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

Mad Dogs & Englishmen

4.8
4.8
2938 Reviews
£41 and over
Afternoon Tea
1349-1353 London Rd, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex SS9 2AB

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2 people
23:30
Booked 8 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

  • Area
    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 2,938 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 Ambience

  • 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 offers a "magical" afternoon tea experience with themed decor and delicious food. The "enchanting" atmosphere and "friendly" staff delight guests. Unique themes, like Snow White and Bridgerton, create memorable visits. Although slightly pricey, "attention to detail" and "wonderful experience" make it highly recommended for special occasions.

2,938 Reviews
  1. Carolyn

    Essex1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    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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  2. Nia

    London3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    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 3 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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  3. Shula

    Essex1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 17 April 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 18 April 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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  4. Lisa

    Essex2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 17 April 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 18 April 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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  5. Allison

    Essex3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 13 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exceptional experience. Simply the best afternoon tea we’ve ever had. Decor amazing, interesting, food fabulous, staff amazing, ambience on point, we literally could not fault anything. It’s nice to have somewhere different to experience in Leigh. What the restaurant and business owners have accomplished is simply outstanding, thank you for an amazing experience
    Mad Dogs & EnglishmenResponded on 16 April 2025
    Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a lovely review Allison, it is much appreciated. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed your visit and hope to see you again soon. Best wishes

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  6. valerie

    Essex1 review

    3.0

    Dined on 13 April 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 16 April 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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  7. Debbie

    London3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 11 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I booked the Diamond of the Season Bridgerton themed VIP afternoon experience for a friends birthday. It was amazing, staff were friendly and very attentive, the food was delicious and the decor was stunning! We could have stayed all afternoon! Definitely the best afternoon tea I have had, even better than London based themed teas. I can’t wait to try out their other themed teas.
    Mad Dogs & EnglishmenResponded on 16 April 2025
    Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a lovely review Debbie, it is much appreciated. We are glad to hear that you were made to feel so welcome and enjoyed your visit. We hope to see you again soon. Best wishes

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  8. Julie

    Essex1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 9 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a fabulous place and a wonderful experience , the food is outstanding , can’t wait to return
    Mad Dogs & EnglishmenResponded on 9 April 2025
    Thank you for taking the time to leave a lovely review Julie. It is much appreciated. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed your visit today. Best wishes

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  9. Sophie

    Essex1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 9 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was my first time visiting this venue and wow it did not disappoint! I booked the bridgerton themed afternoon tea with my bridesmaids and it was like stepping into a real life film set! The room was absolutely stunning and the food and drink was delicious! Staff were so friendly and attentive, 5 out of 5 for me! You had some very happy customers today and we will be back soon!
    Mad Dogs & EnglishmenResponded on 10 April 2025
    Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a lovely review Sophie, it is much appreciated. We are glad to hear that you had a special experience with your bridesmaids to be and we wish you luck for your big day! Best wishes

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  10. Kiah

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 6 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Truly beautiful experience! With the most amazing staff!! Would highly recommend this experience to everyone! Can’t wait to go back in May for the lion king one!! X
    Mad Dogs & EnglishmenResponded on 16 April 2025
    Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review, it is much appreciated. We shall look forward to seeing you again in May. Best wishes

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23:30
Booked 8 times today
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1349-1353 London Rd, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex SS9 2AB

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    Leigh-On-Sea
  • Hours of Operation
    Afternoon Tea Wed–Sun 12:00–18:30
  • 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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