Hexmoor review: a wizarding prison night out with good theatre and mediocre drinks

# What Hexmoor is Hexmoor is a staged immersive experience in Shoreditch presented inside the Alcotraz venue. You arrive in a waiting area, are ushered down into the Hexmoor prison, and are given basic costume items and a wand. Actors lead the evening, assigning small tasks in your cell, delivering cocktails at intervals, and guiding you through a mission-based, escape-room-style sequence.

# How it plays out

You'll perform puzzles and missions as a group. The experience runs for just under two hours. If your party is three people or fewer you may be placed with strangers in a cell, which affects dynamics. Some groups will try to race through puzzles quickly, and that can reduce challenge and shared discovery for others.

# Theming and venue issues

# Drinks and pricing The basic package costs £44 per person and includes three cocktails. The review notes only one of the three cocktails was notably enjoyable. Glasses are small and served with a lot of ice, so the reviewer felt they were mostly drinking diluted water. Considering similar experiences—one mentioned (Peaky Blinders) cost roughly half and allowed more movement—the reviewer felt Hexmoor is pricey for what it offers, though the near-two-hour runtime somewhat offsets the cost.

A practical comparison: Alcotraz delivers a rougher prison vibe and usually requires bringing your own alcohol, while Hexmoor includes cocktails in the ticket price. Choose based on whether you value included drinks or a grittier environment.

# Who will enjoy Hexmoor Choose Hexmoor if you want an evening that blends live performance with puzzle tasks, like being inside a story, and are comfortable with close quarters. It's suited to friends, families, or small team-building groups who appreciate interactive theatre and social puzzle-solving. If you're sensitive to value-per-drink or want wide, walk-through immersive environments, there may be better options.

# Room for improvement

# Bottom line Hexmoor delivers strong performances and genuine audience participation, but the drinks and the shared venue reduce thematic payoff for some visitors. It's a fun night out if you prioritize live interaction over cocktail quality or elaborate sets, but consider price and company before booking.