Where can you get quality Eggs Benedict with not one, but two, hash browns for $22 in Canberra? Assembly, The People’s Pub! That’s right, you don’t have to pay an additional $5 for a side of hash browns if you order the Eggs Benedict for breakfast at Assembly.
Their version of Eggs Benedict is served with double smoked ham, apple glaze, perfectly poached eggs, pickled eschalot, topped with hollandaise sauce, and served on toasted muffins with a side of two hash browns. They even have a gluten free and vegetarian option.
You might think of Assembly for its lively pub scene but the team are also dedicated to bringing you a top-notch breakfast with quality service and a seriously good coffee.
Want an Espresso Martini or a Bloody Mary with your breakfast? Maybe a Mimosa or two? You can get it as Assembly. They have eight breakfast cocktails to choose from, including the Re-assemble – vodka, Berocca, kombucha and lemonade. If your not up for a morning hit of vodka, the mocktail version is also very refreshing.
Their breakfast menu is impressive and the dishes are very reasonably priced. If you have a sweet tooth, you need to try their Biscoff Hotcakes ($21). OMG! We’re calling it, they’re the best Biscoff Hotcakes in Canberra.
The thick, fluffy hotcakes are served with Biscoff cream, honeycomb, salted caramel sauce, banana and high-quality vanilla ice cream. You can even see the vanilla bean seeds in the ice cream!
Can’t eat a whole serve? Order them as ‘table cakes’ in addition to your dish of choice and share them with your table.
Their fritters ($20) are another crowd favourite with a combination of potato, corn and mozzarella, topped with red dukkah, with a side of chipotle aioli and fennel salad. They have a line-up of other delicious breakfast dishes with vegan, vegetarian and gluten free options.
The venue is huge and you can choose to sit in the outdoor space at the front, the formal dining area, the casual dining area or outside in the huge beer garden. You might not even know it’s there if you don’t venture out the back because it’s hidden from the street. It’s a beautiful space, especially as the weather starts to warm up.
It’s also fur baby friendly so you can take your pooch to breakfast with you.
If you want to make a morning of it, Assembly host a monthly Boozy Brunch and the next one is on Saturday 19 August. It’s extra special because they’ll be celebrating their 4th birthday! It’s $80 per person and you’ll get to choose your breakfast, an espresso martini on arrival and 2 hours of mimosa jug refills with DJ Ash Feraude playing disco bangers all morning to celebrate. You can book online.
The team mix things up and like to keep things fresh so some dishes only stay on the menu for a few months. Book a table ASAP if you want to try the Biscoff Hotcakes and the other dishes mentioned! Trust me, you won’t regret it.
DETAILS
Where: Assembly, The People’s Pub, 11 Lonsdale Street, Braddon
What: Breakfast at Assembly
When: 1-11:45am on weekdays and 7:30-11:45am on weekends
Website: https://thepeoplespub.com.au
Amelia Bidgood
Amelia is the Founder and Editor of Eat Canberra and the Founder and Managing Director of Eat Canberra Food Tours. She's a qualified journalist, presenter, freelance writer and also runs a boutique communications agency working with small business owners on all things social media, content creation and marketing. She's taught cheesemaking classes, judged hospitality and tourism awards, completed the WSET Level 1 Award In Wines, loves to cook and has travelled to 23 countries. She's also passionate about mental health and has recently started studying to become a Counsellor.