As a crazy Alice in
Wonderland fan and a lover of tearooms, when I was researching places to go in
Southend and came across The Mad Hatters Tearoom, I knew I had to go there and
see it for myself! I was not disappointed, this beautiful little café is
wonderfully themed from the second you step in the door and come face-to -face
with a large collage of clocks, teacups and pots, red (or white?) rose and that
all important lock and key . I feel like a child stepping into wonderland
surrounded but big murals of the characters and quotes from the book there‘s
even a teapot collection on one wall to rival my own! The problem with visiting
several cafes in one day means I have eaten in two places already (yes…I’m fat)
so I’m not very hungry and I’ve had enough tea (if there is such a thing), its
lucky though, otherwise I wouldn’t have ordered the delicious hot chocolate
with marshmallows in it that is now on the table in front of me. That would be a tragedy; this is a really
great hot chocolate!
I always love the
little details in places like this and there are some lovely ones in here, such
as the three- tiered cake in the glass-fronted cabinet by the counter, one
layer in pink and purple stripes with a big smile on the front (guess who?),
one with an ‘Eat Me’ label hanging from it and the third is a green top hat
with biscuits on it! Even the tips sign on the counter has the quote “you’re
entirely bonkers but all the best people are” around its frame. I love the menu
here too, with specials such as ‘The Jabberwocky’ and ‘The Mad Hatter Surprise’
which is ‘a brillig combination of frumbious delights that will make you say
“oh frabjous day! Callooh callay!” The more I look around, the more I spot,
like the framed sign behind the counter that reads “curiouser and curiouser”.
This tearoom reminds me of Alice’s Tea Shop in Sevenoaks (which, looking back,
I realize I never wrote about) but aimed at a slightly older customer. Id be
happy to bring a family member of friend here for tea of go all out and have a massive costumed
Tea Party!
Suitable for anyone
and everyone, this café is heaven for all Alice in Wonderland fans and the
child inside all of us and the perfect place for a mad hatter’s tea party.
Website:
madhatterssouthend.co.uk
Facebook:
/madhatterssouthend
Twitter:
@madhatterssos
Instagram:
/madhatterssouthend
Address: 2 Queens
Road, Southend on Sea, SS1 1 LU
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