THE ULTI-MUTT CHRISTMAS DOG CAFE IS COMING TO LONDON 🎄🐾

... and bringing Santa Paws and The Grinch along for the ride✨ 

POP+BARK's Ulti-Mutt Christmas Dog Café is taking over The Happenstance, near St Paul's Cathedral, on Saturday 5th December for one HUGE Christmas celebration made for every kind of dog and every kind of dog lover!

This is the event for the dogs who don’t always get their own event. Mixed-breed masterpieces, gorgeous rescues, rare breeds and multi-dog families who can never attend the same breed event together - this one's for YOU ❤️

Imagine a beautifully decorated indoor bar, twinkling Christmas lights and a magical winter terrace overlooking St Paul's Cathedral. Sip mulled wine, festive cocktails or chilled bubbles while Christmas music fills the air. London at Christmas doesn't get much better than this! 🍷✨

Meet Santa Paws AND the Grinch, enjoy FREE professional photography by Hannah Drimer, and discover our talented pawtrait artist creating beautiful keepsakes of your four-legged best friend.

Expect our iconic festive Pupuccino Bar, delicious pup cups, Christmas toys, bubbles, ball pits, treats and a room FULL of happy dogs playing, mingling and spreading Christmas cheer in true POP+BARK style! 🎅🐶

A truly lovely Saturday morning awaits so book your tickets now🎄✨

*Some breed restrictions apply. Please see our Terms & Conditions before booking.

HOSTED BY POP+BARK

You’ve may have once seen us on BBC Dragons’ Den and Blue Peter. You’ve followed the chaos on social. Now it’s time to experience POP+BARK IRL.

With over 400,000 guests through our doors, we’re known for throwing epic dog events where the dogs are always the main characters. Everything we do is designed around one very important question: will the dogs absolutely LOVE it?

Because happy dogs = happy humans. It’s really that simple.

Expect a room full of zoomies, new besties, ridiculous photo opportunities and pure, wholesome dog-fuelled serotonin. Come experience the magic for yourself and leave happier than you arrived – with brilliant memories and a camera roll absolutely full to the brim of loveliness.

There’s a reason the likes of Time Out and Secret London have called our events some of the happiest in the UK. Come see what all the fuss is about. 💛

CHRISTMAS, BUT MAKE IT FLUFFY 🎄✨

We're transforming The Happenstance, near St Paul's Cathedral, into a magical Christmas wonderland, packed with twinkling lights, gorgeous decorations, festive sparkle and a beautifully dressed indoor bar. 

Step outside onto the stunning winter terrace overlooking St Paul's and soak up the magic of London at Christmas!

There'll be Christmas toys ready to be chased, squeaked, snuffled and absolutely destroyed, festive surprises around every corner, Santa Paws AND the Grinch causing mischief, and plenty of picture-perfect Christmas moments along the way.

With Christmas music playing, mulled wine flowing, festive cocktails sparkling and the most wonderfully mixed-up bunch of dogs in London, this is one Saturday morning you won't want to miss.

THE CUTEST CHRISTMAS DOG EVENT🐾

🎄 Join us for one of London's biggest all-breed Christmas doggy gatherings! 80 minutes, one gorgeous festive venue and a glorious mix of dogs ready to play, zoomie and pawty together. Mixed breeds, rescues, rare breeds, big dogs, little dogs and everything in between.

🎅 Santa Paws is coming to town! Bring your dog to meet the big man himself, snap the cutest Christmas photos and make some festive memories. But watch out... the Grinch is on the loose too! Expect plenty of mischief, festive fun and some seriously ridiculous photo opportunities.

📸 Your Christmas camera roll won't cope. We're going ALL OUT with twinkling lights, gorgeous Christmas decorations, festive props, Santa Paws, the Grinch and a whole room of dogs dressed in their Christmas best. Jumpers, bows, sequins and outrageously festive outfits very much encouraged.

📷 Even better? The brilliant Hannah Drimer will be joining us for professional photography – completely FREE for our guests. Get your dog looking their festive best, strike a pose and download your beautiful professional photos after the event at no extra cost.

🍸 We're taking over The Happenstance, a stunning London venue right by St Paul's Cathedral, complete with beautiful interiors and a magical winter terrace. The perfect setting for a Christmas morning surrounded by happy dogs, twinkling lights and festive cheer.

