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The Black Penny Café | Brunch & Coffee in London

With locations across central London, including Covent Garden, Sloane Square and South Bank, The Black Penny offers a welcoming retreat from the city's hustle. Each branch blends industrial-chic interiors with cosy seating, making it a favourite for both locals and visitors seeking quality coffee, wholesome food, and a relaxed vibe that extends into an All Day menu with wine and cocktails. Read more

Covent Garden
34 GREAT QUEEN STREET
LONDON WC2B 5AA
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Sloane Square
55 DUKE OF YORK SQUARE
LONDON SW3 4LY
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South Bank
17 CASSON SQUARE
LONDON SE1 7BQ
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RAVE REVIEWS
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"An absolute gem! Warm atmosphere, creative cocktails, and top-notch service. Can't wait to come back!"

Lucy Stenhouse
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"A cozy, creative space with delicious food and great cocktails. Highly recommend for a relaxed night out!"

Emma Duffy
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A central London destination for every part of the day - Read More

The Black Penny is more than a London café. Across our central London locations, we offer a welcoming space to enjoy everything from a leisurely all day brunch to evening drinks and relaxed dining. Our characterful spaces are designed to feel warm and inviting while remaining stylish, making them perfect for everything from quiet mornings to long evenings with friends.

Brunch, breakfast and seasonal menus

Whether you are joining us for breakfast favourites or weekend brunch, our menu is built around freshly prepared dishes made with care. Enjoy signature dishes like eggs benedict, avocado toast, fluffy pancakes, and a rotating selection of seasonal menus. All day brunch means you can savour the dishes you love whenever you like, without compromise.

Coffee, cocktails and wine

We serve expertly brewed specialty coffee and artisan coffee to start your day, and our drinks menu naturally evolves into the afternoon and evening. Choose from carefully crafted cocktails, a curated selection of wine, or a glass of prosecco. Perfect for pre-theatre drinks, a casual evening with friends, or celebrating a special occasion.
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Small plates and evening dining

From light bites to share to full evening dining, our menu adapts seamlessly to your plans. Our small plates are ideal for social dining, while our larger dishes make an effortless choice for a more formal meal. Whether it is brunch, lunch or dinner, our approach is always to make food feel approachable, flavourful and satisfying.

Spaces to enjoy and gather

With stylish interiors and a relaxed atmosphere, each Black Penny location offers the perfect setting to pause, enjoy, and connect. Take advantage of outdoor terraces where available, or host a private dining experience with friends or colleagues in our events spaces. Whatever the occasion, we make it easy to feel at home while enjoying great food and drinks all day.

Book your visit

Plan ahead or drop in. Book a table for brunch, lunch, dinner, cocktails, or a private event. Every visit is an invitation to experience a space that blends style, flavour, and community at every hour.

Do I need to book for brunch at The Black Penny?

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Walk-ins are welcome throughout the week, but we recommend booking a table for weekend brunch, particularly at our Covent Garden and South Bank cafes where demand is highest. You can reserve online or call the location directly.

What time does brunch finish?

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Our breakfast and brunch menu runs from opening until late afternoon, so you can enjoy brunch dishes well into the day. Exact times vary slightly by location, so check the opening hours for your chosen cafe.

Is The Black Penny suitable for large groups?

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Yes. We can accommodate group bookings at all three locations, and our Covent Garden venue features the Seminar Pit for private dining and events. Contact us directly for parties of six or more to discuss options.

Do you have vegetarian and gluten-free brunch options?

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Our menu includes several vegetarian dishes, including The Gatherer, Ozdemir Pasha, and our Wild Mushroom Polenta Hash. Gluten-free bread is available, and our team can guide you through the menu to suit dietary requirements.

Which Black Penny location should I visit?

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It depends what you're looking for. Covent Garden sits in the heart of the West End, perfect before theatre or shopping. Sloane Square offers a more refined Chelsea atmosphere. South Bank works well if you're visiting the Tate Modern, London Eye, or walking the riverside. All three serve the same core menu with the same quality.

Do you serve coffee to take away?

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Yes. Our specialty coffee is available to take away at all locations if you're in a rush, though we'd always recommend sitting down to enjoy the full experience.

Brunch in London at The Black Penny

Finding a good brunch spot in London means discovering somewhere that gets the balance right: quality food, great coffee, and an atmosphere worth lingering in. The Black Penny has been serving breakfast and brunch across central London since opening our doors, and we have become a popular destination for locals, visitors, and anyone searching for a relaxed place to start their day.
Our three London cafes sit in some of the city's most vibrant neighbourhoods. Whether you're after brunch in Covent Garden before exploring the West End, a leisurely breakfast near Sloane Square in Chelsea, or coffee and food on the South Bank with views towards the river, you'll find a Black Penny nearby. Each location has its own character, from exposed brick walls and antique features to modern design touches, but they all share the same commitment to freshly prepared dishes and specialty coffee.
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The menu draws on European cafe culture with our own London twist. Signature brunch plates like The Hunter and The Gatherer offer our take on the full English, while dishes such as Wild Mushroom Polenta Hash, Crispy Duck Hash, and Ozdemir Pasha bring bolder flavours to the table. Vegetarian and gluten-free options feature throughout, and our kitchen uses seasonal ingredients sourced from suppliers who share our approach to quality and sustainability.
Beyond breakfast and brunch, The Black Penny transforms through the day. Lunch brings salads, small plates and flatbreads. Evenings shift the mood with cocktails, wine, and sharing boards. Our Covent Garden venue also houses the Seminar Pit, a unique private dining space for events and group bookings, while each location offers its own options for celebrations and corporate gatherings.
We welcome walk-ins daily, though booking a table is recommended for weekends when our brunch service gets busy. You can reserve online through our website or via OpenTable, with tables available across all three locations.
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