Temper restaurants

[Richie]

I’m looking for a place with a very good vibe for a little celebration next month, any thoughts on Temper restaurants appreciated.

[aseftel]

Went a handful of times to the Soho and City ones pre-pandemic, thought it was great. I understand the chef founder left around then and that it’s not what it used to be – haven’t been back since so can’t personally comment.

Blacklock and Smokestak are comparable in some ways (although the latter doesn’t do massive steaks).

[StanTheMan]

Went just before the pandemic. Only restaurant in London ive ever walked out of. Maybe they were having a bad night.
Better options out there for meat.

eg Macellaio in Soho

[StanTheMan]

*as in I walked out before they even bought the food after waiting well over an hour. Not that I’ve never walked out of any restaurants. That makes no sense…..

[redlilly]

Cannot comment on Temper. However, what sort of vibe are you after and where (location wise) are you targeting in town?

Blacklock restaurants are great, and if you go on a Monday you get butcher prices! However, if you’re after steak/good meat there are some great other places too… like Brutto, Farringdon, or Firebird, Soho, or BiFe in the City… and that is just the start of my list!

[Lula]

I’ve been to Temper in Soho after it was recommended to me by a friend. It was no more than OK. Food was fine. Atmosphere was mainly just busy and very loud. Toilets were disgusting. I would not return.

[The real Swiss Tony]

I went to Temper in Soho some years back just after it opened. Thoroughly underwhelmed. Went to the one in the City a few weeks back – it was OK, but would have rather been in Blacklock. I was amazed how busy the City Blacklock was on a Saturday night last year – absolutely packed but note their maximum table size is 8 or 9 at a push, depending on jut how little your celebration will be.

[modestpointscollector]

Echo comments RE Temper City – Had been a few times pre-pandemic and found it slightly underwhelming. Smokestak is a very different vibe and every time i’ve been the food has been excellent, although I haven’t been there recently (in the last year). I must get around to visting a Blacklock soon.

[Richie]

Has anyone had an e mail regarding Blacklock’s soft opening for their Canary Wharf location?