Cafe Rouge - Edinburgh in Edinburgh, City of

Amazing pub. The drinks there are another level of magic experience. We did a reservation of a "potion class" to experience the show with the cocktails, but we misscheduled it for another day in which we weren't able to go. However the cocktails in the menu are already with magic experiments, which made us compensate and even forget that we missed the class. They even managed to compensate the money loss with our cocktails. So kind of them. Nice place and even nicer people.

I was there a few days ago with a group of 6 and our server Ruth was so amazing. The atmosphere was perfect and the drinks were great. 10/10 would recommend

Great atmosphere and authentic experience for a Harry Potter fan

We had an amazing time at The Cauldron in Edinburgh! The atmosphere was fun and immersive, and our Potion Master, Austin, was fantastic. They made the experience engaging and memorable with their energy and guidance. The drinks were creative and delicious—highly recommend for a magical night out!

Ruth was amazing and did such a good job!

Fantastic drinks and service! Ruth was amazing and we had such a lovely time totally magical !

Do not get the Nosferatu. It's loaded with garlic and tastes awful.

This place was so fun! The drinks came out quickly and with a story. The pictures you can take here are phenomenal and the staff is knowledgeable, so it is definitely worth a stop in.

Ruth was exceptional and made the most option making experience very enjoyable

Certainly for the price a somewhat disappointing experience. The staff definitely try to make something of it, but there is too little magical atmosphere. Making the cocktails is fun, but they are not super tasty. The price-quality ratio is not right

If you love unique and fun cocktails then this is going to be your favourite place. Before we visited Edinburgh we were searching for the best places to visit and The Cauldron was on top of the list. Make sure to book in advance so you won't miss out on this great experience.

The bartender was cool and the drinks were interesting but the vibe was awful. Like a bad Halloween party in someone's basement. It was so quiet people were whispering

We purchased tickets for our disabled son who is a massive Harry Potter fan. He absolutely loved it! Especially being able to dress up in the cloak & use the wand. We would have loved to see the staff dress in costume too rather than wearing jeans & t-shirt - it would have completed the experience. Staff were very helpful & accommodating. We didn't love the drinks but the theatre & fun of making them made the session.

What a great experience at the Cauldron:) Highly recommend getting the Dragon’s Breath and Butterfly Effect cocktails! Staff was great and atmosphere immaculate:)

Great coktails and amazing service ! Peter definitely gave a good, nice, funny witchy vibe to pur visit ✨️🦋 we loved our potions ! 🧙‍♀️🪄 the place is amazingly cute ✨️

10/10, would absolutely recommend for any fans of magic or potions. Our potion master, Peter, was fantastic and really made sure we had a great experience.

Jamie was great in guiding us through our potions class. Funny, entertaining, great atmosphere and great drinks!

Great server, Jamie. Very fun experience. Worth the money. The 3 cocktails we had were very yummy.!

Stepping into Eve’s potion-making class was like crossing the threshold into a realm where magic breathes and wonder dances in every vial. Eve herself is the embodiment of warmth, wisdom, and otherworldly charm—a true modern-day enchantress whose kindness radiates like sunlight through stained glass. From the moment the class began, it was clear that Eve doesn’t just teach potions—she lives them. Her knowledge of herbs, elixirs, and ancient alchemical secrets is vast and delivered with a gentle, nurturing spirit that makes even the most novice student feel like a budding sorcerer. She fosters an atmosphere of curiosity and delight, where every question is met with encouragement, and every mistake becomes a stepping stone to greater learning. Each potion we crafted felt like a work of art—infused not just with ingredients, but with intention and joy. Whether it was a calming draught for restless nights, a courage tonic for the weary heart, or a shimmering brew of pure creativity, Eve guided us with steady hands and a heart full of generosity. By the end of the course, I wasn’t just walking away with vials of beautiful creations—I was carrying a renewed sense of wonder, empowerment, and deep gratitude. Eve’s class is not just an educational experience; it is a soul-nourishing journey. To anyone even slightly curious—take this class. Let Eve lead you into the magic that lives just beneath the surface of the everyday. Your spirit will thank you.

