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The Black Penny Southbank, London, Greater London

The Black Penny Southbank

4.3
4.3
23 Reviews
£25 and under
Breakfast

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2 people
19:00
Booked 27 times today
  • Great for brunch
  • Good for groups
  • Neighbourhood gem
Welcome to The Black Penny Southbank! We offer our customers freshly prepared brunch, salads,
speciality coffee, classic and unique cocktails. Gourmet brunch is at the heart of what The Black Penny is famous for. Signature dishes include 'The Hunter' & 'The Gatherer', which is our take on the full English breakfast. Other signature dishes include 'Wild Mushroom Polenta Hash', 'Salt Beef' and 'Crispy Duck' hashes (try pairing with some of our fine wines and Penny cocktails). If you fancy something sweet try 'The Brioche French Toast'. With it's antique style of interiors, vibrant music and attentive staff in South Banks new development next to the London Eye, We're sure you'll find a penny on your list of exciting places to visit.
The Black Penny values sustainability, therefore we work closely with London's best companies to ensure we meet
these values.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Breakfast, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon, Tue 08:00–17:00 Wed–Fri 08:00–20:00 Sat 09:00–20:00 Sun 09:00–17:00
  • Phone number
    020 7928 8383
  • Website
    https://www.theblackpenny.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Private party facilities
    Private events welcome, please contact branch for further information
  • Location
    17 Casson Sq, London, Greater London SE1 7BQ
  • Area
    Lambeth
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 23 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.1Value

Noise • Energetic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Black Penny Southbank offers "excellent" food and a welcoming atmosphere, perfect for brunch or a post-theatre meal. Guests praise its "friendly" and "professional" staff, although it can get busy, affecting service speed. Highlights include the duck/sweet potato dish and attentive gestures like bill adjustments for delays.

23 Reviews

  1. Tom

    Yorkshire

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely food, nice location, friendly staff although a little slow at times.

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  2. Melissa

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great brunch spot! Make sure to book ahead as it was fully booked on a Saturday
    The Black Penny SouthbankResponded 4 days ago
    Thank you Melissa :)

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  3. Hailey

    London

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 22 November 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    This was not as good as I hoped. The staff was unfriendly, the food was party but not worth mentioning and the acoustic’s are so bad that it’s hard to hear the person you’re with speak. Not the best experience.
    The Black Penny SouthbankResponded 4 days ago
    Dear Hailey, Sorry to hear that you did not have a good experience with us on this occasion. We will touch base with the team to see why we may have fell flat on this occasion. Thank you for the feedback, we are always looking for ways to improve. Kind regards, TBP

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  4. Sally

    London

    68 reviews

    3.0

    68 reviews

    Dined on 22 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Ok venue to meet a friend for brunch. Food tasty but tables packed in.
    The Black Penny SouthbankResponded 4 days ago
    Dear Sally, Thank you for your valuable feedback, we are always looking for ways in which to improve. Thank you for stopping by and giving us a try :) Kind regards, TBP

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  5. Paul

    Hampshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 21 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Recommended to us by our daughter. Excellent food and service.
    The Black Penny SouthbankResponded 4 days ago
    Thank you Paul :)

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  6. Tim

    London

    11 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The menu looked great but 4 out of our 5 meals came out with issues. The coffees took a while and one of our mochas was pretty poor. It was corrected and the staff were really nice but it wasn’t a great experience unfortunately.
    The Black Penny SouthbankResponded on 21 November 2024
    Dear Tim, Sorry to hear we that we have not lived up to our usual standard on this occasion. We will be sure to look into what may have went wrong. Thank you for trying us out, and we hope you will consider us again in the near future. Please feel free to email us directly if you would like to discuss further. Kind regards, TBP

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  7. Debbie

    Birmingham

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Don't miss out on this gem of a place. Food is excellent.
    The Black Penny SouthbankResponded on 21 November 2024
    Thank you Debbie :) Take care, TBP

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  8. Sue

    Yorkshire

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Very slow service and lukewarm food. Disappointing. Overall felt our presence was an imposition on the staff rather than being welcomed. This was my second visit and very much worse than the first.
    The Black Penny SouthbankResponded on 12 November 2024
    Dear Sue, Thank you for sharing your feedback. We are genuinely sorry to hear about your disappointing experience and that this visit didn’t meet the standard you previously encountered. We aim to provide both attentive service and fresh, enjoyable food, so it's disheartening to know we fell short this time. Your comments are very important, and we will be addressing them with our team to ensure we improve. I hope you’ll consider giving us another chance to provide the quality experience we strive for. Take care, TBP

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  9. Laura

    Cheshire

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 5 November 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Was expecting better for the price. Mushroom chewy.
    The Black Penny SouthbankResponded on 12 November 2024
    Dear Laura, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We're sorry that on this occasion we did not meet your expectations. As we value all feedback, we will gladly look into what may have went wrong with your dish. Take care, TBP

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  10. Benjamin

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 24 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely food and drinks. Great atmosphere and nice friendly service
    The Black Penny SouthbankResponded on 28 October 2024
    Thank you Benjamin :) Take care, TBP

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FAQs

The Black Penny Southbank offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 020 7928 8383.

The Black Penny Southbank is rated 4.3 stars by 23 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 27 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Black Penny Southbank

17 Casson Sq, London, Greater London SE1 7BQ

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    Lambeth
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon, Tue 08:00–17:00 Wed–Fri 08:00–20:00 Sat 09:00–20:00 Sun 09:00–17:00
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Breakfast, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    https://www.theblackpenny.com/
  • Phone number
    020 7928 8383
  • Private party facilities
    Private events welcome, please contact branch for further information
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