I had the most incredible time! I am so glad I carved some time out of my schedule to do this. The staff is so awesome. Allison and Molly were there for me every step of the way. First I chose a lovely vessel. I went with one that can be used as a planter after my candle is used up. Or if you prefer, you can bring back your vessel and they will refill the candle for a small price. You go to the wall of scents and pick one out.They all smell so nice. It’s hard to pick just one. They bring hot wax to you. where you pour and make your own candle on a lovely tray. Then mix it up with your scent and “voila” you have yourself a handmade Paddy Wax candle that you personally made. What a great personalized gift this could make for the holidays and Valentine’s Day. If I could give this Candle bar more than five stars I would!

This was such a great experience! My husband and I had a ball. We went to celebrate his birthday, and weve been telling EVERYONE about it. Its super fun, super simple, and in a really great location. With it being right next to the light rail, it makes it convenient to show up, make your candle, and go do something else. We came in from Columbia, SC...we would definitely do it again! Molly, was very helpful as well!

I went with a meetup group and it took 10 minutes to pour 3 liquids and that was it. I paid $42 for a 10 minute candle experience??? They also only had small vessels and I think they should have compensated us by letting us make 2 candles or offering a refund. The class was supposed to take 2 hours!I will not recommend this place.. I feel ripped off.

I have been here once before a couple years ago and it definitely was not the same experience this past weekend. Now there is a menu card that tells you how to do everything on your own and no one really tells you or helps you unless you wave them down and ask directly. Not knowing this I did a lot of waiting around. Seems someone should have at least given an introduction no matter how short so we would have at least known to get going. Overall very disappointed and I will not be back. It’s not really an “experience” anymore, more like a build a bear run by sulky teenagers.

Such a fun experience for my 21st birthday. I love candles and making a custom one was such a dream. I just got home and Ive lit it and it smells amazing. Our workshop teacher was very informative, fun, and happy and the whole class was a pleasant experience. 10/10 worth the money

Fun social event. Friendly and helpful staff.

Nice place to go for an hour and it smells wonderful inside. The experience was good but nothing to rave about. If you believe that this experience will be from melting the wax, selecting more then one scent, etc then you may want to select another company. The staff were friendly but unfortunately they provided misinformation on delivery of your candle if you are unable to pick it in person. I followed their directions and only received one candle after paying to ship two (2) and you can only contact them via email, which is disappointing when they are company that has your product. Not sure if that customer service method is good but needs work in this case.

Omg This is a must Go, Great date night, ladies night etc ! My fiancé surprised me here for my birthday and it was amazing, candles, champagne 🥂, good vibes 😎 and it smells amazing 🙏🏾 Daisia was An Amazing Host

The employees here were not very friendly or my expectations were too high. You only get a candle for your $$$ nothing else..no talking, no explanation of anything. You literally can be in and out in 15 minutes. Pick your scent, pick your vessel, read the steps and youre done. Come back in 3 hours for your candle or pay $12 to have it shipped to you. I was invited to celebrate a friends birthday but was really disappointed. It was obvious the workers are just there..

We had a wonderful time. The staff were friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful. This was a nice beginning of a birthday celebration for my friend.

Although the idea of making a candle seemed very fun, the experience was pretty bland. I expected there to be more opportunities for creativity and fun while making the candle. I think it is very overpriced for a 15 minute activity..

The only reason why this isn’t zero stars is because my first experience with Paddy Wax was amazing! We were there to celebrate a friend’s birthday and all was pleasant, so I booked again for my sister’s birthday. I booked several weeks in advance, 4 spots total.The day of, I had an extra out of town guest to join our party and so I asked if we could pay for the extra spot. They advised they were full. Okay no problem, but we asked if they had an extra seat for someone to sit because my extra guest just had knee surgery so she couldn’t walk or stand for long periods of time. At first they said no and then one employee pulled a chair from the back behind the counter.Once we were seated an employee, I believe Lauren, comes up to our table and tells us the extra seat may be pulled from us if the “booked” guests come in for class. We say okay. The class starts about 15 minutes late. At that time, the class was not even half full and never did fill up. Our tables alone has 4 empty spots that remained empty for the duration of class. why couldn’t we have paid for an extra spot??? Was this like a power trip thing???Bad service and terrible overall experience!!!

