Penelope's Restaurant

AMANO Covent Garden

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Penelope's Restaurant in AMANO Covent Garden, modern venue for upscale events and gatherings.
  • From £10000
  • 180 Standing
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  • From £10000
  • 180 Standing
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Winner of Best Luxury Restaurant Award with exclusive Israeli-Spanish fusion cuisine served family-style in the heart of Covent Garden.
Benjamin Edmonds
Benjamin Edmonds

Venue Expert @ Hire Space

  • AV systems for presentations and speeches
  • Opulent yet comfortable interior design
  • Late license until midnight
  • Professional event coordination team
  • Ground floor location with street-level access
  • Exclusive hire capacity for 140 seated guests
  • Semi-private elevated section for 25 guests
  • Israeli-Spanish fusion cuisine served family-style
  • Award-winning mixologists and cocktail menu

Penelope's is Hotel AMANO's signature restaurant. Located on the ground floor, the restaurant has an opulent yet comfortable design. Elegant across the board, they showcase the finest ingredients and flavour combinations to reflect their Israeli-Spanish influence. The restaurant is available for exclusive hire for up to 140 seated guests. It also features an elevated section that can be semi-private for up to 25 guests. Diners can expect dishes served family style such as Paella Israeli style with whole lobster, frekkeh and gin-tomato sauce.




Frequently asked questions

Minimum spend requirements vary by space and date: The Onyx Room requires £6,000-£15,000, Rooftop Bar requires £9,000-£18,000, and Penelope's Restaurant requires £10,000-£16,000. All minimum spends are plus 12.5% service charge and include 20% VAT. These amounts must be spent on food and beverages only.

The Onyx Room accommodates up to 150 for standing receptions or 40 for seated dinners. Rooftop Bar holds up to 120-150 for standing receptions only. Penelope's Restaurant seats up to 130 for dinner or 180 for standing receptions. Penelope's Private Meeting Room accommodates 16 guests boardroom style only.

Events typically run from 5pm-12am with last bar orders at 11:15-11:30pm. Spaces must be cleared by 12am due to licensing restrictions, though some events can extend to 1am. Organisers can access spaces earlier for setup, typically from 3pm.

All quotes are valid for only 5 working days and subject to availability changes. For restaurant bookings, a 25% deposit is required based on guest numbers and chosen set menu (e.g., 25% of 30 x £70 set menus). For private events, full payment of the minimum spend is typically required upfront as deposit.

Entertainment and decoration are charged separately based on artist fees. DJs cost £500 for 4-hour performances. External equipment hire (like poseur tables) incurs additional charges. A 10% commission applies to the final NET + VAT amount, excluding service charge, cancellations, entertainment, decoration, or external hire.

The Onyx Room includes projector, 55" screen, AV equipment, A/C, Wi-Fi, and microphone for speeches. Penelope's Private Meeting Room includes 55" screen, AV equipment, A/C, Wi-Fi, flipchart, and stationery. Microphones for speeches are provided free of charge across venues.

Yes, loose furniture can be removed to create space for activities like dance floors. The venue offers flexibility with room layouts and can accommodate different seating arrangements. Setup access is typically granted from 3pm for organisers to arrange the space as needed.

The venue operates on minimum spend basis only, not food/drink packages. For groups of 25+ guests, set menu options start at £70 per person. Food is served family-style with sharing plates featuring Israeli-Spanish fusion cuisine. All prices include VAT but exclude 12.5% service charge.

Site visits are available Monday-Friday 11am-5pm, with some Saturday availability 3pm-7pm. Upon arrival, ask for the Events team at reception. Tours must be booked in advance and dates are only held upon specific request after viewing.

The Rooftop Bar is not available on Wednesday 25th June, all Thursdays in June, and Thursday 3rd July 2025. High demand exists for Summer 2025 season (May-September) with constantly changing availability. The venue experiences particularly high demand and availability changes frequently without notice unless a tour is booked.




More about AMANO Covent Garden

Hotel AMANO is located in the heart of Covent Garden, the hotel is close to some of the capital’s best theatres, boutiques, and restaurants. It features multiple luxurious spaces to hire including the Rooftop with stunning panoramic views of the London Skyline and the AMANO Bar on the basement floor. The signature restaurant, Penelope's can be hired exclusively or semi-private. There is also a PDR.

Enjoy delicious cocktails created by our award-winning mixologists. The AMANO Covent Garden is the perfect spot to relax, or party the night away with the help of our amazing DJs.