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The Cauldron Spirits and brews for the spooky season! Story by Erin Haworth Tucked across the street from Knott’s Berry Farm sits a quiet, unassuming building. Skeletal guards greet you as you approach the front doors, the first hint that The Cauldron: Spirits and Brews is unlike any other bar and restaurant around here. Inside, the dim interior is lit by soft lights sparkling throughout the room. A cauldron bubbles away at the fireplace as you are seated at your table. Spooky knickknacks and beautiful dark artwork cover the walls surrounding you. Lights twinkle above the bar as they illuminate the stained glass bats and crow skeletons that loom above the bartender as they prepare drinks. The grand bookcase beside the bar opens and you can catch a glimpse of a hidden room before it closes. The Cauldron: Spirits and Brews was opened by Lara Hanneman after a successful 23-year-
With little more than a dream and extensive entertainment experience, Hanneman made the leap and opened The Cauldron.
Photos by Brandon Kheang Illustrations by Eraj Hussain
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