Cockapoo Cafe Christmas - Durham
Cockapoo Cafe Christmas - Durham
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COCKAPOO CAFE™ IS COMING TO DURHAM 🎅
BY POP+BARK AS SEEN ON DRAGONS' DEN & BLUE PETER 📺
- Sound the sleigh bells, because Cockapoo Cafe™ is coming to Durham for the first time ever!
- POP+BARK are hosting their famous Cockapoo indoor social at Slug and Lettuce ✨
- Let your Cockapoo-cutie jingle all the way during this 80-minute off-lead festive party 🎅
- Curly-haired cuties including Cavapoos are also welcome to join the pawty!
- Deck your dog in their cutest Christmas jumper, pop on those reindeer ears, and get ready to sleigh 🦌
- From jolly jingles to festive cheer, you can expect all the festive vibes & Christmas excitement 🎶
- Bring your pup to our iconic Pupuccino Bar for the best pup cup ever with toppings like gingerbread crumble 🍦
- Meet Santa Paws (and The Grinch) and snap the cutest holiday paw-traits with the big man himself 📷
- Strike a pose with festive props and capture adorable memories with our fun photo moments
- Dog lovers (without a Cockapoo) are welcome to this heart-warming festive bash 🐶
- From squeaky Christmas toys to balls and bubbles, enjoy lots of tail-waggin’ fun 🎾
- Meet heaps of new friends and join our ever-growing squad of local Cockapoo enthusiasts
- Treat yourself and your pup at our festive pop-up shop with the cutest Christmas gifts 🛍️
THE CUTEST CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION, EVER.
The festive season officially starts here!
Hold onto your elf hats because this Christmas is going to be *next-level* cute.
Expect our crazy-fun Cockapoo Cafe™ experience, but with a big sprinkle of Christmas magic and festive spirit 🎅✨
Slug and Lettuce is hosting our event at their central spot—super easy to get to and with plenty of space for your pup.
Its the perfect location for the ultimate festive day out with your dog.
WITH EPIC DOGGY HOSTS
POP+BARK has wowed fans on BBC Dragons’ Den and shows like ITV’s First Time Mum, but above all, we know how to throw one heck of a dog party. We’re all about spreading doggy joy, and we promise to give dogs and humans their best day ever—over 250,000 guests and counting!
TikTok and Instagram faves, our sister event Golden Retriever Cafe has even been dubbed the new happiest place on earth by Reddit!
HANG OUT WITH LOTS OF DOGS
Prepare yourself for a sleigh ride full of Cockapoos...
Beautiful, happy, and playful, they’ll fill your heart with holiday happiness. Watch as over 40+ Cockapoos play off-lead, run around and soak up all the attention.
FETCH SOME FESTIVE FUN!
Your Cockapoo will shine bright like the star on top of the Christmas tree against our festive backdrops and cozy doggo sofas 🐾
Squeaky toys, holiday treats, balls, bubbles, and other festive surprises awaits! 🎁❄️
AND MAKE SOME NEW FRIENDS
Meet fellow Cockapoo owners who are just as obsessed with these furry, festive bundles of joy as you are!
Whether you’re a longtime dog parent or just joining the pack, you’ll feel right at home with our community of dog lovers 🐾🎅
DECK THE PAWS
Get your Christmas spirit on with your jolliest, most festive attire!
Whether you’re rocking a Santa hat, reindeer antlers, or an elf costume, come ready to *sleigh* your Christmas look ✨
MEET SANTA PAWS
The Big Man himself will be in the house!
Don't miss your chance to bring your Cockapoo to meet Father Christmas and find out if they've been Naughty or Nice.
There may also be an appearance from The Grinch...
FAMILY FUN FOR THE LITTLE ELVES
Gather friends, family, and little ones—for a festive day out! 🎄🎁
From the young to the young-at-heart, everyone leaves talking about their Best Day Ever.
With bubbles, toys, and Christmas-themed activity sheets, there’s fun for everyone 🎅❄️
DOG LOVERS WELCOME!
Dog lovers, even without a dog, are always welcome 🐾
Whether you’re dreaming of adding a Cockapoo to your family, missing your beloved pup, or just craving a pawsome dose of doggy happiness, you’ve come to the right place.
Watch the magic as Cockapoos play off-lead, spreading happiness and being their most adorable selves. Warning! Belly rubs and hugs are expected.
It’s also the perfect place to learn more about this wonderful breed from owners themselves.
PUPUCCINO BAR & TREATS
We’ve served over 40,000 Pupuccinos, and we’re bringing all the Christmas magic to our bar!
