Hollywood’s Local British Pub since 1982
Step inside Hollywood’s oldest British pub, where tradition meets community spirit. Family-owned and operated, our restaurant has served homemade, authentic UK fare for over 4 decades. Favourites include Fish & Chips, Bangers & Mash, Beef Wellington, Savoury Pies and Traditional Sunday Roast. We have a versatile selection of craft, imported and domestic beers, wines and signature cocktails with fresh ingredients from our own Gardner Family garden!
Come and visit us to experience a warm blend of old-world charm and modern comfort in a historic pub adorned with family keepsakes.
We offer both indoor seating as well as a peaceful patio retreat.
More Than a Pub - A Gathering Place
The Cat isn’t just about food - it’s where memories are made. We host wrap parties, film shoots, alumni gatherings, birthday celebrations and intimate private events.
Families love our kids menu and our canine friends love our patio and doggie menu!
We couldn’t have survived this long without the dedication of our Cat Family,
many of whom have been with us for over 2 decades.
The Gardner Family is proud to work alongside them.
Recognized by the City of Los Angeles as both a “Los Angeles Legacy Business” and with a “Certificate of Recognition” for our cultural contributions, The Cat is proud to be a community hub for over 40 years.
The Cat & Fiddle was first opened in Laurel Canyon by British rocker Kim Gardner, and his wife, Paula, from New Orleans. Kim was a bassist and integral part of the British Rock Invasion of the 1960s and 70s. He recorded over 27 albums and played in bands such as Quiet Melon (with Rod Stewart), Ashton, Gardner & Dyke, The Creation and The Birds (with Ron Wood). The music industry eventually brought Kim to Hollywood and he decided to open a British pub in the neighborhood because there wasn't one! Like his dad always said, "That boy would do anything for a pint!" Paula's roots are in fashion and in the early 1980s she owned a successful shoe store named "Lily Bleu" on Santa Monica Boulevard. After the Cat & Fiddle launched with overwhelming success, Paula closed her store to work with Kim at the Pub full-time. The Cat & Fiddle quickly became the favourite watering hole for the entertainment community worldwide.
SUNDAY MAGAZINE, No. 357, August 14 1983
The Cat & Fiddle Pub
British bassist Kim Gardner took over the liquor license of a small Laurel Canyon restaurant and opened a pub which reminded him of home, inviting friends like Ron Wood and Rod Stewart along for the ride
By 1985, The Cat had outgrown the small nook in the Canyon and moved to a larger location on Sunset Boulevard. For a magical 32 years, The Pub poured many pints, served delicious homemade food and created lasting memories before local development forced the doors to shut. It took 2 years to find the perfect place to write the next chapter of The Cat & Fiddle, and in 2017 the new location on Highland and Melrose Avenue was announced. It is an intimate setting complete with a lovely garden patio, and was previously home to the popular music venue, Highland Grounds.
Sadly, in 2001, Kim passed away but Paula and their three daughters, Ashlee, Camille and Eva have carried on the torch. They continue to work alongside their mum, keeping the Cat & Fiddle legacy alive. Ashlee, who currently owns and runs the day to day of the pub alongside her mum since 2005, is a graduate of USC's Marshall School of Business and author of Entrepreneur Magazine's Great Book of Business Lists. She also owns a music management company, Paulie Music, with her producer/writer husband Justin Raisen. Camille has a food and beverage consulting company and has spent several years working for successful hospitality groups such as Patina Restaurant Group and David Burke Group in New York. She also has a commercial real estate business servicing the LA market. Eva, a bassist that has followed her father's footsteps, has her own signature bass with Fender and has played for artists such as P!nk, Cher, Gwen Stefani, Tegan & Sara and Moby. Together, they run the Cat & Fiddle and keep the spirit very much alive. Many thanks to the community for your continued support! Cheers!