Did you know there’s a prison-themed bar in Melbourne where you can enjoy your cocktails behind bars? Yes, you read that right! You can now experience life in jail without actually committing any crime. Fascinating, right? Here’s more on Alcotraz, the bar offering one of the world’s most unique night-out experiences.
A Prison-Themed Bar In Melbourne
Harry Potter-themed bars and fairytale cafes might just be a thing of the past. Now, we are letting you in on a little secret. Inspired by iconic Hollywood prison stories, there’s a bar called Alcotraz, a speakeasy-style bar in Melbourne that literally lets you step into a world of contraband, corruption, and cocktails.
You can serve a “sentence” at Alcotraz without committing any crime. If sipping cocktails behind bars sounds like your kind of fun, this themed experience might be worth it. Each session lasts for 1 hour and 45 minutes, and to make it feel more real, you will be handed an orange jumpsuit before entering your cell. Yes, and don’t worry, the orange jumpsuits come in all sizes from XS to 4XL!
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Experience Life Behind Bars At Alcotraz
But here’s where the real fun begins. Just like a Hollywood movies that revolve around prison breaks, you may visit the Warden’s office, hatch an escape plan, and plead your innocence, all while being served up to four of their signature cocktails. Sounds like the kind of adventure you would want to try with your friends, right?
You can click photos behind the iron bars and sit in seating arrangements designed to look like an actual prison. Alcotraz is the world’s first immersive, prison-themed cocktail bar that lets you enter a cell, enjoy your drinks, and even plan your escape.
That’s not all; after gaining massive popularity in Melbourne, Alcotraz recently opened a new branch in Sydney as well. So if you live there or plan to visit either Melbourne or Sydney in Australia, make sure this unique bar experience is on your list!
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We honestly want this prison-themed bar to open its next branch here in India. What do you think? Do you know any other unique immersive bars like Alcotraz? Tell us in the comments!
Where: 592 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
When: 7:05-8:50 pm (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday); 6:35 pm-11:15 pm (Friday); 2:15 pm-11:45 pm (Saturday)
Cost: Tickets starting at $65 (₹3,801 approx.)
Cover Image Courtesy: Alcotraz/ Website
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