15 Cocktail Tours in the UK for a Big Night Out

1.Alcotraz Prison Cocktail Experience in Manchester

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,216 reviews · 1 hour 45 minutes (approx.) · from $70Our pick

At Alcotraz Manchester, you enter Cell Block Three-Four in an orange prison jumpsuit, smuggle in gin, rum, or whisky, and help shape a live prison story. Actors such as Guard Wilmot and inmate Casey keep the action moving while bartenders turn your liquor into four personalised cocktails.

“Extremely fun, immersive experience. Cocktails excellent. Staff friendly and the whole thing was a vibe! Could have stayed to do it all again”

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2.Alcotraz Prison Cocktail Experience in London

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 834 reviews · 1 hour 45 minutes (approx.) · from $81

At Alcotraz London, you enter a prison-themed cocktail bar in an orange jumpsuit, smuggle in a base spirit, and watch inmates turn it into custom drinks. Actors play guards, inmates, and the Warden during a 1-hour-45-minute theatrical session. English only.

“Was a great experience. Never did a game like this before. Will recommend anyone to this game. It was really fun”

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3.Bombay Sapphire Gin Distillery Tour and Cocktail

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 725 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $30

Visit Bombay Sapphire’s Laverstoke Mill near Winchester for a self-serve G&T, cinema introduction, botanical glasshouses, and a guided look at vapour infusion. Guides such as Luke, Naomi, Nick, and Helen have led tours here, though hosts vary. Allow about 90 minutes, plus time for the bar.

“Well worth a visit especially if you are a gin lover. Our tour was taken by Helen who had a fun personality and full of information. If there was a question she couldn't answer at the time she went to find out the answer and came back to us while we were enjoying our cocktails. Would definitely go again but in the summer maybe as it is in very beautiful surroundings.”

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4.Immersive Magic Experience with Craft Cocktails in London

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 594 reviews · 2 hours 50 minutes (approx.) · from $100

Spend about 2 hours 50 minutes at The Magicians Table in London, starting with drinks at Dieter’s Bar before a 110-minute close-up magic show. Expect audience participation, several magicians, craft cocktails, and an 18-plus setting. Mobile tickets and nearby public transport make arrival simple.

“I struggled trying to find out how it s done!”

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5.Alcotraz Prison Cocktail Experience in Liverpool

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 379 reviews · 1 hour 45 minutes (approx.) · from $70

Enter Alcotraz Liverpool in an orange jumpsuit, smuggle in a bottle, and serve your time behind real metal bars. Actors including Willy, Gill, Cassidy, and the Warden guide you through missions while the bar team turns your liquor into four personalised cocktails.

“Such a great experience! All the staff that worked the bar, and actors were amazing! We didn't know what to expect but this was so much fun! We would do this again!!!!”

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6.Bombay Sapphire Gin Cocktail Masterclass and Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 165 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $63

At Bombay Sapphire Distillery, you will make a gin and tonic, tour the Still House, watch a short film, and mix three Bombay Sapphire cocktails with a Gin Expert. The three-hour visit suits adults who want practical cocktail skills as well as a look at how gin is made.

“Great experience would highly recommend the Bombay Sapphire Tour and Cocktail Masterclass - both our tour guide and cocktail class leader were excellent”

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7.Avora New World Cocktail Experience with 3 Cocktails

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 83 reviews · 1h 45m · from $64

Enter Avora in a supplied jumpsuit, follow actors through a glowing new world, and drink three cocktails or mocktails during a 105-minute story about resistance, survival, and human destruction. Expect movie-style scenery, changing light, and a theatrical night out for adults.

“Sachant qu’il y a beaucoup d’étrangers, s’adapter avec d’autres langues”

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8.Alcotraz Immersive Prison Cocktail Experience Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 80 reviews · 1h 45m · from $79

Enter Cell Block Two-One-Two at Alcotraz London, where actors playing the Warden, Guards, and Inmate Cassidy run a prison speakeasy. Bring sealed alcohol, smuggle it inside, and receive four cocktails made to your taste. You can play along with secret missions or simply enjoy the show from your cell.

