Kitty Café Nottingham is the original location of the award-winning Kitty Café chain, dedicated to rescue and rehoming cats while providing a fun, cat-led environment where feline welfare is paramount. Located on Friar Lane, this fully wheelchair-accessible, family-friendly venue combines dining with animal-assisted therapy. The cafe operates as both a high-street rescue facilitator and a fully equipped cat cafe, partnering with local rescues to help abandoned and community cats find loving homes. All resident cats receive comprehensive vet care at the cafe's own expense, and the cafe holds a Food Standard rating of 5, with all food prepared in a sealed glass kitchen visible to guests.
The cats at Kitty Café Nottingham are visibly happy, well-cared-for, and encouraged to interact naturally with visitors or retreat to quiet spaces as they prefer. Reviewers praised the chilled atmosphere, genuinely caring staff who are knowledgeable about individual cats, and the spacious layout giving cats freedom to play or snooze. Many highlighted specific positive interactions—one reviewer's son delighted when cat Flower attempted to steal his pizza (food nets provided prevent paw theft)—and noted that staff clearly prioritize animal wellbeing over profit. The friendly manager Gemini received particular praise for going above and beyond with visitor information. Guests consistently mentioned the excellent food, drinks, and cakes alongside the peaceful, welcoming environment.
Entry: £8 per adult, £6 per child (weekdays/Tuesdays-Fridays); £9 per adult, £7 per child (weekends, bank holidays, school holidays). Card only. Located at 31-37 Friar Lane, Nottingham NG1 6DD. Hours: Monday-Friday 10am-6pm; Saturday 10am-8pm; Sunday 10am-6pm. Booking recommended as cafe gets very busy; walk-ins accommodated when space available. License: 136453. Menu features pizzas (£9.95-£12.95), ciabattas (£6.45-£8.45), toasties (£6.95), wraps, quesadillas, sides, desserts (£3.95-£4.45), speciality teas (£2.95), coffee (£2.95-£3.45), hot chocolate, milkshakes, mocktails (£3.95). Kitty meal deal (£12.95) includes toastie, drink, cake. Full changing facilities, wheelchair accessible. Phone: 03300 433 433; Email: info@kittycafe.co.uk.