Dark Arts Potion Bar
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About Dark Arts Potion Bar
Dark Arts Potion Bar is a themed cocktail bar on High Street in Southampton built around a magic-inspired concept, with potion-making classes and a Potions and Peril escape room running alongside the drinks service. The bar serves a creative cocktail list of original, character-driven drinks such as Memento Mori, presented in themed glassware with fog effects and accompanied by hidden puzzles built into the room for guests to find, plus puzzle boxes to work on between rounds. The potion-making classes are offered as a separate session, and the escape room gives the venue a second activity beyond the bar itself. Dogs are welcome inside, and the space doubles as a small events format for group bookings alongside its regular cocktail service.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingPaid parking lot · Paid street parking
- Good for kidsGood for kids
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Menu & Prices
45 dishes · mains £2–20- Pumpkin Spice Cappuccino£4.00
- Fires & Vampires Tea£3.20
- Memento Mori£11.50
- Wild Fyre£12.50
- El Diablo£12.00
- The Apparition£11.00
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention potions and peril escape room, potion making class, memento mori cocktail and themed decor and unique glassware.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention potions and peril escape room, potion making class, memento mori cocktail and themed decor and unique glassware.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers consistently single out the creative cocktails, calling them the best they've had, and several name "Memento Mori" and the unique glassware as standouts. The magic-themed decor and immersive atmosphere draw repeated praise, and visitors describe the cocktail-making class and escape room puzzles as fun add-ons. Service earns strong mentions, though one reviewer calls the bar awful and recommends against it. Two note the spot books up quickly.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers consistently single out the creative cocktails, calling them the best they've had, and several name "Memento Mori" and the unique glassware as standouts. The magic-themed decor and immersive atmosphere draw repeated praise, and visitors describe the cocktail-making class and escape room puzzles as fun add-ons. Service earns strong mentions, though one reviewer calls the bar awful and recommends against it. Two note the spot books up quickly.
Featured reviews
- Jane Blunt
“Can't tell you too much and spoil the surprises ! Atmospheric , excellent service, and the drinks were very good . Will go back on our next Southampton visit .. need to book the potion making session.”
- Jones B
“Atemberaubend! Wunderschönes Lokal. Sehr freundliches Personal. Ein wunderschönes Aufenthalt mit liebe zum Detail.”
- Lily Rose
“Mitch and Nat were amazing tonight they gave us an immersive experience which was flattering and brilliant it’s unmatched service totally come here!’ Potions were amazing”
- Maria Bowley
“Had an amazing time at The Dark Arts, the escape room was fantastic and we had a great game master (whose name I sadly cant’t remember) and we managed to complete it with 2 minutes to spare! We did Potions and Peril and it was a lot of fun, the puzzles were a good amount of challenge without being too difficult and we only needed hints a couple times, would highly recommend! We also did the potion brewing class which was fun too, Malachi was a great instructor and he had a fun charismatic personality, he seemed like he really loves what he does and he’s good at it too! The cocktails are amazing, and the presentation is fantastic, 10/10, I especially loved all the unique shaped glasses and the fog effects (my personal favourite was the Memento Mori) The general atmosphere is great with its themed decor and there’s even hidden puzzles within the bar which are fun to figure out. Overall a fantastic place to go for a fun afternoon/evening of puzzles and drinks!”
- Lucy Wareham
“Fantastic evening at the dark arts potion bar, we had a puzzle box which was great fun & the cocktails were delicious, as were the staff!”
Highlights
- Bar games
- Great cocktails
- Happy hour drinks
Amenities
- Paid parking lot
- Accepts reservations
- Outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
- Dine-in
- Good for kids
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- Bar games
- Cozy
- Beer
- Free water refills
- Happy hour drinks
- Table service
- Offerings· 4
- Alcohol
- Cocktails
- Hard liquor
- Wine
- Parking· 1
- Paid street parking
- Highlights· 1
- Great cocktails
- Atmosphere· 3
- Casual
- Romantic
- Trendy
- Dining options· 1
- Seating
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Crowd· 2
- Groups
- Tourists
Location
Cocktail bars near Dark Arts Potion Bar
- Medbar Southampton4.73,8250.3 mi£20–30
bottomless brunch, atmosphere, great entertainment
- Rita's Cocktail Bar4.12200.3 mi£10–50
cocktails, margarita, dancefloor reservations
- Slug & Lettuce - Southampton4.52,7610.5 mi
bottomless brunch, izzy k host, izabela server
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Arts Potion Bar | 4.8795 | — | £10–30 | potions and peril escape room, potion making class, memento mori cocktail |
| Medbar Southampton | 4.73,825 | 0.3 mi | £20–30 | bottomless brunch, atmosphere, great entertainment |
| Rita's Cocktail Bar | 4.1220 | 0.3 mi | £10–50 | cocktails, margarita, dancefloor reservations |
| Slug & Lettuce - Southampton | 4.52,761 | 0.5 mi | — | bottomless brunch, izzy k host, izabela server |
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