temper Covent Garden

4.3

2122 Reviews

£26 to £40

Steak

Good for special occasions
Good for groups
Lively

temper Covent Garden is always a good time. It’s got the largest terrace in the group and serves rare breed English steaks, which have been aged and butchered in-house, tacos and its famous bottomless brunch every Saturday. The restaurant is split over two levels, with an open kitchen on the ground floor where our chefs cook tacos, smoked meat parathas and deep-dish cookies over a fire pit and in a giant wood oven, plus a bar mixing Margaritas and pouring out shots of mezcal.

Downstairs you’ll find The Den, a semi-private sanctuary with leather booths, perfect for large groups.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Steak, Steakhouse, Barbecue
Hours of Operation
Mon 5:00 pm–9:45 pm Tue–Sat 12:00 pm–9:45 pm Sun 12:00 pm–7:30 pm
Phone number
020 3004 6669
Website
http://www.temperrestaurant.com/
Payment Options
Contactless Payment
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
Meat, Fire, Tacos, Events! Our in house chef's have created Group Feast Menus perfect for larger group bookings the offer the best of temper. Bespoke menus are available to suit your needs as well. All dietary requirements, including vegetarian and vegan can be catered for.
Private party facilities
temper Covent Garden is a fantastic venue right in the middle of Covent Garden, a short walk from Covent Garden, Tottenham Court Road & Holborn Underground Station. Fire, steaks and gin take the lead on the menu and open plan kitchen and dining room with fire pit provides a unique backdrop for any occasion. Our private room, the Den, offers privacy as well still feeling apart of all the action of the restaurant. With a separate bar, it's a great space for up to 55 guests seated or standing. Or hire the entire restaurant for exclusive hire up to 100 guests. Our Group Feast Menus have been designed for larger groups, served family style to the tables for sharing, the temper way. Our Events Manager will work with you to create a bespoke event to your preferences, but with a twist!

Location
Mercers Walk, London, WC2H 9FA
Area
Covent Garden
Cross Street
Mercer Street
Parking details
None
Public transit
London Underground Stations:Covent Garden (1 minute walk)Leicester Square (4 minute walk)Tottenham Court Road (8 minute walk)Holborn (10 minute walk)
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Popular dishes

Momma's Margarita£12.00
Olmeca tequila, lime, agave syrup, temper's smoked black salt
Old Tom£15.00
2 years old tequila Vivir Anejo, agave syrup, orange liqueur, lime smoked lime salt
Lychilli Margarita£11.00
Olmeca tequila, lychee juice, drop of tabasco
Pepino Picante£15.00
Verde Mezcal, Empirical Ayuuk, apple juice, agave, lime, cucumber, Tabasco

Temper House

Pasado de Moda£13.00
Mexican Old Fashioned: Abasolo Mexican whiskey, Nixta corn liqueur, toffee popcorn
Menage a Trois£13.00
Buffalo Trace bourbon, amaretto, Vallet amaro, vanilla
Mezcal Negroni£11.00
Mezcal Verde, Antica Formula, Campari, grapefruit bitters
Beet That!£12.00
Havana 3yo, beetroot, pineapple, caramel
Amargo Spritz£12.00
Aperol, Beefeater gin, lychee juice, Vallet Granada amaro, strawberry, lime
Grande Humo£13.00
Habenero-pineapple infused Verde, mezcal, Havana Especial rum, aperitif, lime, soda

Drinks

We use filtered still and sparkling water at £1 per guest with half of all proceeds going to The One Foundation charity!

Mezcal

Verde Mezcal
candied nuts, dried fruit, sweet
- 25ml£4.50
Ojo de Dios Odd Cafe
coffee mezcal, sweet
- 25ml£6.00
Don Amado Ensamble
fruit, tea, cinnamon
- 25ml£10.50
The Lost Explorer Tobala
vanilla, leather
- 25ml£14.00
Del Maguey Espadin
floral, butterscotch
- 25ml£11.00
Pierde Almas Botanica
gin botanicals
- 25ml£12.00
The Lost Explorer Salmiana
green chilli, herbs
- 25ml£18.00

Tequila

Olmeca Blanco
powerful, sweet, citrus
- 50ml£6.00
Calle 23 Anejo
full bodied, woody, vanilla
- 50ml£10.00
Codigo Rosa
aged in cabernet barrels
- 50ml£12.50
Vivir Reposado
vanilla, caramel, butter
- 50ml£9.50
Fortaleza Blanco
black pepper, earth, butter
- 50ml£14.00
Arte Nom 1414 Reposado
artisan, salted vanilla, allspice
- 50ml£16.00
Casa Dragones Blanco
almond, clove, citrus
- 50ml£18.00

