The 4 Best Cocktail Classes in the UK

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 jumpsuit, smuggle in a base spirit, and work with prison actors to receive four custom cocktails. The cast may include characters such as Guard Wilmot and inmate Casey. Expect a 1-hour-45-minute interactive show for up to 15 people, with plenty of room to join the fun or stay quieter.

“The experience was amazing and worth to try in boring manchester hahah ( jk ) Amazing actors all of them and professional”

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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 working prison bar in an orange jumpsuit, smuggle in a base spirit, and hand it to the inmates. Inmate Cassidy and the Warden guide a 1-hour-45-minute theatrical session, mixing your liquor with syrups, bitters, liqueurs, and purees to create personal cocktails.

“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

At Laverstoke Mill, explore Bombay Sapphire’s historic distillery with a host, make a G&T at the Turbine Bar, see the glasshouses, test your flavor preferences in the Botanical Room, and learn about vapor infusion. Guides such as Naomi, Helen, Nick, and Luke have led engaging tours, though parts can feel rushed when busy.

“Value for money, and interesting experience. Option of non alcoholic drink was nice. Could've shown Around more stuff.”

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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 up to an hour at Dieter’s Bar before a 110-minute close-up magic show. Expect several magicians, table participation, craft cocktails, and an 18-plus setting. The bar is part of the ticket, but the main magic comes during the show.

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