Renowned pug café, CuppaPug, has announced that it is set to open at Brighton Marina this Thursday, 5th March.
The Brighton Marina café will be the brand’s sixth location, joining popular sites in London and Manchester as well as several in America. Described as a vibrant pink paradise, the new waterfront venue will offer a unique space where pug lovers can enjoy themed smoothies, hot drinks and cakes in the company of the cafe’s resident pugs.
More than just a café, CuppaPug also aims to educate with their dedicated initiative, CuppaPug Rescue. The Brighton location will provide a lifeline for pugs in need, offering an environment for surrender, rehabilitation, medical care, fostering, and adoption. The pugs are trained, enriched and kept stimulated to ensure their happiness and wellbeing every day.
Guests will also have the opportunity to meet rescue pugs, learn their stories, and even apply to give them a forever home, with every visit supporting the brand’s ongoing rescue efforts.
To celebrate the grand opening, CuppaPug is pulling out all the stops with a day full of surprises and curly tail-wagging fun. Brighton-based dog treats company ‘W’zis’ will be on hand sharing the very same delicious treats used to reward the pugs as they show off their crowd-favourite tricks, while guests who book on the day will receive an exclusive CuppaPug tote bag or official CuppaPug tee. And, of course, no celebration would be complete without meeting the star who started it all — the famous pink pug himself, Gizmo — ready to welcome fans and pose for plenty of unforgettable photos.
Louise Taylor, Brighton Marina’s Centre Director, commented: “We are delighted to welcome CuppaPug to Brighton Marina. As a dog-friendly destination, we take pride in providing a welcoming space for all four-legged friends, and we are particularly proud to support a business that puts animal welfare and rescue at the heart of its mission. We know the Brighton community will welcome the pugs with open arms, and we encourage guests to come down and visit to experience the wonderful addition to the Marina.”
Aaron Carty, Co-founder of CuppaPug, said: “Brighton has always held a special place in my heart — it’s where my husband and I had one of our first dates, accompanied by our pug, so the city already means so much to us personally. Our rescued pugs hold the other half of our hearts, which makes opening a CuppaPug here feel incredibly fitting. We have so much planned as we head into the summer, and we already have rescue pugs looking for loving homes, so I’d encourage all the pug lovers in Brighton to come along, meet them, and be part of the journey.”
