Are you looking for a cafe where you can take your furry friend? Or, maybe you don’t have a dog, but would really like to hang out with one?
Well, the good news is that there are some great dog cafes in London where you can hang out with friendly pups whether you’re a dog owner or just a really keen dog lover.
Many of the pet-friendly cafes in London typically offer pet grooming services and doggy daycare, in addition to some really good coffee and doggy cuddles. There’s even a pug café serving puppuccinos and freshly sliced strawberries although be aware that these are for the pugs, not you!
If you’re looking for the a London dog-friendly cafe then read on and discover the best places to go whether you’re looking to take your own dogs out for the day or would simply like to hang out with ridiculously cute pups. If it’s cat cafes that you’re after, then Lady Dinah’s Cat Emporium is the place for you.
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Our favourite dog cafes in London
Although some dog-friendly cafes have closed recently, including Pawsitive Café, Paws for Coffee, and Barkney Wick, there’s still a good choice of places where dog lovers can hang out with their furry companions. If you’re looking for somewhere to eat without four-legged friends in tow then take a look at these London restaurants.
Cuppapug
Undoubtedly one of the cutest dog cafes in London is Cuppapug, a dedicated pug cafe in Haggerston, east London.
Dog owners are welcome to bring their own pugs with them to play in the ball pit and enjoy some sweet treats but otherwise there is an extraordinarily cute grumble of resident pugs to hang out with.
Cuppapugs’ pugs have all grown up together and are used to playing with one another as well as visiting humans. They take turns hanging out in the cafe and get regular breaks so be aware that who you see on the website might not be who you meet on the day.
There’s a small cafe on site selling pug-themed smoothies, hot drinks and snacks as well as treats for the pugs who may well let you give them a belly rub if you feed them some strawberries! This is a really fun activity to do in London with kids.
Cuppapug works closely with the National Pug Protection Trust to help fostered and adopted pugs.
Visits are for one hour, cost £20.61/15.46 per adult / child aged 1 – 15, and must be booked in advance. You do get a discount if you are a pug owner bringing your pup along. Cuppapug also runs Pug Yoga classes and, from September, will be offering an adults only slot.
Cuppapug is open Thursday to Sunday from 10am to 5.30pm.
Verve London Pet Boutique and Cafe
Located in Notting Hill, West London, Verve Boutique offers everything pet owners might need. As well as doggy dental sessions and grooming services, this London dog cafe offers doggy daycare, pet hotel services and even dog training sessions for any wayward pooches.
The Verve coffee shop sells coffees named after their favourite breed of dogs as well as fresh pastries, light lunches and some excellent Jamaican food. With everything from a Doggachino (Cappuccino) on the menu to a Toy Bichon (Latte Macchiato). If coffee’s not your think then try a Pink Poodle (Seasonal herbal tea) or a Pomeranian (sorrel and ginger tea) instead!
For something a little stronger, Verve also has a fully licenced cocktail and wine bar and opens late from Thursday through to Sunday.
Megan’s
Megan’s is one of the best dog-friendly cafes and restaurants in London with 14 branches including in Chiswick , Islington, Clapham, Wimbledon and Battersea. Dog beds, fresh water and water bowls, and treats are on hand to ensure your pup has a happy visit. Meanwhile, you can tuck into Megan’s signature Mediterranean menu with big brunches, mezze platters, salads and more.
Love My Human Townhouse
One of the most popular dog cafes in London, LMH Townhouse is the perfect spot for dog owners with everything from doggy daycare to all aspects of dog wellness.
The dog cafe is one of the friendliest in town where pooches get seriously spoiled with their own doggie menu featuring beef meatballs, beef wellington and even cod and sweet potato fish cakes – plus dessert and afternoon tea options! Don’t be worried however, the human menu is just as good.
And if you’re in the mood to celebrate, LMH offer private hire for dog-friendly parties and events.
LMH Townhouse is located in Chelsea, central London.
Pup Up Cafe
If there’s a dedicated cafe for pugs then it’s not surprising that there’s also a one for dachshunds! Although not a permanent cafe space, Pup Up Cafe hosts regularly pop up cafes for sausage dogs to socialise.
The team behind Pup Up Cafe have been hosting Dachshund Pop Up Cafes in London for years and have now branched out into pop up events for Pugs and Doodles with pop up pup cafes taking place around the country, including themed events for Christmas and Easter. Check the website for details.
And don’t worry if you don’t have your own sausage dog, visitors are also welcome at the events (and they’re the perfect place to find out more about the breed if you’re thinking of getting one yourself). Just remember to ask dog owners before petting and interacting with their pets.
Big City Dog
Located in the heart of Kensington, Big City Dog is a grooming service first but id does have an in-house bar, The Matcha Lab, that serves up tasty drinks. It’s a welcoming and inclusive space where dogs and their owners can enjoy quality time together – and pups can leave looking coiffed and groomed, ready to stroll the streets of London.
Pop + Bark
Another company offering fun pop up events for pups is Pop + Bark. These events are not limited to London (they host them all around the country) and include breed-specific cafes and discos, mixed-breed events and outdoor parties.
On the calendar for this year in London are a number of Halloween-themed events for corgis, cockapoos, golden retrievers and beagles. Each event features a Pupuccino Bar as well as the brand new Pop + Bark Popcorn Bar for dogs. There’s a Doggy Bakery, a ‘Chill Zone’ for nervous pups and a doggy boutique as well as plenty of treats for humans too. And don’t worry if you don’t have your own pets, dog loving non-owners are welcome too!
King’s Dog Daycare & Cafe
King’s Dog Daycare started as a dog daycare but has since become a haven for dog owners and lovers alike and is today one of the best dog cafes in London.
Book their Pet-A-Pooch experience and get 45 minutes cuddling, playing and hanging out with the resident pups while enjoying a very good coffee. King Louie the Chow Chow is the most famous here so ask nicely and he might let you have your photo taken with him.
King’s still operate as a day care as well as offering full grooming services that sound good enough for humans including Blueberry Facials, Pedicures and their signature Wash & Floof.
