🚇 Euston 🍺 £6.80 Heineken ❤️ A Euston Road Stalwart. . Halfway between Euston and Kings Cross/St Pancras stations sits The Rocket pub. The nearest Tube is a split decision, either station is a few minutes walk away. . This Grade II listed pub was built in 1856 and rebuilt in its present form in 1899. The pub started life as The Rising Sun, it was renamed as The Friar & Firkin in 1992 and has been The Rocket since around 1999. . This large pub was refurbished in spring this year to give it a new lease of life. There is a modern contemporary fresh feel here, much has changed since my last visit six years ago. One of the best features of this pub are the beautiful arched windows that flood the main bar with light. Some other original features remain like the back bar which is a thing of beauty. Around the bar are nods to the railways, there are pop art style prints and gauges adorning the walls. . The beer line up was a selection of mainstream keg, a few craft brews plus three cask options. I chose a pint of Heineken, my pint was decent and price point was aimed at passing trade not locals. The food menu is extensive, there are British Classics, lots of comfort food options and mix & match Tapas. We thought we would try out the Tapas 5 for £21 deal,the portions were hearty, the food tasted great and reasonably priced too. . We visited early on a June evening around 7pm. The pub was fairly busy with passing punters plus a few in to watch the Norway v Scotland game. The service was good , we didn’t have to wait long to be served at the bar and to receive our food at the table. The pub shows live premiere league and champions league football and hosts DJ nights throughout the month. . It was good to see this grand pub reinvigorated and get a fresh makeover. This is a good spot for pre-train home drinks, a bit of grub and watching the footy. @therocketpub is well worth a look if you’re in the area. . ℹ️ Info correct on visiting 17.06.23