The Rocket – Screamingly fun

The Rocket belongs to the Scream chain of pubs dotted round town, so I’ll tell you what to expect: gaudy decor, students everywhere and staffed by the living dead. Not the best introduction to a Spotted site, but allow me to continue. Because while Euston’s The Rocket may not be the best example of a traditional English bar, it has some significant draws for the intrepid traveller on a shoe-string.

Firstly there’s the food. Not the best by a long shot, but cheap(ish) and massively filling (try the burgers AND NOTHING ELSE). Then there’s the beer. Cheap as they come, you can rely on a Scream to bag a few basement pints for a huge night out. There may not be the best selection (no ales), and you’d be more likely to find bubbles in the Neverland ranch – but you’ll pay about a third of the price of some nearby places.

Then there’s Saturday night. Every week The Rocket does pound-a-pint – a minor miracle in London – and pretty well, too. The music, although cheesy, is vibrant and the clientele, surprisingly, don’t want to take your face off with a Becks bottle.

Get in early and you’ll miss the student rush – get in early enough and you might stay there for the student rush Anyhow The Rocket is alarmingly nice to visit and essential for those with less cash than an Icelandic banker.

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The Rocket | Bars, Snacks | Nearly all beers £ 2.50
120 Euston Road | Central | +442073880021
11:00 – 00:00 daily

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