Java Whiskers is London’s original rescue cat café, offering visitors the chance to relax with coffee, food and rescued cats in a calm, welcoming environment.
With cafés in Marylebone and Westfield White City, Java Whiskers provides memorable cat café experiences while supporting the rescue, fostering and rehoming of cats and kittens. Every visit helps support their mission to care for cats while they wait for loving forever homes.
The welfare of the cats always comes first. The cafés act as temporary foster homes, giving rescue cats a safe and enriching place to live while guests enjoy spending time with them. Java Whiskers works with local rescue organisations to help match cats and kittens with suitable adopters.
Visitors can book Cat Lounge and Kitten Lounge experiences, enjoy food and drink, attend special events or enquire about private hire. Whether you are looking for a relaxing coffee break, a different kind of day out, a celebration venue or a chance to meet rescue cats, Java Whiskers offers a unique animal experience in London.
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Locations
White City
Location: Westfield London, White City
- Cat Lounge
- Europe’s only Kitten Lounge
- Outdoor seating
- Fully wheelchair accessible
- Licensed café serving food, speciality coffee and alcohol
- Nearest stations: White City and Wood Lane
Marylebone
Location: Central London, approximately 8 minutes from Oxford Circus
- Cat Lounge
- Kitten Lounge
- Licensed café serving food, speciality coffee and alcohol
- Cat Lounge is wheelchair accessible
- Kitten Lounge is downstairs and is not wheelchair accessible
Services and experiences
- Cat Lounge experiences
- Kitten Lounge experiences
- Afternoon Tea with the cats
- Kitten Yoga
- Cat painting evenings
- Quiz nights
- Crochet Club
- Meowfulness sessions
- Private hire
- Birthday parties
- Hen parties
- Baby showers
- Corporate events
- Gift cards
- Cat and kitten adoption
Cat adoption
Both Java Whiskers cafés act as temporary foster homes for rescue cats waiting to be adopted. Visitors may meet cats during a café visit and, where appropriate, apply to adopt through the rescue organisation partnered with that café.
- Marylebone: partnered with The Scratching Post
- White City: partnered with Furry Ears Rescue
Booking information
Advance booking is highly recommended, as lounge spaces are limited.
- Walk-ins are subject to availability
- Arrive 15 minutes before your booking
- Java Whiskers is a cash-free venue
- Gift cards are available
- Weekday discounts may be available for students, Blue Light workers, carers and seniors, subject to terms
Age restrictions
- No children under 6 in the Cat Lounge
- No children under 10 in the Kitten Lounge
- Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult
Opening hours
White City
- Monday to Friday: 11:00am to 6:00pm
- Saturday: 10:00am to 7:00pm
- Sunday: 10:00am to 6:00pm
Marylebone
- Monday to Thursday: 10:00am to 7:00pm
- Friday: 10:00am to 8:00pm
- Saturday: 10:00am to 9:00pm
- Sunday: 10:00am to 8:00pm
2 Reviews on “Java Whiskers”
I had the best experience here today for my birthday! the staff were fantastic, warm and informative. I got to cuddle 2 lap cats who were just gorgeous !!! The entire system for rescuing and rehoming is just wonderful! These cats are so well looked after. I also received a gift bag with goodies and 5 free coffees, which was just the cherry on top! Highly recommend!!
What a lovely place! My daughter, granddaughters and I visited today. There are clear guidelines for visitors’ behaviour and the kittens were adorable! The whole place was spotless and the kittens were healthy and playful. The best cat cafe we have ever visited.