Landlord won’t allow you to have pets? Well, here’s the next best thing: animal cafés. We can’t think of a more wholesome sight than to be surrounded by dogs, cats and kittens whilst having a coffee. It’s also great for stress relief. Did you know that a Washington State University study showed that stroking a cat or dog can significantly reduce stress levels within 10 minutes? That’s all the persuasion we need to head to one of the UK’s cutest animal cafés.
Adorable Animal Cafés UK: London, Newcastle, Aberdeen
Best Dog and Cat Cafes: At A Glance
- Lady Dinah’s Cat Emporium, London
- Paws for Coffee, London
- Dog and Scones, Newcastle
- Verve London
- Pup Up Café
- The Long Dog Café, Aberdeen
Lady Dinah’s Cat Emporium, London
As the UK’s longest-running cat café, Lady Dinah’s Cat Emporium has got the animal café concept down to a tee; a cat-tastic refuge complete with cosy dreamlike interiors, countless cat toys and delightful drinks and sweets (for the humans). Book in for a spot of afternoon tea – think Battenburg cakes, fluffy raisin scones and finger sandwiches – while interacting with the cafe’s family of fluffy rescue cats, from sibling kittens Mountolive and Balthazaar to Del-Boy who likes to lounge high up on the shelves.
152-154, Bethnal Grn Rd, London E2 6DG, ladydinahs.com
Paws for Coffee, London
Providing both a ‘human’ and ‘dog’ menu (including the fabulously named: puppacinos), Paws for Coffee d0esn’t skimp on the details. Set up by Louise Rawlinson, having been a dog walker and trainer for 17 years, training thousands of dogs, set up the dog friendly café out of her passion for these animals. You’ll have to bring in your own dog for this one.
140 Tottington Rd, Bury BL8 1RX, pawsforcoffee.co.uk
Dog and Scone, Newcastle
Described as ‘heaven for dog lovers’, Newcastle’s Dog and Scone welcomes guests to come delight in teas and treats – from hot toasties to warm scones, iced coffees and white chocolate milk – alongside their eight darling resident dogs, from Yuki the Yorkshire Terrier to Noodle the longhaired mini dachshund.
22 Pudding Chare, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 1UE, dogandscone.com
Verve London Pet Boutique, London
For just £5 per person (with a minimum spend of £10), you can indulge in a treat at the café, as well as enjoy playing and relaxing with the dogs, cats and birds. They offer rather intriguingly host outlandish dog parties that include a red carpet option, so for those wanting to really go OTT with it all, this looks like the place for you.
179 Westbourne Grove, London W11 2SB, verve-london.com
Pup Up Café
Whether you have a pup or not, everyone is welcome to the Pup Up Café. The canine-inspired organisation hosts breed-specific and ‘open to all’ dog events across the UK, transforming regular cafés into pup paradise. Their Daschund Café’s have been taking social media by storm, in which up to 50 adorable sausage dogs (and owners) come together for tasty treats, unlimited puppuccinos, competitions – best dressed! – with plenty of tunnels and toys for the pups to play with. Don’t miss their Pug and Frenchie pop-ups too.
Various locations, pupup.cafe
Pug Café
The ultimate in pop-up pug events, the Pug Café tours the UK hosting brunches, lunches and beyond for dog lovers, owners and their precious pups to attend. But don’t be deceived by the name – the team also hosts an array of other breed specific events, including a Daschund, Frenchie and Cockapoo Café.
Various locations, pugcafe.com
The Long Dog Café, Aberdeen
Though this homey Aberdeen coffee shop isn’t explicitly an animal café, it is inspired and named after a dog; more specifically a gorgeous sausage dog named Big Gav. Now he is joined by a beautiful second sausage, Linda. Ever since its inception, the café has welcomed and encouraged pups of all shapes and sizes to come in and enjoy the cafe’s cosy interiors, while their humans indulge in the likes of sausage softies and avocado toast. Check out their adorable Instagram to see which lucky pups have recently been visiting.
66 Claremont St, Aberdeen AB10 6QY, find them on Instagram
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