Cocktail Classes in Sydney CBD & Surrounds

Getting Cocktail Classes Right in Sydney CBD & Surrounds

Sydney CBD & Surrounds covers the city centre plus Surry Hills, Chippendale, Alexandria, Darlinghurst, The Rocks and the pockets in between, and it is the best-connected part of Sydney by train, light rail, ferry and bus. For a cocktail night that is a real advantage: guests can come from anywhere in the city, and nobody has to draw the short straw as driver. On Party Hero, the cocktail experience listed for this region so far is Alcotraz in Chippendale, a prison-themed immersive bar where the drinks come with a storyline.

What to weigh up when planning a cocktail night in the city:

Getting there: the region is served by train, light rail, ferry and bus, and Alcotraz suggests coming by public transport via Central or Redfern rather than hunting for a park.
The experience: Alcotraz is theatre as much as drinks, with orange jumpsuits, actors playing the Warden and guards, and a plot about smuggling contraband into cocktails.
Group size: groups of up to 30 book online, and private events and team bonding packages go up to 60 guests.
Booking ahead: bigger groups and dates more than three months away go through an enquiry form, so allow extra time when organising a large work party.
Food and drinks: tickets include four rounds, with cocktails, beer or wine, or four mocktails on the Innocent ticket, and catering is available for private events.

Prices start from $65 per person for the 1 hour 45 minute show, and entry is strictly 18 and over. Because the inner city is compact and well served by transport, a cocktail night here can easily start at Alcotraz and move on to dinner or another bar, with plenty of ways to get everyone home afterwards.

Work groups coming from different offices, since the CBD region is the easiest part of Sydney to reach by public transport.
Birthday, hens and bucks groups of 30 or more, which the Alcotraz packages are aimed at.
Mixed groups of drinkers and non-drinkers, as the Innocent ticket swaps cocktails for mocktails.
Teams wanting a shared experience rather than a quiet class, since the storyline gets people talking to each other.

Practical tips for the CBD region

Plan on public transport rather than driving, because parking across the inner city is limited.
Book in groups of four to six where you can, as each cell at Alcotraz seats up to six.
Check every guest has valid ID before the night, since entry is strictly 18 and over.
Wear light clothing, because the jumpsuit goes on over the top.

Answers to Common Cocktail Class Questions

Which cocktail experiences are listed for Sydney CBD & Surrounds?

At the moment it is Alcotraz, an immersive prison-themed cocktail bar in Chippendale. It suits groups who want a night with a story rather than a straight mixology lesson.

Is the CBD region a good choice for a work cocktail event?

It is the best-connected part of Sydney by train, light rail, ferry and bus, so a team spread across the city can reach it easily. Alcotraz offers private events and team bonding packages for up to 60 guests, with venue hire for two or four hours.

How much does a cocktail night in the city cost?

Alcotraz tickets start from $65 per person and include the 1 hour 45 minute show and four drinks. Private packages with drinks selections and catering are quoted separately.

Do we need to book far ahead?

Groups of up to 30 can book online, but larger groups and dates more than three months out go through the enquiry form. For a big group or a busy time of year, enquiring early gives you the best choice of dates.

Cocktail Classes Sydney CBD & Surrounds

Find the Right Cocktail Class in Sydney CBD & Surrounds