☕ Make a morning of it! Grab a delicious coffee, a festive tipple or something lovely to eat from The Happenstance's food and drinks menu. It's Christmas in London, after all, and the humans deserve a little treat too.

🧁 No POP+BARK pawty would be complete without our iconic Pupuccino Bar. Let your dog get stuck into a pup cup piled high with tasty toppings, sniff out delicious treats and cause absolute Christmas carnage with heaps of festive stuffies, toys and balls.

🎨 We're bringing a little extra Christmas magic with a talented artist creating beautiful doggy pawtraits! A gorgeous opportunity to capture your four-legged bestie in a completely different way and take home something extra special.

🛍️ Expect a hand-picked stall packed with gorgeous dog accessories, goodies and plenty of opportunities to treat your four-legged bestie. Because Christmas shopping for the dog is arguably the most important shopping of all.

🐾 Safe, secure and OFF-LEAD. Once inside our dedicated event space, the leads come off and the dogs are free. Let them zoom, sniff, play and make new friends while you mingle with a whole room of equally dog-obsessed humans.

❤️ No dog? No problem. Dog lovers are ALWAYS welcome at POP+BARK. Come for the cuddles, stay for the Christmas chaos and spend 80 glorious minutes surrounded by every shape, size, fluff level and personality imaginable.

🎁 Bringing the little elves? Kids are VERY welcome at POP+BARK. We'll have festive activity sheets, heaps of dogs to meet, bubbles, toys and the chance to meet Santa Paws and the Grinch. A Christmas morning they'll absolutely LOVE.

DRESS TO SLEIGH 🎅

Christmas outfits are optional but very much encouraged. And when EVERY kind of dog is invited, the festive fashion possibilities are frankly ridiculous.

Tiny Dachshund in a Christmas jumper? YES. Giant Golden Retriever dressed as a reindeer? Absolutely. Rescue dog rocking a Santa hat? We need to see it.

Better still, get involved yourself! Come twinning with your dog, dress up the kids or rock a full family Christmas ensemble. Christmas jumpers, sequins, velvet bows, festive pyjamas and matching outfits — the more outrageous, the better. We fully support it!

COME MEET LOTS OF DOGS 🐾

This is a brilliant way for friendly, well-socialised dogs to enjoy a safe, secure space where they can be completely off lead. No pavement hellos. No tangled leads. Just the freedom to sniff, zoomie, play, make friends or potter about doing their own thing!

Expect a brilliantly mismatched room of big dogs, little dogs, mixed breeds, rescues, rare breeds, floofs, scruffs and everything in between — all together for one enormous festive doggy social. From tiny pups finding their paws to distinguished oldies who've perfected the art of getting exactly what they want, every age is welcome.

Bring one dog, bring your mixed-breed family or finally bring the pup who never gets their own breed events.

MEET SANTA PAWS & THE GRINCH 🎅💚

Santa Paws is making a very special stop at The Happenstance, and your dog is officially on the nice list. Well, probably.

Bring your bestie to meet Santa, capture the most adorable Christmas moments and make memories you'll treasure long after the decs come down. And because Christmas wouldn't be Christmas without a little mischief, the Grinch is joining us too!

Expect green-fingered festive chaos, hilarious encounters and plenty of opportunities for the most ridiculous Christmas photos imaginable.

MAKE NEW FRIENDS ❤️

The humans tend to find their tribe too. Chat to fellow dog obsessives, swap stories, make new friends and bond over the one thing everyone in the room has in common – being completely and utterly obsessed with dogs.

Mixed breeds, rescues, rare breeds or pedigrees, it really doesn't matter here. It's socialising, but the POP+BARK way – relaxed, ridiculously wholesome and completely led by the dogs.

And with Christmas in the air, a beautiful venue and a room full of wagging tails, we can't think of a lovelier way to spend a morning!

DOG LOVERS WELCOME 🎄

No dog required to attend. Just a healthy obsession with them!

Our Dog Lover tickets are made for anyone who simply wants to spend 80 glorious minutes surrounded by an absolutely ridiculous number of dogs.

Big ones, tiny ones, floofy ones, scruffy ones, rescues, rare breeds, mixed breeds and plenty of wonderfully weird little characters in between.