I had a great time! I loved that there was such a variety of scents and vessels to choose from. The teacher was very helpful! She explained everything, and came to you if you need help. 12/10! Im already planning on bringing my family here.

Eh, I was kind of disappointed. I had a different experience at a candle bar in another city where I got to pick out three scents and combine them to create my own signature candle. So I came to Paddywax expecting it to be similar... However, the candle pouring class is a bit underwhelming for the price. Id rather just buy a candle rather than pay $40 to pick a single scent and pour it into a container. I wish they offered more options for creativity. Otherwise, a cute place and friendly/hospitable staff.

I truly enjoyed Paddywax as it was my first time making a candle. Our host Desha was great. She made me laugh and was really helpful. She even sung happy birthday to the birthday guests. We were celebrating my friend’s 30th birthday who recently started making candles herself and had a great time. I will definitely visit again and make another candle.

The workers were fantastic and patient. All the different scents to choose from. My first time and I am happy.

I really give a 4.5 stars. The environment and service was great. My only complaint is that I think the price per person should include complimentary shipping to each person. The candles take 3 hours to drive, but when the store is closing in 2 hours, it is quite inconvenient to have to return, and who wants to pay an additional $8 for shipping on top of the reasonably high per person price to attend the class. If they include the shipping of the candles home in a cute branded box, it would be perfect.

We had an amazing time celebrating my sisters birthday. The employees were super helpful and personable. There were tons of options & I feel confident it the experience I received. I’ve gotten so many compliments and questions about paddy wax, and I have since referred several others. I 10/10 recommend.

They used to host it classroom style, which was so fun. They changed it, now you just read from a card on what to do. It was not as fun as it used to be. Also, the girl working there were farthest from friendly and seemed annoyed when having to help or answer questions. Sad, I loved this place - this was my third time here and I’m sad to say - I won’t be back.

The host and assistants were great, but the experience as a whole seemed like a waste of time and money. I was hoping for more of an experience. It was a quick in and out. They should definitely make more enjoyable and fun.

Super fun date day or group outing! Really easy (easier than the painting classes for sure) and all around good time. The ladies teaching the class were great! Will go again!

We had a blast here! The staff was super friendly and very informative. It was one person’s first time leading the class and they were fabulous! Can’t wait to go back!

It was a great time and thank you Rachel for a great 1st time experience!! Dont forget ur wine!

We booked this as a fun outing for my friend’s birthday as we are huge candle lovers and were looking forward to it for a couple months. When we got there we were so excited and thought it was such a cute place and great concept, until the moment we walked in and the staff was rude and unwelcoming. When we walked in, there were two employees behind the counter and they didn’t say anything, they just stared at us. When we booked the reservation it asked if we were celebrating anything special and wrote that it was our friend’s birthday and we came in with party hats on, yet no acknowledged that it was her birthday at all. After they checked us in and brought us to a table they started their lecture. The whole experience itself wasn’t fun or interactive.When we had to use a restroom, they had one right there with a sign but told us that it was only for employees and didn’t even apologize, telling us that our only option was to use a public restroom. It was winter so we had to put our coats back on and go out in the cold to go looking for the public bathroom and ended up missing part of the workshop because of that too. They charged us an 8$ corking fee and then they asked us if we would be needing cups in a way that made us feel like we were inconveniencing them.There were three of us and two of our moms who were late because they were parking. When our moms got there, they told them they could not participate in the candle making because they missed too much of the workshop, which is fine, except that they would not give a refund. We were told the only option was to rebook the workshop for another date, which was not really an option for us as they came from out of town. $80 is a significant amount of money to lose like that so we asked repeatedly why they couldn’t give us a refund and they couldn’t give us an answer, just that their policy was that they dont give refunds if youre late. I didnt remember reading anything like that and double checked - the website and emails that we got only said that you may be denied to participate if you’re late, nothing about no refunds. Eventually the employee we were talking to reluctantly agreed to give us a refund.Finally, we had made an appointment for 7:00 and they rushed through the whole thing and around 7:45 told us it was over everyone could leave and started hurriedly cleaning. We werent aware that they were closing at 8 and were finishing our drinks when they came over and told us right at 8:00 on the dot that they were closed. As soon as we left they locked up right behind us. It would make sense to start it a little earlier so the customers don’t feel rushed and kicked out at the end.If you are the owner of the business, you may want to know how your employees treated us and made us feel unwelcome. We will definitely not return and not recommend this place to anyone.