Wines

subject to availability

Red

Temper House Red, Spain 2020
- 175ml£6.50
- 750ml£26.00
Pinot Noir, Frunza, Romania 2020
- 175ml£7.25
- 750ml£29.00
Primitivo, 'Grifone', Italy 2021
- 175ml£8.00
- 750ml£32.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Aresti, Chile 2019
- 175ml£8.50
- 750ml£34.00
Syrah, Cochon Volant, France 2020
- 175ml£10.00
- 750ml£39.00
Navarro Correas Reserve Malbec, Lujan de Cuyo, Mendoza, Argentina 2021
- 175ml£12.00
- 750ml£52.00
Alice Vieira de Sousa Red Reserve, Douro, Portugal 2020
- 750ml£48.00
Pinot Noir, The Crusher, California, USA 2018
- 750ml£65.00
Syrah, Sumaridge, Hemel-en-Arde, South Africa 2015
- 750ml£70.00
Rioja, Garnacha, Pena el Gato, Spain 2019
- 750ml£75.00

White

Temper House White, Spain 2020
- 175ml£6.50
- 750ml£26.00
Vinho Verde, Perola do Lima, Portugal 2021
- 175ml£7.25
- 750ml£29.00
Picpoul de Pinet, Deux Bars, France 2021
- 175ml£8.50
- 750ml£35.00
Sauvignon Blanc, Clouston & Co, NZ 2021
- 175ml£10.00
- 750ml£39.00
Pinot Grigio, Masut da Rive, Friuli, Italy 2018
- 750ml£40.00
Gavi di Gavi Guido Matteo, Piedmont, Italy 2021
- 750ml£48.00
Sancerre, Daniel Chotard, Loire Valley, 2019
- 750ml£67.00
Chardonnay, Metz Road Monterey, California , 2019
- 750ml£70.00

Rose

Grenache, La Source Reserve Rosé, France 2021
- 175ml£8.00
- 750ml£32.00
Provence Rose, Mas Fleury, France 2021
- 175ml£10.00
- 750ml£39.00

Sparkling

Prosecco Spumante Brut, Italy
- 125ml£9.00
- 750ml£50.00
Bolney Sparkling Rosé, Bolney, England, NV
- 750ml£60.00
Champagne Piollot Cuvee de Reserve Brut, France NV
- 125ml£14.00
- 750ml£75.00
Veuve Cliquot Ponsardin, Yellow Label, France NV
- 750ml£110.00
Pol Roger Brut Vintage, France 2009
- 750ml£200.00

Beer / IPA / Cider

Pint

Temper, Lager 4.7%£6.00
Boogie Van IPA 5.5%£7.00

Bottle / Can

Unity Lager 4.5%£5.50
Mariachi Two Tribes Mexican Lager 4.7%£6.50
Mondo Session IPA 5.4%£5.95
Sassy Cidre Brut 5.2%£5.50
Big Drop Lager 0.5%£5.00

Non-Alcoholic

Earl Grey-Raspberry Cooler£4.50
Apple & Grapefruit Spritz£4.50
Lightening£7.00
Three spirit Nightcap, ginger ale & lime

Soft Drinks

Fever-Tree£3.00
Spring soda, lemonade
Double Dutch£3.00
Indian & skinny tonic, ginger beer, Pomegranate-basil tonic, Cucumber-watermelon tonic

What 2,122 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.3Service
4.2Ambience
3.9Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Temper Covent Garden offers a memorable dining experience with its "delicious food" and "great service." Guests rave about the "best steaks you will ever have" and the "truly delicious tacos." The ambiance is described as "beautiful," and the cocktails are "superb." Despite some mixed reviews, many diners "will definitely be back."

2,122 Reviews

M
Michael
Cambridge
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 30 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The Burnt end tacos are a must have, and so was the cookie dessert. The other tacos were amazing as well. The servers were attentive and friendly. However the cornbread this time was a little dry and wasn't warm.
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Rebecca
Warwickshire
3 reviews
1.0
3 reviews
Dined on 12 December 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Really disappointed with this restaurant! We booked our table three weeks before and on arrival at 7pm were told they didn’t have our reservation. Only by showing the email confirmation they accommodated us. It got worse… We went to order and out of the four steaks on the bone & four steaks off the bone that were listed on the menu only one of the off the bone steaks were left to order, with a minimum of 400g and only the ribeye steaks starting at 500g. We were left to choose a cut of meat we didn’t want and grams we would not eat. We were not advised of this when we were seated. Any restaurant would usually mention this. We decided to up and leave. This was meant to be a premium steak house… how can it be when they have no steak! Was a real disappointment as there were other steakhouses we could have booked prior to our visit. Would not recommend and will not return.
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Alp
London
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on 26 October 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
We had to sit downstairs area which wasn’t that nice really.
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Mark
London
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 11 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food! We went for the 45pp mixed grill (minimum 2 people) and it was awesome! SO much food we had to take some home! Would definitely go again!
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Gair
Hampshire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 21 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service, very helpful and fairly quick. Would highly recommend.
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Darcy
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 17 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Yummy food, beautiful space and good drinks. We loved everything we tried. Only negatives are it is quite pricey for a big group and the shared tables are quite noisy.
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gary
London
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 15 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
The best steaks you will ever have - but they come at a price!
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Jessica
London
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 14 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food never disappoints at temper but this occasion I had the most tender steak I’ve ever had it was stunning, tacos and tostadas were also delicious.
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Simon
VIP
London
38 reviews
5.0
38 reviews
Dined on 14 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Temper has returned to its essence: steaks and tacos to the fore. The exquisite, hedonistic abundance of truly delicious tacos are irresistible. The classics are there, and some mighty big hitters from the past make a reappearance. The steaks follow with that perfect sear, thoughtful resting and their unctuous perfections. Lois cooked our 1kg porterhouse...I torn a strip apart with the lightness of touch of my fingertips... rendering the steak knife unnecessary. Stunning. My guests described the meal as the greatest of their life, I agreed. Phenomenal stuff indeed. Thank you Team Temper.
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Robyn
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 7 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The area was beautifully cooked! The staff are really attentive. Overall everything was great! The tequila lychee without the Tabasco margarita was perfect
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Mercers Walk, London, WC2H 9FA

