Philadelphia pub seems ripped from the pages of a fantasy novel

Friday, February 17, 2023
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- With the help of this Philadelphia spot, your date night just got a lot more fun, and your time out with friends a little geekier...in a good way, of course!

It's a restaurant called "The Cauldron," and it sits on the corner of 13th & Locust in Center City.
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On the outside it looks like an unassuming restaurant, but on the inside it's a British pub and potion bar that looks like it jumped right out of the pages of your favorite fantasy novel.

A ticket purchase gets you an immersive table experience hosted by your own personal wizard! It starts with a welcome cocktail at the unicorn fountain.

Then you'll be presented with your very own magic wand and get a lesson in potion mixology.

My potion is Valentine's Day themed, called the "Cupid's Cauldron."
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If you don't want to work for your cocktail, they shake up some enchanting ones of their own, but you must keep the recipes a secret! "The Blob" tasted like a fruity margarita!



The authentic British pub fare was another pleasant surprise with a delicious mac and cheese that comes with its own personal smoker.

But it wouldn't have been complete without some classic fish and chips, a rare menu item in Philadelphia.
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