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Step inside the spooky Steamy Hallows in the East Village

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  • The staff at Steamy Hallows stays in theme to create drinks. Wearing all black, they create "potions" for the witches at the bar.
    Photo Credit: Charles Eckert
  • Minimal lighting sets the scene inside the cafe.
    Photo Credit: Charles Eckert
  • From hanging broomsticks to a "9 3/4" sign on the wall, it's all about the details at Steamy Hallows.
    Photo Credit: Charles Eckert
  • An Irish cauldron from the 1700s that was said to actually be used to create potions sits in the window and emits "steam."
    Photo Credit: Charles Eckert
  • If you look close enough, you'll spot a mandrake -- the baby-like root that screams in "Harry Potter."
    Photo Credit: Charles Eckert
  • A mirror inside the shop pays homage to Harry.
    Photo Credit: Charles Eckert
  • Among the oddities lives a frightening bat, which proprietor Zach Neil was taking name ideas for.
    Photo Credit: Charles Eckert
  • Will you see your future in this crystal ball? Who knows, but you can enjoy its creepy presence.
    Photo Credit: Charles Eckert

A “Harry Potter-” inspired coffee shop called Steamy Hallows officially opened its doors on Wednesday, introducing a small world of Gothic oddities and “Harry Potter” flare to the East Village.

The shop at 514 3/4 E. Sixth St. is full of shrunken heads, old taxidermy like a 75-year-old stuffed owl and an actual bat, real witch potions and an Irish cauldron from the 1700s that steams in the window all day.

We went to its grand opening on Wednesday to get a glimpse into the spooky space. Scroll down to see what you’ll find inside.

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