Rotten Row, Re-imagined
If you’ve been to Emily’s or Brunch & Cocktail Club, you’ll understand why there has been so much hype around Penelope’s, the latest Rebel Restaurants addition.
They have been updating their Instagram followers on renovation progress at their new premises on Rotten Row, right on the edge of Victoria Park. Penelope’s promised to re-imagine Rotten Row and from what we’ve seen, they have well and truly delivered.
When they announced the opening date, they broke the internet. Their website crashed due to the amount of people trying to book a table! We were lucky enough to be invited to a soft opening for a sneak peak…
It is clear to see how much effort has been put into restoring this building, formerly Ho Lee Chow which had fallen into a state of disrepair. The exterior is chic but welcoming, entirely fitting with Rotten Row. The beautiful, covered outdoor seating area makes you feel like you could be anywhere (with the right weather!) but why would you want to be anywhere else?
As we entered, we were immediately struck by the centrepiece recess ceiling which looks like a work of art! There is a blue, floral theming throughout, a perfect fit for the Flower Show next month! The attention to detail is phenomenal, no stone has been left unturned by Penelope’s.
The same can be said for the food - PHENOMENAL! We decided to order the French Toast and the Breakfast, intending to share half each. I didn’t come up for a breath and the French Toast was gone before you could say “Bonjour!” Glazed in brown butter honey, served with cherry compote and pistachio chantilly cream, topped with crispy bacon. The perfect brunch menu meal chef’s kiss
The breakfast includes sausage, bacon, beans, toast, mushrooms, hash browns and perfectly poached eggs. It tasted amazing, Penelope’s take on the Full English is up there with the best!
We were also treated to a couple of cocktails. The breakfast margarita had an orange twist to it and tasted delicious but the lemon cheesecake martini was something else! One of the nicest cocktails we’ve ever had, would highly recommend when you visit!
The bar area is beautifully decorated and has a huge selection of drinks. We’ll definitely be returning one evening to sample a few more cocktails and soak up the atmopshere!
The staff were all very friendly and provided a fantastic service. From the welcome at the door, throughout our meal, to when we left - everybody had smiles on their faces and went above and beyond.
Penelope’s opens to the public TODAY! Providing they don’t break the internet again, make sure you book a table and pay Penelope’s a visit. This is a fantastic addition to the area and we will definitely be going back very soon!
Day Menu: Mon-Sun 09:00-17:00 Evening and Drinks Menu: Wed-Sun 17:00-late |
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