COCKER SPANIEL CAFE IS COMING TO DURHAM🎅🎄

POP+BARK is officially back in Durham and we're kicking off the festive season with ALL the Christmas sparkle at Slug & Lettuce on Sunday 1st November! ✨

Get ready for one HUGE Cocker Spaniel Christmas pawty, packed with festive fun, Christmas tunes and a whole room of floppy-eared cuties living their very best off-lead lives. Think wagging tails, flying ears, endless wiggles, questionable listening skills and enough Cocker Spaniel energy to keep Santa on his toes!

Christmas jumpers, sequins and DAZZLE are the dress code. Expect festive props galore, picture-perfect Christmas moments, our iconic Pupuccino Bar serving up gingerbread pup cups and, of course, a very special visit from SANTA PAWS himself! 🎅🐾

So round up your Cocker, dig out the tinsel and prepare to sleigh. This is Christmas, POP+BARK style – bigger, brighter and wigglier than ever before!

🎟️ The cutest way to kick-start your Christmas? We think so! Get those tickets before they're ho-ho-GONE! 🎄✨

🐾 And don't forget, Springers and Sprockers are very welcome to join the festive fun too! The more floppy ears, the merrier!

THE CUTEST CHRISTMAS EVENT, EVER.

🎄 Join Durham's biggest Cocker Spaniel Christmas gathering for 80 minutes of pure festive joy! We know it's a little early but it's NEVER too early for festive fun, especially when there's a whole room of floppy-eared cuties involved! Christmas jumpers, sequins and outrageous festive fits encouraged – prepare to sleigh!

🎅 Meet Santa Paws! The big dog himself is coming to POP+BARK. Take your Cocker to meet Santa, snap the ultimate festive photo and make a Christmas memory that's going straight on the mantelpiece. Naughty or nice? Santa Paws will be the judge of that...

📸 Your Christmas camera roll = sorted. We're going all out to kick-start the festive season! Expect Christmas props galore, twinkly backdrops, festive photo stations and plenty of sparkle, surprises and ridiculously cute moments worth snapping.

🍸 We're taking over Slug and Lettuce with their indoor bar pawfect for off-lead madness. Grab a festive cocktail, order some delicious bites and soak up the Christmas chaos while your Cocker wiggles their way into a whole bunch of new friendships.

🧁 No POP+BARK pawty would be complete without our iconic Pupuccino Bar, and Christmas calls for a festive glow-up! Your Cocker can tuck into a gingerbread pup cup piled with delicious toppings like turkey and cranberry.

🎾 Expect festive stuffies, nutcrackers, toys, bubbles, balls and heaps of doggy fun ready to chase, squeak, sniff, pounce on and play with. Basically, a Cocker Spaniel's Christmas wish list come to life! 🎄🐾

🐾 Floppy-eared cousins, get ready to sleigh! Springer Spaniels and Sprockers are very welcome to join the festivities too. Because the more wagging tails and flying ears, the merrier!

🛍️ We'll have a hand-picked local stall packed with dog accessories, goodies and plenty of opportunities to treat your four-legged bestie. It IS Christmas, after all...

❄️ Safe, secure and off-lead. Once inside our dedicated event space, the leads can come off and the fun can begin. Let them zoom, sniff, play and make new friends while you mingle with fellow Spaniel people.

✨ No Cocker? No problem! Dog lovers are always welcome at POP+BARK. Come for the cocktails, stay for the Christmas chaos and spend 80 glorious minutes surrounded by a ridiculous number of floppy ears, wagging tails and gloriously wiggly Spaniels.

❤️ And bring the whole gang! We're family-friendly, so dig out the Christmas jumpers, add all the sparkle and make a proper festive day of it. Because what better way to kick off the most wonderful time of the year than with your favourite people, your favourite dogs and one enormous Christmas pawty?🎄

HOSTED BY POP+BARK 

You’ve 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 BIG 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. So expect a room full of zoomies, new besties, ridiculous festive photo opportunities and pure, wholesome dog-fuelled serotonin. Add a little Christmas magic into the mix and you’ve got a pretty joyful day out.

Come experience it for yourself and leave happier than you arrived – with brilliant memories, one very merry dog and a camera roll absolutely full to the brim of loveliness!

CHRISTMAS, BUT MAKE IT FLUFFY

You KNOW we’re not doing Christmas by halves! Expect Christmas trees, twinkling lights, Nutcrackers, tinsel, sparkle and festive props GALORE. We're pulling out all the stops to kick off the festive season in spectacular style!

And the main event? Your dog gets to meet SANTA PAWS himself! 🎅🐾 Get ready for the cutest Christmas meet & greet EVER, complete with adorable festive photos and a memory that'll melt even the Grinch's heart.

COME MEET LOTS OF COCKER SPANIELS

From bouncy little pups finding their paws to distinguished floppy-eared seniors who've perfected the art of puppy-dog eyes, Cocker Spaniels of all ages are welcome to mingle, make friends and find their fellow wiggly, waggy crew!

Our events are a brilliant way to socialise your Cocker Spaniel in a safe, secure space where they can be completely OFF-LEAD. No awkward pavement hellos. No tangled leads. Just the freedom to sniff, play, zoom, make new besties or simply potter around at their own pace!

And trust us, there's something magical about watching a room full of Cocker Spaniels come together. The flying ears, the non-stop tail wags, the full-body wiggles, the wildly enthusiastic greetings and the occasional selective hearing... it's Cocker Spaniel heaven! Add Christmas jumpers, festive tunes and a little sparkle into the mix and you've got one ridiculously happy place to be. ✨

And don't forget, Springer Spaniels and Sprockers are very welcome to join the fun too. The more floppy ears, the merrier! 🐾🎄

DRESSED TO SLEIGH 🎄✨

Christmas jumpers, sequins and DAZZLE are very much encouraged. Whether your Cocker Spaniel is serving cosy Christmas knit, Santa's floppiest little helper, head-to-paw sparkle or a festive outfit that's almost as extra as their personality – we want to see it!

