For several years now, there have been many bars and restaurants in Spain that allow us to bring pets inside, but... Where are there social clubs for them where they can make new friends? There still aren't many, but in Madrid and Barcelona we can find some places to meet new ARISTOPETS and share new knowledge with their owners.
In Barcelona, the first social club is called Barkcelona. The owners, Gemma Celma and Mireia Company, created this first social club for dogs in the heart of the city. On Aribau Street, you will find the venue, where love, affection, and fun are guaranteed. Vermouth gatherings, wine tastings, and birthday parties can be held there, always with the option of bringing your pet. Cupcakes, dog biscuits, and cakes are favorites among both owners and dogs.
At the La Madriguera del Lobo association in Madrid, there is another type of social club that is very much needed. Since this center has a swimming pool, dogs can practice sports as well as meet other animals of different breeds. Both the dogs and their owners have fun, as afterward the ARISTOPETERS can chat with one another and enjoy the countryside, while the ARISTOPERROS exercise together in nature.
Have you heard of cat cafés? In Madrid, Alicante, and Seville, there are also social clubs for your favorite felines. Cat cafés are more than just a place to have a coffee and spend time with your pet; they also let you meet other owners, share tips, and help cats make new friends.
La Gatoteca In Madrid, it is one of the most popular; cats can move around freely, and there are places where you can play together. Cat Relax Alicante It is another center where owners can have coffee and also adopt.
When traveling with pets in other countries, we would also like to visit social clubs to see what their training is like and how they are treated. In New York there is the most famous club for dogs, called Lucky Dog. If you love beer and like the pet-friendly concept, this bar is perfect for you and your pet.
Being able to have tea with your pet, and in London on top of that, is the dream of many PET PARENTS. Lady Dinah’s is the first social club where you can enjoy the ritual of tea with friends and felines. Located in the Bethnal Green neighborhood, this social club opened two years ago, and every day there are queues to get in. General admission costs 7.70 euros, as this money goes entirely toward caring for the cats at the venue and supporting organizations.
At all these places, there are also always workshops and events where you can discover new experiences and share common interests with other owners. Cooking workshops for dog food, events such as birthday parties, and activities in nature are some of the options offered by these social clubs. There aren’t many in Spain at the moment, but the pet-friendly concept is becoming increasingly established.
Don’t miss these social clubs where you can enjoy every moment with your pet and live the experience!