Best Cocktail Bar Tours in the UK — Our Top 13

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 $30Best value

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.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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9.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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10.Moonshine Saloon Wild West Cocktail Experience

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

At Moonshine Saloon in Liverpool, you join Cassidy’s outlaw world for about two hours of interactive theatre, games, costumes, and cocktails made with your own bottle of liquor. Expect hats, ponchos, comic storytelling, a possible Sheriff, and a close-up look at the Moonshine Distillery if you earn Cassidy’s trust.

“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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11.Alcotraz Immersive Prison Cocktail Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 20 reviews · 1h 45m · from $79

You enter Alcotraz Cell Block Three-Six in Liverpool wearing an orange jumpsuit, then work with bootleggers, guards, and Inmate Cassidy to smuggle sealed alcohol past the Warden. A serving mixologist uses your liquor, bitters, liqueurs, and syrups to make four personalized cocktails during a 105-minute theatrical bar experience.

“The actors were brilliant they got us involved in a lot of stuff , we loved the whole funeral for Barry the spider 😭😂😂 thank you !”

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12.Cocktail Classes in Bristol, England

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 15 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $61

Spend about two hours at an exclusive Bristol venue learning to mix and shake three cocktails per person. Your host guides you through the methods, equipment, and recipes, with the chance to request changes for non-drinkers or preferred drinks. It suits hen and stag groups, birthdays, and casual afternoons with friends.

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13.Love Gin Cocktail Masterclass

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · from $40

Meet the Eden Mill team beneath The Huxley on Rutland Street for a one-hour English-language class. You’ll learn to mix a Bramble, sample local marshmallows and macarons, and hear how gin is made and produced in Edinburgh. The setting is an atmospheric historical basement bar. Alcohol is included, and the class is for adults 18 and over.

“So unglaublich nettes Personen. Sehr lustig und informativ. Die Cocktails waren der Wahnsinn!”

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