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The Cauldron Philly, Philadelphia, PA

The Cauldron Philly

3.9
3.9
44 Reviews
$31 to $50
Gastro Pub

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2 people
19:00
Booked 7 times today
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Charming
  • Good for groups
A whimsical British/American pub, The Cauldron offers many unique items that you will not find elsewhere. Re-experience classic cocktails through their signature cocktails like The Blob, Three Witches, Ode to Mullica, Bubbling Shots, and more. Enjoy their made-to-order tapas and plates, like the Crispy Brussel Sprouts, Smoked Mac & Cheese, and Fried Goat Cheese balls.

We offer table reservations for drinking and dining in our restaurant. Visit our Drinking & Dining Page to view menus and to make a booking.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub, British, American
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed, Thu 16:30–22:00 Fri 16:00–00:00 Sat 14:00–00:00 Sun 13:00–21:00
  • Phone number
    (732) 538-7630
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Area
    Center City
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Wine

What 44 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

3.9
3.9 based on recent ratings
  • 3.7Food
  • 4Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 3.8Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Cauldron Philly offers a "magical atmosphere" with themed decor perfect for Harry Potter fans. Patrons rave about the "fun and inventive drinks" and "delicious food." While service is generally praised, some mention slow pacing. The unique potions class is a highlight, making it a "great experience" for groups and special occasions.

44 Reviews
  1. Travis

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a very nice time considering we had a heck of a time with the online booking interface. Lots of “error code” issues online. They were able to accommodate for the “experience”. You definitely need to be in the right head space and weather the expectations, but it was a unique experience. We had a great time. Liam was excellent even though we heard other tables being told he was a week into his tenure.

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  2. Jennifer

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Magical! Great food and experience. A great experience to do with your kids. Thank you to the severs.

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  3. Taylor

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 28 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place was amazing. It is perfectly themed and the inside is amazing. The food was delicious and the themed cocktails were incredibly fun. The service was amazing, too. A must see place for any harry potter or magic fan.

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  4. Raven

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 26 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The food and drinks were amazing. Definitely among my favorites in Philly. However, it was crowded and noisy, and the service was kind of slow. Overall, I enjoyed it, and I would return again.

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  5. Maya

    London

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 25 January 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    When we had an issue with one of the dishes, the server (which was great) called her manager which was very dismissive and outright gaslighting. Ended up substituting the dish for another dish, which left us with a disappointed feeling, as the restaurant could just as easily make a new dish of the same type, but was unwilling to recognize the problem unless we went for entirely a different dish.
    The Cauldron PhillyResponded on 28 January 2025
    HI Maya, we are sorry you had that experience. Was there something wrong with the dish other than the size? Feedback was you said it was disappointingly small and the server very nicely told you how many ounces it was and you said "That may be, but the illusion is ruined for me" All the salmon portions are cut and weighed to be 5oz. We were accommodating and made another dish, the mac, and cheese, if we made another Salmon it would have been the same size. We can't rectify a problem that isn't a problem. We also had the manager move around incoming reservations to allow your group to stay an extended period to accommodate your group's choice to have another dish. Your party stayed for more than 2.5 hours, longer than the allotted seating. I'm glad to see you enjoyed everything else.

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  6. Chelsey

    Greater Boston

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 24 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place was a blast! Our waitress was amazing both at the restaurant and the potions class!. Definitely fun to do with a group of friends. Highly recommend.

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  7. Susan

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 23 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    This was a great place for a girls night out. The decor was awesome with a great vibe. The food was very good. However, 3 of the 5 drinks we ordered had very little alcohol in them. I am not a big drinker ( I’m the designated driver in our group). So I prefer a weaker drink. I couldn’t taste any alcohol in the drink. The service was spotty. But overall it was good.

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  8. Jean

    Philadelphia

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 22 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Host and server was warm and welcoming. Provided excellent service and represented the restaurant well. Food was well prepared and tasty. The special drinks fell short of expectations.

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  9. Trish

    Philadelphia

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 18 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved this cozy, eclectic, unique little spot! Will definitely be back! Perfect pre-show spot ~Kimmel Center! Service and staff were lovely!

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  10. Ofer

    Charleston

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 11 January 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    In one word NO ...... in two words hell no!!!!

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FAQs

The Cauldron Philly offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (732) 538-7630.

The Cauldron Philly is rated 3.9 stars by 44 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 7 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Cauldron Philly

1305 Locust St, Philadelphia, PA 19107

Additional information

  • Area
    Center City
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed, Thu 16:30–22:00 Fri 16:00–00:00 Sat 14:00–00:00 Sun 13:00–21:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub, British, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Wine
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