The Cauldron London Reviews Summary

Experience

Pros:

• "We went to Cauldron for a birthday and enjoyed our time!"
• "The staff were absolutely fabulous, especially when dealing with my awkward allergy."
• "We had a lot of fun 'brewing' the cocktails."
• "The decorations, music and look of the place are really wizard-like."
• "The staff were welcoming and engaging as they took as through the adventure!"
• "Absolutely loved the whole vibe of the venue and how our evening unfolded."
• "We completed the wand making workshop and the afternoon tea with several cocktails to accompany."
• "This is one of the coolest experiences I've done - as a witch, I absolutely loved making my own potions."

Cons:

• "An excellent idea with huge potential but lacking the 'wow' factor."
• "We struggled to find it and so did the taxi driver, so allow time for this!"
• "Unfortunately we ended up getting there 20 minutes late due to this."
• "The only not so good thing about the place are the drinks themselves."
• "My friend and I had booked this experience months ago, and had been looking forward to it ever since. We were unfortunately very disappointed."
• "The instructions for the drinks are magically designed and the ingredients are packed in little bottles and containers in all colours and shapes."
• "A hidden gem in Dalston! I thought this wizard potion-making class would be great, but it was truly magical."
• "There is no denying that kids will love this experience (adults too, to be honest)."

Drinks

Pros:

• "The cocktails taste amazing, and they are extremely fun to brew."
• "We tried some other cocktails off the menu too which were delicious."
• "The Ode to Mullica cocktail is seriously strong stuff and the Dragons Breath is tasty!"
• "The cocktails were very tasty and we loved the guy who welcomed us."
• "I enjoyed it more than I thought I would (not a Harry Potter lover)."
• "You get to pick two cocktails to brew and they are all absolutely amazing."
• "The drinks were nice and a bit pricey but I would expect that as it is a themed bar."
• "What a fantastic experience! Absolutely loved the whole vibe of the venue and how our evening unfolded."

Cons:

• "The drinks were cool to make but very sweet, it also feels quite rushed and clock watchy."
• "It was a great night the staff are so enthusiastic and the drinks are so good."
• "I won't give too much away now to keep the suspense high. But for all fans of the 'Wizarding World' it is worth a visit."
• "The cocktail come in like a potion making set and you just have to follow the instructions which are pretty clear and easy."
• "Although all the staff were great, Tuckers enthusiasm really gets you in a magical hogwarts mood."
• "It was really great. So much fun. It is really easy to understand. So even people of other countries can enjoy it."
• "The staff was very friendly and funny. We had so much know-how on hand. Love it. Definitely come back!"
• "Great experience! Very fun theme. Drinks were delicious. I loved being able to make my own 'potions'."

Staff

Pros:

• "Lilith was a fantastic host. She looked after us well and guided us patiently throughout the experience."
• "The staff were absolutely fabulous, especially when dealing with my awkward allergy."
• "The staff were absolutely fabulous, especially when dealing with my awkward allergy."
• "The staff are really in character (Martin was kind, friendly and very helpful) in a very fun way."
• "The staff were welcoming and engaging as they took as through the adventure!"
• "Staff was lovely and we felt very well looked after."
• "The staff are great."
• "Everything was perfect: the staff was awesome and friendly, the vibe and music were matching the atmosphere."

Cons:

• "The cocktail master doing the event was funny and very entertaining and overall the experience was very good."
• "The idea is marvelous, however I'd say we got our hopes up after buying tickets. Even though most of the staff did a nice job, being enthusiastic, the attractions in itself were not organized in a very engaging way."
• "The potions masters were really helpful (shout out to Bobby and Charlie!) Rhys and Pablo on the door were very accommodating of my need to chat nonsense and helped make the experience unforgettable."
• "The venue is located on Stoke Newington Road 10 minutes walk from Dalston Kingsland London Overground Station."
• "Unfortunately staff let the place down. We went there for my daughters birthday for Harry Potter potion making experience."
• "The staff did nothing about the heat and they should not be allowed to be open if it’s going to be that uncomfortably hot."
• "The staff were in full character and put on a great show for all the guests."
• "Would recommend to everyone, options for cocktails or mocktails so able to cater for all!!"