Inspired by similar establishments in Japan but with an added English flair, London's first cat cafe is doing a roaring trade providing traditional afternoon tea in feline company.
Since opening last March, the cafe has been fully booked almost every day, and similar independent businesses plan to open across Britain.
Lauren Pears, founder and director of Lady Dinah's Cat Emporium, was inspired by a visit to a cat cafe in Tokyo's Ikebukuro neighborhood.