MALTESE CAFE IS COMING TO LONDON 🎅🎄

...and bringing Santa Paws AND The Grinch along for the ride!

So London, get ready for possibly the CUTEST way to celebrate Christmas as POP+BARK is bringing a whole room of adorable Maltese to The Happenstance on Sunday 13th December! ✨☕

Get ready for one HUGE Maltese Christmas pawty, packed with freshly brewed coffee, delicious pastries, Christmas tunes and the sweetest little fluffy white dogs living their very best off-lead lives.

Christmas jumpers, sparkly bows, velvet, festive accessories and outrageously cute outfits are VERY much encouraged! Expect Christmas props galore, picture-perfect moments, professional photography, our iconic Pupuccino Bar serving up gingerbread pup cups and, of course, a very special visit from SANTA PAWS himself AND The Grinch! 🎅

And for the humans? Think gorgeous morning coffees, buttery pastries, delicious breakfast bites and perhaps a cheeky mimosa or two! All in one of London's loveliest venues, with a whole room of little white fluffballs making Christmas morning even more magical.

No Maltese? No problem. Dog lovers are invited, too. Get ready to meet lots of adorable dogs, make instant besties and leave with your hearts and camera rolls full.

🎟️ Tickets will sell very quickly so please book now to avoid any disappointment! 🐾

THE CUTEST MALTESE PARTY

🎄 Join London's Maltese Christmas gathering for 80 minutes of pure festive joy! One gorgeous venue, a whole room of beautiful little Maltese and heaps of off-lead fun! Christmas in London doesn't get much cuter than this, especially when you can spend your Sunday morning surrounded by these tiny, fluffy white superstars.

🎅 Meet Santa Paws AND The Grinch! Take your Maltese to meet Santa, snap the ultimate festive photo and make a Christmas memory that's going straight on the mantelpiece. Naughty or nice? With Maltese, those angelic little faces might fool Santa, but we know there's a cheeky side hiding beneath all that fluff! And will they manage to melt the Grinch's grumpy green heart? Those little button noses might just do it!

📸 Your Christmas camera roll = sorted. We're going all out for Christmas! Expect FREE professional photography by Hannah Drimer, Christmas props galore, twinkly backdrops, festive photo stations and plenty of sparkle, surprises and ridiculously cute moments worth snapping. There'll also be an artist on site illustrating beautiful pawtraits of your pup!

☕ Christmas mornings, but make them MAGICAL! We're taking over The Happenstance for a gorgeous Sunday morning of freshly brewed coffee, buttery pastries, delicious breakfast bites and perhaps a cheeky mimosa or two! Settle in, soak up the Christmas atmosphere and enjoy 80 minutes of pure Maltese happiness while your little sweetheart makes a whole bunch of new besties. Don't miss the beautiful winter terrace overlooking St Paul's Cathedral!

🧁 No POP+BARK pawty would be complete without our iconic Pupuccino Bar, and Christmas calls for a festive glow-up! Your Maltese can tuck into a gingerbread pup cup piled with delicious festive toppings. Those tiny little faces and magnificent fluffy white whiskers are going to LOVE it!

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

🐶 Calling ALL Maltese! From tiny little sweethearts to bigger, bolder characters, silky flowing coats, adorable puppy cuts, fabulous top knots, little bows and scruffy bedhead fluff – we want to meet them ALL! Every size, age and hairstyle is welcome. Maltese crosses too!

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

✨ No Maltese? No problem! Dog lovers are always welcome at POP+BARK. Come discover one of the sweetest, fluffiest and most charming little dog breeds around and spend 80 glorious minutes surrounded by their adorable faces, affectionate personalities and irresistible charm!

❤️ And bring the whole gang! We're family-friendly, so dig out the Christmas jumpers, add a little sparkle and make a proper festive morning of it. Because what better way to celebrate Christmas in London than with your favourite people, your favourite dogs and one enormous 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 new besties, happy little tails, ridiculous festive photo opportunities and pure, wholesome dog-fuelled serotonin. Add a little Christmas magic, a gorgeous morning coffee and a whole lot of Maltese fluff into the mix and you've got a pretty fabulous time.

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

CHRISTMAS, BUT MAKE IT FABULOUS

You KNOW we're not doing Christmas by halves! Expect Christmas trees, twinkling lights, Nutcrackers, tinsel, sequins, sparkle and festive props GALORE. We're pulling out all the stops to give your Maltese the most fabulously festive pawty imaginable!

And the main event? Your adorable little superstar gets to meet SANTA PAWS and The Grinch! 🎅🐾 Little paws, BIG Christmas magic and possibly the fluffiest meet & greet EVER.

And let's face it, Maltese were practically MADE for Christmas party season. Those gorgeous snow-white coats, adorable little button noses, fabulous top knots and tiny bows. Honestly, some of these little characters have better wardrobes than we do!

Whether yours is rocking a fresh puppy cut, a magnificent flowing coat or the world's most fabulous little top knot, this is their moment to shine. Christmas has never looked so FLUFFY!

COME MEET LOTS OF MALTESE

If there's one thing we absolutely LOVE about Maltese, it's their enormous personalities packed into those tiny little bodies. Affectionate, playful, confident, cheeky and full of character, these little dogs are so much more than just pretty little faces!

