BULLDOG CAFE IS COMING BACK TO LONDON 🎅🎄

... and bringing Santa Paws and The Grinch along for the ride! Christmas is about to get crazy-cute because POP+BARK's Bulldog Cafe is taking over The Happenstance on Sunday 6th December.

Get ready for a fabulously festive English Bulldog takeover, packed with Christmas tunes, heaps of off-lead fun and a whole room of chunky, wrinkly, squishy-faced characters living their very best lives!

Christmas jumpers, sequins and outrageously festive fits are the dress code of the day! Think twinkling lights, giant nutcrackers, Christmas props galore, gingerbread pup cups from our iconic Pupuccino Bar and a very special visit from SANTA PAWS and THE GRINCH! 🎅💚

Enjoy FREE professional photography to capture those gorgeous festive moments, plus a talented pawtrait artist creating beautiful illustrations of your four-legged besties!

For the humans? Think festive cocktails, chilled fizz, delicious food and a glorious winter terrace overlooking St Paul's Cathedral. The perfect setting for a fabulous festive afternoon in London, with a whole lot of Bulldog cuddles thrown in! 🥂✨

No Bulldog? No problem! Dog lovers and Bulldog fans are ALWAYS welcome. Come for the cuddles, stay for the chaos and make some instant besties!

So London, round up your Bulldog squad, dig out the tinsel and prepare to SLEIGH! 🎟️🎄

THE CUTEST BULLDOG EVENT.

🎄 Join Bulldog Christmas Café for 80 minutes of pure festive joy! It's NEVER too early for festive fun, especially when there's a whole room of Bulldogs 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 Bulldog to meet Santa, snap the ultimate festive photo and make a Christmas memory that's going straight on the mantelpiece. Naughty or nice? With Bulldogs involved, we suspect Santa might encounter a little stubbornness...

📸 We're going all out for the festive season! Expect Christmas props galore, twinkly backdrops, festive photo stations and plenty of sparkle, surprises and ridiculously cute moments worth snapping. Plus, FREE professional photography and a talented pawtrait artist!

🍸 We're taking over The Happenstance, right beside St Paul's Cathedral, for an afternoon of Bulldog madness! Grab a fabulous festive cocktail, sip some chilled fizz, order something delicious and soak up the Christmas atmosphere while your Bulldog makes 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 Bulldog can tuck into a gingerbread pup cup piled with delicious toppings like turkey and cranberry. And let's face it, Bulldogs are NEVER ones to turn down a tasty treat!

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

🐾 Calling ALL English Bulldogs! From chunky little pups to distinguished, grey-faced seniors, brindles, fawns, reds, whites, pieds and everything in between – we want to see the whole Bulldog gang!

🛍️ 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 your Bulldog sniff, explore, potter, play and make new friends while you mingle with fellow Bulldog people.

✨ No Bulldog? 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 squishy faces, wrinkly foreheads and wonderfully lovable little characters.

❤️ And bring the whole gang! We're family-friendly, so dig out the Christmas jumpers, add all the sparkle and make a proper festive afternoon of it. Because what better way to celebrate 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 the main characters. Everything we do is designed around one  important question: will the dogs absolutely LOVE it? Because happy dogs = happy humans.

It's really that simple. So expect a room full of happy snorts, 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 afternoon out.

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

CHRISTMAS, BUT MAKE IT CUTE

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 celebrate the festive season in spectacular style!

And the main event? Your Bulldog 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.

Although we suspect most Bulldogs will be more interested in investigating Santa's treat supply or demanding a belly rub than sitting perfectly for their photograph...

COME MEET LOTS OF BULLDOGS

From chunky little pups to distinguished seniors, English Bulldogs of all ages are welcome to mingle, make friends and find their fellow Bulldog-loving crew!

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

There's something magical about watching a whole room of Bulldogs come together. The squishy faces, the wiggly bottoms, the adorable little underbites, the happy snorts and the occasional Bulldog who has decided they're absolutely NOT moving from their chosen spot.

They're affectionate, hilarious, stubborn little characters. Add Christmas jumpers, festive tunes and a little sparkle into the mix and you've got one ridiculously happy place to be! ✨

DRESS TO SLEIGH ✨

Christmas jumpers, sequins and DAZZLE are very much encouraged. Whether your Bulldog is serving cosy Christmas knit, Santa's chunkiest little helper, head-to-paw sparkle or a festive outfit that's almost as outrageous 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. 🎅✨

And the best bit? We'll have a professional photographer snapping away throughout the event, capturing all those gorgeous, hilarious and heart-melting moments for you to treasure. Better still, the photography is completely FREE! 📸

MAKE NEW HUMAN FRIENDS

Chat to fellow Bulldog obsessives, swap stories, make new friends and bond over the joys of living with a lovable, wrinkly little character who somehow manages to run the entire household.

The selective hearing. The spectacular snoring. The stubbornness. The dramatic sighs. The determination to occupy the comfiest seat in the house. And that squishy little face that somehow gets away with absolutely EVERYTHING!

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 squishy faces, chunky little bodies and wrinkly Bulldog charm, 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 happy, snorty, ridiculously adorable English Bulldogs. Frankly, we can't think of a more joyful way to spend a festive afternoon!

If you've always dreamed of owning an English Bulldog, it's also the perfect chance to get to know the breed, meet Bulldogs of all ages, chat to their humans and discover what makes these affectionate, comical, stubborn little characters so completely irresistible.

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 Bulldog 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.

Now, we all know Bulldogs are VERY serious about their food. These chunky little foodies certainly know what they want, so we're expecting some extremely enthusiastic customers at the bar!

FAMILY FRIENDLY FUN

We'll have Christmas activity sheets, heaps of festive dog toys and squishies to play with the Bulldogs, 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 squishy faces, wiggly bottoms, happy snorts, Christmas sparkle and festive fun. With this many Bulldogs 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 or a glass of chilled fizz in hand while all this is going on? Even better. 🥂✨

HELD AT THE HAPPENSTANCE

Arrive early and enjoy a little Bulldog watching around Paternoster Square before your time slot, soak up the Christmas atmosphere, squeeze in some festive shopping and explore one of the most dog-friendly cities in the world. 🎄🐾

And the venue itself? Big, beautiful and made for mingling, with plenty of floor space, comfy seating and a glorious winter terrace overlooking St Paul's Cathedral!

For the humans, think festive cocktails, chilled bubbles, mulled wine and delicious food. From tasty sharing boards to a fabulous afternoon menu, there's plenty to keep you fuelled for all that Bulldog madness.

MAKE A DAY OF IT

Why stop at the pawty? You're in LONDON at CHRISTMAS, after all! 🎄✨ With The Happenstance right beside the magnificent St Paul's Cathedral, you've got the perfect excuse to make a whole festive day of it!

Take a wander around beautiful Paternoster Square, soak up the twinkling lights and Christmas buzz, squeeze in some festive shopping, explore London's dog-friendly streets or find somewhere cosy for a cocktail and a bite to eat.

Come for POP+BARK, stay for a magical London Christmas day out! A room full of Bulldogs, Santa Paws, the Grinch, gorgeous festive photos and one of the world's most beautiful cities dressed up for Christmas. Does it get much better?

So round up your Bulldog-loving crew, plan your perfect London day out 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, Bulldog Cafe is the event and The Happenstance 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 for 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 nor 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 to 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 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 English Bulldogs - 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.