We had such a great time at the Potion Cauldron in Edinburgh, and Eve was fantastic! She made the whole cocktail session really fun and easy to follow, with just the right amount of magic and humour. Her energy really brought the experience to life. Would definitely recommend if you’re looking for something a bit different and memorable!

EVE WAS FANTASTIC!!! made the entire experience very magical and i would absolutely come here again :) 10/10 plus the playlist is fantastic, very whimsical

Thank you so much for a magical evening. We had so much fun making potions! The whole “show”, trying out magic potions yourself and the service were great. We had so much fun and were happy about 3 delicious cocktails. We had booked the Potion Class for 8PM and were able to stay there afterwards to continue drinking cocktails, which were also a magical experience (especially the Dragons Breath 😋). Unfortunately, the cocktails are also very expensive, which is why we left it at just one. But it was a perfect evening!!

Sateed the security guard was amazing

Great potions making class. Jamie was a great host!

Very nice and characteristic place with nice and very good cocktails. I recommend choosing the ones with "the wand" next to the name of the drink because there is a magical visual effect.

Great experience! The cocktails are excellent, the atmosphere captivating and cozy, if you pass by there go take a look, it's worth the detour!

Austin was a great potion master! Was great fun & was really engaging and helpful. Highly recommend

Didn't have any food but the drinks were great. But better yet was Roe our server, she was AMAZING!!! Love love love her!!!

Our potion class at The Cauldron was an absolute blast! The venue is incredibly atmospheric—magical, immersive, and full of enchanting details that made us feel like we stepped into another world. From donning robes to casting spells with our wands, the whole experience was pure fun. Roe, our host, was fantastic—friendly, funny, and full of great energy. She kept the mood light with clever jokes and made sure everyone was having a great time throughout. We each created two delicious cocktails, and the process was just as enjoyable as the drinks themselves. Mixing potions with a magical twist was such a unique and memorable activity. We’d absolutely recommend visiting The Cauldron if you’re looking for a fun and interactive experience. It’s a magical night out you won’t forget!

Elaise was fantastic and the experience was very enjoyable!! Would come back!

I had such a blast, the atmosphere is magical, and Roe was such a lovely host/potions master. Would highly recommend the potion-making experience :)

Roe was a great potion master. Brilliant sense of humour! 10/10 job

Vibes were on point, highly recommend to those who are in Edinburgh for a trip. Roe and her other colleagues were very accomodating to my choice of having non-alcoholic drinks and even had a separate menu for it.

✨️Had a lovely potion making experience here this afternoon (23rd April) with Robyn! Especially as I wasn't feeling very well i was able to make non alcoholic potions ! Lovely Harry Potter vibes and would recommend for any Harry Potter/fantasy lover 🧙‍♂️ the potion/drinks were fun to make and easy to follow, didn't feel rushed and the group we were in around the separate tables was nice and small so it wasn't noisy or overcrowded. Thank you Robyn for a lovely experience ✨️ Rachel and Vicky from Exeter

We made a reservation for 8 people and paid in advance, as required. Only 7 of us could attend, but the staff refused to refund or offer any kind of compensation or goodwill gesture — not even a free drink, despite the fact we received the experience for 7 but paid for 8. The "potion master" clearly didn’t want to be there and made no effort to be engaging or friendly. Out of the four potions offered (yes, we tried them all), two were borderline undrinkable — the taste was simply awful. For such an expensive experience, the lack of flexibility, hospitality, and quality was honestly shocking. Would not recommend.

Such a great experience! The atmosphere is fun and unique. The vibe is relaxed. I can definitely see myself coming back! While we were there they were doing a potion making class and it looked like a BLAST! I wish we would have known before we came to Edinburgh so I could have booked.

We had an absolute fabulous experience for our friends Sten do, Eve was absolutely brilliant, so friendly, and absolutely got us all high energy and immersed in the magic! She is brilliant and so helpful. Definitely hope to visit again!

