# The Pavilion
**Type:** Stop-off | **Location:** Donisthorpe, East Midlands, England, United Kingdom
**Murphy Approved** ✓ — personally visited and approved by Murphy & Me
## About
Murphy had his first ever café visit today… and I was definitely more nervous than he was 😅

But this place made it such a lovely first experience.

The tables are nicely spaced so there's no awkward navigating around a wriggly pup, and the whole atmosphere just felt genuinely welcoming — not in a performative way, but in a way that actually made a difference. No judgement, no stress, just really lovely.

They've got a proper canine menu and treats at the bar, which already puts them ahead of most places. And of course, the moment we'd all been waiting for… Murphy's first ever puppachino. Safe to say he approved.

For a first café trip, this was pretty much perfect. If you've got a dog who's new to this whole café thing, I'd genuinely recommend starting here.

## Murphy's Verdict
*Reviewed by Murphy, Cavapoo and chief sniff tester at Murphy & Me — The Dog Edit*
> "First café trip. First puppachino. First time Mum stopped stress-sweating within five minutes of arriving. I'm going to need them to bottle whatever they put in that whipped cream because I have THOUGHTS. 10 out of 10, would absolutely go back and pretend it's my first time again for the reaction."
## Highlights
- Canine menu available
- Treats at the bar
- Puppachino confirmed
- Tables nicely spaced — great for wriggly pups
- Genuinely welcoming atmosphere — no judgement vibes
## Dog-Friendly Features
Puppachino Confirmed, Dog Treats Available
## About This Review
The Pavilion was personally visited by Murphy & Me — The Dog Edit, a trusted dog-friendly recommendation network covering Leicestershire and beyond. Every review is based on a genuine visit. No paid placements. Murphy approved where earned.
**Source:** [The Pavilion on Murphy & Me](https://murphyandme.co.uk/stops/the-pavilion)
**Publisher:** Murphy & Me — The Dog Edit | murphyandme.co.uk
**Published:** 2026-05-31