Additional information

Cross Street
Mercer Street
Area
Covent Garden
Hours of Operation
Mon 5:00 pm–9:45 pm Tue–Sat 12:00 pm–9:45 pm Sun 12:00 pm–7:30 pm
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Steak, Steakhouse, Barbecue
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None
Public transit
London Underground Stations:Covent Garden (1 minute walk)Leicester Square (4 minute walk)Tottenham Court Road (8 minute walk)Holborn (10 minute walk)
Payment Options
Contactless Payment
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Website
http://www.temperrestaurant.com/
Phone number
020 3004 6669
Catering
Meat, Fire, Tacos, Events! Our in house chef's have created Group Feast Menus perfect for larger group bookings the offer the best of temper. Bespoke menus are available to suit your needs as well. All dietary requirements, including vegetarian and vegan can be catered for.
Private party facilities
temper Covent Garden is a fantastic venue right in the middle of Covent Garden, a short walk from Covent Garden, Tottenham Court Road & Holborn Underground Station. Fire, steaks and gin take the lead on the menu and open plan kitchen and dining room with fire pit provides a unique backdrop for any occasion. Our private room, the Den, offers privacy as well still feeling apart of all the action of the restaurant. With a separate bar, it's a great space for up to 55 guests seated or standing. Or hire the entire restaurant for exclusive hire up to 100 guests. Our Group Feast Menus have been designed for larger groups, served family style to the tables for sharing, the temper way. Our Events Manager will work with you to create a bespoke event to your preferences, but with a twist!

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Specials

Yellowfin Tuna Tostada£14.00

Snacks

Aged Beef Nachos£6.50

Crispy Pork Bites£6.00

Guacamole£6.50

Caramalised Spicy Corn£3.00

Beef Fat Cornbread & Cochujang Butter£5.50

Barbecue & Smoked Meats

Burrata, Lime & Jalapeño£10.00

Aged Beef Skewers£15.50

Chicken-Dukkah Carnitas£13.50

Whole Beast Carnitas£15.00

Lamb, Kimchi Onion Carnitas£16.00

Pork Rib, Sweet & Sour£15.50

Heritage Cauliflower, Mole£13.00

Tacos

Cheeseburger£10.00

Goats Cheese£8.50

Rump£12.00

Sober Pig£12.00

Drunken Pig£18.00

Prawn£14.00

Burnt Ends£12.50

Soft Shell Crab£14.00

Smoked Goat£16.00

Sides

House Salad£5.50

Beef - Fat Potatoes, Garlic Raclette£7.50

Grilled Hispi Cabbage£7.00

Truffle Raclette Chips£12.00

Temper Chips£6.50

Chips£5.50

Sauces

Beef-Fat Bearnaise

Chipotle Sour Cream

Green Sauce

Korean Barbecue

Bourbon Pepper

Aji Amarillo-Mayo

Fermented Chilli Sauce

Special Cocktails

Light & Smoky£12.50

Oaxaca Old Fashioned£12.50

Mezcal Paloma£12.50

Margaritas

Momma's Margarita£12.00

Old Tom£15.00

Lychilli Margarita£11.00

Pepino Picante£15.00

Temper House

Pasado de Moda£13.00

Menage a Trois£13.00

Mezcal Negroni£11.00

Beet That!£12.00

Amargo Spritz£12.00

Grande Humo£13.00

Drinks

Mezcal

Verde Mezcal

Ojo de Dios Odd Cafe

Don Amado Ensamble

The Lost Explorer Tobala

Del Maguey Espadin

Pierde Almas Botanica

The Lost Explorer Salmiana

Tequila

Olmeca Blanco

Calle 23 Anejo

Codigo Rosa

Vivir Reposado

Fortaleza Blanco

Arte Nom 1414 Reposado