Just Updated: Best Cat Cafes in London in 2025 (Closures + New Openings)
What’s better than a cozy London cafe? Curling up with purring kittens at London cat cafes!
Many cat cafes in London have popped up over the last 10 years; recently some have closed and some new ones have opened.
It’s time for an updated list of London cat cafes with prices and booking information for 2024.
Here are the 4 best – and 4 only – cat cafes in London in 2024.
London Cat Cafes: West London
West London gives you the most choice for a cats cafe in London with 2 different locations. You could even make it a purrfect afternoon and hit up both!
1. Java Whiskers Cat Cafe, White City
- Ariel Way, London W12 7HB
- Ages 10+ only
- Cat Lounge from £20/hour
- Kitten Lounge from £25/hr
- Afternoon tea (includes entry) from £48pp
Java Whiskers is one of the most well-known cat cafes in London, and their mission is admirable: serve up a lovely time with delicious eats, and find their foster kittens new, loving homes.
All of the lovely felines at both Java Whiskers locations are available for adoption, so if you fall in love? You might have the possibility of taking home your fur-ever best friend.
Afternoon tea with furry friends? This spot is a cat lover’s dream. Afternoon tea is available on weekend afternoons, and an ala carte menu is always available.
Book ahead to secure your slot.
2. Java Whiskers Cat Cafe Marylebone
- 105 Great Portland St, London W1W 6QF
- Ages 10+ only
- Coffee from £3, pastries from £3.45
- Cat lounge from £17/hour
- Kitten Lounge from £22/hour
Java Whiskers offers a second location in posh Marylebone, and this spot is just as delightful as the first!
Resident and foster cats roam the restaurant, where you can drink a delicious coffee and nosh on scones while you meet your potential fur-ever friend.
Afternoon tea is only available at the White City location and is not available at the Marylebone location. A stop at Java Whiskers would be an incredible stop on a ladies day out in London.
London Cat Cafes: North London
Sadly, North London has one single cat cafe in 2024. But it’s a good one!
3. Whiskers & Cream
- 593 Holloway Rd, Archway, London N19 4DJ
- Ages 11+
- Coffee from £3, pastries from £3.50, afternoon tea from £28pp
- Regular Admission & Drink from £18pp
Whiskers & Cream might be the only “luxury” cat cafe in London, and it certainly lives up to its reputation. In this posh Upper Holloway location you can tuck into light bites, afternoon tea, have a glass of bubbly while you cuddle with the cats.
Unlike other cat cafes in London, the cats at Whiskers & Cream are not adoptable.
Book ahead, and phone if you wish to bring children with you.
London Cat Cafes: East London
East London has the original – the OG of cat cafes London – Lady Dinah’s. It’s an institution, and well worth a visit.
4. Lady Dinah’s Cat Emporium
- 152-154, Bethnal Grn Rd, London E2 6DG
- Ages 12+ only
- £11 per hour
- Coffee & Tea from £3, food from £4
- Afternoon tea from £28pp
Lady Dinah’s Cat Emporium is the first and most well-known cat cafe in London, and all of the cats inside are adoptable!
Join your friends for tea at the “Mad Catters” tea room, snuggle with furry friends, and maybe apply to take one home.
Lady Dinah’s also offers birthday parties and “Pinot and Pawprints” events, where you can drink wine while the cats help you paint portraits!
Other Animal Experiences in London
Not up for just sitting in one of these cat cafes in London? Or don’t want cat hair with your coffee?
Luckily, London has tons of rotating animal events where you can do lots of cool activities with the perk of pets nearby.
1. Kitty Yoga in London
Downward dog with a cat? You can try cat yoga at Kitty Yoga London, which offers classes where the cats roam and help you relax.
Tickets released Thursdays, from £35 pp.
2. Puppy Yoga in London
Prefer a more playful yoga experiences? Or want to have actual dogs at your feet while you downward dog? Try the original puppy yoga experience.
Locations vary. Tickets released one month in advance and sell out fast! From £39pp.
3. Paw Pal Yoga in London
Want a variety of bunnies, kittens and puppies to choose from while you savasana? Check out Paw Pal Yoga, who offer a changing calendar of animal yoga experiences in Central London.
Animals and locations vary. Tickets sell out quickly; book in advance! From £35pp.
Cat Cafes in London FAQ
Which cat cafe is the best in London?
Lady Dinah’s Cat Emporium is the original and most famous cat cafe in London. All the cats inside are adoptable, making their mission more than just “cuddle with cats” – it’s a London cat cafe with a mission.
Does London have a cat cafe?
Currently in 2024, London has only 4 cat cafes.
In the last year, La Maison du Chat – formerly the 5th cat cafe in London and the only cat cafe in South London – closed down.
Are cat cafes legal in the UK?
Yes. As long as animals aren’t allowed in areas where food preparation or storage takes place, cat cafes are legal in the UK.
What is the most popular cat cafe in London?
Lady Dinah’s Cat Emporium is the most popular, Whiskers & Cream is the most posh, and Java Whiskers is the largest with two locations.
Are all cats in cat cafes adoptable?
Some cat cafes are essentially foster homes for adoptable cats, and some are not.
In London, Whiskers & Cream in Upper Holloway is the only cat cafe that does not offer adoption. All the other cat cafes in London offer adoption.
Are cats happy in London cat cafes?
Cat cafes are constantly monitoring the health and happiness of their felines. Part of the goal of most cat cafes is to help cats from all backgrounds become accustomed to social situations.
As Lady Dinah’s Cat Emporium says, “our goal is to aid in socializing young felines to be confident, happy cats. The cafe is their home for as long as they are happy living here.”
Why are London cat cafes so expensive?
Not only is it expensive to run a restaurant, but they’re also paying for the housing, food, and medical care for all of their resident cats.
That’s why you can expect higher prices, but your money is going toward the care and maintenance of foster cats and resident cats.
In London cat cafes are exceptionally expensive, as London rent and expenses are exorbitant.
Are London cat cafes stressful for cats?
Cats that are stressed by the cat cafe atmosphere will go to a different foster home.
A certain level of discomfort can be expected when a cat enters any new atmosphere, but the cats that are residents in cat cafes are very used to the atmosphere of their restaurant home.
What are the weaknesses of London cat cafes?
Some cat cafes are simply there for profit, as is the case of Whiskers & Cream on the above list.
Cafes like Whiskers and Cream are not foster homes for their kittens; the cats permanently live in the cafe.
While this is totally fine, cat cafes have a unique opportunity to help foster cats find forever homes as they are basically a permanent adoption event, where potential adopters can spend time with potential cats to see if they are a good fit.
It’s disappointing that all cat cafes do not run on this model.
Are children allowed in London cat cafes?
Most cafes allow children over a certain age. Check with your local cat cafe to ensure your child is allowed.
What’s the best kitten cafe in London?
Three of the four cat cafes in London offer kitten experiences: Java Whiskers Marylebone, Java Whiskers White City, and Lady Dinah’s Cat Emporium.
Book ahead to ensure your spot in a kitten cafe in London as spots can go quickly – kitten rooms are one of the more popular booking options!
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