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The Black Penny - Covent Garden, London, Greater London

The Black Penny - Covent Garden

4.5
4.5
51 Reviews
£25 and under
Café

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  • Great for brunch
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
The Black Penny Covent Garden is a unique cosy café, with bare brick walls, only a stones throw away from Covent Garden. Gourmet brunch is at the heart of what The Black Penny is famous for. Signature dishes include 'The Hunter' & 'The Gatherer', which is our take on the full English breakfast. Other signature dishes include 'Wild Mushroom Polenta Hash', 'Salt Beef' and 'Crispy Duck' hashes (try pairing with some of our fine wines and Penny cocktails). If you fancy something sweet try 'The Brioche French Toast'. Speciality coffee created at the hands of the skilled baristas is what keeps regulars coming back for their daily caffeine fix. In the mornings through lunch you can expect The Black Penny to be a popular go to café. The Black Penny values sustainability, therefore we work closely with London's best companies to ensure we meet these values. We welcome you through our doors each day, so be sure to 'find a penny' soon.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Café, Breakfast, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 8:00 am–5:00 pm Kitchen Daily 8:00 am–4:00 pm
  • Phone number
    020 7242 2580
  • Payment Options
    Cash not accepted
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

What 51 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.3Value

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Diners' Choice Awards

  • West End London

    Great for brunch

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Black Penny in Covent Garden offers a delightful breakfast and brunch experience with "great food" and a "lovely atmosphere." The menu is diverse, featuring fresh and delicious options. While service can be inconsistent, the friendly staff and vibrant vibe make it a popular spot. "Highly recommend" for a memorable visit!
51 Reviews
  1. Robert

    Edinburgh

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Once again, great service and ambience. Super tasty food, the beans with the brunch were top notch!
    The Black Penny - Covent GardenResponded 1 day ago
    Dear Robert, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us, and for stopping by a second time by the sounds of it. We're delighted to hear you enjoyed all what The Black Penny has got to offer :) We hope to see you again soon. Take care, TBP

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  2. Thomas

    Warwickshire

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Brilliant brunch, loved it and great decor. Think it literally must’ve just been painted. Think the waitress misunderstood after we asked for the bill from another waiter and they came back saying we needed to leave because they needed the table back (20 mins after our reservation time… we did arrive a bit early) but put that down to a misunderstanding. Overall great experience, high quality ingredients, tad pricey but probably par for the course for the location.
    The Black Penny - Covent GardenResponded 1 day ago
    Dear Thomas, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We're delighted to hear that you have enjoyed your visit to our newly refurbished branch. It's lovely to see that you menu offerings that are indeed high quality ingredients :) Hopefully the misunderstanding did not affect your visit too much. Take care, TBP

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  3. Lizzie

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous place for brunch and always eat here at least once when I’m in London! Staff always cheerful, friendly & helpful and the food NEVER disappoints! Truly wonderful!
    The Black Penny - Covent GardenResponded 1 day ago
    Dear Lizzie. Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us, and for stopping by once again, it's great to know we're on your list every time you visit the city. We hope to see you again soon. Take care, TBP

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  4. Julie

    VIP

    Hertfordshire

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great little restaurant for brunch. Food was lovely and staff friendly.
    The Black Penny - Covent GardenResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you Julie :)

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  5. Kate

    London

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 11 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The staff and service at the Black Penny are fantastic and the brunch menu is excellent with the food superb! The mushroom, spinach and polenta hash with a poached egg was brilliant. A super mix of mushrooms and a corned chicken egg with it's beautiful yolk. Altogether delicious. The meaty full breakfast similarly excellent on good sourdough toast and the black penny beans are delicious. There is loads more to explore on the menu - we hope to be back.
    The Black Penny - Covent GardenResponded on 13 January 2025
    Dear Kate, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We're delighted to hear that you have enjoyed your time at The Black Penny Covent Garden. We look forward to welcoming you back through our doors in the near future :) Take care, TBP

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  6. Mark

    London

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 7 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Great healthy food selection and a nice venue. A lot to choose from that I'd like to try. Will be back!
    The Black Penny - Covent GardenResponded on 13 January 2025
    Dear Mark, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We're happy to hear you enjoyed your time. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Take care, TBP

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  7. The

    Devon

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 29 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely place for breakfast! Food was delicious, staff were friendly and efficient. atmosphere was great too! Will definitely eat there again
    The Black Penny - Covent GardenResponded on 3 January 2025
    Thank you. Happy new year :) TBP

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  8. Sonia

    London

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 21 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Place is cosy and nice, just too small. Tables of 2 fit just 2 plates and 2 cups of coffee! Service is quick and waiters kind Recommended for early weekend brunch before it gets too busy
    The Black Penny - Covent GardenResponded on 3 January 2025
    Dear Sonia, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We're delighted to you enjoyed our cosy atmosphere. Apologies about the spacing, although please note we are expanding this branch :) Happy new year, TBP

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  9. Yvonne

    London

    24 reviews

    4.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on 30 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Brilliant food, very buzzy and busy. Had to wait a little for our brunch to arrive.
    The Black Penny - Covent GardenResponded on 3 December 2024
    Dear Yvonne, Thank you for taking the time to share your valuable feedback with us. We're happy to hear that you have enjoyed our food and ambience. Kind regards, TBP.

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  10. Ella

    London

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 30 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    Staff weren’t very happy. No space for a pushchair even though I stated I’d be bringing one when booking my table.
    The Black Penny - Covent GardenResponded on 3 December 2024
    Dear Ella, Apologies for this mishap on this occasion. We were informed the buggy was too big and struggled to fit through the doorways. We always try our best to accommodate all our customers. Again, apologies for the inconvenience caused. Kind regards, TBP

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34 Great Queen St, London, Greater London WC2B 5AA

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Additional information

  • Area
    Covent Garden
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 8:00 am–5:00 pm Kitchen Daily 8:00 am–4:00 pm
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Café, Breakfast, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    Cash not accepted
  • Additional
    Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Vegan
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