Cat Cafes in Essex

Colchester, Essex

Meow Cat Café, located at 39 Eld Lane in Colchester, Essex, UK, is the city’s first adoptable cat café, bringing a purr-fect blend of relaxation and feline charm to the bustling city center since its grand opening on July 26, 2024. An expansion of the original Halstead location, this cozy retreat—founded by Rebecca White after a transformative visit to a cat café in Poland—offers visitors a chance to unwind with a coffee, tea, or sweet treat while surrounded by playful rescue cats awaiting their forever homes. Partnering with Friends of Felines, the café has an impressive track record, having facilitated over 205 adoptions from its Halstead site in just over a year, with many cats rescued from dire circumstances, including kill centers in the UAE. The Colchester location features a spacious interior with cat-friendly furniture for climbing and lounging, creating a soothing environment where guests can de-stress and connect with the cats, all while supporting a mission to rehome felines in need. Open daily with sessions bookable online, Meow Cat Café provides a unique community space for animal lovers to enjoy quality time with adoptable kitties in the heart of Colchester.

Halstead, Essex

Meow Cat Café, located at 7 High Street in Halstead, Essex, UK, is the original site of Essex’s pioneering adoptable cat café, first opening its doors in spring 2023 to bring a unique blend of feline charm and relaxation to this quaint market town. Founded by Rebecca White after an inspiring visit to a cat café in Poland, this cozy venue welcomes guests to enjoy a coffee, tea, or locally sourced treat while surrounded by rescue cats in need of loving homes. Partnering with Friends of Felines, the café has successfully facilitated over 205 adoptions in just over a year, with many cats rescued from dire situations, including kill centers in the UAE, finding their forever families. The intimate setting features a snug sofa nook and a laid-back atmosphere, perfect for unwinding with the cats—some of whom enjoy perching on shoulders or napping nearby—while supporting a mission to rehome felines. Open daily with bookable one-hour sessions (adults £7, children 2-16 £3.50), Meow Cat Café in Halstead also offers autism-friendly sessions, making it a welcoming community hub for all cat lovers in this charming corner of Essex.