Eve in the Cauldron was amazing! 10/10 potion class

Meh. But I didn’t do the class.

I had booked for 5 people, I had to cancel because I didn't understand how it worked, I only chose options when you have to take the basic package. Once I found out about this, the amount of the activity cost me more than £300, which is a lot of rubbish, just for a cocktail. Hence my cancellation 8 days before. Since no refund, I have received 10 emails, no response, nothing, they play dead like good dishonest people and thieves. Beware of this tourist scam who will cheat you for a mini cocktail and a magic wand, shame on you The Cauldron.

Loved potion making, Eve was amazing as our potions master and made the whole thing super fun 10/10

We did the potion class in Edinburgh with Austin & Eve and it was wonderful! They were super welcoming and helped us with anything we needed. It was an amazing and magical time!

I was there as part of a hen. It’s a themed bar for all those that love all things magic/Harry Potter and a little different. Making cocktails with a cauldron is one of the cocktails for example. Staff were so helpful and enthusiastic. If you’re looking for a unique drink then go!

Spent an amazing time brewing incredible cocktails under the tutelage of Instructor Ruth's keen eye! So much fun. Delicious drinks and exciting atmosphere made for a wonderful experience. Thanks Ruth!

We loved Robyn as our potion master

Bubbliest, funniest, most mqgical Potions Lesson with Ruby!! ✨️😊 She's happy to also chat about the coolest new books when not teaching 😎 And Roe is the sweetest and coolest with all the makeup and drinks tips!!!

If you are a fan of anything Magical or otherwise you will love this place. Definitely worth the money. Eve was amazing and made the experience completely perfect. 100% recommend to anyone in Edinburgh

don’t take cash so be prepared to pay by card. love the cocktails that are interactive such a fun! loved all the cocktails we had and the staff were so friendly!

Eve was amazing !!!! Milujeme ji ❤️❤️ we love her !! ❤️❤️ ask for Eve while you make reservation ❤️ it was such a nice experience, Thank you ❤️🙏🏻

One of the most fun bars i have been in the uk and in general, our potion master Austin was amazing! Greatly recommend

Eloise was the perfect Potion Master! Please do the potion making experience if you can! They even have a non alcoholic option! Atmosphere was amazingly magically! Highly recommend!

eloise was a great magical host

Nice place with a good atmosphere. But which, I found, doesn't remind us too much of the HP Universe but remains very nice. I enjoyed a cocktail served with a magic trick where the foam ignited and disappeared. Before tasting. Beautiful and delicious.

As a returning customer I was very disappointented in the service, the drinks, the experience and also the way the customer complaint was addressed. I returned to the Cauldron and was very disappointed in the flavours and quality of the drinks when making the potion experience. Glassware was also dirty and very slimy. The venue was busy and we were asked to sit with another group of people we did not know, this limited the space we had to make the potions. The waitress was very overwelmed (but mostly distracted) as was to busy answering questions but free enough to be chatting with peers. As a results we did specifically ask for the cocktails which has flames, but almost at the end of the experience when we were rushed to have things finished I realised that the wrong kit was delivered to us and this lead to high frustration. The waitress wanted to offer complimentary shots to make up for the mistake but we did not accept as we did not drink the others as were disgusting. I asked to speak with the manager who advised me to contact customer care for a refund, after back and forth where my complaint was treated with no sense of urgency it was confirmed that I was not entitled to a refund but they gave me vouchers instead which we did not appreciate as my guests live abroad and cannot beneficiate of this. Disappointed on the manager (blond girl) who should mind her staff diligence, venue hygene and also personal hygene as the smell of armpit was just as bad as her customer service skills. I regularly have guests visiting from abroad and moving forward I will not include the Cauldron in the Itinerary as felt treated like a number and not as a customer.

Great experience - we had a voucher given to us for part of our engagement present and it was such a lovely experience! Highly recommend to those who want to pass their potion master course🤭🧙🏻

Our server Robyn really made it a great experience!!

