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.
What a great place to visit, we came across it whilst visiting Hawkshead, the kitties where very sociable and wanted lots of attention especially the big black fluffy one he was cute, we enjoyed a lovely morning cuppa with the cats would def go back again when in the area and would recommend it to anyone else if they like cats :) what a great find :)
Fantastic new spot! Lovely natured cats! Such an interesting place in the centre of Hawskhead! Well worth a visit for the coffee and the kitties!
My new found favourite place on this planet to sit and relax, itās a shame I live around 3hrs away but Iād definitely make the trip back just to spend time at kittchen, the kitties are gorgeous ļæ½ Daisy in particular is extremely sociable and soft too! I really appreciate the mountainous amount of care these cats are being given to keep them safe and protect their wellbeing too, itās pretty clear how much the guys at kittchen really love what they do. A really welcoming set of people that you can have a chat with, which to me personally is quite important. The white hot chocolate is to die for, muffins and cakes galore! Not to mention the ales, Iāve tried so many all over the place and really disliked them, only now have I found two in one go that I really like... āSpace Hopperā & āTimmermansā mmmm divine! See you again soon guys x
Had such a lovely time relaxing here meeting all the cats and owners. Can't recommend enough!
My new favourite place in the world! Tasty treats, fabulous staff and CATS!
Lovely place, fabulous service, yummy cake & cute cats š can't ask for much more šš±
It's so relaxed and enjoyable having the cats walking round and coming for a cuddle when they want too, oh and amazing food too x
Friendly staff, lovely food and gorgeous cats!
Lovely stop off for coffee and cats as we passed through Hawkshead. All the cats are beautiful, Daisy is such a cutie!
amazing unique venue great vibe and style and lovely hosts !
We came on a Sunday, there didn't seem to be any food but contrary to some reviews below, they definitely had soft drinks. As for the cats, 5 stars is obviously not enough. Super friendly and very willing to give customers the satisfaction of petting them. Also, it's nice to run into openly LGBT spaces out in the countryside.
We have just enjoyed a two week holiday to Hawkshead in the lake District. The kiTTchEN bar is unique, quirky and the owners Luke and Emma make you feel very welcome. They spend time to get to know your pallet, ensuring you enjoy a beer or two.
Their knowledge of the area and ghost š» stories are interesting š¤. The bar sells snacks but no hot meals or drinks at the moment. Their love for their cats seven in all , have access to the large bar lounge area . While we where their one of the cats passed away , she was 18 years old , very sad for Emma, Luke and Jade who works there part time , she's an amazing illustrator and full of life .
Our stay was enhanced by their hospitality and friendly service. HUGE THANK YOU TO YOU ALL
Popped in here on aTuesday. We had a great few hours. The owner was very helpful and accommodating. The beer was the best we have had all weekend. We should have came earlier. And at a good price. We got talking to a few of the regulars. Lovely people. I would highly recommend popping in for a quality pint or twoā¦.see you soon
Quirky little place with very friendly staff. Only had a drink so canāt 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.
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
I didn't eat, but what's not to like about this place...great selection of craft beers (draught and cans)...and cats!
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.
Recently visited for the second time now with a year between visits and itās 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 Iāve had.
There are 7 cats I believe and theyāre all incredibly cute and like to wander about to keep us humans entertained.
Love that you donāt pay for entry so you donāt feel like youāve already spent loads when you get in.
Read some reviews about the staff being rude but this just isnāt the case, theyāre all very friendly and engaging and are happy to recommend something.
Coffee could be a little hotter.
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 !
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 š„°
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!!
We called in in for a quick drink while staying locally.
We didnt got in to pet the cats but enjoyed the massive range of beers they had on offer and the staff were very friendly.
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.
Stumbled upon this wonderful little gem at the weekend.
Very friendly staff and a great selection of drinks
Loved this place, the lady who works there is friendly and has a great relationship with the cats. Several gorgeous kitties playing and sleeping everywhere. Would love to go again if I'm ever back inn the area!
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.
Lots of tea variety. Really cute cats. Amazing customer service! The place looked very modern and aesthetic. Wished there were more cats tho as i only saw 3 and 2 were mainly sleeping.
Brilliant place. Staff are so lovely. The cats are so well looked after and very friendly. Cannot recommend highly enough
They had run out of cake at the end of the day but the drinks were nice. Delicious hot chocolate! The cats are super cute and friendly, all seeming very relaxed on the radiators and seats. The man who served us was very friendly too.
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