For my Birthday last weekend I was treated to a visit to Lady Dinah’s Cat Emporium in East London.   What could be better than cake and cats?

The cafe is laid out over two floors with tables, chairs and sofas for us humans and shelves, baskets and hammocks for our feline friends.

It was rather a hot day and I think the 10 or so cats inside were happy to laze about, just out of reach.

Apparently the cats are all from rescue shelters and are all beautiful and look very healthy. Although I went there to enjoy their company, I’m relieved to know they are able to escape the relentless stroking and grooming from us ‘cat lovers’ by retiring to a high shelf or tunnel.

The Guinness chocolate cake with cream cheese icing was absolutely delicious