And don't forget, you'll be meeting SANTA PAWS himself, so make sure you're dressed to impress! After all, a photo with the big man deserves a seriously fabulous festive outfit. 🎅✨

Better still, get involved yourself. Come twinning with your Cocker, dress up the kids or get the whole gang sparkling. The floppier the ears, the bolder the outfits, the better. This is your excuse to go completely over the top – it's Christmas, after all! 🎄🪩

MAKE NEW HUMAN FRIENDS 

The humans tend to find their tribe too!

Chat to fellow Cocker Spaniel obsessives, swap stories, make new friends and bond over the joys of living with a floppy-eared little character who has absolutely NO concept of personal space. Or personal boundaries. Or why every muddy puddle simply MUST be investigated. And let's not even start on the selective hearing...

It's socialising, but the POP+BARK way – safe, relaxed, ridiculously wholesome and completely led by the dogs. Just with festive tunes, a little sparkle and possibly a Christmas cocktail in hand. ✨🥂

DOG LOVERS WELCOME

No dog required to attend. Just a healthy obsession with floppy-eared cuties, and perhaps a little Christmas spirit! 🎄✨

Our Dog Lover tickets are made for anyone who simply wants to spend 80 glorious minutes surrounded by a room FULL of wiggling, wagging, ridiculously adorable Cocker Spaniels. Frankly, we can't think of a more joyful way to kick-start Christmas!

If you've always dreamed of owning a Cocker Spaniel, it's also the perfect chance to get to know the breed, meet Cockers of all ages, chat to their humans and discover what makes these affectionate, energetic, slightly chaotic little characters so completely irresistible.

Be warned, you might leave wanting one of your own! 🐶❤️

Need a festive serotonin fix? Consider this your prescription. Come cuddle some Cocker Spaniels, grab a Christmas cocktail, take approximately 600 photos and leave significantly merrier than you arrived. Bonus points if you manage to get a photo of a Cocker actually sitting still. Or with all four paws on the floor. 🎄🐶

Bring your bestie, surprise a Cocker Spaniel-obsessed friend, plan the cutest festive date imaginable or just book because being surrounded by a room FULL of floppy ears, wagging tails, full-body wiggles and ridiculously happy Cockers sounds like a frankly EXCELLENT way to spend a weekend! ✨🥂

THE ICONIC PUPUCCINO BAR 🧁

No POP+BARK event is complete without a trip to our iconic Pupuccino Bar – and this Christmas, we're giving it a deliciously festive glow-up! 🎄🧁

Watch your Cocker Spaniel take their rightful place at the bar and tuck into a gingerbread pup cup piled high with tasty toppings, biscuit treats and all their favourite goodies. Consider it their very own Christmas treat!

It's messy. It's ridiculously cute. And with Cockers involved, expect some VERY enthusiastic taste-testing. Let's face it, these floppy-eared foodies have never knowingly turned down a treat!

Because a Pupuccino isn't just a snack. It's a whole moment – and judging by the wagging tails, impatient little paws and Cockers practically vibrating with excitement at the bar, we're pretty sure it's the highlight of their day! 🎅🐾

FAMILY FRIENDLY FUN 

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

We'll have Christmas activity sheets, heaps of festive dog toys and squishies to play with the Cocker Spaniels, 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!

Dress them up, bring them along and prepare for a room FULL of floppy ears, wagging tails, full-body wiggles, Christmas sparkle and festive fun. With this many Cockers in one place, there's never a dull moment! And don't forget, there's a VERY special someone waiting to meet them too... Santa Paws! 🎅🐾

And if the grown-ups happen to have a festive cocktail in hand while all this is going on? Even better. 🥂✨

HELD AT SLUG & LETTUCE

It's big, beautiful and made for mingling, with plenty of floor space and comfy seating.

So make yourself at home, grab one of their fabulous cocktails or a refreshing spritz, and tuck into something delicious. They've got fantastic sharing boards, tasty light bites and a great food menu to choose from. And if cocktails aren't your thing, they make a seriously good coffee too!

Whether you're in the mood for a festive tipple, a little nibble or a propercoffee, it's the pawfect place to relax, soak up the atmosphere and make a real occasion of your POP+BARK visit. 🥂🐾

MAKE A DAY OF IT

Why stop at the pawty? Take a festive stroll through Durham city centre, squeeze in a little Christmas shopping or find somewhere cosy for a post-party bite and a drink.

Cocker Spaniels, Christmas sparkle and a winter day out with your favourite floppy-eared companion? Just pawfect. 🎄✨

Come for POP+BARK, stay for the city and head home with one very happy Cocker, a camera roll FULL of flying ears, wagging tails and festive cuteness, and one seriously wholesome Christmas day out under your belt.

We think you and your Cocker Spaniel are going to LOVE this one, so round up your floppy-eared crew and book those tickets before they're ho-ho-GONE! 🎅🐾

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

The venue 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

1. 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.
2. POP+BARK are the organisers, Cocker Spaniel 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.
3. 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
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. 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.
10. 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)
11. 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.
12. Please only bring Cocker Spaniels, Springer Spaniels and Sprockers - unfortunately we are unable to accommodate doggy siblings or dog guests of other breeds.
13. 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.
14. We reserve the right to amend, reschedule or cancel the event at any time. We aim to provide guests suitable notice of any changes.
15. POP+BARK trades under Pop+Bark Ltd Company number: 12424448 VAT number: 422583701