Edinburgh’s wizarding pop-up, The Cauldron, launches a magical festive Afternoon Tea that's perfect for children

Edinburgh’s wizarding speakeasy, The Cauldron, has introduced an afternoon tea experience that's perfect for children this festive season.

Published 16th Dec 2019
Updated 9 th Aug 2023

Designed for children aged 8 and upwards, the organisers say the fun event offers the perfect opportunity for "young wizards to don their robes and wield their wands" to "conjure a non-perilous potion using a little bit of magic" from The Cauldron’s wall of Magical Creatures.

Each person will then be treated to hot chocolate with cream and marshmallows and allowed to enjoy a selection of sandwiches, cakes, scones and sweets.

The experience, which lasts for 1 hour and 15 minutes, will take place at 12.30 on Friday 20 December, and 12.00 on Saturday 21 December.

Priced at £20 per child, the tickets can be bought here.

The Cauldron afternoon tea

Hidden in plain sight beneath Edinburgh’s Frederick Street, the wizarding pop-up -  which travelled to Edinburgh via New York and London - recently announed its festive line-up which includes Christmas cocktails, mixology classes and drag queen Ellie Diamond appearing in a special grotto as Mrs Clause.

Matthew Cortland, co-founder of The Cauldron, said: “Christmas is about letting children experience magic and excitement. Young magicians can get into the festive spirit at The Cauldron when they dress in wizard robes and wield a working magic wand.

“This is where the magic happens this festive season, and little wizards will be totally blown away when stepping into our festive potion-making dungeon. With a guest appearance from our special owl, it’s sure to be a hoot!”

Driven by a passion for all things drinks-related, Sean writes for The Scotsman extensively on the subject. He can also sometimes be found behind the bar at the world famous Potstill bar in Glasgow where he continues to enhance his whisky knowledge built up over 10 years advising customers from all over the world on the wonders of our national drink. Recently, his first book was published. Dubbed Gin Galore, it explores Scotland's best gins and the stories behind those that make them.
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