London brunch breakdown: Rocket, Bishopsgate

This Meditarrean spot offers excellent value for brunch, says David Ellis, and there's breakfast pizza and bubbles in abundance
In the city: Rocket serve up brunch classics on their simple menu
David Ellis @dvh_ellis12 October 2015

What's on the menu? Stuck between wanting breakfast or lunch? Torn between a Full English or pizza? Why not both? Yes, Rocket went there. Breakfast pizza has been upgraded to a Full English breakfast pizza. It's exactly as you imagine (and if you can't, then go and try it) and there’s a vegetarian offering too. There is also a Full English without a doughy base, for a very reasonable £8, though it could do with both black pudding and hash browns.

Brunch classics eggs benedict and eggs florentine make a showing, and the Club Sandwich (grilled chicken, prosciutto, egg, mayonnaise, tomatoes and rocket) is satisfyingly wedge-esque. There’s unlimited prosecco, Bellinis and Bloody Marys on offer for £15, too. The Bloody Marys we had were tart, tomatoey and spiced about right that is, that having a second or third wouldn’t be a peppery punishment for your taste buds.

Where is it? Take a stroll down Broadgate and you’ll come across Rocket, with plenty of seats outside and in. It’s not far from Liverpool Street or Shoreditch High Street Overground. You’ll spot the plate glass front with Tetris artwork to one side.

Who's behind it? Rocket, who’ve got restaurants in Holborn, Canary Wharf and just down from Bank. They sound a little “city”, but in truth they’re all relaxed and incredibly good value. There’s nothing extraordinary about them, but nothing wrong either.

When can I try it? Every Saturday, 11am - 2pm. The Broadgate Rocket is the only in the chain to offer a bottomless brunch but if all goes well, the others may put it on the menu too.

Cheque out: Around £8 a dish. £15 gets you unlimited Prosecco, Bloody Marys or Bellinis.

Book it: 020 7377 8863, rocketrestaurants.co.uk

Nearest tube: Liverpool Street

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