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The Black Penny - Covent Garden

Cafe

  23 reviews  – 
34 Great Queen St, Covent Garden, London, WC2B 5AA –
Holborn Station (0.2 mi)
From £180
min. spend
Up to 18
seats
Up to 18
standing
Venue offers catering
British
cuisine
Parking available
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Venue overview

Chic cafe in Covent Garden with bare brick walls and a casual, cozy atmosphere, known for organic, health-conscious dishes and excellent coffee. Great for relaxed parties with a dance floor and BYO DJ options, perfect for informal celebrations and small gatherings.

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Spaces for hire at The Black Penny - Covent Garden

Seminar Room | PDR | Meetings at The Black Penny - Covent Garden

Seminar Room | PDR | Meetings
Dining Room
·
Private space
18 seats
18 standing
The venue is split across two floors, with service and seating on the entry level and the Seminar Pit / meeting room below, which includes a projector & flip chart if required. Please let us know and we will get it set up for you. We are able to seat a maximum of 14 guests. You have the option to order on arrival or if your like there is a pre-o...
Wi-Fi available
Air conditioner
Projector
Flipchart
PA system / music speakers
Conference call facilities
Storage space
Play your own music
from £180 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 10 months ago
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Reviews and ratings

4.6
Amenities
4.3
Location
4.6
Service quality
4.5
Value for money
4.5
Catering
4.7
Communication
4.9

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AC
Angela C.
Verified review
Event Space · 5 guests · October 2019 · Seminar Room | PDR | Meetings

very very friendly and helpful staff good position because very central

no Windows, table had changed from the images so a little less cool and smart

3.2
SM
Stuart M.
Verified review
Boardroom · 10 guests · September 2019 · Seminar Room | PDR | Meetings

The coffee and food were great, the room is very nice and full of character and perfect for what we wanted. Cozy, comfortable and informal. When I arrived to set up there was a cold reception and a sense that I was a bit too early for them - but after that they sent me downstairs and I got everything ready. Then the service was great - friendly and efficient. It's basically a cool coffee bar with a room in the basement so it's not set up for anything too formal - but the price reflects that.

Overhead projector was not well set up - the screen is at an angle so you get a skewed view of the screen. One toilet for the whole place - inc the coffee shop - is a bit of a pain.

3.8
MW
Minisha W.
Verified review
Meeting · 10 guests · July 2019 · Seminar Room | PDR | Meetings

Excellent food - feedback from team best food at a venue, service was great aside from 1 person. Great venue and perfect for an informal meeting

Didn’t advise when getting close to limit Would be better to have tea / coffee set up in the room so not constant interruptions. Even though food was ordered early a little disorganised on delivery, but all in all a great day.

4.8
PR
Paul R.
Verified review
Meeting · 6 guests · June 2019 · Seminar Room | PDR | Meetings

Service and facilities spot on and ideal for small gathering.

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5.0

Prices and opening hours

Monday
8:00 – 17:00
from £180–£600 min. spend
Seminar Room | PDR | Meetings
8:00 – 17:00
from £180–£600 min. spend
Tuesday
8:00 – 17:00
from £180–£600 min. spend
Seminar Room | PDR | Meetings
8:00 – 17:00
from £180–£600 min. spend
Wednesday
8:00 – 17:00
from £180–£600 min. spend
Seminar Room | PDR | Meetings
8:00 – 17:00
from £180–£600 min. spend
Thursday
8:00 – 17:00
from £180–£600 min. spend
Seminar Room | PDR | Meetings
8:00 – 17:00
from £180–£600 min. spend
Friday
8:00 – 17:00
from £180–£600 min. spend
Seminar Room | PDR | Meetings
8:00 – 17:00
from £180–£600 min. spend
Saturday
9:00 – 16:00
from £300 min. spend
Seminar Room | PDR | Meetings
9:00 – 16:00
from £300 min. spend
Sunday
9:00 – 16:00
from £300 min. spend
Seminar Room | PDR | Meetings
9:00 – 16:00
from £300 min. spend
Pricing updated by venue 10 months ago

Best Price guarantee: you will always pay the same price as booking directly with the venue, and we never add hidden or processing fees.

Facilities and catering options

Up to 18
standing
Up to 18
seats
In-house catering
British
cuisine
Parking available
Promoted / ticketed events
Alcohol provided
Unavailable: External catering allowed
Unavailable: Accommodation available
Unavailable: BYO alcohol

About The Black Penny - Covent Garden

The Black Penny - Covent Garden is a Trusted Tagvenue Partner, validated by the Tagvenue team with a record of successful bookings on the platform.

The Black Penny - Covent Garden is a café pairing speciality coffee with a health-conscious British menu.

Venue highlights: Multiple small dining rooms provide separated areas that can be used as discrete event spaces. In-house catering delivers a British menu with extensive vegan and gluten-free options, and the beverage list covers speciality coffee plus wine, beer and cocktails. Outdoor seating and front-of-house staff support catered bookings and prompt delivery.

Best for: Breakfast and brunch gatherings, small corporate breakfasts and working meetings, and intimate catered receptions.

Location: Covent Garden's theatre and market district offers a dense dining and nightlife scene where guests can continue after an event.

What guests say: The food is consistently high-quality and well presented. The service is attentive and efficient, and off-site catering and delivery are handled promptly.

FAQ

Cancellations 30 days in advance will receive a full refund.

Cancellations 30 days to 7 days in advance will receive a 50% refund.

Cancellations for events starting within 7 days are non-refundable.

At The Black Penny - Covent Garden, the following catering options are available:

  • In-house catering service is available
  • Refreshments for guests are offered

  • Paid parking facilities are available nearby

Here are some event spends from guests who recently held events at The Black Penny - Covent Garden:

  • Seminar Room | PDR | Meetings hosting 10 guests: £360

For detailed pricing tailored to your event, please contact the venue.

The Black Penny - Covent Garden is located at 34 Great Queen St, in Holborn, London. The nearest metro station is Holborn Station.

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