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Smith's Bar & Grill

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Average Price
££££ - £30 - £49
Cuisines
Barbecue, Bars, Brasserie, British, Modern European
Ambience
Cool, Cosy, Dark and moody, Fine dining, Glamorous, Lively, Romantic, Traditional, Widely spaced tables
Food Occasions
All day dining, Bottomless brunch, Breakfast, Brunch, Dinner, Late night dining, Lunch, Sunday roast
Alfresco And Views
Great views, Outside seating, Terrace, Waterside
Special Features
Gluten-free options, Live music or dancing, Vegetarian options, Wheelchair access
Perfect for
Birthdays, Celebrations, Child friendly, Dates, Group dining [8+], Romantic, Special occasions
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About

Bordering the Grand Union Canal in Little Venice and a short walk from Padington station, Smith’s Bar and Grill is a high-end lounge bar which provides a unique setting if you’re looking to dine al fresco, thanks to a great outdoor terrace just steps away from the water. 

The restaurant, which boasts a wide range of food and drink options, bills itself as a modern British kitchen, focusing on sustainable practices. 

If London weather permits, guests are invited to take a seat outside and if not, the restaurant’s main dining room  provides a spacious, bright and contemporary environment to enjoy the all-day menu. With its large bay windows and plants hanging from the ceiling, the restaurant has a distinctly modern feel - a mix between a classy New York-style bar and a Parisian bistro. 

Smith’s is sure to help you start your day off right with its wide number of selections for breakfast. The menu covers all the classics, from eggs benedict to its full English breakfast, and still has other fun options, like crab sweetcorn pancakes with amarillo hollandaise. Along with this, the bar offers coffees, juices and smoothies, with a couple of cocktails for guests who want to turn their breakfast into a brunch. 

The restaurant offers a set three-course lunch menu during the week. For starters, it includes a choice between the deep fried calamari, the salmon tartare or the soup of the day. For main course, try the flat iron steak served with chimichurri or peppercorn sauce, the grilled salmon, or the avocado and spinach salad with halloumi. 

Smith’s also has a dedicated cheese menu, including a tempting truffle pecorino cheese. 

Little ones aren’t forgotten thanks to a kid’s menu where fish and chips, mac and cheese and mini sausages all come highly recommended. 

For dessert, the chefs stick to what they know works. Ice creams, sorbets and a chocolate fondant are all calling to be tried.

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Menu Highlights

Starters
Tasting Menu - £49.00

Indulge in a multiple course tasting menu available every Friday and Saturday nights with a glass of fizz. These carefully curated dishes are perfectly paired with wines available for an extra £30. Accompanied by a live violinist to set the mood for the evening.

Tasting Menu & Wine Pairing - £79.00

Indulge in a multiple course tasting menu available every Friday and Saturday nights with a glass of fizz. These carefully curated dishes are perfectly paired with wines available for an extra £30. Accompanied by a live violinist to set the mood for the evening.


FAQs

Are there gluten-free options on the menu at Smith's Bar & Grill?

Yes there are gluten-free options on the menu at Smith's Bar & Grill.

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What is the dress code at Smith's Bar & Grill?

We encourage a smart-casual dress code. However, we’re relaxed and want our guests to feel comfortable.

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Does Smith's Bar & Grill offer gluten-free options?

Yes, we have a variety of vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options on our menu. Please inform your server of any dietary requirements, and we’ll be happy to accommodate.

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Can you book at Smith's Bar & Grill?

You can book a table online via our website, call us directly at 0207 286 9458 or email us on reservations@smithsbarandgrill.co.uk

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What is the menu like at Smith's Bar & Grill?

Smith's serves modern-British cuisine. We have multiple menus: A La Carte Menu serves a range of dishes from steak to salads etc. On Mondays we serve a Beef Brisket platter and on Saturdays we have a bottomless brunch menu.

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What is the ambience at Smith's Bar & Grill?

Smith's ambience changes throughout the day from a bright, airy and relaxing morning to a cosy intimate evening dinner spot.

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Events

£12Happy Hour: 2 for 1 cocktails
Drink Experience
Happy Hour: 2 for 1 cocktails

20 Jun 2025 until 21 Jun 2025

Happy Hour is available Monday to Thursday from 5pm to 6:30pm, with an extended edition from 3pm ‘til midnight every Friday and Saturday. Order your favourite cocktail - and we’ll pour you a second on the house.

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FreeLive Violin & DJ Nights
Special Dinner
Live Violin & DJ Nights

20 Jun 2025 until 21 Jun 2025

Every Friday and Saturday from 8 PM - Midnight, Smith’s Bar & Grill transforms into the ultimate weekend hotspot with A-list DJs and a live violinist bringing all the vibes. Whether you're here to sip, dine, or dance the night away, the energy is unmatched. Lose yourself in the music, soak up the atmosphere, enjoy exquisite dishes from our A La Carte menu and let the weekend take over. 

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£37Bottomless Brunch with Live Music
Brunch
Bottomless Brunch with Live Music

21 Jun 2025

Indulge in endless plates of delicious food for just £37pp, or upgrade to our drinks package for an extra £18 per person and enjoy unlimited wine (red, white, sparkling) or a spritzes (hugo, aperol, limoncello).

Whilst indulging, enjoy the music from a live DJ 12pm - 5pm and a live musician from 1pm - 4pm.

Please note, the offer is available for the whole table only.

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£1£1 Oyster Happy Hour, Live Music & 2 for 1 Cocktails!
Drink Experience
£1 Oyster Happy Hour, Live Music & 2 for 1 Cocktails!

