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The Black Penny Southbank, London, Greater London

The Black Penny Southbank

4.4
4.4
45 Reviews
£25 and under
Breakfast

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 19 times today
  • Great for brunch
  • Good for groups
  • Vegetarian-friendly
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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Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Breakfast, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 8:00 am–5:00 pm Sat 9:00 am–6:00 pm Sun 9:00 am–5:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Mastercard, Visa

What 45 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • South West London

    Great for brunch

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Black Penny Southbank offers a delightful brunch experience with "excellent food" and "friendly service." Known for its "great atmosphere" and accommodating staff, the restaurant is a favorite for its "tasty" meals and "superb" coffee. Booking ahead is recommended, especially during weekends, for a seamless visit.

45 Reviews
  1. Hayley

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place is absolutely amazing, when we come to London we always prebook this for breakfast, booking is essential if you don't want to be disappointed or have to wait as they do get busy, very popular place because the food is great, service is second to none so friendly and attentive, presentation of the food, quality of the food and taste are all an experience of their own, The noise level can be a bit much when you first arrive but after a while it's as tho you adjust to it, I believe it's the building itself that creates the way noise is projected around the room as it has high ceilings at the southbank venue plus alot of metal. But it doesn't matter once have dined there once and experience the party of flavours in you mouth, the cakes and drinks are fantastic, I always have a hot chocolate which is so smooth.
    The Black Penny SouthbankResponded 1 day ago
    Dear Hayley, Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback and for making The Black Penny a part of your London visits :) We’re thrilled to hear you always enjoy the food, service, and atmosphere, and we appreciate your understanding about the acoustics at Southbank. We look forward to welcoming you back in the very near future. Take care, TBP

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  2. Ito

    South Wales2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely brunch experience with my family; a great choice of food including gluten free options for my husband. Staff were friendly and the atmosphere was great for us to catch up with my daughter and her fiancé. The service could have been a bit faster but we had loads to catch up on and the staff were friendly so that wasn’t a major issue. Great location round the corner from South Bank, The London Eye, London Dungeon etc so a good spot to visit all those things afterwards. I’d definitely recommend it and would happily eat there again.
    The Black Penny SouthbankResponded 5 days ago
    Dear Ito, Thank you for your lovely review! We're delighted you enjoyed your brunch experience, the food options, and the friendly atmosphere. We appreciate your feedback on the service and will take it into account. Glad you found the location convenient too! We’d love to welcome you back again soon :) Take care, TBP

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  3. Sky1

    London5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 28, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Good food nice venue. Very good service. Lovely coffee
    The Black Penny SouthbankResponded 1 day ago
    Dear Sky1, Thank you for your feedback. We're delighted to hear that you have had a wonderful experience with us. Take care, TBP

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  4. Karen

    Yorkshire19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely gorgeous. Portion size good & food fabulous. I had the green eggs (scrambled eggs & smoked salmon on sourdough & other half had the bacon & egg bap with tea…very tasty!
    The Black Penny SouthbankResponded on February 24, 2025
    Dear Karen, Thank your for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We're delighted to hear that you have had a great experience. Indeed the Green eggs is always a good choice and you can never go wrong with a bacon & egg bun, especially with a pot of tea. Take care, TBP

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  5. Nicole

    Hong Kong1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of our drink orders was incorrect, but the staff replaced it right away, thank you! Best to reserve especially during the weekend!
    The Black Penny SouthbankResponded on February 24, 2025
    Dear Nicole, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. Apologies with the wrong order, however, we're glad to see it was addressed in good time. Take care, TBP

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  6. Chinju

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service. Good spot for coffee and brunch around waterloo
    The Black Penny SouthbankResponded on February 24, 2025
    Dear Chinju, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We're delighted to hear you enjoyed your visit. Take care, TBP

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  7. Paul

    Surrey3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is always excellent, I love the porridge, soaked overnight! And Khan, he is just the best at welcome, serving, helping customers feel at home - he is superb!
    The Black Penny SouthbankResponded on February 24, 2025
    Dear Paul, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed your visit, our menu and service. Indeed, Kaan is a valuable member of the team, we'll be sure to pass the message on :) Take care, TBP

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  8. Urte

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very pleasant experience! Lovely staff. We went there for Sunday brunch but it wasn't too noisy - a pleasant surprise.
    The Black Penny SouthbankResponded on February 10, 2025
    Dear Urte, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We're delighted to hear you enjoyed your visit :) We'll pass the message on to the team. Take care, TBP

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  9. David

    London23 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 6, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great lunch venue, reasonably priced, fast efficient and polite service.
    The Black Penny SouthbankResponded on February 10, 2025
    Thank you David for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We're delighted to hear that you have enjoyed our offerings. We will be sure to pass the message along to the team :) Take care, TBP

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    London3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thought it was great food. Really cool that it is a dog friendly restaurant.
    The Black Penny SouthbankResponded on February 5, 2025
    Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We're delighted to hear that you have enjoyed our menu offerings, and dog friendly space :) 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 4.4 stars by 45 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
7:00 p.m.
Booked 19 times today
Google Map for The Black Penny Southbank

17 Casson Sq, London, Greater London SE1 7BQ

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Breakfast, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 8:00 am–5:00 pm Sat 9:00 am–6:00 pm Sun 9:00 am–5:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Mastercard, Visa
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