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Mad Dogs & Englishmen, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex

Mad Dogs & Englishmen

4.8
4.8
2853 Reviews
£26 to £40
Afternoon Tea

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2 people
21:00
Booked 14 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for creative cocktails
Here at Mad Dogs & Englishmen we have become renowned for our themed Afternoon Tea’s and wonderful cocktails. Enjoy the eclectic surroundings of this unique venue. We offer an immersive experience, a feast for the eyes and the taste buds!
The Parlour Tea Room at Mad Dogs and Englishmen provides a vintage setting to enjoy Afternoon tea. We’ve become renowned for our themed teas which offer an unforgettable experience.
The Botanical Rooms is upstairs and hosts our cocktail bar and also hosts our themed afternoon teas.

EVENTS

THE PARLOUR TEAROOM seatings at 12, 2.30 & 5 pm

Running till 5/1/25 - THE NUTCRACKER
17/1/25 - 28/3/2025 - DIAMOND OF THE SEASON

THE BOTANICAL ROOMS (upstairs) seatings at 12.30 & 3pm

Running till 5/1/25 - A SNOW WHITE CHRISTMAS
17/1/25 - 28/3/2025 - SNOW WHITE

Please ensure you select the correct time, venue and event when booking.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Afternoon Tea, Cocktail Bar, English
  • Hours of Operation
    Afternoon Tea Wed–Sun 12:00 pm–6:30 pm
  • Phone number
    01702 714766
  • Website
    http://www.maddogsandenglishmeninteriors.co.uk/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual

Experiences

  • Diamond of the Season-Wkdays £45pp (£10pp deposit)

    £10.00 per person

    Prepaid

    17 Jan 2025 - 28 Mar 2025
    Dearest Gentle Readers, Mad Dogs are abuzz with the event of the season, our Regency inspired Afternoon Tea. Join us for an elegant affair through wisteria walks and into the grandeur of Queen Charlotte's Ball. Here your exquisite themed delicacies will be served amongst secrets and surprises. All debutantes are required to book as this Afternoon Tea will be offered for 10 weeks only this year and is likely to be a very popular affair. Menu to be announced Weekdays £45.00pp plus service charge. Weekends £50.00pp plus service charge. A £10pp deposit is required to secure this booking The balance is due on the day and the service charge will be added to your bill. T’s & C’s apply

  • Snow White - Weekdays £45pp (£10pp deposit)

    £10.00 per person

    Prepaid

    11 Jan 2025 - 28 Mar 2025
    Mirror mirror on the wall, where to find the most Magical afternoon tea of them all? Set deep within the Enchanted Forest of the Botanical Rooms is our seasonal spectacular. Inspired by the classic 1812 Grimms fairy tale, discover Snow White's cottage, poisoned apples, the Prince's kiss and other exquisite exquisite delights." The perfect way to enjoy your Afternoon Tea! Menu to be announced Weekdays £45.00pp plus service charge. Weekends £50.00pp plus service charge. A £10pp deposit is required to secure this booking The balance is due on the day and the service charge will be added to your bill. Please note that there is no lift access so do let us know if any guests have any mobility issues T’s & C’s apply

  • VIP of Diamond Season-Wkdays £55pp (£15pp deposit)

    £15.00 per person

    Prepaid

    17 Jan 2025 - 28 Mar 2025
    VIP UPGRADE TO THE SPECIAL TABLE for 2 guests or 3-4 guests. You will receive a VIP treat to take away and a glass of Prosecco. Dearest Gentle Readers, Mad Dogs are abuzz with the event of the season, our Regency inspired Afternoon Tea. Join us for an elegant affair through wisteria walks and into the grandeur of Queen Charlotte's Ball. Here your exquisite themed delicacies will be served amongst secrets and surprises. All debutantes are required to book as this Afternoon Tea is 10 weeks only. Menu to be announced Weekdays £55.00pp plus service charge. Weekends £60.00pp plus service charge. A £15pp deposit is required to secure this booking The balance is due on the day and the service charge will be added to your bill. T’s & C’s apply

Menu

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What 2,853 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Energetic

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Essex

    Best Overall

  • Essex

    Best Ambience

  • Essex

    Innovative

  • Essex

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Essex

    Good for special occasions

  • Essex

    Lively

  • Essex

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Mad Dogs & Englishmen offers an enchanting dining experience with "outstanding themes" and "beautiful decor." The venue excels in creating magical atmospheres, from Snow White to Nutcracker themes, complemented by "delicious" food and "attentive" service. While some find it pricey, most agree it's "worth every penny" for special occasions.

2,853 Reviews

  1. pamela

    Essex

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent pretty interior, polite friendly staff, and great Service. Good food. Overall good value for money, Will definitely be going back Pam carr

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  2. Lesley

    Essex

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely afternoon tea as always. Great service, lovely food, great cocktails all with a fun Bridgerton theme. Recommended venue for an exceptional day.

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  3. Hazel

    VIP

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a little gem this place is! The themed decor blew me away, this place far exceeded my expectations in every sense and I will be returning to experience another one of their themed afternoon teas.

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  4. Julie

    Cornwall

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our party of 3 were looked after extremely well. Our server Matt was extremely attentive and had a lovely relaxed manner. We thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Perfect for our sisters special birthday.

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  5. Adam

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife and mother in law have been here twice in the last two months, they can't wait to go back again. They said, there was nothing to fault. The food was gorgeous, staff were amazing and the ambience was great

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  6. Steve

    Essex

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Family treat in an amazing location. Staff so welcoming, atmosphere lovely.

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  7. Alison

    Essex

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 5 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a lovely experience. Went to the Snow White theme. Food excellent, good variety of teas and cocktails. The way the design the interior to theme is excellent.

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  8. Vickie

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 5 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing setting, service and afternoon tea was beautiful as it always is. Can’t wait to come back for the next one!

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  9. Clayton

    London

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on 4 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great experience at Mad Dogs & Englishmen. Delicious food, attentive service and fabulous decor and design. Great fun!

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  10. Ellie

    Essex

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 4 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely outstanding, best afternoon tea I’ve ever been to and worth every penny. The food was amazing, the staff couldn’t have been better. The thought and detail that goes into the themes is breathtaking. I cannot wait to return! Thank you for a lovely afternoon.

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FAQs

Mad Dogs & Englishmen is rated 4.8 stars by 2853 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
21:00
Booked 14 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Mad Dogs & Englishmen

1349-1353 London Rd, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex SS9 2AB

Additional information

  • Area
    Leigh-On-Sea
  • Hours of Operation
    Afternoon Tea Wed–Sun 12:00 pm–6:30 pm
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Afternoon Tea, Cocktail Bar, English
  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Vegan
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