Darling Darlings Cat Lounge
Bringing people and cats together!
Welcome to our little home on the internet; filled with information about how to join us on the East Coast.
Our cat lounge isn't like any other café; we're home to so many memories from the 1950s up to the 1990s and early 2000s! Our cats; Coconut, Teddy, Stanley, Maverick, Ernie and Olive await your visit in Great Yarmouth.
Do you wish to know more about the café and the people behind the community project? Please feel free browse around our site by clicking the drop tab on the top left, or some of the buttons below.
And don't forget; we always advise booking ahead to guarantee a space with us, please head to our 'How to book!' page to find out what information we need to visit us.
Don't forget to check our Disability access page if you need assistance on your visit.
Darling Darling's Blog
Chill Time
All of our cats are therapy trained, offering a soothing presence that helps lower stress and anxiety, along with tackling the many other challenges that come with day-to-day life. And it's not just us—they love to chill too, creating a calm and relaxing atmosphere for everyone.
Travelers' Choice 2022
In 2021, our first year at our new residence, we reached new heights and were honoured to be recognized as a top choice on TripAdvisor. This success continued in 2022, where we were again named Travellers' Top Choice. We also received the same prestigious recognition in 2023 and 2024, and we’re excited to carry this momentum forward, hoping to continue our success into the future.
A Time Capsule
Walking into our lounge will thrust you into the past, with a range of vintage and retro décor spanning from the 1950s-1990s.
Certain to bring back memories flooding back for many us and showing the younger once
Summer Operating Hours
March to September
Tuesday - Sunday
10am-3:45pm
Currently NOT Operating
Winter Operating Hours
September to March
Tuesday - Saturday
10am-2:45pm
Currently Operating
Bookings are advised - we get very busy!
Call us on 01493 857450
You'll find us at 57a Marine Parade, just opposite the horse & carriages and a few minutes walk from Britannia Pier.
Make sure to check our social media throughout the year for weekly offers.
We run in line with the Animal Welfare Act
100% Cat Priority
Got any questions? Head over to our FAQ page, if your question still is unanswered drop us a message below on our social media, or give us a call.
Open Hours
Being in a seaside destination, the peek times of year can vary; as do our opening hours. We're open all year round, Tuesday - Saturday (10am - 2.45pm) during off peak and Tuesday - Sunday (10am - 3.45Ppm) during the height of the holiday season.
Mondays are the main day off for the cats and staff; this also includes any Bank Holiday Monday's throughout the year.
Bookings
If you wish to visit us we'd love to see you! Please call us in advance on 01493 857450 to book a slot as we're very busy and we'd hate for you to be disappointed if we're at full capacity. If we don't answer the phone, it's probably because we're busy seating people or looking after our cats, so please leave us a message and we'll get back to you to finalise your booking by the end of the day or following. A small deposit will be taken for all bookings, as is required by law for all cat lounges.
Wheelchair
Accessibility
We do have a couple of steps leading into our building also some within our cafe. But don't let that hold you back as our staff are more than happy to help you in as we have more then enough to accommodate.
Due to health and safety reasons, we politely ask for mobility scooters to be left outside.