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Refined Modern British Restaurant - Smith's Bar & Grill, London,

Smith's Bar & Grill

4.3
4.3
1213 Reviews
£25 and under
British

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2 people
19:00
Booked 22 times today
Experiences are available.
Additional seating options
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Lively
  • Charming
Smith’s Bar & Grill is nestled in Paddington, Central London, it is the first place you see when you walk under the bypass behind Paddington Station.

Known for its high ceilings and almost full-length windows, the natural light in Smith’s is just as nourishing and wholesome as the comfortable furnishings and exquisite selection of food and drink that we serve.

The venue is split into the areas:
• Main Restaurant
• Main Bar & Lounge Area
• Outdoor Terrace Canal-side


Smith’s is an ideal venue for weddings, on-location filming, major launch events, and multi-stage music and entertainment events.
The whole venue can comfortably accommodate up to 200 people for a sit-down dinner and up to 400 standing. Its proximity to Paddington Station (50 yards from the Hammersmith & City Underground entrance) makes it quick to get to for those coming from out of town.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    British, Modern European, Grill
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 08:00–11:30 Sat 09:00–11:00 Sun 09:00–11:30 Brunch Fri 12:00–16:00 Sat 11:00–16:00 Lunch Mon–Thu, Sun 12:00–16:00 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 16:00–23:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–00:00
  • Phone number
    020 7286 9458
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    David Reyes
  • Catering
    Modern British Cuisine with Grill Selection. <br />Breakfast served Monday to Friday 8am - 11.30am, Saturday and Sunday 9am - 11am<br />Bottomless Brunch served every Saturday 11am - 11pm. <br />A la carte is available Monday to Saturday 12pm - 11pm &amp; Sunday 12pm - 10.30pm
  • Private party facilities
    Smith's Bar & Grill is a Modern British inspired eatery & events venue burrowed in the heart of Paddington Basin & Little Venice.
  • Private party contact
    Oksana Sviridova: 020 7286 9458
  • Area
    Paddington
  • Cross Street
    Grand Union Canal, Sheldon Square Paddington Central
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Paddington Railway Station, Heathrow Express direct to Heathrow Airport, Paddington Tube station, Paddington Bus Stop, Warwick Avenue tube station, Royal Oak tube station, Edgware Road tube station
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Experiences

  • 5-Course Valentines Dinner with Live Music

    £70.00 per person

    14 Feb 2025 - 15 Feb 2025
    Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a luxurious £70pp 5-course menu, complete with a glass of bubbles. Enjoy live music, thoughtful extras like Polaroid keepsakes and more surprises for a truly romantic evening. We welcome special message requests for your dessert! Add a romantic touch with a simple message like “I love you”. Email us on reservations@smithsbarandgrill.co.uk by February 12th, 2025, to have your personalised message included on your dessert plate.
    5-Course Valentines Dinner with Live Music photo
  • Tasting Menu, Wine Pairing & Violinist for £79pp

    £79.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Elevate your dining experience with Smith's Bar & Grill's 5-course tasting menu, complemented by a glass of fizz, expertly selected wine pairings and a live violinist all for £79pp. Available Fridays (6 PM – 10 PM) and Saturdays (6:30 PM – 10 PM), this luxurious menu features indulgent dishes such as truffle sensation, fresh oysters, seared scallops, beef tartare, crispy rice with tuna, cod fillet, tender fillet steak, and decadent profiteroles. An evening of indulgence, fine wines and live music awaits.
    Tasting Menu, Wine Pairing & Violinist for £79pp photo
  • Tasting Menu, Glass of Fizz & Violinist for £49pp

    £49.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Indulge in an exquisite 5-course tasting journey at Smith's Bar & Grill, perfectly paired with a glass of fizz and live violinist for £49pp. Available Fridays (6 PM – 10 PM) and Saturdays (6:30 PM – 10 PM), this luxurious experience showcases carefully curated dishes like truffle sensation, fresh oysters, seared scallops, beef tartare, crispy rice with tuna, cod fillet, tender fillet steak, and a sweet finale of profiteroles.
    Tasting Menu, Glass of Fizz & Violinist for £49pp photo

What 1,213 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.1Value

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Diners' Choice Awards

  • West London

    Innovative

  • West London

    Hot spot

  • West London

    British

  • West London

    Most Booked

  • West London

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Smith's Bar & Grill in Paddington offers a vibrant dining experience with "great food and service," set in a "cool setting" by the canal. The menu boasts diverse options like seafood risotto, truffle pasta, and "succulent steaks." The atmosphere is lively, and the staff, including Maurizio and Alfredo, are "attentive and friendly." Highly recommended for both business and casual dining.
1,213 Reviews
  1. Julian

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food but a little over priced for lunch . Starter, main course and water for two came to a little under £100 with the service charge.

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  2. Catriona

    Carlow

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely food in a nice location. Great service but a little pricey.

