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BritishComfort FoodAfternoon TeaDessertPubContemporary European

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BasildonCastle PointChelmsfordLeigh-On-SeaSouthend-On-Sea

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Canvey IslandChelmsfordLeigh-On-SeaSouthend-On-SeaWickford

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CharmingDog-friendlyFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasions

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8 restaurants available nearby

A photo of Mad Dogs & Englishmen restaurant

1. Mad Dogs & Englishmen

4.8

Exceptional(2773)

££££Price: Expensive

• Afternoon Tea • Leigh-On-Sea

Booked 19 times today

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. Enjoy the eclectic surroundings of this unique venue.The Botanical Rooms is upstairs and hosts our cocktail bar. Here you can experience Afternoon Tea from Wednesday to Sunday during the day and enjoy the fairy-lit bar on Friday and Saturday evenings. We host live Jazz and soul on some evenings. The Piano Lounge with it's vintage leather sofas and a mixture of eclectic styled furnishings is situated on the ground floor alongside our Whisky Bar. You can enjoy an Afternoon Tea with Piano accompaniment on Sunday afternoons or sample some of our extensive Whisky cocktails on Friday and Saturday evenings. We have live Jazz performances on selected evenings.Please ensure you select the correct venue and experience for your visit with us.

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2. Afternoon Tea at The Fancy Fox Patisserie

4.9

Exceptional(130)

££££Price: Expensive

• Afternoon Tea • Leigh-On-Sea

Booked 6 times today

The Fancy Fox Patisserie is a beautiful tea room and cake boutique in Broadway West, Leigh-on-sea serving delicious seasonal Afternoon tea, Artisan cakes, Speciality coffee and various other sweet and savoury delights. We serve lunch Daily. This includes a variety of sandwiches, baguettes and home made quiche. Lunch is served on a walk in basis so pop along and enjoy.Vegan, gluten free and dairy free afternoon tea is available. (Please note any Dietary requirements and preferences including if a Child afternoon tea is required must be written in your visit notes when booking and a minimum of 24hrs before your visit.)Fancy A tipple don't worry we've got you covered from tea infused gins to sparkling champagne chilled to perfection there's something for everyone at The Fancy Fox. With our beautiful flower installations it's the perfect place to chill and chat with a glass of wine.

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3. Quart Pot Runwell

4.0

Excellent(0)

££££Price: Moderate

• British • Wickford

We are a Modern yet traditional pub serving a great selection of cask ales and super chilled lager with extensive wine list and a fabulous range of cocktails.Food is available from 12pm to 10pm 7 days a week.We have a large country beer garden with a floodlight and a range of garden games for all the play. Children are welcomeDogs are welcome in the garden when kept on a leadwe have a large marquee available for high from march to November

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4. 1935 Rooftop

3.7

Very Good(34)

££££Price: Moderate

• British • Southend-On-Sea

Welcome to the only Rooftop Restaurant and Bar in Essex. Our 1935 Restaurant located at next to London Southend Airport offers a spectacular dining experience and views to match. The striking, fully sound proof 1935 Rooftop Restaurant and Bar sits at the top of the five storey Holiday Inn Southend and takes its name from the year that the airport opened as a municipal airport to the public. Open seven days a week offering breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner.

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5. The Punch Bowl

4.8

Exceptional(26)

££££Price: Moderate

• Gastro Pub • Southend-On-Sea

Booked 1 time today

The Punchbowl is a 17th century gastro pub, located in the heart of rural Essex and the Crouch Valley and the South Essex Salt marshes. We offer nose-to-tail style menu, with unpretentious dishes that focus on flavour. Everything is made in house - from bread to mayonnaise, and we use local, seasonal and organic ingredients. Our menu changes daily, as the season's best comes in, and always features day boat fish, meat, offal, rare breed steaks and excellent vegetarian cookery.Our beautiful garden bar has a lawn and york-stone patio looking out across the farmland of Paglesham and the River Crouch. Throughout the summer we offer BBQ dining from our hand-cranked Asado and Rotisserie Grills.

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6. The Ship Stock

4.6

Exceptional(230)

££££Price: Moderate

• Pub • Chelmsford

Booked 7 times today

A charming village pub nestled in the heart of West Hanningfield on the unspoiled greenbelt of the Essex city, Chelmsford. This soul-soothing, local pub offers a fresh, seasonal menu coupled with local craft beverages, all of which can be enjoyed in our vintage, east-coast setting. Our alfresco lawn is the perfect oasis for any passing visitor or returning local. Take in the panoramic views of the rolling hills or stay warm by our log burner snuggled inside. Both are perfect watching the world pass by with a drink in hand.

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7. Lobster Smack Canvey Island

4.4

Awesome(14)

££££Price: Moderate

• British • Canvey Island

A truly classic pub which has so much history, we even feature in the Dickens novel "Great expectations". This pub is a true gem - on a sunny day, enjoy the outside area near the sea; in winter, settle down by our real fireplace in the warm and cosy pub. Enjoy a drink in the "Drifters Bar" upstairs or a delicious meal in our downstairs restaurant area.

A photo of Slug & Lettuce - Southend on Sea restaurant

8. Slug & Lettuce - Southend on Sea

1.0

££££Price: Moderate

• International • Southend-On-Sea

While Southend itself is known for its pier, it’s nearly as famous for our large beer garden. Sit back, slap on the sun screen and enjoy a nice cold beer, glass of wine or a cocktail, served to your table by one of our dedicated team members. Whether it’s for breakfast, lunch or dinner, a quiet drink with friends or a big night out, we look forward to seeing you soon in our bar.

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Rosie
Essex •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
I’ve been to maddogs & Englishman quite a few times over the last year and every single time I go, I have such a brilliant experience with all the different themes that they go for. I’m never disappointed and always thoroughly enjoy it. I think my friend and I will be making a yearly visit!!!
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Mad Dogs & EnglishmenPrice: Expensive• Afternoon Tea• Leigh-On-Sea
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4.8
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Elisa
London •5 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 17, 2024
A perfect way to spend a Sunday afternoon. The staff were so helpful and went above and beyond to make sure we were satisfied with our meal. My friend is vegan and they adapted a meal for them as well as going through the vegan options on the wine menu. Delicious food all round and a lovely atmosphere.
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The Punch BowlPrice: Moderate• Gastro Pub• Southend-On-Sea
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4.8
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JULIE
Essex •1 review
5.0
Dined on Nov 16, 2024
Afternoon vegan/vegetarian tea. Exceptional friendly service and ambience and food was delicious .
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Afternoon Tea at The Fancy Fox PatisseriePrice: Expensive• Afternoon Tea• Leigh-On-Sea
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4.9
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CourtenayD
London •1 review
4.0
Dined on Jun 11, 2022
It is a nice restaurant with a view of Southend airport which currently is very quite (the airport) The staff were very helpful and friendly which was great, the food was good and even with the starter of my partner being slightly over cooked, they removed it from the bill and thanked us for our genuine feedback. Overall i would return to the restaurant and could recommend it.
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1935 RooftopPrice: Moderate• British• Southend-On-Sea
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3.7

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