The Black Penny - Covent Garden

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

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   Gary

   Newcastle6 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 6 days ago

   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 3 days ago

   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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   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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   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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   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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   Penny

   London4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 6, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Everything was perfect. Food, service, atmosphere. Thank you.
   

   The Black Penny - Covent GardenResponded on April 7, 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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   Susan VIP

   Greater Boston7 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 6, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   The food was delicious! There were 5 of us (4 and one selective eater). Four of us shared the dished pictured and we loved them all!
   

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   The Black Penny - Covent GardenResponded on April 8, 2025

   Dear Susan, 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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   Laura

   London7 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on April 5, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   I love it here. The food and service are really good. Staff are friendly. My only complaint is that the food isn’t very hot. This has been my experience every time I’ve been. But it doesn’t stop me returning. My friend and I are vegetarian and they really have the best vegetarian brunch selection in London. Definitely worth a visit.
   

   The Black Penny - Covent GardenResponded on April 7, 2025

   Dear Laura, Thank you so much for your kind review! Apologies on your food not being warm enough, we'll check on that. We’re really glad you had a great experience and hope to see you again soon! Take care, TBP
   

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   Neil VIP

   Yorkshire19 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 3, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Lovely place on the edge of Covent Garden. We had the Hunters and Foragers breakfasts, which were excellent. Nice space and good service. Much better than the chains. Would recommend
   

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   The Black Penny - Covent GardenResponded on April 7, 2025

   Dear Neil, 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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   Nicholas

   London6 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 26, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great staff, generous portions and good atmosphere. I’d go back.
   

   The Black Penny - Covent GardenResponded on April 3, 2025

   Dear Nicholas, 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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    David

    Dublin12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Best Coffee House in Covent Garden By A Very Long Way ❤️
    

    The Black Penny - Covent GardenResponded on March 17, 2025

    Dear David, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We're delighted to hear you loved our coffee :) Take care, TBP
    

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