From Edgware Road: leave by the Old Marylebone Road exit, cross Old Marylebone Road and then head down Harcourt Street. Follow Harcourt Street onto York Street and you'll soon see the pub on your left. From Baker Street: cross Marylebone Road, go down Baker Street and take the second right down York Street. Walk all the way down York Street and you should see the pub on your right. From Marylebone: Turn right out of the station then left onto Harewood Avenue. Cross the Marylebone Road and continue along Enford Street and the pub is on the right hand corner at the end.
A return to a more traditional name a while back seems to have heralded a return to form for this pub, for that is what it is - a pub that just happens to provide reasonably-priced, good food. Two ales on the bar alongside a selection of continental beers covers the bases and a wine list that covers most of the globe should meet the needs of most in terms of drink. There's sport on the projection screen, although we think it's probably big events, mostly, and a room upstairs that's available for private hire. What made it for us was the music selection and the great landlord - it was all classics from the 60s and early 70s when we got in, and when we complained about the Boys II Men cover of the Commodores "Easy" he said in response that the staff complain if he plays too many oldies at a time. Which made us laugh a lot! Anyway, this one's settled in nicely and with good beer and its flock wallpaper, stripped floors and comfortable banquette down one side makes it a great choice in the area.
reviewed: 04/03/2010
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posted by Clancie - Thursday 28th February, 2008, 1:24pm
My sister's came over from Ireland and we were recommended to try The Temperance out.
We wanted to go somewhere where we could get a picky snack and have drinks.
We tried it's Tapas menu and got a lovely bottle of Red(which i may say they do offer a great variety).
The Tapas was just great and just enough. I think it was £10 for 3 dishes which is very reasonable for London and the portions are very good.
The atmosphere was just perfect for us as there is background music but not too loud that you can't hear each other, so we ended up staying there till closing time.
One thing i would say is the seating is a little bit too formal for a bar but not too much to not make you want to go there. All in all we had a lovely time there and next time my sister's are over we will go back there.
click for directions to The Temperance from wherever you are
real ales
Sky TV (big projector screen)
tables on the pavement
separate dining area upstairs
board games
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