9 London Cocktail Experiences Worth Booking Ahead

1.Alcotraz Prison Cocktail Experience in London

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

At Alcotraz Cell Block Two-One-Two, you enter in an orange jumpsuit, hide a bottle of gin, rum, whisky or another base spirit, then let the inmate bartenders make cocktails to suit your tastes. Expect metallic cells, a prison-themed theatrical show and about 1 hour 45 minutes behind bars.

“We had a great time, experience was brilliant, so much fun, cocktails were lovely too, would highly recommend to anyone”

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2.Bombay Sapphire Gin Distillery Tour and Cocktail

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

At Laverstoke Mill, about 15 miles from Winchester, start with a self-serve G&T, then tour the historic mill, botanical glasshouses and sensory room with a distillery host. Learn about Bombay Sapphire’s ten botanicals and vapour infusion method. The visit lasts about 90 minutes and costs $30.51 per person.

“Enjoyed our tour with Nick. Lovely old buildings, interesting history. Was worth the drive. Appreciated the G&T on arrival!”

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3.Bombay Sapphire Gin Cocktail Masterclass and Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 165 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $63

At the Bombay Sapphire Distillery in Whitchurch, start at the Turbine Bar by choosing a gin for a complimentary gin and tonic. Then take a guided Discovery Experience through the Still House and join a Gin Expert for a cocktail masterclass. The roughly three-hour visit includes three Bombay Sapphire cocktails and is for adults 18 and over.

“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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4.Avora New World Cocktail Experience with 3 Cocktails

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

At Avora in London, you wear a space-style jumpsuit, meet actors who lead a story about saving a new world, and enjoy three cocktails or mocktails. The 105-minute experience moves from a daytime setting into a dark, glowing ecosystem. It costs $64 per person and is for adults aged 18 and over.

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

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5.Alcotraz Immersive Prison Cocktail Experience Ticket

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

At Alcotraz London, actors playing the Warden, Guards, and Inmate Cassidy lead a 105-minute prison story built around your sealed bottle of liquor. You enter Cell Block Two-One-Two in a supplied orange jumpsuit, then watch mixologists use your alcohol, liqueurs, bitters, and homemade syrups to make four personalized cocktails.

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6.The Chocolate Cocktail Club London

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 30 reviews · 1 to 2 hours (approx.) · from $15

Visit The Chocolate Cocktail Club, a permanent London bar devoted to chocolate cocktails. Your admission includes one drink, with extra cocktails, cakes, sweet treats, and light bites available to buy. Expect chocolate flavors from creamy and intense to cool and refreshing. You must be over 18, and the listed hours are limited, so check your booking time carefully.

“We had afternoon tea here and cocktails. Excellent portion size just enough. Staff very friendly and welcoming if you love chocolate a must visit”

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7.Secrets of Freddie Mercury Tour with a Cocktail

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 15 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $344

This 2.5-hour private walk links Queen landmarks across London, from the Hand & Flower in Hammersmith to Covent Garden. You’ll see Freddie’s former homes, the pub where he met Mary, Brian, and Roger, recording studios, and the Royal Opera House. Guides speak English, Russian, or Ukrainian. A cocktail is advertised, but the included items list only the guided walk, so confirm what the drink covers.

“Even though it was rainy Valery made my day! I am an avid Queen fan and read quite a few books about them, however I still learned a lot and saw places connected to their history. I also had the Queen lottery where I won a little prise, which was a nice touch to the tour!:) Overall it was a magical experience and I can't wait to book other tours with Pigeon Tours!”

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8.The Chocolate Cocktail Club

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 9 reviews · 1 day · from $14Best value

Visit London’s Chocolate Cocktail Club for a Chocotini on arrival and a menu of more than 20 chocolate cocktails, from mint and salted caramel to Toblerone. You can also order classic cocktails, wine, beer, mocktails, light bites and desserts. The venue is for adults over 18, and the group is limited to 10 people.

“Amazing! Delicious cocktails 😋 I just wished we could choose the first one”

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9.Wild West Saloon Immersive Cocktail Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 6 reviews · 1h 45m · from $74

At Moonshine Saloon, actors playing the Sheriff, Clyde Cassidy, and Lady Ada bring a Wild West story to life around you. Local tailors provide Western attire, and you bring an unopened bottle of alcohol for three personalized cocktails or mocktails. Play cards and dice, try an American accent, or sit back and watch the story unfold.

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