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  3. Jill

    London

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely venue for a business meal with colleagues - great food and ambiance
    Smith's Bar & GrillResponded 3 days ago
    Dear Jill, Thank you for your kind words! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the food and ambiance during your business meal. It’s always a pleasure to provide a great dining experience for colleagues and teams. We hope to welcome you back again soon! Many thanks EM

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  4. Roderick

    London

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Good for a business lunch. Buzzy, but tables well spaced, service slick (though the usual thing of having to wait for ages to even be asked about the bill let alone get it along with the card machine...) Highly recommended. Great menu, well executed.
    Smith's Bar & GrillResponded 3 days ago
    Dear Roderick, Thank you for your thoughtful review! We're glad you enjoyed the lively yet comfortable atmosphere and our well-executed menu. We appreciate your feedback on the billing process and will work on making it smoother for our guests. Looking forward to welcoming you back for another great business lunch! Many thanks EM

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  5. james

    VIP

    London

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I've reviewed this restaurant before but wanted to comment again - purely because they keep doing what they do really well. Cool setting; cool menu; great beer selection and cool staff. We even managed a sit on the cool area by the window in prime position :-) We will definitely be back when we return to London in September.
    Smith's Bar & GrillResponded 3 days ago
    Dear James, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave another review! We're thrilled to hear that you continue to enjoy our setting, menu, beer selection, and staff. It’s wonderful that you got to enjoy the prime spot by the window—definitely a favourite! We'll be ready to welcome you back with open arms in September. Safe travels, and see you soon! Many thanks EM

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  6. Simon

    VIP

    London

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A quirky modern venue with great tasting delicious food, lively atmosphere with friendly staff. Just had a meal here and have to say it was deliciuos. The burger was fresh and had a great taste, I had the risotto seafood and it was yummy. There is fish, chicken, pork and beef as mains with assorted fillings. They also pasta with truffle and have also on the menu fish & chips, salads and lots of starters. If you your not full and have room there is desserts as well. Well worth a visit!!
    Smith's Bar & GrillResponded 3 days ago
    Dear Simon, Thank you for your fantastic review! We're so glad you enjoyed the food, atmosphere, and friendly service. It’s great to hear that the burger and seafood risotto hit the spot! We love offering a variety of dishes to suit all tastes, and we’re happy you appreciated the selection. Hopefully, next time you’ll have room for dessert! We look forward to welcoming you back soon. 😊🍽️ Many thanks EM

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  7. john

    VIP

    London

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    There is a great atmosphere here and definitely a fun vibe throughout the restaurant. The food arrived quickly and the portions were generous. We ordered burgers, roast baby chicken, and fish- all of which tasted great. The cocktails were also delicious. The staff were friendly and attentive. We will definitely visit this restaurant again.
    Smith's Bar & GrillResponded 3 days ago
    Dear John, Thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the lively atmosphere, delicious food, and generous portions. It’s great to know the cocktails were a hit too! Our team always strives to provide friendly and attentive service, so we’re thrilled that came through. We can’t wait to welcome you back for another great visit! Many thanks EM

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  8. Ian

    London

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    the staff we very attentive and service was quick, food was very nice and good portions, would book again.
    Smith's Bar & GrillResponded 3 days ago
    Dear Ian, Thank you for your kind review! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the attentive service, delicious food, and generous portions. We’d love to welcome you back again soon—looking forward to your next visit! Many thanks EM

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  9. luke

    VIP

    London

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Booked up this beautiful little spot walking round on our first day in London - we came for breakfast this morning and the food service ambience and music is just perfect! We enjoyed it so much we came back for lunch, we had the tasting menu and it was great, every single dish was incredible, and will be back probably most days throughout our London visit! Highly recommend - all the staff so friendly and the service is quick and great quality food & drink.
    Smith's Bar & GrillResponded 3 days ago
    Dear Luke, Wow! Thank you for such a wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your experience so much that you came back twice in one day—and plan to return throughout your London visit! It means the world to us that you loved the food, service, ambiance, and music. Our team truly appreciates your kind words, and we can’t wait to welcome you back again. Enjoy the rest of your trip! Many thanks EM

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  10. Andy

    VIP

    London

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Funky beautiful restaurant serving fab steaks. You need to go with a good appetite. We shared a calamari as a starter, which was good plenty of sauce. We both had beef rib eyes which were delicious. One portion of chips would easily have fed three. Good staff too. Highly Recommended!
    Smith's Bar & GrillResponded 3 days ago
    Dear Andy, Thank you for your amazing review! We're delighted that you enjoyed the funky vibe, delicious ribeye steaks, and generous portions. It’s great to hear the calamari and sauces hit the spot too! Our team always strives to make every visit special, so we appreciate your kind words. Looking forward to welcoming you back soon! Many thanks EM

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FAQs

Smith's Bar & Grill offers delivery in partnership with Deliveroo. Smith's Bar & Grill also offers takeaway which you can order by calling the restaurant at 020 7286 9458.

Smith's Bar & Grill is rated 4.3 stars by 1213 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 22 times today
Experiences are available.
Additional seating options

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Smith's Bar & Grill

25 Sheldon Square, Paddington, London, W2 6EY

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Grand Union Canal, Sheldon Square Paddington Central
  • Area
    Paddington
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 08:00–11:30 Sat 09:00–11:00 Sun 09:00–11:30 Brunch Fri 12:00–16:00 Sat 11:00–16:00 Lunch Mon–Thu, Sun 12:00–16:00 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 16:00–23:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–00:00
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    British, Modern European, Grill
  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Paddington Railway Station, Heathrow Express direct to Heathrow Airport, Paddington Tube station, Paddington Bus Stop, Warwick Avenue tube station, Royal Oak tube station, Edgware Road tube station
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    David Reyes
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining
  • Phone number
    020 7286 9458
  • Catering
    Modern British Cuisine with Grill Selection. <br />Breakfast served Monday to Friday 8am - 11.30am, Saturday and Sunday 9am - 11am<br />Bottomless Brunch served every Saturday 11am - 11pm. <br />A la carte is available Monday to Saturday 12pm - 11pm &amp; Sunday 12pm - 10.30pm
  • Private party facilities
    Smith's Bar & Grill is a Modern British inspired eatery & events venue burrowed in the heart of Paddington Basin & Little Venice.
  • Private party contact
    Oksana Sviridova: 020 7286 9458
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