20 Jun 2025 until 21 Jun 2025

Get ready for a shuckin’ good time every Friday and Saturday from 6pm to 10pm with £1 oysters exclusively at the bar! Pair the freshest flavours with 2-for-1 cocktails available until midnight as well as the perfect weekend vibes from 8pm - 12am with a live DJ and musician making Smith's the perfect weekend hotspot.

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£4Coffee & Pastry £4
Brunch
Coffee & Pastry £4

21 Jun 2025 until 22 Jun 2025

Start your day right with coffee and pastry for £4. Available every morning at Smith’s, this simple breakfast pairing is served daily with freshly baked pastries and your choice of coffee.

Perfect for weekdays on the go or slow weekend starts.

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£45Bottomless Sunday Roast
Brunch
Bottomless Sunday Roast

22 Jun 2025

The perfect Sunday plans at Smith’s start with endless small plates, desserts and Sunday Roasts for 90 minutes! With succulent meats to all the traditional trimmings for £42pp. Add unlimited red, white, sparkling wine and bloody marys for an extra £15pp. Book a table now and make this Sunday one to remember!

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Location

25 Sheldon Square, Paddington, London, W2 6EY

020 7286 9458 020 7286 9458

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Opening Times

Breakfast
Mon 08:00-11:30
Tue 08:00-11:30
Wed 08:00-11:30
Thu 08:00-11:30
Fri 08:00-11:30
Sat 09:00-11:00
Sun 09:00-11:00
Dinner
Mon Closed
Tue Closed
Wed Closed
Thu Closed
Fri 12:00-00:00
Sat 12:00-00:00
Sun Closed
All day
Mon 12:00-23:00
Tue 12:00-23:00
Wed 12:00-23:00
Thu 12:00-23:00
Fri Closed
Sat Closed
Sun 12:00-22:30

Reviews

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13 Reviews 
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Service
Atmosphere
Value

Christine M

09 April 2025   - Verified Diner
Food & Drink 4
Service 5
Atmosphere 5
Value 4.5
A classy place, elegant design and well turned out staff

I used to visit Smiths years ago when I worked as a humble medical secretary in St Mary's Hospital well over 10 years ago.  The interior has had a considerable make over making this a very tasteful place to dine.  It is the kind of place to dress for.  To wear a hoodie in such a place is to do it disservice.  

The food was quickly produced and well presented, complimented with a 2016 Chianti well worth its price tag.  Myself and a friend did not have dessert but were given complimentary chocolates with our coffees.  

 

I will definately be back.  

Chris L

10 January 2025   - Verified Diner
Food & Drink 5
Service 4
Atmosphere 5
Value 4
Chris

Great place excellent food & surroundings 

Harry S

06 June 2024  
Food & Drink 5
Service 5
Atmosphere 5
Value 5

The best happy hour deal in London! We went on a Friday night its available from 3pm - close and 2 for 1 on cocktails. The bar is big and had lots of options. Also a live DJ so very lively and good atmosphere. Will be coming back!

Anon

06 June 2024  
Food & Drink 5
Service 5
Atmosphere 5
Value 5

Really lovely place alongside the canal and two minute walk from Paddington station. We went for a roast dinner and was delicious. Perfect Sunday lunch spot! We also had the bottomless red wine which was such a good deal, staff were very friendly and we will be returning

Anon

12 February 2024  
Food & Drink 1
Service 1
Atmosphere 1
Value 1
Avoid - Bad customer service

AVOID AT ALL COSTS!!

Bad customer service as per other negative reviews rings true. Planned a brunch at Smiths Bar & Grill and SINTILLATE 

Advertised as 90 mins all you can eat and drink. My guests arrived on time but were told they needed to order food within 30 minutes as last orders 4pm.

Waited for 20minutes and they only got served water! They left due to lack of service and the weird vibe they got on the short time to order food. It ruined the birthday afternoon, and what puts the icing on the cake is management did not apologise or take responsibility when I made a complaint via email.

The manager tried to claim that we had 60 mins to order food (which is not true) which is still not 90 mins bottomless. Customer service are hostile, and even the manager hung up the phone on me when he asked for a call with me to discuss what happened. No refund on the deposit was provided and i was gaslighted, made to feel like i was the problem.

Complete lack of customer service and hostility.

 

Signs of cowboys, book elsewhere and DONT BOOK - plenty of other places that will welcome you with open arms.

Bella H

18 August 2023  
Food & Drink 5
Service 5
Atmosphere 5
Value 5

Jackie N

14 August 2023   - Verified Diner
Food & Drink 1
Service 1
Atmosphere 1
Value 1

Fiona C

06 July 2023   - Verified Diner
Food & Drink 1
Service 1
Atmosphere 1
Value 1

Lynda W

01 June 2023   - Verified Diner
Food & Drink 5
Service 5
Atmosphere 5
Value 5

Caroline J

03 January 2023   - Verified Diner
Food & Drink 4
Service 3.5
Atmosphere 4
Value 5
Welcome space for meeting up with friends

Had an enjoyable afternoon with former schoolfriends. Not too busy and so able to talk and listen easily to each other. Service was very slow at start, had to request for attention as waitress sat us and then ignored us for a while. Manager took over our service and was very helpful, pleasant and made us feel welcome. We had cocktails and the set menu whoch was good value for money. i asked for a change of the main - switched salmon for the seafood risootto. Chef was happy to accomodate. 

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