Looking for a feline retreat in the heart of the city? Newcastle has you spoilt for choice.
CatPawCino, 77 Quayside
Look in a sun-dappled corner of the bustling Quayside and you’ll find CatPawCino – a small cat cafe that feels worlds away from the chaos on its doorstep.
Although CatPawCino might be the smallest cafe on the list, it doesn’t struggle to make up for it. The tall front windows frame an unparalleled view of the riverfront and invite sunlight to dance across the whimsically garden-themed decor, where playful and pleasantly eccentric touches – such as Mario blocks that double as cosy perches for the resident cats – transform the cafe into a vibrant sanctuary.
The true heart of the cafe beats within its drinks menu, offering the comforting familiarity of nostalgic cafe staples complemented by the unique addition of speciality Chinese teas at £2.60. Their tea and coffee is supplied locally, proudly sourced from beloved family businesses Ringtons and Pumphreys Coffee.
The food menu embraces simplicity, offering a classic selection of toasties, sandwiches and scones, whilst boasting an impressive array of cakes sourced locally from The Pudding Parlour, starting at £1.50. Although cat cafes aren’t always renowned for their menu options, you’re in safe hands in CatPawCino – the entry fee starts at £7 for an hour.
Mog on the Tyne, 24 Pudding Chare
Nestled down the narrow winding lane of Pudding Chare is the city’s oldest, and arguably its cosiest, cat cafe.
Famous for its resident moggies who are all adopted from cat shelters and sanctuaries, Mog on the Tyne strips the cat cafe genre down to the very essence of what it should be – a place that truly feels like home for both the cats and the visitors. Cat lovers will adore this charming and quirky cafe just a short step out of Bigg Market, where the cats are not only relaxed and content but also very obviously well-loved.
The space is filled with sofas draped in soft blankets and large cushions, and no matter where you look, there is something to delight a cat – whether it be toys, towers, or quiet corners where the moggies can retreat and relax if they so wish. Love and care are poured into every detail.
Like CatPawCino, the menu is locally sourced and delightfully uncomplicated, offering classic choices such as their ‘pawninis’ and scones, starting at £3.95, that can be paired with their indulgent warm brownies with chocolate sauce, priced the same. A rich hot chocolate, topped generously with cream and marshmallows, completes the offering at £3.75.
The £7 entry fee is worth every penny. Mog on The Tyne isn’t just a cafe – it’s a place genuinely run on love.
You Meow, 23 Bath Lane
You Meow is the newest cat on the block and doesn’t struggle to hold its own against its predecessors.
The city’s newest and largest cat cafe can be found in the unassuming outskirts of Chinatown, where passersby are often stopped in their tracks by the sight of You Meow’s striking collection of 16 pedigree felines. Inside, there are a handful of tables scattered around a generous open space in the centre of the room, and whilst this cafe may offer less entertainment for its resident cats, they are far from lacking in energy as the most social and playful on the list.
You Meow is a love letter to feline companionship and is entirely unique in the sense that it doesn’t offer food at all – the culinary experience takes a backseat to let the cats shine. The £10 entry fee will grant visitors an hour of unfiltered feline companionship, a drink of their choice, some complementary snacks and some treats for the cats.
It’s no surprise that people are calling You Meow one of the best cat cafes they’ve ever been to – and although your stomach won’t be full when you leave, your heart definitely will be.
I didn’t know that we had such an array of cat cafes in Newcastle, I would love to try them out!
I need to visit, this is so sweet, the cats look adorable <3
I need to visit, this is so sweet, the cats look adorable <3
Meowlicious
ALL THREE!!!!???? Must’ve taken years
I’m more of a dog person so I’ve never been interested in the cat cafes in Newcastle, but I think you’ve just convinced me to try them out :)!
I’ve always meant to visit YouMeow since it has such a big collection of cats but this might’ve just swayed me to try them all 👀
Mog on the tyne sounds great! Brownies AND cats – what more could you want :3