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9.Oxford: Evening Sightseeing River Cruise with a Cocktail

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 66 reviews · 45 min · from $35

Join guides such as Joe, Dexter, Henry, or Rory at The Folly Restaurant for a 45-minute covered-boat cruise from Folly Bridge. Sip a freshly made seasonal cocktail while passing Christ Church Meadows, University College Boat Houses, punts, rowing crews, and Oxford’s regatta course.

“Absolutely loved it, very interesting and a lovely little tour! Learnt a lot about Oxford and that stretch of the Thames, would highly recommend the experience”

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10.Belfast’s Sensory Cocktail Experience with 4 Cocktails

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 61 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $82

Spend about 2.5 hours across three floors of a historic Belfast building, testing scent and taste before enjoying four cocktails made with local spirits. Hosts such as Anton, Sophie, and Paul are praised for warm, helpful hosting, but this is a sensory show, not a cocktail-making class.

“The whole experience was fantastic, we all really enjoyed it. Anton and Sophie are both fantastic. I would definitely recommend it! I wouldn't book with Viator again as it is far too much trouble trying to amend your booking.”

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11.Manchester: Alcotraz Immersive Cocktail Experience Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 57 reviews · 1h 45m · from $79

At Alcotraz Manchester, you enter a movie-style prison, wear an orange jumpsuit, and follow missions from bootlegger Cassidy while avoiding the Warden. Bring a sealed bottle of alcohol, then watch mixologists turn it into four custom cocktails during a funny, theatrical 105-minute night out.

“Excellent experience! I was a solo traveller and the team made the experience so enjoyable for me. Would highly recommend!”

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12.Brighton Cocktail Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 55 reviews · from $101

Join guide Harry for a 2.5-hour walk through Brighton’s cocktail scene. Visit three bars in North Laine, The Lanes, and Kemptown, tasting exclusive drinks inspired by the 19th, 20th, and 21st centuries. The small group is limited to 10 people.

“We learned about the history, visited in 3 different kind of bars where we could drink a cocktail which was made for the tour. The walking distance between the bars short. Great is that we also had some time in each bar to enjoy the cocktails and have a chat. It's a tour for Cocktail Newbies and experienced Cocktail fans. Harry did a great job!”

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13.Scottish Comedy Night at an Old Town Cocktail Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 34 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $9Best value

Spend 2.5 hours at Dragonfly Cocktail Bar in Edinburgh’s Old Town, watching four or five comedians try brand-new material. Hosts Ralph Brown or Ross Leslie keep the night moving. Drinks and food cost extra, and the show is for ages 18 and up.

“Ross was brilliant host, comedians were trying out new material with mixed results but overall very funny”

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14.Sensory Cocktail Experience with 4 Cocktails

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 29 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $81

Spend 2.5 hours at The Spirit Circle, moving through sensory experiments, an audiovisual room, and a rooftop bar in one of Belfast’s oldest buildings. Your tastes shape four cocktails or mocktails. Hosts including Paul and Jamie guide the English-language experience.

“A must do in Belfast! We had such a fun evening here, so interesting and amazing drinks! Paul who was hosting was brilliant!”

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15.Alcotraz Prison Cocktail Experience in Brighton

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · 1 hour 45 minutes (approx.) · from $80

At Alcotraz Brighton, you enter Cell Block One-Three, put on an orange prison jumpsuit, and use your own gin, rum, or whisky to create four personalised cocktails. Actors guide the prison story, while the venue supplies mixers, bitters, syrups, liqueurs, and purees. Allow about 1 hour 45 minutes.

“We went into the experience not really knowing what it was, but very pleased to say it was an incredible time. The actors are amazing and super funny, the cocktails were beautiful and tasty. Would 100% recommend this experience.”

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