Need a little Christmas serotonin? Consider this your invitation. Come cuddle some dogs, grab a festive coffee, take approximately 600 photos, meet Santa Paws and the Grinch and leave significantly happier than you arrived.

Bring your bestie, surprise a dog-obsessed friend, plan the cutest Christmas date imaginable or just book because being surrounded by happy dogs in a beautiful London venue sounds like a frankly excellent way to spend a festive morning.

ICONIC PUPUCCINO BAR 🧁

No POP+BARK event is complete without a trip to our iconic Pupuccino Bar – and Christmas calls for something extra special.

Watch your dog take their rightful place at the bar and tuck into a delicious pup cup piled high with tasty toppings, biscuit treats and all their favourite goodies.

It's messy. It's ridiculously cute. They will truly LOVE it. Because a Pupuccino isn't just a snack. It's a whole moment – and judging by the queues of wagging tails and very impatient faces waiting (and drooling), we can safely say it's the highlight.

Fyi - Christmas calories don't count. 

FAMILY FRIENDLY FESTIVE FUN 🎁

Calling all little elves (and big kids too) – POP+BARK Christmas is made for the whole family.

We'll have festive activity sheets, heaps of dog toys and squishies to play with, plus our famous Bubble Bash – technically for the dogs, but we've yet to meet a kid who doesn't get just as excited when the bubbles start flying.

And of course, there's Santa Paws and the Grinch! Dress them up, bring them along and let them enjoy a magical morning surrounded by Christmas decorations, bubbles and more dogs than they can possibly count.

And if the grown-ups happen to have a delicious coffee or festive drink in hand while all this is going on? Even better.

HELD AT THE HAPPENSTANCE ✨

Right in the heart of London, just moments from the magnificent St Paul's Cathedral, The Happenstance is the perfect setting for a magical Christmas morning.

Beautiful interiors, a gorgeous atmosphere and a wonderful winter terrace make this one of our loveliest festive locations. Think twinkling lights, Christmas cheer, delicious coffee, festive drinks and an absolutely ridiculous number of happy dogs.

Settle in, order something delicious and soak up the atmosphere while your dog enjoys the social event of the season.

MAKE A CHRISTMAS DAY OF IT 🎄

You're right in the heart of London, with St Paul's Cathedral on your doorstep and some of the city's most beautiful sights just a short stroll away.

Start your morning with POP+BARK, then head out for a festive wander through London, explore the Christmas decorations, enjoy a cosy lunch or stop somewhere lovely for a warming drink.

There's something magical about London at Christmas, and we can't think of a better way to enjoy it than with your four-legged bestie.

Dogs, twinkling lights, Santa Paws, the Grinch and a beautiful morning in the city? It doesn't get much better.

Come for POP+BARK, stay for the Christmas magic and head home with one very happy dog, a camera roll full of festive memories and one seriously wholesome day under your belt.

SAFE & SOCIAL

• Do bring only friendly, well-socialised and vaccinated dogs.
• Do let your dog off the lead once inside, but...
• Do keep an eye on them as they always remain your responsibility.
• Don't leave any dog mess behind – bag and bin it.
• Don't bring reactive, aggressive or anxious dogs to the event, please.
• Don't bring pregnant dogs or those in season for the safety and wellbeing of all.

POP+BARK has 6 years' experience hosting safe events and:

• Makes each indoor venue dog-proof and safe for dogs to roam.
• Carries out a risk assessment prior to every event.
• Safety-checks, sanitises and cleans all event props.
• Ensures all staff are fully trained and adept dog handlers.
• Has a dog first-aid-trained team member on site.

ACCESSIBILITY

If you require extra assistance, you can contact us at help@popandbark.com or simply make yourself known to our staff upon arrival.

Please contact us in advance if you have specific accessibility requirements so we can help you plan your visit.

TERMS & CONDITIONS

1. Dog Requirements

1.1 Friendliness and Sociability: This event is designed for friendly, well-socialised dogs who enjoy the company of other dogs and people, including children. Please only bring dogs that are comfortable in off-lead group settings and show no signs of aggression, anxiety or fear. Dogs that display nervous or reactive behaviours toward others may be asked to leave, and refunds will not be available in these cases.

1.2 Health, Vaccinations and Wellbeing: For the health of all pets attending, all dogs must be in good health and up to date on vaccinations. Please do not bring dogs that are ill or suffering from contagious illnesses, such as Kennel Cough, or dogs that are pregnant or in season, to ensure everyone's safety and wellbeing. Vaccination records will not be checked at entry, but owners are attesting to their dog's health by attending.