Lovely! Austin was a great host and the experience was very cosy and magical 🧙🏻

We had an amazing first visit to The Cauldron last weekend, participating in a Potion Making experience! Eve was an amazing Potions Master! She was so engaging and helped ensure we had a brilliant time, although she must have been tired with the amount of times my son waved his wand at her to come and help us!! Our potions were so tasty, and we loved having the opportunity to use dry ice, create boba type pearls and all the magical ingredients that were part of the recipes!! This is a really unique, fun and immersive and magical experience to enjoy with your family or friends, and we’ll definitely be back!!

This was such a lovely experience during our little stopover in Edinburgh. The inside of the pub is incredibly cute; so many fun little details. Roe was amazing in helping us create our magical concoctions. She gave us just enough guidance to not blow anything up while also allowing us to take the lead. Loved everything about her persona. Her outfit was also on point. 100/10 highly recommended especially if you have a group!

We had a great time! Very fun. Our server Eve was fantastic. Definitely recommend :)

Eve was lovely and a great potion master!

Eva was the best part of our experience at the cauldron, fun, knowledgeable with the drink preconditions and friendly. Couldn't have had a better experience.

EVE was the best!!! helped us create a memorable experience. Ask for Eve eve eve eve eve eve. She even helped me pass my wizards test. IM CERTIFIED MOM!!!

Austin was amazing, took great care of us all evening!!! Will be coming back :)

Austin did great!!!!! Sooooo FUN!!!!!

Austin made our experience so fun! He was a great potion master!

It's quite expensive but a fun experience. We had a great time and its suitable for groups. Some cocktails are definitely tastier than others, and people who wanted mocktails were easily integrated with the rest of the group

Eve is the best. Highly recommend the potion making class thingy.

Me and my girlfriend went on the 19th for my birthday and the staff were amazing, we got absolutely smashed and the drinks were beautiful. The atmosphere is fantastic and we would 100% come back again! Special thanks to Ruth Jonny Freddy and the other person with the short curly hair, unfortunately didn’t get your name. But thank you all so much for a great day x

Roe was a delight with her tone and easy going manner!! Loved every moment of the expirence she was so fun and nice when we struggled... will definitely be back and recommend

Fabulous experience! Great drinks and Eloise was an amazing potion master!! would highly recommend for a good laugh :)

Went to the Cauldron during our stay in Edinburgh. Cant recommend this place enough. A unique experience in making your own cocktails. Eve was our host who was very friendly and experienced in potion making, nice chilled, relaxing, atmosphere, would definitely come back here again.

I am highly disappointed with The cauldron Edinburgh. We went during Christmas times ,booked and paid them in advance for the session. They sent us back saying , we can't allow you as you have child. They said talk to customer care and we will refund your money.But they didn't refund my money. I have mailed them thrice. This is really disheartening because they let us dine out nor refunded the money. I request you to please refund my money. This is bad client experience. Sorry.

Eve has been a fantastic potion master. Recommend to any one visiting Edinburgh

Fantastic atmosphere inside and delicious and spectacular cocktails

Enjoyable, memorable way to spend my birthday. The staff were friendly and welcoming. Good fun!

We had a great time. Very fun, unique and immersive. Our server Ruth was very knowledgable on the process, enthusiastic and made the whole experience more enjoyable. The inside layout is very fitting, clean and comfortable.

Ruth was very cool. Shout out the cauldron

On our magical quest in the land of the burgh the potions class summoned us! Severus was out on annual leave so we had the delightful Austin teach us the ways of creating elixirs! Austin was very helpful and enabled us to complete our quest in making some delicious potions! The place Itself was the right vibe of magical and mysterious. Overall highly recommend!

Must-see for any type of fantasy nerd! :) Awesome location and in addition super delicious and special drinks that you won't find anywhere else!

we spent a wonderful time at the cauldron. Eve did an excellent job and guided us through our potion lessons. We are happy to announce, that we are allowed to call us now amateur potion masters.

