Cat Posthouse

Cat Posthouse is a visually striking cat café located in Beijing’s historic Nanluogu Alley, Dongcheng District, a popular tourist destination known for its Yuan Dynasty-era charm, bustling with bars, restaurants, and souvenir shops. Easily identifiable by its eye-catching pink exterior, the café immerses visitors in a vibrant, Hello Kitty-inspired interior dominated by magenta décor, bright overhead lighting, and a playful, saccharine aesthetic. Upon entry, guests are required to wear surgical booties and wash their hands, reflecting a commitment to hygiene uncommon among Chinese cat cafés, and are greeted by friendly but occasionally distracted staff, including the proprietor. The café offers a menu featuring lattes and chocolate mousse cake (priced at 118 yuan/$17.10), though the coffee is pleasant while the cake may taste overly refrigerated. Housing approximately 30 cats in a relatively small space, the café features a mix of curious, youthful felines engaging with visitors and others appearing tired, often crowding together on padded window seats, alongside a noticeable cat box odor and one cat observed yowling in a cage. While the staff are welcoming and the cat population provides ample interaction, the overpowering décor, harsh lighting, and crowded feline environment may detract from a relaxing café experience, making Cat Posthouse a niche attraction for those prioritizing quantity of cats over ambiance in Beijing’s vibrant Nanluogu Alley.