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

Mad Dogs & Englishmen

4.8
4.8
2943 Reviews
£41 and over
Afternoon Tea
1349-1353 London Rd, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex SS9 2AB

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2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 18 times today

About this restaurant

  • 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 17/1/25 - 04/5/2025 - DIAMOND OF THE SEASON
Including Mothers Day 29th & 30th March
Running 10/5/25 - 13/7/2025 - GREASE


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

Running 17/1/25 - 27/04/2025 - SNOW WHITE
Including Mothers Day 29th & 30th March
Running 03/5/25 - 13/7/2025 - The Circle of Life

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

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Leigh-On-Sea
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Private Room, Vegan, Wine

What 2,943 people are saying

Mad Dogs & Englishmen reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Essex

    Best Overall

  • Essex

    Best Food

  • Essex

    Best Service

  • Essex

    Best Ambiance

  • Essex

    Innovative

  • Essex

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Essex

    Good for special occasions

  • Essex

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Mad Dogs & Englishmen is a captivating venue offering themed afternoon teas that transport you to a "magical world for adults." The decor is "outstanding," perfectly matching each theme, while the "delicious" food and "friendly" staff consistently impress. Guests rave about the "exceptional experience" and "attention to detail." Perfect for special occasions.

2,943 Reviews
  1. kimberley

    Essex1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic afternoon tea this is the 3rd time I’ve been here it’s absolutely wonderful this was for a friends 50th birthday would highly recommend! What I like is the different themes they do ours was the diamond of the season! Absolutely 5*
    Mad Dogs & EnglishmenResponded today
    Thank you for taking the time to leave such a lovely review Kimberley, it is much appreciated. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed your recent visit for your friend's birthday and we will hopefully see you again soon. Best wishes

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  2. Charlotte

    London7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thought this was just brilliant, from the welcome to the decoration and theming, through to the ambience, service and food. Great value for money for what they have put together. Would come back for a different theme for sure
    Mad Dogs & EnglishmenResponded today
    Thank you for taking the time to leave such a lovely review Charlotte, it is much appreciated. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed your visit and we will hopefully see you again soon. Best wishes

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  3. cheryl

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our first time visiting and will definitely not be our last! Absolutely beautiful.. We had the loveliest time and was in awe of the amazing setting .. The food was beautifully served and delicious.. The staff are amazing .. We really did have the most wonderful afternoon ♥️
    Mad Dogs & EnglishmenResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you for taking the time to leave such a lovely review Cheryl, it is much appreciated. We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed your visit recently and we hope to see you again soon. Best wishes

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  4. Jacqui

    Essex1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely afternoon tea for my daughters 18th birthday. Fresh, tasty food and beautiful decor. The staff were great. Will definitely be back.
    Mad Dogs & EnglishmenResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you for taking the time to leave such a nice review Jacqui, it is much appreciated. We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed your visit for your daughter's birthday recently and we shall look forward to seeing you again soon. Best wishes

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  5. Diane

    Norfolk/Suffolk1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Excellent themed Afternoon Tea. Food totally unique, amazing and plentiful. Had box to take home the cakes we couldn’t eat. Staff very friendly and efficient, teapot replenished constantly without having to ask.
    Mad Dogs & EnglishmenResponded today
    Thank you for taking the time to leave such a lovely review Diane, it is much appreciated. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed your visit and also took some cakes home to enjoy later. We will hopefully see you again soon. Best wishes

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  6. Carolyn

    Essex1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a delight to see how they have come up with ideas to enhance the themes. Food as always delicious and exquisite thought out and home made. It is pricey but then you get what you pay for.

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  7. Nia

    London3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautifully decorated, delicious food and a fantastic waitress. We will be back.
    Mad Dogs & EnglishmenResponded 7 days ago
    Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a lovely review Nia, it is much appreciated. Hopefully we shall see you again soon. Best wishes

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  8. Shula

    Essex1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Enchanted experience, beautiful decoration, friendly staff and delicious food
    Mad Dogs & EnglishmenResponded on April 18, 2025
    Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a lovely review Shula, it is much appreciated. with us recently. Hopefully we shall see you again soon. Best wishes

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  9. Lisa

    Essex2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I booked both Snow White and Diamond of the Season as Xmas gifts for family. I absolutely love coming here, everything about this place is magical. The decorative decor match the themes perfectly. The staff are incredibly friendly and happy to help. The food is delicious and the little extras you don’t expect are just wonderful. We will find a reason to go for the next theme. Thank you
    Mad Dogs & EnglishmenResponded on April 18, 2025
    Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a lovely review Lisa, it is much appreciated. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed two visits with us recently. Hopefully we shall see you again soon. Best wishes

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  10. valerie

    Essex1 review

    3.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Been before but disappointed either way this one food was nothing special and was charged £10 more per person than the stated price when booking also had a 10% service charge total for 2 with a coffee £126
    Mad Dogs & EnglishmenResponded on April 16, 2025
    Good afternoon Valerie, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, we value all feed back from our customers. The confusion with the price could be from the below information highlighted on your guideline email that would have been received the week leading up to your booking. We advise that as a £10.00 deposit has already been paid, meaning that the remaining balance will be £43.00. As a £10 non-refundable deposit has been paid per person, expected balances on the day are: Weekend £43.00pp plus optional service charge that will be added on the day" Unlimited filter coffee or loose tea is included in the price but specialty coffees are chargeable. If this still doesn't clear up any confusion regarding the price then please do come back to us and we will investigate further.

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2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 18 times today
Google Map for Mad Dogs & Englishmen

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

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Leigh-On-Sea
  • Hours of operation
    Afternoon Tea Wed–Sun 12:00 pm–6:30 pm
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    Afternoon Tea, Cocktail Bar, English
  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Private Room, Vegan, Wine
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