From playful youngsters finding their paws to distinguished little seniors who know exactly what they want (and usually get it!), Maltese of all ages are invited to join the fun.

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

And trust us, there's something magical about watching a whole room of Maltese come together. The tiny paws, the fabulous hairstyles, the wagging tails and those gorgeous little clouds of white fluff bouncing around together. Small dogs, VERY big personalities!

And don't forget, ALL Maltese and Maltese crosses are welcome! Long hair, short hair, top knots, puppy cuts, big, small, young or old – we LOVE them all! 🐶🎄

DRESSED TO SLEIGH 🎄✨

Christmas jumpers, velvet bows, sparkle and FESTIVE CUTENESS are very much encouraged! This is a gorgeous Sunday morning Christmas pawty, and we're bringing ALL the festive magic!

Whether your Maltese is serving cosy Christmas chic, Santa's tiniest little helper, a fabulous velvet bow or a sparkly outfit worthy of the most exclusive Christmas party in town – 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. Dig out your favourite Christmas jumper, wrap up in something cosy and come ready for a gorgeous morning of coffee, pastries, mimosas and Maltese fabulousness.

Dress code? FLUFFY, FESTIVE AND FABULOUS! 🎀✨

These little dogs are already ridiculously photogenic, but add a bit of festive sparkle and we think we're in for some of the CUTEST Christmas photos imaginable!

MAKE NEW HUMAN FRIENDS

Chat to fellow Maltese obsessives, swap stories, make new friends and bond over the joys of living with one of the sweetest, most affectionate and entertaining little breeds around.

Because if you know Maltese, you'll know just how special they are. Those gorgeous little faces, their enormous personalities, their hilarious habits and their complete conviction that they deserve to be treated like royalty!

Whether yours is a playful little adventurer, a devoted cuddle monster or a tiny diva who expects the very best in life, there's something so incredibly loveable about these dogs.

It's socialising, but the POP+BARK way – safe, relaxed, ridiculously wholesome and completely led by the dogs. Just with festive tunes, a whole lot of sparkle and a lovely morning coffee or cheeky mimosa in hand. ✨🥂

DOG LOVERS WELCOME

Our Dog Lover tickets are your invitation to spend 80 glorious minutes surrounded by some of the fluffiest little dogs you'll ever meet!

We think Maltese are one of the most charming little breeds out there. They're affectionate, spirited, endlessly entertaining and so ridiculously CUTE. And if you've never had the pleasure of spending time with lots of Maltese, well, you're in for a very special treat!

Always dreamed of owning a Maltese? Come meet them in all their wonderful shapes, sizes and hairstyles, chat to their humans and discover what makes these tiny white fluffballs so completely irresistible.

Bring your bestie, surprise a Maltese-loving friend or plan the CUTEST little Christmas coffee date. Meet lots of adorable dogs, grab a delicious coffee and pastry, take 600 photos and leave significantly happier than you arrived ❤️

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 Maltese 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 morning treat!

It's messy. It's ridiculously cute. And with Maltese involved, we're expecting some VERY enthusiastic taste-testing. Tiny tongues, happy faces and possibly a bit of whipped cream on those magnificent fluffy white whiskers!

FAMILY FRIENDLY FUN

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 Maltese, 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 adorable little faces, wagging tails, Christmas sparkle and festive fun!

And don't forget, there's a VERY special someone waiting to meet them too... Santa Paws! 🎅🐾

HELD AT THE HAPPENSTANCE

It's big, beautiful and made for Christmas, with plenty of floor space, comfy seating, gorgeous Christmas decorations, a secure outdoor space and a stunning winter terrace overlooking St Paul's Cathedral.

Think freshly brewed coffee, delicious pastries, breakfast bites and a cheeky mimosa or two, all wrapped up in a gorgeous morning of Christmas sparkle in one of London's loveliest venues.

It's the perfect setting to relax, soak up the Christmas atmosphere and enjoy a magical Sunday morning while your little sweetheart makes new friends.

MAKE A DAY OF IT

You're already in beautiful London at Christmas, so why not make a proper day of it? Head out for a stroll around St Paul's Cathedral, squeeze in a little Christmas shopping or find somewhere lovely for a bit of dog and people watching.

And with our mid-morning session, you've got the perfect excuse to make a whole day of it! Start with a fabulous Maltese Christmas party, enjoy a delicious coffee and pastry, perhaps a cheeky mimosa, then head out into London for an afternoon of Christmas shopping and festive exploring. ✨

Maltese, Christmas magic and a day spent with your favourite little companion in London? Just pawfect. 🎄✨

SAFE & SOCIAL

• Do bring 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 aggressive 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 in hosting safe events and:

• Makes each indoor venue dog-proof and safe for them 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 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, Maltese 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 for them responsibly – 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 Pupcorn, but all other food and drinks for humans and dogs are payable – the ticket covers entry only.
12. Please only bring Maltese and Maltese mixes that are at least 50% Maltese – unfortunately we are unable to accommodate doggy siblings or dog guests of other breeds. If you arrive with a dog that is not a Maltese or qualifying Maltese Cross you will not be able to join the event, and tickets will remain non-refundable.
13. POP+BARK may film the event and footage could be used for, but is 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 that while we will endeavour to action any requests, on occasion we may not be able to remove footage once it has been published or is 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.