Up the Gherkin, London

You won't find a more striking spot for breakfast. But, unfortunately, you won't get much of a breakfast up the Gherkin, 30 St Mary Axe, London. I ordered eggs benedict. I got egg benedict. One lonely egg. On a raw muffin. With a muffin garnish.



Despite some rather spiffing names - "Irish back bacon sandwich" and "Appleton pork sausage sandwich with caramelised red onion and mustard" - I fear the food is all rather ordinary. I'm told the bacon sarnie tasted good, but it wasn't much to look at. Just a couple of bits of mangy-looking bacon in a toasted baguette. Pastry or toast might be safer options. And maybe a glass of pomegranate juice?

Did I mention the striking views? 360 degrees of London skyline for your viewing pleasure, weather permitting. And you even get to sit down in style. No flimsy little cafe chairs here. Just a nice selection of Arne Jacobsen Swan Chairs, in a lovely shade of grey.

12/20 "nice view, weather permitting"