Such a wonderful experience . We had miscommunications with our appointments and the manager, Grace handled the situation “gracefully”. I was visiting from out of town and really wanted to experience this with my sister. The customer service was spot on between the employee at the register and the manager . So thankful she was accommodating and doing a little class for us. Paddy wax Charlotte was a great experience and will highly recommend this experience for anyone. Thank you

Dasia was a great teacher! It was my birthday and everyone enjoyed her. She makes the class fun, she’s patient with you and helps along the way. Will most definitely be back!

What a fun idea!! Perfect place for any party or date night where you want to learn how to do something new and walk away with something pretty. We went as a work event and had so much fun. Didnt take too long which is always a plus. So many beautiful containers and scents to pick from!This is on my list to come back again!They also have a cute shop up front where you can buy premade candles and other cute gifts (accessories etc)

Very fun girls day! Not only do you make your own candle the vessel you make it in can be reused for other purposes. They have a wide variety of scents and candle vessels to choose from. FYI if you bring wine there is an $8 corking fee that applies. There is street parking but make sure you allow extra time to figure out parking and to get to your class on time.

Omg! The cutest place! Loved our experience and love my candle.

Candle making is such a cute daytime date. The aroma smells fantastic throughout the store and there are many scents to choose from if you want to make a candle. The class was fun & interesting. Lastly, since its in the South End area, there are many things to do before or after the class like have ice cream at Jenis or go to Hawkers.

Absolutely loved this experience! Super fun and organized! The instructor of our class was super fun and energetic. Would highly recommend.

I had a wonderful experience here. From start to end youre catered to even in a large group. The host is definitely lovely and very relatable. Although, the classes are a little quick not like the Wine and Painting classes. I absolutely would take this class again. The only inconvenience is youre not able to take your candle home that day so youll have to return to pick it up a few days later but this is definitely an experience.

Overall. We had a great time at Paddywax. The staff was very friendly—which the exception of one. She seemed a little put out with our group because we were having trouble with the scales at our table. We understood that the event was only an hour, but she seemed rushed and annoyed with having to help our group of four.Despite this, we enjoyed the experience and would still go back for another class!

The experience was wonderful! However, I wish there were more customization options such as colors for your candle and individual scents that you can mix instead of premixed blends. Otherwise, it was a great anniversary trip for me and my partner. :)

Perfect for a date, girl’s night, or just for fun! The Candle Bar was such a fun experience. The scents are soooo amazing and it’s hard to choose just one favorite! The girls working there were so sweet and made the whole experience fun. $35 is honestly so worth it. So fun!!!

I scheduled this as a date night for my husband and I. We choose the class from 7-8. I arrived at 6:58pm and the class had already began. Yes, the email says to arrive early as the class starts promptly at 7pm. It wasn’t even 7pm and the class started. Half the class already picked out their scents. They rushed through the class and we were done by 7:30. They closed at 8pm so they rushed us so they could get out by 8. I didn’t feel this class was worth the $84. I would never do it again and I suggest you don’t either. They need to be more friendly and have been customer service rather than rushing you so they can leave early.