1.3 Breed Restrictions: In compliance with UK laws, specific breeds, including Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, Fila Brasileiro and XL Bully breeds, are not permitted at the event. Additionally, muzzles are not permitted to be worn, as we want all dogs to feel comfortable and free to socialise safely. At the time of booking, you are required to tell us what breed of dog you have. We may need to perform due diligence and check with the event insurer whether they will provide cover if a certain rare or unusual breed is attending. In the event they cannot, we reserve the right to cancel your booking.

1.4 Avoiding Large Groups of the Same Breed: We strive to create an inclusive experience for a diverse range of dog breeds, so we kindly ask that attendees avoid bringing large groups of the same breed. POP+BARK hosts breed-specific events throughout the year that are tailored for groups to celebrate together. For this event, we reserve the right to cancel bookings if a large group of the same breed is identified.

1.5 Off-Lead Participation: We highly encourage dogs to be off-lead during the event, as this promotes socialisation and helps reduce anxiety, allowing them to enjoy the experience fully. However, please keep a close eye on your dog and ensure their behaviour is appropriate for the setting. Owners are responsible for supervising their dog's interactions at all times.

2. Owner Responsibilities

2.1 Supervision and Care: Owners are responsible for their pets at all times, including monitoring their interactions with other dogs and people. For a safe experience, there is a maximum of two dogs per adult. Please bring an additional friend to help with supervision if you have more than one dog.

2.2 Cleaning Up After Your Dog: All attendees must pick up after their dog, bagging and binning any mess to keep the venue clean and welcoming for everyone. We appreciate your help in maintaining a clean environment. Cleaning products will be available to use.

2.3 Liability and Insurance: Any incidents involving dogs during the event should be managed directly between owners, similar to public settings. POP+BARK and The Happenstance assume no liability for incidents involving dogs. We encourage attendees to verify that their pet insurance includes public liability coverage for potential incidents with other dogs or people.

2.4 Personal Accountability: In the unfortunate event that your dog or another dog is harmed, please resolve the matter directly with the other party. Our team at POP+BARK cannot mediate disputes or assume responsibility in these situations.

3. Ticketing and Refund Policy

3.1 Correct Ticket Type: Each attendee must have the correct ticket. Every human and dog should have a ticket, regardless of whether the ticket is free or not. Those attending with a dog, regardless of whether they are the dog's owner, should have an "Owner" ticket. This includes anyone in the party who will be accompanying a dog. Guests attending without a dog in their party who wish to enjoy the social experience should select a "Dog Lover" ticket.

3.2 No Refunds: Due to the nature of this event, tickets are non-refundable, so please confirm your availability before booking. If you are unable to attend, tickets may be transferred to family or friends. Contact us directly to discuss ticket transfers at help@popandbark.com.

3.3 Additional Ticketing Details: Children 16 and under can attend at a reduced rate, while children under 6 are free; however, all children must have a reserved ticket. Please also ensure that each dog has a reserved (free) ticket to enter.

4. Event Cancellation and Refunds

If the event is cancelled, you will receive a refund minus a small booking fee, or you may opt for a voucher to attend a future event. The booking fee is £1 per paid ticket, and no fee applies to free tickets (such as child or dog tickets).

5. Food and Drink

All attending dogs will receive a complimentary Pupuccino or Pupcorn. Additional food and drink options for both humans and dogs are available for purchase. Please note that tickets cover entry only, and any additional refreshments are at your own expense. Guests are not permitted to bring their own food and drinks, unless for infants and babies.

6. Event Photography and Filming

Our event may be photographed or filmed to capture these memories and share them with our community. POP+BARK may use event footage on our website, social media and in promotional materials. If you wish to request the removal of an image featuring you or your dog, please email help@popandbark.com. While we strive to honour removal requests, content already in the public domain may not be alterable.

7. General Notice

POP+BARK reserves the right to amend, reschedule or cancel the event at any time. We will make every effort to provide suitable notice if any changes arise. Please understand that any changes will be in the best interest of ensuring a safe and enjoyable event for everyone.

8. Company Information

POP+BARK
Pop+Bark Ltd | Company No: 12424448 | VAT No: 422583701