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The Black Penny - Covent Garden reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.
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Noise • Energetic
West End London
Great for brunch
Hassan
London1 review
Dined 6 days ago
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London5 reviews
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Gary
Newcastle6 reviews
Dined on April 25, 2025
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Dined on April 18, 2025
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Tracy
London4 reviews
Dined on April 14, 2025
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Jack
London2 reviews
Dined on April 6, 2025
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Penny
London5 reviews
Dined on April 6, 2025
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Susan VIP
Greater Boston7 reviews
Dined on April 6, 2025
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Laura
London7 reviews
Dined on April 5, 2025
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Neil VIP
Yorkshire19 reviews
Dined on April 3, 2025
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The Black Penny - Covent Garden is rated 4.5 stars by 75 OpenTable diners.
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34 Great Queen St, London, Greater London WC2B 5AA