Paws For Thought Cat Cafe

Bournemouth, Dorset · 25 mi / 40 km

Pause Cat Cafe is the South's first cat cafe, offering a unique and peaceful retreat where you can make friends with our feline residents. Our cafe is designed to provide a safe haven for cats and cat lovers alike, promoting kindness through animal welfare, ethical eating, volunteering, and community projects. Enjoy a selection of locally sourced, sustainable, healthy, vegetarian, and vegan artisan food and drinks while interacting with our adorable cats, including Clifford, Liquorice, Bear, Petrus, Marijke, Max, Michelle, Noodle, Poppet, and Sweetcheeks.

Frome, Somerset · 40 mi / 64 km

Puss in Books Cat Cafe combines resident cats, books, and a vegetarian menu at its Christchurch Street West cafe in Frome. Visitors share the dining room with rescue cats Toast and Marmalade while ordering coffee, tea, cakes, afternoon tea, or cold food. The cafe does not charge a separate entry fee, and walk-ins are accepted, although the operator recommends reserving a table on weekends and holidays. Vegan and gluten-free choices are available on the published menu. The cafe opens Tuesday through Sunday and closes on Monday. Check the current schedule before traveling for a purr-fectly quiet break with cats and a book in central Frome.

• Booking recommended

Bristol · 58 mi / 93 km

Bag of Nails is a quirky, cat-friendly traditional pub in the Hotwells area of Bristol, England. The venue has a casual, cosy atmosphere and is widely known as a cat pub thanks to its resident felines, who roam freely among guests enjoying a drink. Rather than a dedicated cafe lounge, the space is a single character-filled bar room where regulars gather for conversation, board games, and the occasional record spinning on the player in the corner. The pub is celebrated for its rotating selection of real ales, ciders, and craft keg beers, with cask offerings from independent breweries changing regularly. Light bites such as pies are available alongside the drinks. The cats are permanent residents of the pub and are not available for adoption, and outside pets are not welcomed inside. Children under 14 are not permitted.

London · 66 mi / 106 km

Cat-titude Cat Cafe is a peaceful retreat located in Battersea, London, England. Guests are invited to spend time with the cafe's rescued resident cats in a calm, welcoming environment where the cats set the pace of every visit. Sip on delicious drinks and enjoy snacks while the cats decide when to come say hello. The cafe is proud to offer a fully cat-proofed garden where cats can safely explore, and guests can enjoy the outdoor space on pleasant days. The resident cats have a permanent home here, with a private retreat space ensuring their comfort at all times.

• Booking recommended

London · 66 mi / 106 km

Java Whiskers White City is the flagship branch of the renowned cat café chain, located adjacent to Westfield Square in London. Opened in December 2022, this spacious and inviting café offers guests the opportunity to enjoy quality beverages while interacting with resident rescue cats. The establishment features both a Cat Lounge and a Kitten Lounge, providing environments tailored to adult cats and playful kittens, respectively. Notably, both lounges are fully wheelchair accessible, ensuring inclusivity for all visitors. Large windows offer passersby a glimpse of the feline residents, and an outdoor seating area allows guests to relax in the open air. Committed to feline welfare, Java Whiskers White City serves as a temporary foster home, facilitating the adoption of its cats into loving, permanent homes. The café also hosts unique events such as Kitten Yoga and Afternoon Tea, enhancing the experience for patrons. Advance bookings are recommended to ensure availability.

• Adoptable cats

London · 69 mi / 111 km

​Java Whiskers Marylebone is a charming cat café located at 105 Great Portland Street in London, just an 8-minute walk from Oxford Circus. Opened in October 2020 as the UK's first branch of Java Whiskers, the café spans two floors and features a distinctive glass ceiling, creating an inviting atmosphere for guests to relax and interact with resident rescue cats. The ground-floor Cat Lounge is fully wheelchair accessible, while the lower-level Kitten Lounge offers a playful space for younger felines, though it is not wheelchair accessible. Committed to feline welfare, Java Whiskers Marylebone serves as a temporary foster home, facilitating the adoption of its cats into loving, permanent homes. Guests can enjoy a variety of events, including Afternoon Tea, Kitten Yoga, and Meowfulness sessions, all designed to promote relaxation and well-being. Advance bookings are recommended to ensure availability.

• Adoptable cats
• Booking required