About Us

We are Southends biggest licenced American 1950s diner specialising in all sorts of american food, desserts, cocktails and milkshakes.

Open 6 days a week serving locally sourced British produce to the highest standard at affordable prices. Everything from our menu is fresh and made to order.

From meat lovers to vegans we have something for everyone.

We cater for small and large bookings, holding upto 70 people. All occasions catered for.

Being a family run diner all feedback is appreciated to help us grow and improve our business.

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Drink Menus

Challenges

Who would like to take on our breakfast challenge?

If challenge is completed you get the meal for FREE and a Special Grumpy Diners Winner Mug

This is a single person challenge and have to be booked in advance on 01702 616831

Big Daddy Challenge

You have 30 minutes to complete this breakfast which consists of 4 x sausages, 6 x streaky bacon, 4 x hash browns, 2 x grilled tomatoes, 4 x eggs, 2 x bubble, 4 x black pudding, 4 x pancakes mushrooms, beans and 4 x slices of bread and butter or toast with a mug of tea or coffee

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The Boss Dog Challenge

You have 25 Minutes to complete this challenge which consists of a 2 layered Hotdog. Bottom layer is 2 hotdogs in a bun topped with streaky bacon, American cheese and fried onions Top layer is 2 hotdogs in a bun topped with chilli, streaky bacon, nacho cheese and crispy onion bits served with fries and 16 onion rings

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Party Packages

Below are our own party packages. We are proud to announce that we are now also collborating with Sugar Sweet Candyland who's packages are also listed below

Grumpy's Party Packages

Available Tuesday - Friday & Sundays

Adult parties can have a food option available to add onto booking:
£19.50 for 2 courses, £23.50 for 3 courses. Please book the Adult food option directly through the restaurant



Grumpy's Silver Party Package

Minimum of 6 kids

Package includes childs meal, milkshake, build your own sundae, refillable jugs of squash, colouring/activity sheet/table decorations/banners

£12pp

Grumpy's Gold Party Package

Minimum of 6 kids

Package includes child's meal, milkshake, build your own sundae, refillable jugs of squash, personalised American flag birthday cake, sweet cone party bag, colouring/activity sheet/table decorations/banners

£18pp

Sugar Sweet CandyLand Packages

Available Sundays Only 11am or 2pm

All packages come with either:
Silver Package - Kids Meal, Milkshake, Build your own Sundae and Jugs of Juice, Colouring In, Activity Sheets, Table Banners & Decorations.
Gold Package - as above plus Personalised American Flag Cake and Sweet Cone.

All packages are Minimum 6 Children Maximum 12 Children



Syd Barrett

Cup Decorating

£20pp / £26pp

Syd Barrett

Chocolate Art

£22pp / £28pp

Syd Barrett

Chocolate House Making

£27pp / £33pp

2024 Events

Please see our current events below



Make It Pink Make It Blue Princess Party
9th April

Join us at Grumpy's Diner to make some magical half term memories for our Princess Party with The Sleeping Princess & Glass Slipper Princess.

Tickets are £18 per child, Adults free. Includes dinner and a drink. You must book in advance to attend this event. Please call the diner on 01702 616831!

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Lets Rock n Roll - Featuring Paul & Jayne Jennings
4th May

Enjoy some live entertainment while dining 1950s style

Tickets are £8 per person, you must book in advance to attend this event. Please call the diner on 01702 616831

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Scott Elvis
5th July

Come and join us for a great night with Scott Elvis singing a range of Elvis songs.

Tickets are £8 per person, you must book in advance to attend this event. Please call the diner on 01702 616831!

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Dave Collinson's Roy Orbison Tribute
26th July

Join us for a night with Dave for his Roy Orbison Tribute.

Tickets are £8 per person, you must book in advance to attend this event. Please call the diner on 01702 616831!

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Pixie & Pirate Party
30th July

Are you a Pixie or Pirate? Why not dress up in your favourite. Come and join us for this fun filled party, includes Children’s Dinner.

Tickets are £18 per child, Adults free. You must book in advance to attend this event. Please call the diner on 01702 616831!

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Spiderman
7th August

Spiderman, spiderman, does whatever a spider can! Come and meet your favourite superhero with superhero training, tricks and stunts. Includes Children’s lunch.

Tickets are £18 per child, Adults free. You must book in advance to attend this event. Please call the diner on 01702 616831!



The Knightingales
5th October

We are excited to be having The Knightingales here for the first time.

Tickets are £8 per person, you must book in advance to attend this event. Please call the diner on 01702 616831

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Frankie "Rockin" Smith
16th November

Come down and join us for a dinner and dancing with Frankie ‘Rockin’ Smith singing all your favourite Rock n Roll songs.

Tickets are £8 per person, you must book in advance to attend this event. Please call the diner on 01702 616831

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Scott Elvis
13th December

Come and join us for a great night with Scott Elvis singing a range of Elvis songs.

Tickets are £8 per person, you must book in advance to attend this event. Please call the diner on 01702 616831!



Lets Rock n Roll - Featuring Paul & Jayne Jennings
20th December

Enjoy some live entertainment while dining 1950s style

Tickets are £8 per person, you must book in advance to attend this event. Please call the diner on 01702 616831

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Reservations

We have partnered with Sugarvine to give a better booking experience


Contact Us

Address

759 Southchurch Rd, Southend-on-Sea SS1 2PP

Phone

01702 616831

Follow Us On Instagram

@grumpysdinersouthend