Britain · COCKTAIL EXPERIENCES
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 14 cocktail experiences worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
You enter Avora in a purpose-built jumpsuit, meet actors from a futuristic resistance, and drink three cocktails or mocktails as projections turn a lush daytime world into a glowing night-time planet. The 105-minute experience is for adults 18 and over and costs $64 per person.
“Sachant qu’il y a beaucoup d’étrangers, s’adapter avec d’autres langues”
At Alcotraz London, you enter Cell Block Two-One-Two, pass the metal detector, and follow missions from bootleggers, the Warden, Guards, and Inmate Cassidy. Bring sealed alcohol, wear the supplied orange jumpsuit, and watch mixologists turn your contraband into four personalized cocktails.
Join a guide at The Folly Restaurant for a 45-minute evening cruise from Folly Bridge. Choose a freshly made seasonal cocktail, then pass Christ Church Meadows, the University College Boat Houses, and Oxford’s rowing course in a covered boat for up to eight people.
“It's a nice quiet spot. The guide is professional providing pretty info on the Oxford history and sights along the river. Though unlike Cambridge punting tour, but it's kind of the London Canel tour: you will see the real life of people & wild water animals living in Oxford. Btw, the cruise runs by the restaurant; it appears a cozy place for dining. I'll try it if I do know beforehand.”
At Alcotraz Manchester, you enter a theatrical prison at Great Northern Tower, meet the Warden, guards, and inmate Cassidy, then smuggle sealed alcohol for bespoke cocktails. Your 105-minute Rookie Ticket includes an orange jumpsuit, four cocktails, secret missions, prison radio, and plenty of comic trouble.
“Absolutely incredible! We laughed from start to finish. If you're looking for an immersive night out with friends or for a date, this is the place to be. We took in 1x litre bottle of vodka between us costing £10 and they made us 5 cocktails each and we still had half a bottle to bring home. Everywhere else in Manchester is £10-£12 a cocktail minimum, so in terms of price its very similar overall to just going out for drinks BUT your getting non stop entertainment on top. Highly recommended 👌”
At Alcotraz Cell Block Three-Six in Liverpool, you enter in an orange jumpsuit, report to the Warden, and pass sealed liquor to the prison mixologist. Actors, secret missions, Prison Radio, and four personalized cocktails turn a 105-minute visit into a playful night behind bars.
“The actors were brilliant they got us involved in a lot of stuff , we loved the whole funeral for Barry the spider 😭😂😂 thank you !”
Join Valery or another English, Russian, or Ukrainian-speaking guide for a private 2.5-hour walk through Freddie Mercury’s London. See Queen-related homes, studios, pubs, Covent Garden, the Royal Opera House, and sites tied to Freddie’s final performance.
“Gute organisierte Tour mit viel Know-How seitens des Guides,verbunden mit einem schönen Rundgang durch London.”
At Alcotraz Brighton, actors playing The Warden, Guards, and Inmate Cassidy send you on bootlegging missions inside a movie-like prison set. Bring a sealed bottle of liquor, wear an orange jumpsuit, and receive four bespoke cocktails made with your alcohol, liqueurs, bitters, and house syrups.
“This whole experience was absolutely amazing from start to finish! The actors were incredible and had us constantly laughing! The cocktails were delicious and all around we had the best time! Couldn’t recommend this more!!”
Enter Alcotraz Cardiff in an orange jumpsuit, smuggle sealed liquor past the Warden and Guards, and hand it to the mixologist for four custom cocktails. Actors including Inmate Cassidy bring the prison plot to life across the warden’s office and laundry room.
“Absolutely amazing. The performs were hilarious and engaging. I highly recommend this one of a kind experience.”
Spend two hours with an English-speaking local guide exploring St Andrews, from the Martyrs’ Monument and Old Course to the castle, cathedral, and university. Finish at Dune cocktail bar with one included premium cocktail. Guides have included Fiona, John, Cate, Cici, and Cordelia.
“Amy was great and Morag who is in training will be get as well. We will use you again!”
Visit London’s Chocolate Cocktail Club for a Chocotini on arrival and a menu of more than 20 chocolate cocktails, from mint to salt caramel and Toblerone. You can also order wine, beer, prosecco, coffee, mocktails, light bites, and desserts. This is an over-18s venue with groups limited to 10.
“cocktails zijn lekker. wel jammer dat je niet zelf de 1e cocktail mag kiezen zelfs al is die even duur als de cocktail die erbij zit”
At London’s Moonshine Saloon, you’ll join a Wild West tale with the Sheriff, Clyde Cassidy, and Lady Ada. Local tailors provide Western wear, then you’ll play cards, roll dice, and enjoy three cocktails or mocktails made with alcohol from your own sealed bottle. The 105-minute session is for adults only.
At Alcotraz Bristol, you become a rookie inmate in a movie-style prison run by the Warden, Guards, and Inmate Cassidy. Bring an unopened bottle, hide your liquor, and watch the serving mixologist turn it into four cocktails during 105 minutes of missions, prison radio, and theatrical trouble.
Join a drag queen host for a lively 60-minute cocktail class at FunnyBoyz in Liverpool. You’ll help make three cocktails, taste each in shot glasses, vote for a winner, enjoy a full-size serving and pose for photos in the VIP lounge.
At The Singleton Distillery in Muir of Ord, an English-speaking guide such as Hazel leads you through whisky-making, maturation, a neat tasting, and two cocktails. You also learn how to mix the drinks at home, then can browse the shop and bar.
“Excellent guide host by Hazel - 5 stars all day”
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