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The Candle Pour

4.7 (112 reviews)
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Closed • 10:00 am - 8:00 pm

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The scents I chose: pine needles, white pepper, and black oud
Gretel Y.

What a neat experience! The fam wanted to do a fun activity over the holidays. I stumbled upon The Candle Pour while searching for fun activities in or near Hyde Park. I suggested candle making and another activity and candle making was everyone's top choice. We made a reservation for a party of six and arrived a few minutes early. We were greeted and got started right away. The staff was very friendly and helpful. We got to choose the type of candle, the size, and the scent(s). There are over 100 scent options, so it can be overwhelming if you're indecisive or not sure of what you want. I chose pine needles, white pepper, and black oud for my scents. After choosing our scents, the staff walked us through the pouring process step by step. Once the candle is poured, it will need to set for two hours before it is ready to go home. Since they were closing, we decided to come back another day to pick them up. We all loved our scents and were excited to light them. However, you have to wait two weeks before lighting them, which was the tough part! We've had our candles for almost three months now and use it sparingly since we like them so much and don't want to run out quickly. We thought the prices were reasonable especially for the quality of the candles and the experience. Highly recommend!

Mayra B.

I had the best time at The Candle Pour in Tampa and honestly, I'm still riding the high of how amazing my custom candle turned out! From the moment we walked in, the vibe was warm, inviting, and filled with the most heavenly smells you can imagine. It's like a dream for your nose. I came in with a purpose to find a scent I could have a retreat experience. I wanted coastal vibes and serenity for when I read my favorite book in my bedroom. This was such a neat experience and I highly recommend it. The star of the show (besides my candle) was Christina, who helped guide us through the entire process. She was so attentive , sweet, super knowledgeable, and made the experience so fun and easy to follow. You can tell she really loves what she does. It felt like chatting with an old friend who just happens to be a scent mixologist! The step-by-step process of creating your own candle is honestly one of the coolest, most creative things I've done in a while. It's like being a little perfumer, mixing and matching scents until you find the perfect combination that feels like you. After sniffing my way through their impressive scent wall, I ended up crafting my signature scent: Orange Blossom, Meyer Lemon, Thai Coconut, Fresh Linen, and Seaside Villa, little tropical, a little clean, and a whole lot of bliss. I named it "Sunlit Serenity" because that's exactly what it smells like: the golden hour by the beach with a fresh breeze, soft waves, and a hint of citrus in the air. Pure happiness in a jar. Whether you're a candle lover, a scent snob (like me), or just looking for a fun and unique date night or solo adventure, The Candle Pour is a must-visit. I left with a candle that smells like my soul in wax form, a big smile, and already planning my next trip back. Run, don't walk. Your signature scent is waiting!

Thanh-Van L.

I'm a big DIYer so this date night experience was right up my alley. I believe it was just under $50 pp and we got the basic soy single wick candle creation experience. Not a terrible price for them having a plethora of scents on hand, but our experience wasn't the best it could've been. It was a pretty slow night - only two other groups of two. And at least 3 staff members. The spot is gorgeous and cutest of course being in Hyde Park. But the person helping us barely engaged with us outside of the standard instructions. We felt like we were kind of on our own mainly because they were chit chatting with the other staff member so much. There were even times when they would come back to help us with something and continue looking away talking to their colleague. It didn't feel like we were getting a personal "experience". It felt like we were just like a conveyor belt of candle makers and the staff member was absentmindedly checking in to make sure we were doing it right. I have made candles at home before so I generally know how it works(we didn't NEED much attention). So I was hoping for a little extra insight. Maybe a talk about how to best create scents or what goes into the melting machine/process....something more than "here's what we got and you just put it together". What it was missing for me: candle accents. Maybe something to decorate the jar if we want. Floral or gem toppings to place on our candle for more personalization/goodies. What was great: assortment of scents. Can help you identify what you like and should buy for DIY at home. Also not having to melt your own wax which can be messy. I would go back if it was a big group of friends or a special occasion where someone wanted to try but once was enough for us. We got the candles and burned them and they smell good. Not as strong as others could be but I think these are the chemical free good for you type so that's expected.

Olesya P.

We came here a day before hurricane so it wasn't very busy but had a few people working in the candles. Selection of candle scents is incredible, any scent you could imagine including holiday once. Service is friendly and attentive, they work with you to make sure you are happy with a process. It is on a pricier side but considering that it's an experience, I think the price is decent, and you get to go home with candles that you made yourself.

Unpackaging my husbands candle
Christy A.

My husband and I were in Tampa for a conference, one of the things you do is plan a night out while there, so My husband planned a night at the Candle Pour. The conference was canceled so My husband called to see if we could move the reservation from Saturday night to Friday afternoon, which they accommodated. This was such a great experience for so many reasons, but let me tell you how it starts. When we walked in we were greeted right away - by name! and sat at a long bar. The gentlemen there gave us the basic run down. You get this paper with all these smells on it, you go to a wall full of those smells then you circle any you like. Once done, you go back to the bar and he helps you formulate your candle scent. He reviews all the smells you like, and then lets you know what he believes would go together better. You then mix and mix and mix until you find the smell that works for your candle, the one that is unique to you and that you would like. So we started by smelling, then we started the mixing process a small amount added at a time until the smell is exactly what you want. Can I just tell you, this was so much fun, because it was unique to what I like - not something someone else created, that they liked. All in all this was about 45 minutes and a great time. We laughed and chatted, and got to know the owner a little bit. He gave us some history into the place. The candles take about 2 hours to set and the Owner gave us suggestions on places to go and have lunch so we did that while waiting for our candle to set. We came back just before 2 hours and found that there was an issue with My husbands candle. There was a slight crack/divot in the container and they didn't want us to have problems and offered to redo it and ship it to us. They told us it would be about 2 weeks, which is how long you should wait before lighting it anyway. They were so apologetic that it occurred. I was very thankful that they found it on last inspection instead of sending us home with it and other issues happening. We got it the next week, and had a lovely hand written note in the box. It was wrapped and protected very well. Today is the first time I got to light my candle (waiting 2 weeks is so hard!!) and it smells so lovely! This is such an awesome fun time, for couples, or friends, or just anyone! The prices were great - the experience alone worth it! I cant wait to do it again!!

scent selection
Jada B.

