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The Cauldron

19 S. William St (Stone Street), Manhattan, New York, NY 10004
(917) 635‑1960
uscauldron@gmail.com
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Hidden in the heart of Lower Manhattan’s cobbled Stone Street, The Cauldron NYC was a one‑of‑a‑kind fantasy bar and gastropub that turned science into sorcery. Beneath a cozy façade, the ground level housed The Apothecary, a molecular cocktail bar where guests mixed dry‑ice fog, boba pearls, glowing powders – all under the guidance of costumed “witches and wizards.” Upstairs, the immersive Potions Class invited patrons to don robes, wave real wands, and follow spellbooks to brew their own magical elixirs in a theatrical, hands‑on experience. Complementing the liquid wizardry, The Pub served hearty British comfort fare with a twist of fantasy – think fish & chips and shepherd’s pie paired with smoky, sparkling cocktails . Beyond individual visits, The Cauldron hosted drag‑bingo nights, Halloween events, team‑building classes, and corporate outings. Its charming interiors featured dark-wood paneling, shelves full of potion bottles, soft lantern lighting, floors reminiscent of medieval taverns, and whimsical décor evoking an enchanted forest. Underlying it all was a playful, geek-friendly ethos that made it clear: this wasn’t about Harry Potter branding — it was pure original magic and science . Unfortunately, as of early 2025 the NYC location has closed indefinitely due to financial difficulties, though fans remember it as the city’s premier interactive cocktail adventure.

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