Cat Cafes in Paju, Gyeonggi Do

Paju, Gyeonggi Do

Nolmyeon Myohanyang is a reservation-only cat cafe in Wadong-dong, in the Unjeong new town of Paju, where each party books a private room and has the cats to itself; it describes itself as Korea's first private-room cat cafe. The cats are imported pedigree British Shorthairs and Longhairs in several colours, including short-legged lines, and Devon Rexes. Rooms range from single and kids' rooms to couple rooms and rooms for up to eight people, booked in 60 or 90-minute slots through Naver, KakaoTalk open chat or by phone up to an hour ahead. Seating is on the floor to stay at the cats' eye level, children aged 8 and under must come with a guardian, and outside food, toys and animals are not allowed. The cafe is closed on Wednesdays and Thursdays.

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Paju, Gyeonggi Do

Table A is an indoor zoo and animal cafe on the 20th floor of the Park View Terrace building on Soricheon-ro in Yadang-dong, Paju, about five minutes on foot from exit 2 of Yadang Station. Dozens of cats live here alongside alpacas, fennec foxes, meerkats, raccoons, prairie dogs and reptiles, and the venue also has a large rooftop garden and a 4.5 m aquarium; it describes itself as Paju's only registered zoo. Entry covers two hours, with extra time charged by the hour, and applies from 12 months of age; babies under 12 months and strollers are not admitted, and children under 14 must be accompanied by a guardian. Mixed animal snacks are sold, outside food is not allowed, and parking is free for three hours. Opening hours are 10 am to 8 pm, with last entry at 7 pm.