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The Golden Retriever Cafe is coming back to Bristol 🎉
POP+BARK's viral Golden Retriever Cafe is coming back to Slug and Lettuce on 28th June. Expect wagging tails, golden smiles and all the feel-good vibes you need for the best weekend, ever.
Looking for the *perfect* doggy day out? Give someone something to look forward to — a ticket to the happiest event ever. Whether you’ve got a Golden or just absolutely adore them, this is the mood-lifting, soul-warming day out everyone will love.
Come for the fluffy vibes, stay for the cuddles and leave with a camera roll full of Goldens doing the silliest, sweetest things. Pure joy, guaranteed. ✨🐾
🎟️ Tickets will sell very quickly so we recommend booking early to avoid any disappointment!
THE CUTEST GOLDEN GATHERING
Hold onto your dog leads, because your weekend is about to get next-level joyful.
The Golden Retriever Cafe brings together lots of Golden Retrievers, Goldie Owners and Dog Lovers together for the happiest social event, expect lots of off-lead playtime, treats and Golden ✨magic✨
YOU CAN LOOK FORWARD TO...
✨ Pure joy, wagging tails and the happiest event ever. Treat your Golden Retriever to their Best Day Out Ever — off-lead playtime, new friends, toys and plenty of treats. It’s uplifting, feel-good and full of smiles!
✨ This exciting event can be found inside the Slug and Lettuce in Bristol City Centre, with both indoor space and a huge otudoor secure terrace - place for a happy gathering of off-lead Golden Retrievers.
✨ Expect heaps of Summer-themed toys to play with, balls to chase, bubbles to pop, treats to sniff out and endless photo moments you'll want to share and treasure forever!
✨ Visit our iconic Pupuccino Bar for one of the best pup cups in town, topped with their favourite toppings!
✨ No Golden but just a little bit obsessed? All dog lovers are welcome to the welcoming and inclusive event. It's a joyful, uplifting experience — and the perfect gift. Give someone (or yourself) something truly lovely to look forward.
✨ Enjoy delicious dishes, fun cocktails and plenty of drinks served all day by the team at Slug and Lettuce. Why not make a day of it and explore beautiful Oxford before or after?
✨ Big smiles, happy dogs and that “this was such a good idea” feeling awaits. Truly, one of the best weekend plans you could make 💛
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, Golden Retriever Cafe has even been dubbed the new happiest place on earth by Reddit!
HANG OUT WITH LOTS OF DOGS
Get ready to meet lots of gorgeous Golden Retrievers. Beautiful, happy, and playful, they’ll fill your heart with joy
Watch as over thirty Golden Retrievers play off-lead, run around and soak up all the attention (and belly rubs).
AT SLUG AND LETTUCE
Set in the heart of Bristol, Slug and Lettuce is just the paw-fect venue for this event.
Secure, with lots of floor space both inside and outside for Goldens to bounce around, plus its centrally located making your journey in easier.
With delicious cocktails, light bites and buzzy atmosphere, the humans will love it too.
THE PERFECT GIFT
Looking for a gift they’ll actually love? This is it 🌸
Give them a unique experience surrounded by happy, beautiful Golden Retrievers. The kind of joy that has people leaving saying it was their Best Day Ever.
From watching lots of Goldens play off-lead and mingle, to soaking up all that sunshine energy, it’s a gift they’ll be talking about fur-ever.
No Golden Retriever of your own, but just totally obsessed? Dog lovers are always welcome, but spaces are tight so book early!
AND MAKE SOME NEW FRIENDS
Meet fellow Golden lovers who are just as obsessed as you are — the kind of people who get what its like to own a Golden or be owned by one!
Come and meet some new local friends, enjoy chatting and marvelling in the wonder that is Golden Retrievers.
If you don't have your own, its the best way to learn about the breed in a welcoming, happy event.
FAMILY FUN FOR THE LITTLE ONES
Bring your favourite people along for the cutest experience - perfect for dog-loving families, little ones and anyone young at heart. 💘🐾
From kids to grown-ups, everyone leaves smiling and saying it was their Best Day Ever.
With bubbles, toys and fun activity sheets, there’s plenty to keep everyone happy while the Goldens steal the show. ✨
PUPUCCINO BAR & TREATS
The quickest way to a dog’s heart? Pup cups, obviously 💘
Our iconic Pupuccino Bar serves up extra-special pup cups - topped with sprinkles, egg-shaped biscuit toppers and all their favourite goodies. Because nothing says treat time like a pupuccino with all the trimmings! 🍓
HAND PICKED SHOPPING
From stylish accessories to delicious dog treats.
One of our favourite stall holders will be attending with a pop up shop full of goodies.
FOOD & DRINKS
Slug and Lettuce will be whipping up some drinks and bar bites for the humans.
From the best Latte in town to cocktails, beers and sparkling wine, they’ve got you 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's has a wheelchair accessible entrance and there is a wheelchair-accessible 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, Golden Retriever 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 Golden Retrievers and Golden Retriever Crosses that are at least 50% Golden Retriever - 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