Golden Retriever Cafe - Oxford
Golden Retriever Cafe - Oxford
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The Golden Retriever Cafe is coming to Oxford 🎉
POP+BARK's viral Golden Retriever Cafe arrives in Oxford this January, bringing the joy to Slug & Lettuce Oxford. Expect wagging tails, golden smiles and all the feel-good vibes you need to start 2026 on a high.
Looking for the *perfect* Christmas present? Give someone something to look forward to — a ticket to the happiest event of the New Year. Whether you’ve got a Golden or just absolutely adore them, this is the mood-lifting, soul-warming day out everyone needs after Christmas.
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 are limited — kick off January with the happiest event in Oxford!
THE CUTEST NEW YEAR CELEBRATION
Your 2026 good vibes start right here.
Hold onto your dog leads, because January 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...
✨ Start the New Year with pure joy, wagging tails and the happiest kick-off to 2026 imaginable. Treat your Golden Retriever to their Best Day Out Ever — off-lead playtime, new friends, toys and plenty of treats. It’s the perfect antidote to the post-Christmas slump: uplifting, feel-good and full of Golden magic.
✨ Expect toys to chase, bubbles to pop, treats to sniff out and endless photo moments you’ll want to share. Hosted at Slug & Lettuce, Oxford — a spacious, dog-friendly venue with plenty of room for Goldens to play.
✨ Visit our iconic Pupuccino Bar for one of the best pup cups in town, topped with their favourite goodies. Golden owner or devoted dog lover — everyone who adores this wonderful breed is welcome.
✨ Dress your Goldie in their New Year best: cosy knits, smart bandanas, sparkly collars… your camera roll will thank you. Enjoy delicious food, winter warmers, cocktails and plenty of treats served all day by Slug & Lettuce.
✨ A joyful, uplifting experience — and the perfect Christmas gift. Give someone (or yourself) something truly lovely to look forward to in January.
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 40+ Golden Retrievers play off-lead, run around and soak up all the attention (and belly rubs).
THE PERFECT GIFT
If you’re searching for a gift they will truly love… this is it!
Give someone the chance to start their New Year surrounded by beautiful, happy Golden Retrievers — an experience filled with so much joy they'll leave saying it was their Best Day Ever.
From watching 40+ Goldens play off-lead and mingle, to soaking up all their sunshine-like energy, this is the kind of present they’ll rave about!
Dog lovers are always welcome, if you or someone you know loves dogs or especially love Goldens then book now.
FETCH SOME NEW YEAR FUN!
Your Golden Retriever will shine bright against our cute backdrops and cozy doggo sofas.
Squeaky toys, lots of treats, balls, bubbles, and other fun surprises awaits!
Guaranteed you'll leave with a camera roll full of Goldens.
AND MAKE SOME NEW FRIENDS
Meet fellow Golden lovers who are just as obsessed with these furry bundles of joy as you are!
Whether you’re a longtime Retriever parent or just joining the pack, you’ll feel right at home with our community of Goldie lovers.
FAMILY FUN FOR THE LITTLE ELVES
Gather friends, family, and little ones for one last weekend of fun before school starts...
From the young to the young-at-heart, everyone leaves talking about their Best Day Ever.
With bubbles, toys, and activity sheets, there’s fun for everyone.
PUPUCCINO BAR & TREATS
We’ve served over 40,000 Pupuccinos, and we serve the best Pup Cups in town!
A visit to the Pupuccino Bar is a truly special experience for any dog and dog owner.
HAND PICK SHOPPING
From stylish accessories to delicious dog treats.
Visit our dog treat stalls and accessory pop-ups to browse, shop, and snag some goodies for your dog.
SANTA’S BREW
Slug and Lettuce will be whipping up some festive drinks and bites.
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 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
Location
Slug and Lettuce, OX1 1AY