The Black Penny Southbank is an all day restaurant and coffee house at 17 Casson Square, close to Waterloo station and the riverside. Antique inspired interiors, vibrant music and attentive service give the space a distinctive but relaxed character. Outdoor seating and a private mezzanine room add options for sunny visits, meetings and small celebrations.
Breakfast and brunch sit at the heart of the menu. The Hunter and the Gatherer offer different interpretations of a full breakfast, while wild mushroom polenta hash, salt beef hash and crispy duck hash bring more individual flavours. Eggs, toast and freshly prepared accompaniments support both a substantial start and a lighter morning meal.
As the day continues, salads, small plates and larger dishes draw on market fresh produce and change with the seasons. Crisp vegetables, grains, herbs, meat and fish are combined with a focus on ripe ingredients and clear flavours. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten free choices help the menu work for mixed groups throughout breakfast, lunch and early evening.
Speciality coffee remains central to the experience, joined later in the day by cocktails, wine, beer and alcohol free drinks. Bottomless brunch packages and bookable group spaces create a livelier option for celebrations, while walk in tables preserve the accessibility of a neighbourhood cafe. Its broad hours make The Black Penny an easy stop before or after exploring the South Bank.
Address: 17 Casson Square, South Bank, London SE1 7BQ, United Kingdom
The Black Penny Southbank Menu
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Breakfast
SOURDOUGH TOAST
Butter, Black Penny jam
THE HUNTER
Eggs how you like ‘em, sourdough toast grilled sausage, smoked bacon, roasted tomatoes mushroom, Black Penny beans
TOASTED GRANOLA (N)
Vanilla yogurt, chilli pineapple
BIRCHER MUESLI
Apple, dried cranberries, chia seeds oats
CRISPY DUCK HASH (GF)
Sweet potato, baby spinach, spring onion chilli, coriander, poached egg
SALT BEEF HASH (GF)
Spinach, green tomato chutney, poached egg
WILD MUSHROOM, POLENTA HASH (V/GF)
Salsa verde, parmesan, rocket, poached egg
THE FORAGER (VG)
Sourdough toast, spinach, roasted tomatoes mushrooms, Black Penny beans, butterbean hummus fresh tomato, parsley and onion salad
THE GATHERER (V)
Eggs how you like ‘em, sourdough toast grilled halloumi, sauteed spinach, roasted tomatoes, mushroom, Black Penny beans
FREE RANGE EGGS HOW YOU LIKE ‘EM (V)
Poached, scrambled or fried on sourdough toast
BRIOCHE FRENCH TOAST (V/N)
Whipped lemon ricotta, black cardamon sugar blueberry compote, toasted almonds
BUBBLE ‘N’ SQUEAK
Grilled pork and sage sausages, BBQ sauce rocket, fried egg
RED EGGS
Scrambled eggs, harissa, spicy beef sausages rocket, sourdough toast
GREEN EGGS
Scrambled eggs, smoked salmon, fresh herbs sourdough toast
OZDEMIR PASHA (V)
Grilled halloumi, fried eggs, butterbean hummus sumac, fresh tomato, onion and parsley salad sourdough toast
BLACK PENNY BEANS (V)
Sourdough toast, English burrata rocket, basil oil
PORRIDGE (N/V)
Grilled banana, honey, candied walnuts Available with soya/almond/oat milk for £1 extra
All Day Buns
CRISPY SMOKED BACON, FRIED EGG
GRILLED PORK & SAGE SAUSAGES FRIED EGG
SMOKED BACON, GRILLED PORK & SAGE SAUSAGES, 2 FRIED EGGS
Served on a poppy & sesame seed bun with BBQ sauce
Brunch Cocktails
MIMOSA
BLOODY MARY
APEROL SPRITZ
NEGRONI
PEACH BELLINI
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Mushrooms
Roasted Tomatoes
Spinach
Black Penny Beans
Bacon
Sausages
Smoked Salmon
Halloumi
Spicy Beef Sausages
Soft Drinks
BELVOIR SPARKLING PRESSED ELDERFLOWER – RASPBERRY
BELU STILL
BELU STILL
BELU SPARKLING
BELU SPARKLING
HOMEMADE GINGER SHOT
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