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The Black Penny - Covent Garden, London, Greater London

The Black Penny - Covent Garden

4.5
4.5
63 Reviews
£25 and under
Café

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2 people
19:00
Booked 24 times today
  • 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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What 63 people are saying

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4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

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  • West End London

    Great for brunch

Review summary

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The Black Penny - Covent Garden is a delightful brunch spot with "delicious coffee" and "amazing" vegan options. Guests praise the "excellent food," "friendly staff," and "pleasant atmosphere," making it perfect for both leisurely meals and business meetings. Booking is recommended due to its popularity. Enjoy the "stunning" food and vibrant decor!

63 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Manchester2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Extremely rude staff. Food is ok. Never go back. It’s like I’m a prisoner while dining in!
    The Black Penny - Covent GardenResponded 1 day ago
    Hi there, We’re very sorry to hear about your experience. This is absolutely not the level of service we aim to provide, and we take your feedback seriously. We’ll be investigating this further, and we’d really appreciate the chance to discuss it with you directly. Please feel free to reach out to us at your convenience so that we can make it up to you. Kind regards, TBP

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  2. Ariel

    London70 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food, the green eggs were delicious. I thought it was a bit odd to have a ban on cocktails before 12 noon on Sundays.
    The Black Penny - Covent GardenResponded 5 days ago
    Dear Ariel, Thank you for your feedback! We're glad you enjoyed the green eggs. Regarding the cocktail service, the restriction before 12 noon on Sundays is due to licensing laws that regulate alcohol sales during certain hours. We appreciate your understanding and hope to welcome you back again soon :) Take care, TBP

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  3. Emma

    London11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Welcomed and seated by personable and efficient staff- loved the rabbit warren lay out immediately- food and drinks arrived swiftly and were delicious. Try the ginger shot! We had the Gatherer, Bubble & Squeak with bacon, a dirty chai and a black coffee - can recommend all. Thanks to all for a great brunch to start the day.
    The Black Penny - Covent GardenResponded 5 days ago
    Dear Emma, Thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted you enjoyed the food, drinks, and our unique layout. Great choice with the ginger shot! We appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back for another great brunch soon. Take care, TBP

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  4. Ella

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 25 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great location for all things breakfast, notably breakfast business meetings when you're looking for a quiet place with good food and coffee!
    The Black Penny - Covent GardenResponded on 26 February 2025
    Dear Ella, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We're delighted to hear that you have enjoyed your visit. Take care, TBP

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  5. Lynne

    London4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely breakfast, great choice on the menu and friendly helpful staff.
    The Black Penny - Covent GardenResponded on 24 February 2025
    Dear Lynne, Thank you for your lovely feedback. We're delighted to hear that you have enjoyed your visit and we'll be sure to pass the message on to the team :) Take care, TBP

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  6. Soul

    London1 review

    3.0

    Dined on 20 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was fantastic & our waitress was an absolute gem. Sadly the gentlemen I met at the door was quite passive aggressive & went out of his way to be "unhelpful" when inquiring about my booking. Thank goodness your maître d' saved the day & led us to our seats. Might come back with family & friends as it's in the vicinity of my home but never again with potential clients. All the best!
    The Black Penny - Covent GardenResponded on 24 February 2025
    Dear Soul, Thank you for your kind words about the food and your waitress – we’re so glad to hear that part of your experience was positive! We're truly sorry to hear that your arrival wasn’t as smooth as we would have liked, and we deeply regret the interaction you had at the door. This is certainly not the experience we aim to provide, and we appreciate you bringing it to our attention We do hope you’ll consider giving us another chance with your family and friends, and we’re committed to providing a more seamless experience for everyone in the future. Take care, TBP

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 17 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was friendly yet polite and professional. The food was wonderful. We both had the green eggs on sourdough. Scrumptious.
    The Black Penny - Covent GardenResponded on 24 February 2025
    Thank you so much for your incredible feedback. We're delighted to hear that you have enjoyed your experience with us. We'll be sure to pass on the message on to the team. TBP

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  8. Helen

    Birmingham4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 17 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic venue. Options for vegetarians excellent and friendly staff. Would definitely recommend.
    The Black Penny - Covent GardenResponded on 24 February 2025
    Thank you Helen, we're delighted to hear that you have enjoyed your time with us :) See you soon, TBP

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  9. Alanna VIP

    Dublin3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really good brunch, salt beef hash was excellent. Good value, nice building and good service
    The Black Penny - Covent GardenResponded on 17 February 2025
    Dear Alanna, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We're delighted to hear you enjoyed our menu offering and service :) We hope to welcome you back in the near future. Take care, TBP

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  10. Gigi

    London7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food is delicious and service is great. I had a good time with my friend and will come visit again.
    The Black Penny - Covent GardenResponded on 17 February 2025
    Dear Gigi, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We're delighted to hear that you have had a great experience with us :) Have a good week ahead, and we look forward to welcoming you back in the near future. TBP

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The Black Penny - Covent Garden is rated 4.5 stars by 63 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 24 times today
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34 Great Queen St, London, Greater London WC2B 5AA

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    £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
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
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