We give 6 out of 5 stars! Our potion-master was Austin, and he was terrific! We had so much fun! Whimsical atmosphere! Austin was so great at helping us create our potions and just overall created such a great vibe! We are recommending the heck out of this place! Austin made sure we didn't burn our eyebrows off. :)

Cauldron was a very fun experience and we had a great time making the potions. Eve was our wizard master and was super friendly and helpful. She brought great energy and enthusiasm to the experience!

Eve is the best waitress in the world!

Ruth was a great potion master. Very interactive!

We want to give a big thanks to Ruth in Edinburgh for her amazing service and for being so kind to me and my friends. We loved her enthusiasm and we loved how she helped us with the potion making class :)

Super authentic and magical ✨ Eve our Potionmaster took us to another world and trained us to be real magicians! The prepared potions were impressive both in terms of taste and execution! 10 out of 10! Gladly again !

We did the potion making experience and it was so cool. We loved it and got so invested. Austin was out Potion Master and he was savage.

Valentine's Day special. Far too expensive for 1.5 hours of pressure refueling. There was a stressed gentleman at reception and we felt unwelcome. I understand when things are stressful, but you should still welcome your guests in a friendly manner. To be honest, the 3 alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks tasted terrible. Very sweet and not well balanced. The cocktail instructions were sticky, we had to wipe them off. Anyway, the equipment was wet and partly sticky. The jam jars in which you were supposed to shake your drinks were leaking. As soon as you had drunk half of it, you were moved to mix the next one. It was rushed and relaxed. Our presenter Austen, on the other hand, was very sweet and competent in the performance. There is a star for that. Thanks. For the rest… never again. For that money I would rather have a really good drink than this crap. The experience is definitely suitable for young people who just want to drink some kind of alcohol or for Tiktokers who want more clicks.

We came on the evening of February 14, visiting from France on vacation. We had a wonderful time—from the welcome to the experience, everything was amazing. Thank you to all the staff for their warm hospitality and dedication, which made our time truly magical!

We had a great time at the Cauldron! We had Austin as our potion master who was fantastic and made it so much fun. Highly recommend coming 😊

Highly recommend! Fab staff, especially Austin!

See below FUTURE patrons who wish not to be taken. Original email sent to establishment, we went back in December of 2024 and still dealing with whomever they put in charge of fielding customer concerns/refunds. All they cared to offer was 13.50GBP when we paid 196 US for a service that was not rendered. Don't mind spending money on a service procured. Which was not the case. To whom it may concern, Please see attached receipt for reference. We attended the potion making class and we're extremely disappointed with the experience. We received utensils that were unclean and had to return to kitchen. There were several components missing. From one of the magical creature/dispensers beings out of service, to components missing from the drink/mocktail recipe itself. Service was slow and the whole process was very unorganized. Not only did we ask for things repeatedly during the process, it also took forever to get the things we needed to finish our drinks. We did not even receive our drinks that we paid for in advance. I think it's a wonderful concept when it can be executed properly. But if it's unorganized and slow to service. It makes for a very frustrating experience. The least we can expect is compensation for an experience that just wasn't had. Thank you for your time Mimi

Special ,but very expensive drinks and they charge you 12£ fee without asking!!!

We had a wonderful time at the Cauldron, our potion master Roe was a definite highlight! Interactive, good drinks, great service and a fun “witchy” atmosphere—would definitely recommend!

EVE was AMAZING !!! Best potions master ever

Go there just for a cocktail! (without reservation) The atmosphere and decoration are nice. Have a “Now You See Me” cocktail: incredible, lots of magic!

This evening we went to The Cauldron for potion making event and I have to say it was great experience for me and my wife, and for our son, 9. Our potion instructor and waitress Eve did her splendid appearance. She had to explain us the rules, made sure of safety for all of us customers, she was there every minute once we moved our magic wand. Not only our 9 year old son was engaged, myself and my wife have become a part of this bright event. All of our potions came out so tasty and picturesque. We have bought another wand in the bar shop, our son was delighted. Love this place! We have to come back! Fair play to Eve!

Such a great experience at the potion making experience. Really fun, engaging and Ruby was a superstar! Really unique experience

Roe was a wonderful potion master!