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We’re really glad you had a great experience and hope to see you again soon!\nTake care,\nTBP","responseDateTimeUtc":"2025-05-06T10:25:25Z","__typename":"PublicRestaurantReply"},"submittedDateTime":"2025-05-04T12:38:12Z","dinedDateTime":"2025-05-04T10:00:00+01:00","type":"OPENTABLEVERIFIED","fromPreviousConcept":false,"highlight":null,"photos":[],"__typename":"ReviewSearchResult"},{"reviewId":"OT-291966-6461-160150721086","text":"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.","rating":{"food":5,"service":5,"ambience":5,"value":5,"noise":"DO_NOT_RECALL","overall":5,"__typename":"ReviewRating"},"user":{"numOfApprovedReviews":6,"nickname":"Gary","metro":{"metroId":3116,"displayName":"Newcastle","__typename":"Metro"},"initials":"G","isVip":null,"isLoggedInUser":false,"profileColor":"PUMPKIN","profilePhoto":{"photoBySize":null,"__typename":"PublicDinerProfilePhoto"},"__typename":"ReviewUser"},"helpfulness":{"up":0,"down":0,"score":0,"__typename":"ReviewHelpfulness"},"publicRestaurantReply":{"message":"Dear Gary,\n\nThank you so much for your kind review! We’re really glad you had a great experience and hope to see you again soon!\nTake care,\nTBP","responseDateTimeUtc":"2025-04-28T09:22:27Z","__typename":"PublicRestaurantReply"},"submittedDateTime":"2025-04-26T06:50:30Z","dinedDateTime":"2025-04-25T10:00:00+01:00","type":"OPENTABLEVERIFIED","fromPreviousConcept":false,"highlight":null,"photos":[],"__typename":"ReviewSearchResult"},{"reviewId":"OT-291966-6384-380053445338","text":"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.","rating":{"food":4,"service":2,"ambience":4,"value":3,"noise":"MODERATE","overall":3,"__typename":"ReviewRating"},"user":{"numOfApprovedReviews":3,"nickname":"Bali","metro":{"metroId":72,"displayName":"London","__typename":"Metro"},"initials":"B","isVip":null,"isLoggedInUser":false,"profileColor":"PUMPKIN","profilePhoto":{"photoBySize":null,"__typename":"PublicDinerProfilePhoto"},"__typename":"ReviewUser"},"helpfulness":{"up":0,"down":0,"score":0,"__typename":"ReviewHelpfulness"},"publicRestaurantReply":{"message":"Dear Bali,\nThanks so much for your feedback and for visiting us once again. We're really sorry your experience at this branch didn’t meet expectations.\nThe 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. \nWe hope to welcome you back for a much better experience soon.\nKind regards\nTBP","responseDateTimeUtc":"2025-04-22T09:16:23Z","__typename":"PublicRestaurantReply"},"submittedDateTime":"2025-04-18T14:27:57Z","dinedDateTime":"2025-04-18T10:30:00+01:00","type":"OPENTABLEVERIFIED","fromPreviousConcept":false,"highlight":null,"photos":[],"__typename":"ReviewSearchResult"},{"reviewId":"OT-291966-6265-380038614628","text":"Really lovely setting with fantastic food with lovely smiley staff 😍\nOur lovely server even sang happy birthday to our friend and presented her with a slice of cake with a candle!","rating":{"food":5,"service":5,"ambience":5,"value":4,"noise":"QUIET","overall":5,"__typename":"ReviewRating"},"user":{"numOfApprovedReviews":4,"nickname":"Tracy","metro":{"metroId":72,"displayName":"London","__typename":"Metro"},"initials":"T","isVip":null,"isLoggedInUser":false,"profileColor":"MUSTARD","profilePhoto":{"photoBySize":null,"__typename":"PublicDinerProfilePhoto"},"__typename":"ReviewUser"},"helpfulness":{"up":0,"down":0,"score":0,"__typename":"ReviewHelpfulness"},"publicRestaurantReply":{"message":"Dear Tracy,\n\nThank 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 :)\nTake care,\nTBP","responseDateTimeUtc":"2025-04-15T09:33:35Z","__typename":"PublicRestaurantReply"},"submittedDateTime":"2025-04-14T16:53:31Z","dinedDateTime":"2025-04-14T11:30:00+01:00","type":"OPENTABLEVERIFIED","fromPreviousConcept":false,"highlight":null,"photos":[],"__typename":"ReviewSearchResult"},{"reviewId":"OT-291966-6103-320053494872","text":"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. 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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
Stacy
London1 review
Dined 4 days ago
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Linda
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Dined 5 days ago
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Jibby
London10 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
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John
London1 review
Dined on May 10, 2025
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Hassan
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Dined on May 4, 2025
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Penny
London5 reviews
Dined on May 4, 2025
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Gary
Newcastle6 reviews
Dined on April 25, 2025
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Bali
London3 reviews
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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The Black Penny - Covent Garden is rated 4.5 stars by 79 OpenTable diners.
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34 Great Queen St, London, Greater London WC2B 5AA