Kumiko Cat Lounge
ENTRY
from £1
WHERE
Belfast
What it’s like
A calm café where rescue cats wander about while you sip a coffee, read or play a quiet game.
You book a slot, sit down and let the cats decide what happens next. This is a proper cat lounge rather than a play café for kids to charge about in: rescue cats roam the room, and you bring a book or a board game and see who comes over for a fuss. It suits a slow hour more than a big day out.
The rules are simple but firm. No running, no sudden movements, and the catification shelves are for the cats, not for climbing. That's fair enough given the residents, but it does mean this isn't the place for a child who needs to move to be happy. A quieter, calmer kid who likes animals will get far more out of it than one who wants to be active.
Sessions are small and relaxed, which keeps the room from feeling crowded and gives the cats space to actually settle near you rather than hide. There's a short drinks and snack menu on site, coffees and teas a couple of pounds each, plus Pocky, Candy Kittens and crisps if anyone gets peckish while they wait for a cat to notice them.
It's shut on Tuesdays, open the rest of the week from 11 to 5, and you do need to book ahead rather than turn up on spec.
Facilities
Need to know
- How long to allow
- Small, relaxed sessions
- Food
- Drinks and simple food available on site
- No running or sudden movements around the cats.
- The catification shelves are for the cats, not for climbing on.
- Closed all day Tuesday.
- Booking is required before you go, there's no drop-in.
Plan your visit
Do we need to book?
Yes, booking is required and there's no walk-in option listed.
What are the opening hours?
Open 11am to 5pm Monday, Wednesday to Saturday, and Sunday. Closed all day Tuesday.
Is there food and drink?
Simple food and drinks are available, with coffees around £3, teas £2, and snacks like Pocky and crisps from £1.
Are the cats free to roam?
The cats wander the room and interact with visitors rather than being kept separate.
Can kids climb on the cat shelves?
The catification shelves are off limits for climbing, they're for the cats only.
How long do people usually stay?
Sessions are kept small and relaxed rather than a long booked slot, so it works well as a shorter, calmer visit.
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