My wife was so excited to go here and make candles. I got her this as a birthday present. It smells fantastic when you enter. Unfortunately, that is the only nice thing I have to say about the experience. The employees here are very rude and have no clue about customer service. I had preordered a bottle of wine and was informed when I asked about it that they were out. The “class” is definitely not worth the price. You pick a scent and a vessel, put a sticker on the bottom, use a straw to stick a wick in the bottom of the vessel, measure out fragrance and wax on these terrible scales that you have to wind up (I’m pretty sure the only reason they have them is so that you have something extra to do), then you pour them into the vessel and come back in 3hrs. Pretty overpriced. If the service was better it would be a better experience, but next time I’ll just get her a candle from Bath and Body Works. It’ll be cheaper and less annoying.

Lots of fun! Great staff!

I was so excited to come here. The class experience was average but I was super disappointed with our candles (especially for the price). During class all the scales were not working and they (staff) made jokes about how bad they were. Because of this the wax measurements were off but they assured us that it would not matter because they top off all candles. When I picked up 2 of the exact candle they clearly were not the same in terms of size. I called and the girl on the phone talked in circles and tried to tell me that the amount of wax didn’t matter and what matters is that they have the same amount of scent. No clue how it doesn’t matter in terms of burn time. She at one point said “well you can come in but we’d literally only add a drop of wax”. She also said that the candle with full wax was “wrong” and the one with less wax is “correct”. Because of this, I won’t be going back.**I would post pics to show the difference but itdoesn’t have this option.**editing my review as I did reach out after their reply and they provided a full refund with the hope that I will be back. Super impressed with this level of customer service and willing to give them a shot again!

Thank you paddywax, from olive Grey giftsMy sister and I really love your style and candles.

Awesome staff and very cool products and candle scents!!

Had a great time here with friends. Employees were nice and seemed like they loved their job! Many scents and vessels to chose from. Allie, that led the class made it interesting, even threw in a few jokes here and there. This was my first time here and I will definitely be back soon!

I had a wonderful time here. Theres an Angel working at this store! So much fun!

While my friend and I planned a mini girls weekend in Charlotte, I found Paddywax as a activity for us to do. We both love candles and thought this would be an awesome thing to do. The initial pouring experience was fun, simple and quick. However, our overall experience was ruined by the aftermath.Per Paddywax website, you typically can pick your candles up 3 hours after pouring, the next business day, or have it shipped to you for $8 per candle. Considering their days/hours of operation it was understandable. Our pouring session was on a Saturday at 7pm. So we had plans to pick them up that Sunday afternoon. Unbeknownst to us Paddywax was closed the next day (Sunday) due to a holiday, and that still wasnt an issue for us. Since my friend and I reside in separate states, it was not optimal for us to drive back to NC to pick them up the following week, hence we chose delivery option.Fast forward, on the 8th of April we both received a call from Paddywax confirming we had 2 candles (we both purchased an additonal candle) and our mailing address. We were told that the candles were being prepared to ship. So, Great! 1 week had passed and neither my friend or I received our candles. We both called Paddywax and was told that theyve been having an issue with UPS picking up the orders. We were told that if the candles didnt ship on the 15 of April they would go out the next week of the 22nd. 3 weeks later my friend received her first candle on the 24th and her 2nd one on the 26th.As for me, Ive only received the 1st candle which was on the 27th. I called back to the store on the 30th to ask about my 2nd candle and was told that it was returned to the store because they only had the street name for my address. I reconfirmed my mailing address and was told it shouldve gone out if UPS came by. Well it hadnt. So its now May 9th, very well over a month and I havent received the candle that I paid $40.00 to pour and $8 to have shipped. I also emailed the manager requesting a refund if indeed the candle is still there.My career is Logisitics, so I find that blamming UPS for not picking up the candles is highly inexcusable at this point. First, as a customer you can always call the local terminal and request the ETA for the driver and reconfirm pickup is still on schedule. Especially if youre only open 2 business days of the week. Secondly, Paddywax is in a metropolitan city (Charlotte, NC), I am sure someone can be designated to drop these packages off at a local UPS location as an urgent matter. The boxes only weigh 2lbs. Thirdly, Paddywax is charging their customers a shipping/handling fee, therefore it should be their diligence to make sure candles are being shipped within a timely manner regardless if they do have to be dropped off.I was so excited to take my mom one day to try this place out, but this alone has outweighed my decision to reconsider.To the owner of the company, please take into high reconsideration of the shipping process for your business/customers. If youre not shipping in a timely manner, find another carrier or do not charge customers for shipping. Thank you.

