Meow Mews Cat Restaurant to open in Lowestoft this summer

Meow Mews Cat Restaurant is being launched to "help people to understand the therapeutic benefit of cats”. 

The restaurant is part of a new chapter for the creative wellbeing hub Woodworks Art Café, soon to be renamed Arts Community East, which is moving to a different location in the town. 

Meow Mews Cat Restaurant will open in Lowestoft this summer (Image: Kinsey Foster)

Up to 15 cats will be selected to be kept in a safe and secure space separate from the main restaurant with food, water, toys and entertainment.  

Customers will be able to order food at the bar or table and they can also book their slot to spend quality time with the cats.  

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Kinsey Foster, owner and founder of Meow Mews Cat Restaurant, said: "I've always loved cats and learnt so much through them. 

"I discovered cat cafes and wanted to learn about what they do. 

Customers will be able to order food and book their slot to spend quality time with the cats (Image: Kinsey Foster)

"I'm very excited, but I'm also aware it's going to be a lot of work." 

The venue will offer indoor and outdoor seating, with tables for up to 30 diners, and sofas providing a space for customers to lounge with a coffee or glass of wine. 

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The site will include a fully functioning kitchen and alcohol-licensed bar, with food available from 7am to 7pm. 

Light lunches will include a selection of sandwiches, toasties and bagels. 

The cats will be kept in a safe and secure space separate to the main restaurant with food, water, toys and entertainment (Image: Kinsey Foster)

The venue is also planning a line-up of events and workshops at the restaurant including open mic nights, arts and crafts sessions, support groups and a youth club. 

The team hopes to open at the end of May with the new location still to be confirmed.