Mount Purrnon Cat Café and Wine Bar offers a one-of-a-kind Alexandria experience where guests can unwind with a drink or snack while spending time with adoptable rescue cats in a warm, home-like setting. As Virginia’s first cat ca...
This Old Town Alexandria spot has cat lovers raving about the impressive number of friendly, adoptable felines and the genuinely caring atmosphere. The space gets consistent praise for being surprisingly clean considering how many cats roam around, and visitors love that they can enjoy coffee, wine, and bistro-style food while getting their cat fix. Staff members earn mentions for being knowledgeable about each cat's personality and creating a relaxed environment where both cats and humans can unwind. Several reviewers have successfully adopted from here and describe the process as smooth and heartfelt. The cafe side works well for those who want to grab lunch or drinks before heading upstairs to the cat lounge (reservations recommended). Guests mention finding parking relatively easy and appreciate special events like yoga and wine tastings. A couple of concerns surface around transparency with special needs cats and one person felt judged when asking for advice, but the overwhelming majority describe welcoming, helpful interactions. Families enjoy bringing kids during daytime hours, though be aware there's an adults-only policy after 6pm on weekends. If you're an animal lover looking for a cozy spot to relax with adoptable cats, this consistently delivers on the experience.
If you love cats you should absolutely stop by. You get to spend time with all the little adorable ones. The staff is welcoming…and the entire atmosphere completely warms your heart🤍🐈
Avani Avi
June 25, 2026
If you love cats you should absolutely stop by. You get to spend time with all the little adorable ones. The staff is welcoming…and the entire atmosphere completely warms your heart🤍🐈
Avani Avi
June 25, 2026