Temper and Brown is a restaurant in Jewellery Quarter, Birmingham. Rated 4.5 stars from 757 Google reviews. Known for staff who remember regulars and jerk chicken and dutty fries. Best for casual lunch with coworkers and friday night out. Price range: £20–30.
Temper and Brown is rated 4.5★ on Google (757 reviews) and 4.3★ on TripAdvisor (246 reviews) — a consistent rating across both platforms.
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Temper and Brown
| Rating | 4.5★ |
| Reviews | 757 |
| Best for | Casual lunch with coworkers |
Consistently rated across Google and TripAdvisor
1,003 reviews across two platforms
Quick Verdict
A neighbourhood pub where the kitchen, the bar, the music, and the staff all move together—the kind of place regulars bring guests to on purpose.
Book if you want Caribbean-inflected British plates, craft beer, and staff who treat you like a regular before you've been twice.
About Temper and Brown
Afternoon or evening, Temper and Brown pulls you into one of the more relaxed corners of the Jewellery Quarter. The teal booths make for a proper sit-down, and the music — consistently praised — sets a pace that keeps the room easy. The kitchen leans Caribbean, and the dishes people keep coming back for are the dutty fries loaded with jerk chicken and sauce, the Sunday roast, and the mutton curry, all arriving in portions that mean business. Staff here are the kind who bring cocktails while you wait and occasionally put a drink on the house — Warren and the team have been called out by name more than once for looking after people properly. The 2-4-1 cocktails and a serious beer selection round out a bar that earns its following among Jewellery Quarter regulars and first-timers alike.
What Stands Out
Staff who remember regulars
Reviewers name individual staff members (Josh, Mel, Warren) by name and describe them as 'really lovely and chatty' and 'very welcoming and kind'; one guest received a complimentary drink on a return visit.
Jerk chicken and dutty fries
Local coworkers describe dutty fries (chips topped with authentic jerk chicken and sauce) as a signature dish they return for repeatedly; another reviewer discovered Caribbean food through the kitchen's cooking.
Atmosphere and music
Reviewers describe the space as 'cozy', note the 'comfortable teal booths', and report head-nodding music throughout lunch; a beer garden with DJ adds to the setting.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Temper and Brown
Temper and Brown in Birmingham's Jewellery Quarter serves British small plates with Caribbean inflection: jerk chicken, Sunday roasts, dutty fries (chips topped with jerk chicken and sauce), ramen bowls with golden-yolked eggs, and vegan options. Portions are generous.
Temper and Brown works well for a casual lunch: the teal booths create a relaxed setting, the music runs throughout the day, and the staff move through the room with genuine warmth. Local coworkers visit regularly at lunchtime.
Temper and Brown offers craft beer, cocktails, and a wine selection. The 2-4-1 cocktails run on weekdays; the beer garden has a DJ. Staff are knowledgeable and attentive.
Temper and Brown has a beer garden with a DJ, offering outdoor space alongside the main room with teal booths.
Temper and Brown sits in the £20–30 price range. The 2-4-1 cocktails on weekdays offer value, and portions are large enough that dessert rarely fits.
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