# Festive Pet-Friendly Restaurants Sainsbury's is Launching a Pop-Up Christmas Restaurant for Dogs By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2019-11-27 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/restaurant-for-dogs References: [metro](https://metro.co.uk/2019/11/25/sainsburys-just-announced-pop-christmas-restaurant-dogs-11215057/) & [sainsburys](https://www.sainsburys.co.uk/) In December, pet owners in the UK can look forward to visiting a holiday-themed restaurant for dogs from [Sainsbury's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sainsburys-and-battersea-dogs-and-cats-home). The event is set to be held at London's Hus Gallery and will offer plenty of pet-friendly treats like Sainsbury's Festive [Dinner](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cup-noodles-turkey-dinner) for Dogs containing turkey, carrots and sage or chicken, duck and turkey. Just for pets, Sainsbury's also makes mince pies. Dog owners will delight in being able to spoil their canine companions and will also have the chance to enjoy [Christmas sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christmas-sandwich) and refreshments of their own. The Santa Paws Dinner! pop-up is also a place for pet owners to get their pets photographed by a professional, which could make the perfect image for a holiday card. Image Credit: Sainsbury's ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 47% | Activity: 33% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Pets](https://www.trendhunter.com/pets) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Pet-friendly Restaurants:** Opportunity for restaurants to cater to pet owners by offering specialized menus and creating pet-friendly experiences. - **Holiday-themed Restaurants:** Potential for restaurants to create temporary themed experiences during festive seasons, attracting a niche audience. - **Pet Photography:** Emerging trend of professional pet photography, providing opportunities for innovative businesses to offer unique photo experiences for pet owners. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Hospitality:** Restaurants and cafes can tap into the pet-friendly trend by providing special pet menus and hosting pet-friendly events. - **Retail:** Retailers can seize the opportunity by offering pet-themed products and hosting pet-friendly events. - **Photography:** Photography studios and professionals can offer specialized pet photography services to meet the growing demand in the market. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pet-Friendly Mince Pies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dog-mince-pies.md) - [Festive Pet Product Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christmas-pet-range.md) - [Wintery Pet Product Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lilys-kitchen.md) - [Pet-and-Owner Salons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/short-bark-and-sides.md) - [Festive Dog Food Formulas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/turkey-dog-food-recipe.md) - [Dog-Friendly Dining Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cesar-restaurant-weekend.md) - [Festive Pet Photo-Op Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holiday-portraits-of-pets.md) - [Seasonal Pet-Friendly Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pet-friendly-menu.md) - [Festive Pet Biscuit Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/santa-paws-milk-cookie-box.md)