Signage outside Mad Dogs & Englishmen 2.0 in Tampa, Florida. Credit: Photo via maddogsandenglishmen1991/Instagram
Not the Joe Cocker album, but an old pub with a new spin.

The new Mad Dogs and Englishmen pub is set to reopen next week, after closing its original location less than two weeks ago.

Before leaving, Mad Dogs founders hosted a memorabilia auction on Jan. 20, where fans could bring home a piece of the pub. The relocation is the end of a 34-year-story at 4115 S MacDill Ave. A new beginning kicks off Wednesday, Jan. 29 inside the new 6,000-square-foot location at 4914 S. MacDill Ave

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The new pub, double its original space, includes a dining area, a so-called “Moroccan room,” fireplace lounge, two bars and a pet-friendly patio for your mad, or chill, dog.

With weekend brunches and tea service expected, the pub will serve their British-inspired dishes including fish and chips, and bangers and mash. A press release says the menu will have some new additions, if you are tired of the good old Shepherd’s Pie, including stuffed peppadews, aubergine (eggplant) bolognese, and tuna tartare.

Reservations are available via maddogs.com. Mad Dogs and Englishmen will be open Monday-Thursday from 11 a.m-11 p.m., Friday from 11 a.m.-midnight, Saturday from 9 a.m.-midnight, and Sunday from 9 a.m.-11 p.m.

The original Mad Dogs was founded by Wilton Morley and Rick “The Colonel” Craig. The new spot is a partnership with restaurateur Blake Casper, a McDonald’s heir whose first job was at Mad Dogs as a busboy.

A rendering of Mad Dogs & Englishmen 2.0 in Tampa, Florida. Credit: Photo via Collins Group PR
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