We popped into the town, just to have a look around and spotted this place. What a treat! I have always been very wary of "cat cafes" because I'm not sure on how good it is for the animals. The cats were so happy, had places to get away and the staff are so happy to tell you all about them. I particularly fell in love with Daisy! We live over an hour's drive away from here, and yet we are already planning our return. Well done on a fantastic space (and the best white hot chocolate!).
I have been coming to Hawkshead to visit family for 26 years & this beautiful cat cafe is just what Hawkshead needed a new breath of fresh air. The tea is FAB! The staff are brilliant so kind and the cats are beautiful. If you can't tell I loved it. My me favourite place.
Quirky little place with very friendly staff. Only had a drink so can’t comment on the food. Seemed to have some odd seating arrangements, they had closed the indoor seating area at about 6pm on a Saturday evening so we could only sit outside and it was a little chilly (end of September). Aside from that no complaints.
I absolutely loved it, to the point where we spent the last 3 days of our holiday in here! The first day we obviously had to spend with the lovely kitty cats who were very friendly and sleepy and cute 🥰
But the rest of the time we spent with the owners, getting to know the locals who came and having a lovely chat and drinks with everyone! It was definitely the best way to end a fab holiday and we will 100% be going back!
NOTE: They do great Nachos and bar snacks but not full meals or hot drinks. They are a beershop and bar for crying out loud!!
Loved this place! It was such a fab afternoon with the Cats and delicious beer. You can tell how happy the cats are and so well looked after. We met almost all the cats and had special loves from Mimi & Kiki! Done so well and giving lovely cats a wonderful life! 10/10
Recently visited for the second time now with a year between visits and it’s been just as delightful as the first time.
Although the only food available on the day was nachos, these were top notch and some of the best I’ve had.
There are 7 cats I believe and they’re all incredibly cute and like to wander about to keep us humans entertained.
Love that you don’t pay for entry so you don’t feel like you’ve already spent loads when you get in.
Read some reviews about the staff being rude but this just isn’t the case, they’re all very friendly and engaging and are happy to recommend something.
Coffee could be a little hotter.
Update (Sept 2022): Kittchen is still our favourite pub in the Lakes! Food is usually served from 12-6pm everyday except Tuesdays & Fridays, but can vary.
Original post: My husband and I stumbled upon this pub and we can't stop going back. The selection of beers is great (they also have non-alco options!) and there is both indoor and outdoor seating. The human staff are lovely, as are the many pub cats waiting for a cuddle. My highlight, though, is the nachos; as an American expat, I take nachos VERY seriously and Kittchen's are the best I've ever had, with meaty, veggie, and vegan options available.
Love The Kitchen cafe in Hawkshead. Great coffee, excellent beer and wine plus we had a tremendous sharing platter of local produce most of which you can buy from shops in Hawkshead. Best of all the cafe is cat themed with 7 very friendly felines in residence. They have free run of the place and will happily be stroked or curl up in your lap given the chance. They bring a wonderful calm to the place. This is a must visit haunt if you are a cat lover.
A great place to sit and have a drink with all of the rescue cats!
We stopped in for a drink and snack, the staff and cats were all very friendly and we had good service.
Track and trace covid procedures in place, having everyone use hand sanitiser as they go in.
if you are allergic to cats then don't read ahead! Luke is a great host - warm and friendly ! The cats don't bother you at all... They are so cute !! The teas and hot chocolate are fantastic. So is the banana cake! The upstairs is a movie room so you can pop in to watch a movie ! One of the best cafes of Lake District! The village is quite scenic !
Centrally located craft beer bar with external seating which also has an indoor room which has cat roaming around. Over 18s only inside. The owners are knowledgeable about craft beer and offer online shopping. 6 different draught beers when I visited including Catpissed IPA brewed locally for them and also Lakes Brew Co DDH. Nachos, crisps and cake available as snacks. Hot and cold soft drinks available too.
My partner and I had a great time here! Very friendly owner who's knowledge of beers is fantastic and engaging! He picked out the perfect ale for my partner and I thoroughly enjoyed the catpissed ipa, it was amazing! Thank-you so much for your service.
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