The world's biggest "Harry Potter" store is opening in New York City next month, and I got a sneak peek at the Butterbeer Bar inside.
I was able to try the famous sweet drink ahead of the store's June 3 opening, and I was delighted by how amazing it was.
Read on to see what it's like inside the Butterbeer Bar.
When I first walked in, the massive wall of Butterbeer bottles caught my eye
Behind the counter of the bar, there's a massive wall of lit-up Butterbeer bottles that stretch all the way to the ceiling.
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My eye was immediately drawn to this unique work of art, as well as the menu boards attached to it that appear to be floating up and down the wall.
This location, which is on the ground floor, currently offers mugs of Butterbeer, Butterbeer-flavored ice cream, and a few themed treats like Hedwig cupcakes, chocolate wands, and Sorting Hat cookies.
Coffee and tea are also available, and for guests with dietary concerns, there's a bottled Butterbeer that's vegan and can be served with nondairy cream.
This Butterbeer was easily the best version of the drink I've ever tried
I've tried the Butterbeer at Universal Orlando's Wizarding World of Harry Potter, and I've even tasted homemade versions of the drink, but I usually find it to be a bit too sugary.
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I was amazed that this version was sweet without being too intense.
The Butterbeer was served cold with a creamy foam on top, and it had a smooth butterscotch taste, which matches with what I thought it would taste like after reading the books.
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I tend to like very bitter drinks, so I was happily surprised that the sweetness of the Butterbeer was refreshing but not overwhelming.
The foam also somehow stayed balanced on the Butterbeer as I drank it, so each sip included the tasty drink and the creamy topping.
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As I drank, I was able to admire the 'Harry Potter'-themed decor around me
There was plenty to look at inside the small bar area.
The copper-colored pipes running overhead and along the walls made it look like Butterbeer was flowing all around the room, and there's a brick wall full of faux Butterbeer barrels.
The label on the barrels also matches the one from the glass my drink was served in. The colorful design features a diamond with the words "sparkling soft drink butterscotch flavour" written along the edges.
Around the outside of the label, it also reads "From the original Leaky Cauldron recipe ... Brewed and bottled in the United Kingdom," in reference to one of the main wizard bars in the series.
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The tables are also stand-out pieces of decor as the tops are covered in Daily Prophet articles with recognizable headlines from the series, like "Sirius Black Man Hunt Ordered."
Other articles included news about Dementors and a robbery at Ollivander's wand shop.
The bar is just one section of the larger 'Harry Potter' flagship store opening next month
The Butterbeer Bar is located inside the massive "Harry Potter" store that's opening in Manhattan next month.
The three-story building is the largest store dedicated to the franchise, and it will sell everything from personalized Hogwarts robes to wands.
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In addition to the Butterbeer Bar and merchandise, there will also be interactive areas and plenty of photo opportunities for fans.
