The Midland's first cat cafe, Shakespaw sits in historic Stratford-upon-Avon combining literary charm with feline companionship in a vintage tearoom setting. The cafe houses three permanent rescue residents alongside rotating foster cats seeking adoption. All cats are vet-checked, vaccinated, and neutered, overseen by Stratford District Council to maintain strict safety and hygiene standards while focusing on socialization and rehabilitation.
Resident cats Bottom (a long-haired Persian who loves joining customers at tables), Hamlet (all-white Himalayan with striking blue eyes), and Horatio (equally fluffy and social) create a welcoming atmosphere. Hamlet loves belly rubs and fetch, while Horatio excels at making friends. The cafe strictly enforces house rules—no picking up cats, no flash photography, no waking sleeping cats, no feeding them—to protect their wellbeing. Reviewers consistently praised the calm, peaceful environment with cats contentedly sleeping beside guests and staff genuinely caring for both animals and visitors.
Entry is £7.50 per person for 80-minute visits. The fully licensed venue serves fresh-to-order breakfast, lunch, and afternoon tea including sandwiches, hot meals, cakes, and scones. Menu highlights feature cat-themed presentations like scones with cat-shaped confectioners' sugar and biscoff pancakes cut into cat shapes. Specialty hot chocolates include lavender, pumpkin maple, and rose pistachio varieties. Open Thursday through Monday (check website for hours), bookings are essential. Located in central Stratford-upon-Avon with public parking, the cafe doesn't admit children under 10 and limits groups to six people. Gift vouchers available.
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