Immersive wizard cocktail bar announces closure
A wizard-inspired immersive experience and cocktail bar has closed.
The Cauldron was located in Clarence Gardens, Brighton, and offered guests an immersive 'potion-making' cocktail experience.
The company posted a statement on their website announcing the site's closure, alongside their other locations in London, Edinburgh, New York, and Philadelphia.
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It said: 'It is with an incredibly heavy heart that we share The Cauldron & Wizard Exploratorium has closed its doors.
'We explored every option—from investment and loans to partnerships and strategic sale discussions—but could not secure the capital or find a buyer with the resources needed to keep our magic alive.
'To the one million guests who walked through our doors: thank you. Thank you for believing in our vision and making magic real, from our very first Kickstarter backer to our final guest.
The potion making experience at The Cauldron 'To our investors: we are truly sorry we could not fulfil the potential of this company or reward your faith in us.
'To our amazing team: thank you for your hard work, your authenticity and your commitment to creating inclusive, magical experiences for everyone. 'We are deeply grateful to every guest, team member and partner who made this dream possible. Always remember to be kind, pay it forward, and know that you are magic. Magic is for everyone.'
The cocktail bar opened in August 2022, founded by entrepreneurs Matthew Cortland and David Duckworth.
Matthew described the venue as a 'gateway to the magical world' and said: 'Our mission is to make magic real for people with science, technology and design.'
Alongside their cocktail-making experience, they also served a range of unique cocktails featuring different effects such as fire, ice, smoke, and colour change.
The venue also featured non-alcoholic experiences for families, offering everyone the chance to enjoy the experience.
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