Grassmoor, Derbyshire, England
Cat Village North
Cat Village North is a cat cafe, bar and pizzeria on North Wingfield Road in Grassmoor, a village about three miles south of Chesterfield in North Derbyshire. Visitors order in the 9 Lives Café and Lounge Bar and then spend an hour with the resident cats in a relaxation room and garden, while rescue cats waiting for homes are kept separately in a small sanctuary and can be adopted by arrangement. Booking is essential for cat cafe visits, there is a per-person service charge paid in cash, and under-18s must be accompanied by an adult. The kitchen focuses on homemade pizzas, and the venue also hosts film nights with cocktails, date-night dinners, gamers' nights, craft sessions, sensory-friendly SEND sessions and mental health and bereavement support groups. Cats also make therapy visits to care homes and hospitals.
Before you go
- Booking
- Booking required
- Entry
- Entry or time fee
- Children
- All ages welcome
- Food & drink
- Serves meals
- Adoption
- Cats available for adoption
Based on the cafe's website and visitor reviews, checked October 2026. Policies change, so confirm with the cafe before you visit.
Reviews
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