9 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 $30Best value

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.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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8.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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9.Moonshine Saloon Wild West Cocktail Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 21 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $75

Enter Cassidy’s Liverpool saloon for a two-hour Wild West theatre experience. You’ll borrow Western clothes, play games, meet the cast, and have cocktails made with the base spirit you bring. Stay in character, watch for the Sheriff, and earn a look inside the Moonshine Distillery.

“A wonderful escape for a couple of hours. We had a right laugh, the cast were great and the drinks fab. Just note you do have to take your own alcohol for the cocktails but they rustled up some fab variety of drinks. Highly recommend! Makes a nice change from sitting in a normal bar ❤️”

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