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The Black Penny - Covent Garden, London, Greater London

The Black Penny - Covent Garden

4.5 (79)
£25 and under
Café
34 Great Queen St, London, Greater London WC2B 5AA

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2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 18 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Great for brunch
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
The Black Penny Covent Garden is a unique and cosy café offering an all-day dining experience just a stone’s throw from the heart of Covent Garden. Characterful bare brick walls and relaxed atmosphere, it’s the perfect spot to enjoy gourmet brunch, fine wines, and crafted cocktails. Brunch is at the heart of what we do, and we're best known for our signature plates — The Hunter and The Gatherer — our delicious takes on the full English breakfast. Other favourites include the Wild Mushroom Polenta Hash, Salt Beef Hash, and Crispy Duck Hash. The Black Penny is a go-to destination for coffee lovers, brunch seekers, and casual diners alike. In the evenings, the mood shifts to a relaxed yet vibrant setting with an extensive wine and cocktail menu, as well as snacks and sharing boards ideal for unwinding or catching up with friends. We welcome you through our doors daily — so be sure to find a penny soon.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Café, Breakfast, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Tue 8:00 am–5:00 pm Wed–Sat 8:00 am–8:00 pm Sun 9:00 am–5:00 pm Kitchen Mon–Fri 8:00 am–4:00 pm kitchen Sat, Sun 9:00 am–4:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

Experiences

  • 2 FOR 1 BRUNCH COCKTAILS

    Multiple dates available
    2-for-1 Cocktails at The Black Penny Sip in style with our handcrafted, unique cocktails—now 2 for 1. Join us in our vibrant yet cosy setting and double the flavour without doubling the price. This is available with food orders only.
    2 FOR 1 BRUNCH COCKTAILS Photo
  • 2 FOR 1 EVENING COCKTAILS

    Multiple dates available
    2-for-1 Cocktails at The Black Penny Sip in style with our handcrafted, unique cocktails—now 2 for 1. Join us in our vibrant yet cosy setting and double the flavour without doubling the price. Cocktails include: Aperol Spritz, Campari Spritz, Peach Bellini and Mimosa 
    2 FOR 1 EVENING COCKTAILS Photo

What 79 people are saying

The Black Penny - Covent Garden reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • West End London

    Great for brunch

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Black Penny - Covent Garden offers a "fabulous brunch" experience, praised for its "fantastic food" and "friendly service." With a wide menu choice and excellent vegetarian options, it stands out for its "great atmosphere" and "attentive staff." Perfect for breakfast meetings, it's a must-visit in London.
79 Reviews
  1. Stacy

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect Brunch spot! We sat outside in the gorgeous sunshine enjoying the delish french toast. Highly recommend with an iced latte. Waiter was friendly and a pleasure.
    The Black Penny - Covent GardenResponded 2 days ago
    Dear Stacy, Thank you so much for your kind review! We’re really glad you had a great experience and hope to see you again soon! Take care, TBP

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  2. Linda

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great location for our theatre booking. Very easy to book and the very busy staff were helpful and efficient. Everyone enjoyed their brunch, clear plates always a good sign !
    The Black Penny - Covent GardenResponded 2 days ago
    Dear Linda, Thank you so much for your kind review! We’re really glad you had a great experience and hope to see you again soon! Take care, TBP

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  3. Jibby

    London10 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Enjoyable and reliable. Looking forward to many returns.
    The Black Penny - Covent GardenResponded 2 days ago
    Dear Jibby, Thank you so much for your kind review! We’re really glad you had a great experience and hope to see you again soon! Take care, TBP

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  4. John

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Enjoyed a fabulous brunch . One of the best cooked breakfasts I've ever had. Friendly service from all the staff. Lovely ambiance. We will return and will recommend 👍
    The Black Penny - Covent GardenResponded on May 13, 2025
    Dear John, Thank you so much for your kind review! We’re really glad you had a great experience and hope to see you again soon! Take care, TBP

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  5. Hassan

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was excellent, ambiance was nice and the food was great as well - would recommend!
    The Black Penny - Covent GardenResponded on May 6, 2025
    Dear Hassan, Thank you so much for your kind review! We’re really glad you had a great experience and hope to see you again soon! Take care, TBP

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  6. Penny

    London5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always fabulous. Great place for brunch. Menu offers wide choice. Service always fantastic👌
    The Black Penny - Covent GardenResponded on May 6, 2025
    Dear Penny Thank you so much for your kind review! We’re really glad you had a great experience and hope to see you again soon! Take care, TBP

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  7. Gary

    Newcastle6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First visit to The Black Penny and what a pleasant surprise.We visited the Covent Garden site which was immaculate. The staff were attentive and the food very tasty and fresh. We both had full meals along with drinks and it was delicious. We will definately return when in London next.Well done to everyone at the site and at head office you have set the breakfast bar extremely high.
    The Black Penny - Covent GardenResponded on April 28, 2025
    Dear Gary, Thank you so much for your kind review! We’re really glad you had a great experience and hope to see you again soon! Take care, TBP

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  8. Bali

    London3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    The service wasn’t great, there was lack of attention and we had to keep getting the servers attention to order to pay. Our plates sat on the table until we left and we were sat talking for quite some time. No one asked if we wanted any more drinks. After calling the sever over someone else also caught their attention and she went straight to them instead of telling them we were first and would come back to them. This was disrespectful I felt especially as we waited almost 15 mins to order and had to get her attention in the first place. I am a huge fan of the The Black Penny but the service really put me off in this branch.
    The Black Penny - Covent GardenResponded on April 22, 2025
    Dear Bali, Thanks so much for your feedback and for visiting us once again. We're really sorry your experience at this branch didn’t meet expectations. The team was unexpectedly short-staffed during a very busy period, which affected service – though that’s no excuse, and we understand how frustrating it must have been. We hope to welcome you back for a much better experience soon. Kind regards TBP

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  9. Tracy

    London4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really lovely setting with fantastic food with lovely smiley staff 😍 Our lovely server even sang happy birthday to our friend and presented her with a slice of cake with a candle!
    The Black Penny - Covent GardenResponded on April 15, 2025
    Dear Tracy, Thank you so much for your kind review! We’re really glad you had a great experience and hope to see you again soon! Happy Birthday once again to your friend :) Take care, TBP

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  10. Jack

    London2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    My girlfriend was not happy with the speed of the service and the size of the orange juice was tiny considering it costs 6 quid. Food was tasty and weather was nice and we could sit outside, inside seemed chill too
    The Black Penny - Covent GardenResponded on April 7, 2025
    Dear Jack, Thanks for the feedback! Apologies about the slow service and juice size—we’ll take that on board as we're always improving. Glad you enjoyed the food and the outdoor vibes! Take care, TBP

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The Black Penny - Covent Garden is rated 4.5 stars by 79 OpenTable diners.

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Booked 18 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Black Penny - Covent Garden

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

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Covent Garden
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Tue 8:00 am–5:00 pm Wed–Sat 8:00 am–8:00 pm Sun 9:00 am–5:00 pm Kitchen Mon–Fri 8:00 am–4:00 pm kitchen Sat, Sun 9:00 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
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wine
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