A fun place to hang out with a friend to relax and enjoy the candle-making process.

This place was awesome, my candle smells amazing, and I can’t wait to go back!

My boyfriend & I stumbled upon this place after enjoying Sunday brunch nearby. He suggested we go in and take a peek. Once we stepped inside the 3 employees that were there looked up at us and no one said a word. It was both weird and rude at the same time. We took a quick lap making sure to make eye contact just to be sure we weren’t invisible. We weren’t. They looked at us but still failed to acknowledge our presence. No nod, no hello, no nothing. I would have loved to book something like this for a girls weekend but I’ll keep searching for a place that actually acknowledges I exist.

Overall it was a great experience. My only complaint is that the staff member leading out group didn’t not seem like she was interested in being at work. She was difficult to understand and did not connect with the group

What an incredible place to come and connect with friends and family.

Wanted to checkout the store since I love candles and I wanted to support a local store. I walked into the store with my boyfriend, one employee looked directly at my boyfriend and didn’t say one word. They made eye contact and she said nothing. There were at least two employees that were on the floor that I walked passed while looking at the candles and no one spoke or said hello. I was so excited to come in the store and hopefully buy some candles but unfortunately the whole experience was very off- putting and made us uncomfortable so we left.

Fun girls day hangout but to be honest, a DIY candle for $40 is too expensive. All you do is pick out your own scent and candle jar. Then its mixed (out scales were off) and then you pick up your candle in 3 hours. I loved hanging with my friends but I will prob just goto Bath and Body Works with friends for a fraction of the cost.

This was my first experience making my own candle. It’s a great idea for a family or friend outing. We had so much fun. The staff is knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. The customer service is outstanding. Helen is the best. We are already planning our next trip.

Visited the store earlier this week and guess what? They’re open!!! Scheduled a candle making class for today and it was awesome! Allison was super helpful, and funny. Perfect personality for her job. The ambiance of the Candle Bar was fitting, and they respected the Covid-19 guidelines. Great job Paddywax!!!!!

This was such a fun and unique experience! I’m looking forward to taking the class again in the future!

We celebrated my Moms 75th birthday here! Such a fun GNO. We all had a great time, brought our own bottle of wine, and made unique candles. Our teacher was very knowledgeable too! Highly recommend!

Perfect girl’s day event! Loved the presentation by the staff and they were knowledgeable and friendly. Vessels for every taste and the scents are so varied. Simple instructions with everything at your fingertips. Our group brought in mimosas and sipped while we created heavenly smelling candles. I lit my candle for a couple hours last evening and my house still smells lemony fresh the next day. Definitely a great experience!

Fun candle making class

How perfect! 😊 What a precious, fun & lovely idea! It was part of an experience I will never forget! (Bridal party style before a good lunch a few steps away. The Bride, she enjoyed herself thoroughly and couldnt have been any cuter!) 5 Stars

Fun experience start to finish. Allison was great and the Covid-19 precautions made it that much better. 10/10 would recommend!

Loved it will book another event

Lovely store...smells delightful. If you are looking for wick trimmers or candle snuffers, you can find them here...among other cool knick knacks

I usually don’t leave reviews but in this case I feel I have to. My family and I took a class and although it was $40 per person, it was the best class experience. The manager greeted us and made us feel so welcomed. There were five of us so not cheap but I can say I would do it again and again. All the groups received personal attention and were helped through the process it was not hard at all. We were asked what brought us in I told the manager we were there to celebrate my moms 76th birthday. It was so special already but what blew our minds was that at the end she surprised my mom with a free candle. It had sparkles and it was the highlight of her day she said to me. I just want to thank the candle bar for doing such an AMAZING job. We will be sure to tell all of our friends of this wonderful experience that I am so so grateful for! Thank you thank you thank you!!!