Absolutely loved this experience! Was only $10 each person and there was hundreds of scents to choose from. Our instructor was super sweet and easy to talk to. She helped us the whole time and i got to make wax melts while my friend made a candle! Definitely going back to make my next candle for fall vibes

Caity C.

I can't believe it's been almost a year since my first visit! I stopped in again this weekend and had just as great of an experience, though a few things were different. Some new scents were available - let's talk about how crispy Ginger Ale is?? Literally transports you right to cracking open a can of the soda. And some more masculine scents were available like cannabis and bacon. This time my blend was more earthy - Pacific Coast, Thunderstorm, Awapuhi, and White Tea. My friend had a beachy floral vibe with coconut, shimmer, blossom, and another one I'm forgetting. They no longer take walk-ins on the weekends due to how popular it's become. That was fine; I had already made a reservation ahead of time. But it was a $10/pp reservation fee that was then NOT applied to the scent experience itself. So while the pricing still seemed fair for a candle ($32 for a small) or fragrance oil ($27) it was a bit odd that the $10 fee was like a booking fee essentially. Our guide was great; it was my friend and I, and a mother daughter duo. We all had drastically different scent vibes going on, and she worked so diligently to give each us great guidance!

Making candles
Carolyn S.

This was a really cool, different activity that I picked for my and my sister while she was here in town. First off, I love candles, so the opportunity to make my own scented one is too good to pass up. You pay a $10 fee that drops off to reserve a spot at the table (walk-ins are welcome, but the fee is so that you are guaranteed a spot). They take you to their "wall of smells" where you can sample all the scents they have to offer and pick up to four scents that you want to incorporate on your candle. Our guide was fun, helpful, and showed a lot of enthusiasm throughout the process to make sure we were making our candles correctly. She was good about walking us step by step to making our candle from start to finish. As far as the candle goes, I would say its maybe a little more per candle than say, Yankee Candle, however, I think that slight price difference is offset when you consider that you are making the candle yourself and blending the different scents to your liking. Honestly, the experience with the product absolutely makes it all worth it!

Scent options
Amber N.

I had so much fun and I'd definitely do it again. The service was great. The person who helped us was patient, informative, and kind. The process was easy and enjoyable. They had so many scent options. I also appreciated the options of what we could make-- we chose the wax melts. I think the size and price was a good value.

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Samantha C.

My friends and I had a Girl's Date here and we all had such a good time. The entire experience of mixing our own scents was new to all of us but that wasn't an issue at all. The staff were all so so knowledgeable with the scents and their compatibility with one another which was helpful when we were stumped on what was missing from our mixture. Note that if you're choosing the candle or wax melt options, they take a couple hours to completely solidify and you will have to pick it up later. Because of this, we opted for fragrance oils. Overall, I highly recommend Candle Pour! Planning on going to the new location in St. Pete soon, too :)

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Candace H.

Looking for a fun activity/outing with friends Candle Pour is the place. A hidden gem located in Hype Park among other local shops and boutiques. Candle Pour is an experience the moment you walk through the door and are greeted by staff who are very knowledgeable and patient during the process of creating your very own candle, wax melts, or diffuser depending on your preference. Jordan was the subject matter expert for our group and was very knowledgeable of the scents and what mixes well together to create that unique scent. The best part of the process is walking around Hyde Park village and partaking in the other shops and eateries while waiting for the candle to set before ready to take home. The pricing starts as little as $20 which is affordable for the unique experience offered to partake no matter the day of the week or weekend adventure.

The scented oils that I picked for my candles.
Syeda G.

It was so much fun!! You are able to create your own scented candle (s). The color of the vessel and the size. You do get assist!! Everyone should try it!'

Sharon H.

OMG this was such a fun experience with Friends. We booked a 5pm appointment which was awesome because we got our items back same day. You get to choose your own blend of fragrances to make the item of your choice. I did a diffuser and purchased bottles of oils. Our representative was awesome and Knowledgeable. We had such a great night here and are already planning to come back with more friends. Definitely recommend Until next review Kisses

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Ask the Community - The Candle Pour

Hi! Can we bring our own alcohol to The Candle Pour?

Hi Megan! As long as you bring enough for us! Just kidding! Yes, you are allowed to bring in either wine or champagne. (We just do not allow any type of mixers) If you… 

Can you repair decorative broken candles?

Hello Halina! So sorry your candle needs repairing. Feel free to email us at customerservice@thecandlepour.com with a photo of what your issue is and we can try to help you.… 

Do you need an appointment or can you walk in?

Hello! I am so sorry I somehow missed your question. Just in case you were not able to find the answer on our website or social media... You do not need a reservation to… 

Is this kid friendly?

Absolutely! For younger kids (6 and under) it usually helps to have an adult help with some of the experience. Otherwise, we have a ton of options kids love. :-)

What's the average pricing?

Very reasonable for a custom candle. I think it starts at $30 and goes up to $60 for the larger 3-wick candles. Totally worth every penny!

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