Best Cocktail Bar Tours in the UK — Our Top 15

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 gin, rum, or whisky, and help shape a prison story with live actors. Your liquor becomes four cocktails, while the cast turns a 1-hour-45-minute visit into a funny, highly interactive night out.

“This was amazing the actors did an amazing job I had one of the best cocktails I’ve ever had here (passionfruit mahito)”

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2.Alcotraz Prison Cocktail Experience in London

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

At Alcotraz in Hackney, you enter a prison set in an orange jumpsuit, smuggle in a base spirit, and let the inmates turn it into custom cocktails with liqueurs, bitters, syrups, and purees. Actors guide the story in English, with time in a cell and a short visit to the Warden’s office.

“I highly recommend this place. Its superb. Very well organized. These guys couldn't do enough to make sure you have a good time. Don't be shy to participate coz these guys really work hard to keep everyone laughing and enjoying. Take your phone to take lots of photos. Really superb experience”

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3.Bombay Sapphire Gin Distillery Tour and Cocktail

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

At Laverstoke Mill near Winchester, you’ll make a G&T at the Turbine Bar, watch a short film, and tour Bombay Sapphire’s glasshouses and Botanical Room with a host. Learn about ten botanicals, vapour infusion, and the site’s Victorian architecture. The 90-minute visit suits gin fans and curious first-timers.

“Easy to find and park. Luxurious G&T in comfort before walk round of historic building and architectural installation. Learnt loads about 'botanics'. Gift shop, all good.”

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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 three hours at The Magicians Table, beginning with entry to Dieter’s Bar one hour before the 110-minute show. Expect close-up magic, audience participation, craft cocktails, and several different magicians. This London experience is for adults aged 18 and over and is near public transportation.

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5.Alcotraz Prison Cocktail Experience in Liverpool

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

Report to Cell Block Three-Six in Liverpool wearing an orange jumpsuit, smuggle in a bottle of liquor, and let the inmates turn it into four custom cocktails. Actors including Willy, Gill, Cassidy, and Warden Richard keep the prison story moving through missions, jokes, and audience interaction. The 1-hour-45-minute experience suits groups, hen parties, and anyone after an unusual night out.

“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 in Whitchurch, join a Gin Expert for a hands-on cocktail class, tour the Still House, and make three complimentary Bombay Sapphire drinks. The visit also includes the Self-Discovery Experience and a first stop at the Turbine Bar, where you prepare your own gin and tonic.

“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.Alcotraz Prison Cocktail Experience in Cardiff

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 139 reviews · 1 hour 45 minutes (approx.) · from $81

At Alcotraz Cardiff, you enter Cell Block Nine-One, smuggle in a base spirit, and serve roughly 1 hour 45 minutes in a prison-themed cocktail bar. Actors, crooked guards, bartending inmates, personalised drinks, and a covert storyline keep the evening moving. Mixers and cocktail ingredients are included, but alcohol is not.

“Fantastic time, needs to be experienced, that said, I thought it was a little on the expensive side. .”

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8.Evening Cocktail Cruise in Oxford

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 97 reviews · 45 minutes (approx.) · from $36

Set out from The Folly Restaurant for a small-group evening cruise with Oxford River Cruises. Over about 45 minutes, you’ll pass Christchurch Meadows, college boathouses, rowers, and historic Folly Bridge while a local guide shares Oxford stories. One cocktail or soft drink is included, and several departure times are available.

“We had a fabulous time with our ‘Captain’ and tour guide Will, who expertly navigated the boat while providing interesting historical facts along the way which included plenty of laughs. Our cocktails were delicious and we had the privilege of being on the boat during the rowing final of the Oxford regatta!”

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9.Eden Mill Edinburgh Love Gin Cocktail Masterclass

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 88 reviews · from $41

Meet at Eden Mill’s Edinburgh venue on Rutland Street for a one-hour Love Gin masterclass. You’ll taste three cocktails, make one yourself, and learn about gin botanicals, bar tools, and garnishes from hosts such as Andre, Robert, Olivia, and Isaac. Small groups keep the session personal.

“Robert was a wonderful host. I learned all about Gin and what it takes to make these delicious cocktails. The atmosphere of the cocktail lounge was very cool.”

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10.Avora New World Cocktail Experience with 3 Cocktails

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

Step into Avora, a purpose-built new world in London, wearing a space jumpsuit and drinking three cocktails or mocktails as actors guide you through a story about saving the planet. Expect movie-style sets, projections, changing light, and a shift from daytime scenery to bioluminescent darkness. You must be 18 or older.

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

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11.Alcotraz Immersive Prison Cocktail Experience Ticket

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

You enter Alcotraz London as a rookie inmate, pass the metal detector, and report to Cell Block Two-One-Two. The Warden, Guards, and Inmate Cassidy guide a prison story while mixologists turn your sealed liquor into four custom cocktails. Wear the supplied orange jumpsuit, follow secret missions, or sit back and watch the plot unfold.

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12.Oxford: Evening Sightseeing River Cruise with a Cocktail

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

Meet your English-speaking guide at The Folly Restaurant, choose a freshly made seasonal cocktail, then board a covered boat at historic Folly Bridge. You’ll pass Christ Church Meadows, University College Boat Houses, rowing crews, punts, and pleasure boats on a small-group cruise for up to eight people. Guides may include Joe, Dexter, Henry, or Rory.

“This was a great little tour to start our time in Oxford! The location is easy to find, the drink list has many good options, and our tour guide shared a lot of fun information along the way! Highly recommend, especially in the evening as the sun was starting to set. :)”

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13.Belfast’s Sensory Cocktail Experience with 4 Cocktails

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

Spend 2.5 hours across three floors of one of Belfast’s oldest buildings, testing your senses, discovering your taster type, and drinking four cocktails made with local spirits. Hosts such as Anton, Sophie, and Paul guide the experiments, including the audiovisual Inhibitor, before a rooftop finish shaped by your emotional memory.

“Great location, using different rooms. Well organised. Totally different and unique experience. Our host was great, friendly and knowledgeable.”

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14.Alcotraz Immersive Cocktail Experience Ticket

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

At Alcotraz Manchester, you enter a movie-style prison at Great Northern Tower, meet the Warden, Guards, and inmate Cassidy, then smuggle in a sealed bottle of alcohol. Mixologists turn it into four bespoke cocktails while actors run secret missions around you. Wear the supplied orange jumpsuit and play along, or sit back and enjoy the show.

“Very funny, brilliant actors. There was a lot more to this experience than we expected. The cocktails were amazing also. Well worth the money! 😃”

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15.Brighton Cocktail Tours

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

Join Harry for a 2.5-hour walking tour through Brighton’s cocktail scene. Visit three very different bars in North Laine, The Lanes, and Kemptown, tasting one exclusive cocktail at each while learning how drinks evolved from early mixtures to modern mixology.

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