Upon walking in you are hit with the most amazing aroma. They carry the cutest things ever. The staff is very sweet and the experience is relaxing. Such an amazing concept I only wish I thought of it first.

My friend and I took a drink making and candle class a couple of days ago. We had such a great time. The only negative was that the class was too crowed, but that didnt stop the fun. The staff was amazing and attentive. We started with the drinks and while we made our container selection, the staff cleaned up and everything was set up beautifully to make candles. I would like to take just a candle class soon.

I will come again. I had a wonderful time, the staff was awesome, the experience was awesome, and the place smelled o so good. I wish it lasted longer!

I look forward to returning after the pandemic. I miss this place so much

My girlfriends and I had a great time making candles at the Candle Bar! Everyone was super nice and knowledgeable. I especially enjoyed getting to know Mariah. She helped me find the perfect scent and knew exactly what she was doing, all while being super friendly. Highly recommend this place!

Nice date night activity or with girl friends. We love our candles but wouldnt sit through the workshop more than once. Was a little too long and expensive for a fairly simple candle making process.

My friend and signed up for their candle making sessions where we had festive drinks and appetizers, it was such a fun girls night! Ive still gotta go back and pick up my candle but plan on taking my mom she would love it

So much fun to pour your own candle! Plus you can bring the vessel back and they will pour you another in the same vessel for $20!

Very disappointed in my experience here. Its $35 per person and you do very little. Basically just pick a container and scent and pour the hot wax. Most of the time spent there is the person explaining everything. Friendly staff and all but the experience is not worth the money and the candles dont even have much of a scent to them.

Me and a couple of girlfriends went here for the candle pouring/tiki cocktail night and we had a good time. It was a strange atmosphere, only because I assumed it would be a more calming experience. The staff was helpful and kind but I felt rushed to finish my tiki cocktail (they actually cleaned it up before I finished drinking it). They would randomly play music very loudly, or talk over the group. It just kind of seemed like they wanted to finish the class so they could clean up and go home. I had a fun time with my girlfriends, but I probably wouldn’t go here again.

Great work environment I love working here and I love the guests even more 😍

Went to pick up the candle at 1:45pm. As I entered, full staff was there, I asked to pick up my candle, she informed me they are “closed”? I informed her again I’m here just to pick up the candle I made, takes 30 seconds. She said I’d have to come back later. If you know this area it’s hard to get to and I had to pay for parking. She could have simply given me the candle, but I guess that’s too much of an inconvenience for her. Extremely rude!

It was nice and good for a easy girls outing or solo outing.

Attend a class the first week of the year. It was such a great experience. Very clean environment and friendly staff. Will be attending again when they open up their permanent location in April.

Love coming here! Great spot to take a date! Highly recommend!

I had a work event there this past week and I can’t say enough good things!! Helen the store manger was so great. She helped me book everything and connected me with Tamu who did a mixology class with our candle pouring. Helen even showed up on a day she wasn’t scheduled to work to make sure everything went off without a hitch. The rest of the staff was so patient especially because we were all pretty intoixicated - ( don’t get a bunch drunk HR ppl in a room ). All the candle holders were so cute / and the sents were divine. 10/10 would recommend for team buildng events or corporate events.

I had a blast really nice atmosphere and the hosts were amazing

Lovely place, unique, and with friendly service

Loved it!

I’m visiting NC and since I know there is a mask mandate I was feeling safe but this store disappointed me. No one in the store was wearing a mask, including the employees and what I can only imagine was the manager!!. This is super irresponsible that this company feels above it all and doesn’t care about concerned patrons. Won’t be coming back.