If You're Looking for the Best Restaurants in London, Start With Fire
What Makes temper One of the Best Restaurants in London?
The Three Flames: Our London Restaurants
The Dishes That Make Us One of London’s Best
Dining at temper: It’s a Vibe
Michelin-Starred Quality, Without the Stiff Collars
Affordable Luxury at One of London’s Best Restaurants
The temper Drinks Menu: Bold Pairings for Bold Plates
Who Comes to temper? Everyone.
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Soho – Underground, Unfiltered, Unmissable
Covent Garden – Tacos, Tequila, Theatre
Shoreditch – BBQ Meets East-London Attitude
London’s dining scene is vast — but only a few places truly ignite your appetite. At temper, we bring flame-to-table theatre, in-house butchery, and flavour-packed menus to the heart of Soho, Covent Garden, and Shoreditch.
We’re not just another trendy spot. We’re a bold, open-fire experience built for serious flavour lovers, group feasting, and unforgettable nights out.
Whether you’re craving tacos, steak, mezcal, or a contemporary dining experience without the pretension, temper delivers on all fronts — and then some.
The original temper. Descend beneath Broadwick Street into a fire-lit den of smoke, steak, and sound. Watch chefs slice, flame, and plate right in front of you while the music sets the tone.
Try: House-aged rib-eye, ancho chilli tacos, and a mezcal Negroni.
Set in the heart of the West End, this location is all about Mexican-inspired fire dining. Tacos steal the show here — think slow-cooked meats, scratch-made tortillas, and burnt chilli sauces. Pre-show dinner or late-night bites, it hits every time.
Try: Taco tasting menu with tequila pairings.
temper Shoreditch brings full-flame, meat-forward dining to one of London’s most vibrant neighbourhoods. Think low lighting, open kitchens, smoky cocktails, and meats cooked hard and fast.
Try: Smoked pork belly, charred aubergine, and our off-menu cocktails.
What puts us on every best restaurant roundup? The food, plain and simple — though nothing we serve is ever plain.
Must-Try Menu Items
• House-aged rump steak with ember onions
• Burnt chilli barbacoa tacos
• Mezcal-braised lamb shoulder
• Coal-roasted sweetcorn with chipotle butter
• Gochujang pork belly skewers
• Smoked goat tacos with pickled slaw
• Grilled romaine with anchovy crema
Every item is kissed by fire and built for bold palates. No filler, no fluff, just food that bites back.
If you’re booking based on mood, not just menu, temper ticks every box.
We’re:
• Loud (in the best way)
• Social and sharable
• Flame-filled and full of energy
• Casual enough to relax, polished enough to impress
It’s dining without the stiff suits or hushed tones. Just real food, real drinks, and real good times.
temper isn’t a Michelin star restaurant (yet) — but don’t let that fool you. Our chefs cut their teeth in some of London’s most acclaimed kitchens, and our food goes toe-to-toe with fine dining establishments across the city.
What we skip in ceremony, we make up for in smoke, soul, and top-quality sourcing. It’s modern British cuisine, spiked with spice and served with heat.
You don’t need a trust fund to eat well at temper.
We offer:
• Set menus starting at £14
• Group feasting menus built to impress
• Affordable luxury — the best cuts, fair prices
• Mezcal flights, wine pairings, and cocktail bundles
You’ll leave full, satisfied, and already planning your next visit.
We don’t just stop at the plate. Our bar menus are loaded with curated pairings and fire-inspired flavours.
Favourites Include:
• Mezcal Margaritas with smoked salt rims
• Tamarind-spiked Palomas
• Charred lemon Daiquiris
• A rotating list of natural wines and local pours
• Craft beer and zero-proof cocktails with backbone
Perfect for pre-dinner, during-dinner, or late-night drinks at the best restaurants in London with an actual vibe.
We’ve hosted:
• Michelin critics
• First dates
• Birthday mobs
• Business lunches
• Tourists chasing tacos
• Locals who come three times a week
The only thing our guests have in common? They want restaurants in London that deliver more than just a meal.
Is temper one of the best restaurants in London?
Yes. Repeatedly ranked among top spots by critics and diners alike, thanks to our fire-powered food, butchered cuts, and buzzing energy.
Do I need to book?
We recommend it, especially for evenings and weekends. Walk-ins welcome, but fire waits for no one.
Do you cater to vegetarians?
Absolutely. While meat is our star, we offer bold veg-forward dishes too.
Is there a tasting menu?
Each location offers different group menus and sharable tasting selections. Check our website or ask in-house.
Are you in any Michelin guides?
We’re under their radar — and proud of it. But don’t take their word for it. Come eat, and decide for yourself.
Whether you’re planning date night, team dinner, or just want to taste the kind of food that gets under your skin (in the best way), temper is where London dines differently.
- Live-fire kitchens — the flames are real and right in front of you
- In-house butchery — we age, cut, and prep all our meats ourselves
- Signature tacos & smoked meats — not just good, but addictive
- Cocktails, mezcal, and wine bars — curated, shaken, and flame-paired
- Three restaurants across London — Soho, Covent Garden, Shoreditch
- Energy-packed vibes — music up, lights low, service sharp
- Menus that evolve — seasonal, creative, and rooted in craft
- This is dining that grabs you by the senses and doesn’t let go.