suitable for children.
Reviewers have praised the experience as fun and entertaining, encouraging visitors to fully embrace their roles as inmates to maximize their enjoyment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is There a Dress Code for the Event?
There’s no formal dress code, but guests are given orange jumpsuits to wear as part of the immersive prison experience. Casual attire is recommended to fully embrace the theatrical atmosphere.
Can Dietary Restrictions Be Accommodated?
Yes, Alcotraz can accommodate dietary restrictions. Guests should notify the venue in advance so they can ensure any special dietary needs are met when creating the personalized cocktails.
What Is the Minimum Group Size for Booking?
The minimum group size for booking is not specified. Alcotraz Brighton offers an immersive prison-themed cocktail experience for individual guests, but it’s likely that larger groups can book together to enjoy the experience as a group.
Are Photos/Videos Allowed During the Experience?
Photos and videos are allowed during the experience, but guests are advised to check with staff as there may be some restrictions or designated areas for capturing content. The experience encourages immersion, so excessive filming could disrupt the theatrical atmosphere.
Is There Any Age Limit for Participation?
Alcotraz has an age limit of 18 years and over. The experience isn’t suitable for children under 18 years old. Guests must be 18 or older to participate in the immersive prison-themed cocktail experience.
The Sum Up
The Alcotraz Immersive Prison Cocktail Experience in Brighton offers an unforgettable night of interactive entertainment. Guests can smuggle in their own alcohol, create personalized cocktails, and engage with vibrant characters like The Warden and Inmate Cassidy. This unique 105-minute adventure is perfect for adults seeking an immersive and thrilling experience, with free cancellation available up to two days in advance.
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