With festive toppings like gingerbread sprinkles and a drizzle of Christmas joy, the Pup Cups are Insta-worthy and utterly delicious 🎄🍦
TREAT YO’SELF (AND YOUR PUP!)
From stylish accessories to holiday treats, treat your pup to a festive upgrade.
Visit our dog treat stalls and accessory pop-ups to browse, shop, and snag some Christmas goodies for your furry friend 🐾🎁
SANTA’S BREW
Slug and Lettuce will be whipping up some festive drinks and bites.
From the best Latte in town to Christmas cocktails and sparkling wine, they’ve got the humans covered ☕🍹
SAFE & SOCIAL
- Do bring friendly, well socialised & vaccinated dogs
- Do let your dog off the lead once inside, but...
- Do keep an eye as they always remain your responsibility
- Don’t leave any dog mess behind – bag and bin it
- Don’t bring aggressive dogs to the event please
- Don't bring pregnant dogs or those in season for the safety & wellbeing of all
POP+BARK have 6 years experience in hosting safe events and:
- Make each indoor venue dog-proof and safe for them to roam
- Carry out a Risk Assessment prior to every event
- Safety check, sanitise and clean all the event props
- Ensure all staff are fully-trained and adept dog handlers
- Have one dog first-aid team member on site
ACCESSIBILITY
Slug and Lettuce has a wheelchair accessible entrance and toilet in the venue.
If you require extra assistance you can contact us at help@popandbark.com otherwise simply make yourself known to our staff upon arrival.
TERMS & CONDITIONS
- Dogs attending the event must be friendly, well-socialised and up to date with their vaccinations (this will not be checked). Dogs showing aggression towards other dogs or humans will be asked to leave.
- POP+BARK are the organisers, Cockapoo Cafe is the event and Slug and Lettuce is the venue. All parties take no responsibility for your dog or its actions, you must keep them safe and if your dog harms another dog or person it will fall under your own liability.
- Please check your Pet Insurance to ensure your dog is covered for public liability in the event they harm another dog or person. Should you bring more than one dog, ensure you have enough people to care responsibly them – suggested dog to human ratio is 2:1
- If you or your dog are harmed by someone else's dog you must resolve the matter with the dog's owner - POP+BARK and the venue take no responsibility for the actions of the dogs attending. Should a fellow guest harm your dog, they will be personally accountable and all issues must be resolved as if in a public space - the POP+BARK team cannot mediate.
- You must purchase the correct ticket to attend. If you are bringing a dog in your booking, all people in the party are then classed as 'Owners' and should be in possession of Owner tickets and in attendance with at least one dog.
- If neither you or the guests in your booking are bringing a dog with you to the event, you must buy a Dog Lover ticket.
- All children must be accounted for - children 16 or under are charged a reduced rate and children 6 or under are free but you must still order a ticket for them.
- All dogs must be accounted for and we ask you order a ticket for your dog (they are free) please do not attend without a ticket for them. If you attend and do not bring a dog with you but have purchased an Owner ticket it will be at the discretion of the organisers as to whether you are allowed in - you will be required to pay the additional costs to convert your ticket to a Dog Lover ticket plus a service fee.
- There is a No Refund policy in place due to the nature of these events - you must check you are available to attend before purchasing tickets. However, if in the event you cannot attend, you may transfer your ticket to a friend or family member. All such requests are dealt with on a case by case basis and at the discretion of the organisers.
- If the event should be cancelled you will receive a refund minus the booking fee paid to TicketTailor or a Refund via Voucher so you can attend another event. The booking fee is £1 per paid ticket. There is no booking fee for free tickets (dog tickets or Children 6 or under)
- Dogs receive a free Pupuccino or a Pupcorn but all other food and drinks for humans and dogs are payable - the ticket covers entry only.
- Please only bring Cockapoos and very similar poodle mixes such as Cavapoos to this event - unfortunately we are unable to accommodate doggy siblings or dog guests of other breeds.
- POP+BARK may film the event and footage could be used but not limited to: website, event and marketing promotion, social media content adverts and press materials. If you would like to request the removal of your image you can email help@popandbark.com but please be aware while we will endeavour to action any requests, on occasion we may not be able to remove footage once it has been published or in the public domain.
- We reserve the right to amend, reschedule or cancel the event at any time. We aim to provide guests suitable notice of any changes.
- POP+BARK trades under Pop+Bark Ltd Company number: 12424448 VAT number: 422583701
Location
Slug and Lettuce, DH1 1SQ