Last week, Team Company discovered one of London's best kept secrets – Rocket Mayfair. And don't let the 'posh Mayfair' bit put you off, because this place is totally unpretentious and bargainous – and right up Company's street! Talking of streets, this hidden gem is located on another of London's best kept secrets – Lancashire Court, a hidden cobbled alleyway tucked away behind the bustling crowds of shoppers on Bond Street, in other words the perfect pitstop for a post-shop lunch/dinner with the girls! And it all feels so Olde Worldy Dickensian and proper Londony-like (if you know what we mean!), that you'll get that instant holiday feeling before you've even walked through the door.
The best vibe in town
As soon as you do walk through that door, the buzz of the downstairs cocktail bar is instantly welcoming, with a really cool but relaxed vibe. They've got a brilliant cocktail menu, so an aperitif is the perfect way to start the evening - well, it was for us anyway (hic). The bar has a great ambience and a friendly and fun crowd. But keep your eye out for Company.co.uk's fun-filled, Carnival-themed Cocktail Of The Week on the 25th of Feb… Upstairs Downstairs
A few cocktails later, and we're finally upstairs in the Rocket restaurant, which successfully maintains the great atmosphere we were enjoying downstairs. It even has some really cool private rooms if you're in the party mood – from 10 guests to 26. We however stuck to the main restaurant and had a lovely table overlooking the cobbled street outside. With massive warehouse-style windows everywhere, it really is a room with a view. Food for thought
The great thing about Rocket's menu is that it caters for every taste and every budget. It's mostly an Italian menu and does fantastic pizzas, but equally, they do lots of international dishes, including fish and chips, creole prawns or surf and turf. Among dishes we tried was a chorizo, prawn and potato frittata starter, which definitely classifies as a post-shop comfort-food treat. Or for something a bit healthier, the bresaola, rocket and Jerusalem artichoke salad was equally delicious. And Jersualem artichokes are so very on-trend this season don't you know! Our mains consisted of the fabulously decadent rare beef and chip salad with a black bean dressing – it does have a few other surprise ingredients (all good!), but you'll have to check out the online menu for those – and a corn-fed chicken with apricot and pecan stuffing. Both dishes were cooked to perfection and made all the more enjoyable by a few unusual twists and flamboyant flavours (again, see the menu!) But if you're not feeling very adventurous (or need to save a few pounds), just stick to the equally satisfying pizza menu, which features an array of fabulous toppings. The final countdown
Rocket puns aside, we genuinely loved this restaurant and have concluded it's one of our favourite destinations for a group of friends to hang out, catch up and enjoy some seriously tasty food. And all at affordable prices in the poshest part of town. Result! We have lift-off… • Rocket also has restaurants in The City and Canary Wharf. Check their website for more details.
As soon as you do walk through that door, the buzz of the downstairs cocktail bar is instantly welcoming, with a really cool but relaxed vibe. They've got a brilliant cocktail menu, so an aperitif is the perfect way to start the evening - well, it was for us anyway (hic). The bar has a great ambience and a friendly and fun crowd. But keep your eye out for Company.co.uk's fun-filled, Carnival-themed Cocktail Of The Week on the 25th of Feb… Upstairs Downstairs
A few cocktails later, and we're finally upstairs in the Rocket restaurant, which successfully maintains the great atmosphere we were enjoying downstairs. It even has some really cool private rooms if you're in the party mood – from 10 guests to 26. We however stuck to the main restaurant and had a lovely table overlooking the cobbled street outside. With massive warehouse-style windows everywhere, it really is a room with a view. Food for thought
The great thing about Rocket's menu is that it caters for every taste and every budget. It's mostly an Italian menu and does fantastic pizzas, but equally, they do lots of international dishes, including fish and chips, creole prawns or surf and turf. Among dishes we tried was a chorizo, prawn and potato frittata starter, which definitely classifies as a post-shop comfort-food treat. Or for something a bit healthier, the bresaola, rocket and Jerusalem artichoke salad was equally delicious. And Jersualem artichokes are so very on-trend this season don't you know! Our mains consisted of the fabulously decadent rare beef and chip salad with a black bean dressing – it does have a few other surprise ingredients (all good!), but you'll have to check out the online menu for those – and a corn-fed chicken with apricot and pecan stuffing. Both dishes were cooked to perfection and made all the more enjoyable by a few unusual twists and flamboyant flavours (again, see the menu!) But if you're not feeling very adventurous (or need to save a few pounds), just stick to the equally satisfying pizza menu, which features an array of fabulous toppings. The final countdown
Rocket puns aside, we genuinely loved this restaurant and have concluded it's one of our favourite destinations for a group of friends to hang out, catch up and enjoy some seriously tasty food. And all at affordable prices in the poshest part of town. Result! We have lift-off… • Rocket also has restaurants in The City and Canary Wharf. Check their website for more details.
