Mali Cat Cafe & Bar

Chiang Mai · 0.5 mi / 0.8 km

Tipsy Cat Cafe & Bar is a small evening cocktail bar in the Santitham neighbourhood of Chiang Mai, run by a friendly Japanese owner who trained for six years in a bar in Japan. Nine resident cats live in the bar, and they wander among the guests, come over to say hello and settle in beside regulars. Cocktails start at around 80 baht from a long, well-priced list, and the kitchen serves fried bar snacks that go well with a cold beer. Huge 80-inch and 100-inch screens show sports and films, and the owner is happy to take requests. The atmosphere is laid-back and welcoming, which makes it a comfortable spot for solo travellers as well as groups of friends, and an unusual choice for cat lovers after dark.

Chiang Mai · 0.7 mi / 1.1 km

Kitten Home is a combined cat cafe and nail salon on the Chiang Mai outer ring road in the Chet Yot area of Chang Phueak, north-west of the Old City. Nine friendly cats live in the shop and wander freely between the cafe corner and the manicure stations, so visitors can play with them over a drink or while having their nails done. The cats are healthy, gentle and affectionate, with some napping and others ready to play. The cafe side serves coffee, other drinks, snacks and bakery items, and lickable cat treats are sold for anyone who wants to win the cats over. Gel nail colour starts at 150 baht, and nail appointments are booked through the shop's Facebook and Instagram pages, but cafe visitors are welcome to drop in just to see the cats.

Chiang Mai · 0.8 mi / 1.3 km

Hello Māo Café is a cat cafe on Huay Kaew Road, opposite Chiang Mai University and close to the Nimman area. It focuses on pedigree cats, with many different breeds including short-legged Munchkins, and a mix of playful kittens and grown cats who are used to people and happy to be petted. Visitors pay an entrance fee to join the cats, there is no time limit, and drinks are very inexpensive, which makes it popular with students. The friendly staff are quick to help visitors find the most sociable cats and to explain the house rules. With a steady stream of local and international visitors, it is one of the busiest cat cafes in the university district, and a convenient stop between Nimman and Doi Suthep.

Chiang Mai · 0.9 mi / 1.5 km

Meowmories Cafe is a small, homely cat cafe on Soi Thanin in Chang Phueak, just north of Chiang Mai's Old City and a short walk from Thanin Market. The room is compact and kept very clean, and its resident cats are plump, outgoing and used to visitors: most of them come straight over for attention, while one or two prefer to curl up and nap. The owner looks after the cats closely, and they are bathed and groomed regularly, so they are soft and smell fresh. Prices are kept low, with a discount for students, and the menu focuses on smoothies, fruit juices and other cold drinks. With its friendly owner and relaxed pace, it is an easy stop for anyone wanting an hour with sociable cats away from the busier tourist cafes in Nimman.

Chiang Mai · 1.2 mi / 2.0 km

Fatcat Cafe CNX is a small, air-conditioned cat cafe on Singharat Road in Chiang Mai's Old City. It sits right next door to a laundromat, so you can spend time with the cats while your washing runs. The cafe is home to eight famously chubby, soft-coated cats in a mix of colours and patterns, including a black cat and a lively young American Shorthair, and the owner makes an effort to bring the cats over to play. Entry costs 100 baht for an hour with the cats and includes a drink of your choice from the menu, such as iced peach tea or an Americano, and there are regular promotions for repeat visitors. To keep both the cats and small children safe, children need to be at least six years old. The corners of the room are rearranged often, so returning visitors usually find something new.

Chiang Mai · 1.3 mi / 2.2 km

The Little Cat Cafe (เจ้าจิ๋ว) is a small cat cafe and pet shop in Chang Phueak, north of Chiang Mai's Old City, next to the Family Pet Hospital near Chang Phueak police station. The pet shop side stocks food and supplies for cats and dogs, while the cafe is a cosy, home-like room where a small team of affectionate, playful cats and kittens greet visitors as soon as they walk in. With fewer cats than the big tourist cafes, it is a calm place to sit with a drink and soft music, and the cats readily come over for attention and lickable treats. The menu covers coffee, matcha drinks such as a Biscoff matcha latte, cakes and other bakery items. The room is kept spotless, and there is parking in front of the shop.