Smith's Bar & Grill

Name: Smith's Bar & Grill
Address: 25 Sheldon Square Paddington, London, United Kingdom, W2 6EY
Telephone: 020 7286 9458
Price range: £25 and under
Rating: 4.3

4.3

1236 Reviews

£25 and under

British

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2 people

Feb 16, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 24 times today

Experiences are available.

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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Private dining

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Additional information

Dining style
Elegant Dining
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
British, Modern European, Grill
Hours of Operation
Breakfast Mon–Fri 8:00 am–11:30 am Sat 9:00 am–11:00 am Sun 9:00 am–11:30 am Brunch Fri 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–4:00 pm Lunch Mon–Thu, Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–12:00 am
Phone number
020 7286 9458
Website
http://www.smithsbarandgrill.co.uk/?utm_source=opentable&utm_medium=contact_click&utm_campaign=profile
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
David Reyes
Catering
Modern British Cuisine with Grill Selection. Breakfast served Monday to Friday 8am - 11.30am, Saturday and Sunday 9am - 11am Bottomless Brunch served every Saturday 11am - 11pm. A la carte is available Monday to Saturday 12pm - 11pm & 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

Location
25 Sheldon Square, Paddington, London, W2 6EY
Neighbourhood
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
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dancing, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Any Coffee & Pastry, £4.
Multiple dates available
Treat yourself to a delicious coffee and pastry for just £4! Our freshly brewed coffee and delectable pastries are the perfect way to start your day.
Live Music, DJ and Happy Hour.
£12.00 - £24.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Every Friday and Saturday night enjoy a laid back evening of live music and good company. Enjoy Happy Hour from 3pm of two for one cocktails or a cosy dinner in Smith's restaurant.
Shuck Me! £1 Oyster Happy Hour
£1.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Enjoy £1 oysters every Friday and Saturday from 6pm to 10pm exclusively at the bar. Pair your good time with 2-for-1 cocktails, available until midnight, and soak in the tunes from our live DJ and musician from 8pm. Why stop at oysters? Slide into our restaurant after for a dinner. Book now and make your weekend shell-tastic!

What 1,236 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

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

West London
Innovative
West London
Hot spot
West London
Romantic
West London
British
West London
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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.

1,236 Reviews

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Queenie
London
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 1
Booked for Ayllu not realising that it’s two restaurants in the same building, so the booking got mixed up (BOOKED THROUGH AYLLU WEBSITE). Was put into Ayllu and I thought that this does not look like any of the pictures. They had put us into Ayllu ‘outside’ and then later realised that the actual Ayllu was downstairs. Terrible experience as this was a surprise dinner for a 21st birthday. Food wasn’t great (small for the price). Overall experience with the actual service - Waiters and waitresses were polite and still tried to upkeep the general service.
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Claire
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a great time. The only complaint maybe was the music was a little loud but we were with 2 people in their 80s. The food, service and feel of the place was great. We had a thoroughly good time as was everyone else in the place. Our waiter was brilliant. Can't rate the place highly enough!
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Natalie
Bedfordshire
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
If you want a cheap bottomless brunch and happy to compromise on the quality this is for you. The waiter looks like he needs a new job, incredibly miserable. The cocktail being served from a branded bottle of water and tap water served from a gin bottle was questionable. They were fairly on top of keeping your glass full which was a plus. The menu is by far the worst thing I have ever experienced. An avo burger with salmon? Nothin about burger related to this dish. It was a whole avocado with just 1 half, filled with chopped salmon. I’m not sure why the other half was just left, where’s the bun or anything that resembled a burger?! The ricotta pockets? It came looking very sad indeed, and there was no ricotta harmed in the making of that dish. Opted for steak, with a choice of sauce - garlic butter or perppercorn. Nope, it’s just a pot of cold garlic butter- not entirely sure what you’re meant to do with that. Asked for the steak medium rare, it came medium well. I returned it, waited forever for a now rare steak that was completely cold. Churros were good but the chocolate sauce was more like chocolate soup and very watery. Overall this company is hiding behind false advertising whether it be the drinks or the menu descriptions.
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OpenTable Diner
New South Wales
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful atmosphere with a live dj. food was fresh and flavourful with great variety. Great value for money, we will definitely be back.
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Steve
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The atmosphere was good, the service was pretty slow, staff not a really friendly bunch. Then they added a service charge coupled with hidden costs for 2 bottles of Coca Cola for £5.00 each. Which was the alternative for a glass of cheap bubbly. Extremely crafty and was a huge turn off. Apart from that the food was just ok. My humble review
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Charles
London
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Went here for the Valentine’s set menu - it was absolutely awful. Very poor quality factory type food, tiny portions and very expensive for what was on offer. Also, they put everybody on the Valentine’s set menu in a tiny cold corner of the restaurant away from the main restaurant. Staff rude and impatient also. Do not go here.
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Sarah
London
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 1
Very cold restaurant they defntly need more heating
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Mark
VIP
New York City
43 reviews
3.0
43 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Great location. Limited but good menu. Service was pretty slow; I think they forgot to put our order in because I had to ask a waiter to check on our food and we were one of perhaps seven tables occupied in the entire restaurant.
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Margaret
VIP
London
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved this place and so booked again. Excellent food, friendly staff and such a good spot for proper meal! The family really enjoyed the night here..will return.
Smith's Bar & GrillResponded 3 days ago
Dear Margaret, Thank you so much for the fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear that you and your family had such a great time and enjoyed the food and service. It’s always wonderful to have guests return, and we can’t wait to welcome you all back for another amazing meal. See you soon! Many thanks EM
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shannaia
VIP
London
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
just booked for a casual drink & a bite to eat. Chilled vibe, and outstanding food. Been before when we have been on a London visit but seemed food was even nicer this year. Guy who served us advised a great Italian winer to go with our order, and he was proved right. Will definitely visit again. Great Value for money.
Smith's Bar & GrillResponded 3 days ago
Dear Shannaia, Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the chilled vibe, outstanding food, and great wine recommendation. It’s wonderful to know that your experience was even better this time around! We truly appreciate your continued support and look forward to welcoming you back on your next visit to London. See you again 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 takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 020 7286 9458.

Smith's Bar & Grill is rated 4.3 stars by 1236 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 16, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 24 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

25 Sheldon Square, Paddington, London, W2 6EY

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Grand Union Canal, Sheldon Square Paddington Central
Neighbourhood
Paddington
Hours of Operation
Breakfast Mon–Fri 8:00 am–11:30 am Sat 9:00 am–11:00 am Sun 9:00 am–11:30 am Brunch Fri 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–4:00 pm Lunch Mon–Thu, Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–12:00 am
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
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dancing, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.smithsbarandgrill.co.uk/?utm_source=opentable&utm_medium=contact_click&utm_campaign=profile
Phone number
020 7286 9458
Catering
Modern British Cuisine with Grill Selection. Breakfast served Monday to Friday 8am - 11.30am, Saturday and Sunday 9am - 11am Bottomless Brunch served every Saturday 11am - 11pm. A la carte is available Monday to Saturday 12pm - 11pm & 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

Smith's Bar & Grill

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

Any Coffee & Pastry, £4.

Live Music, DJ and Happy Hour.

Shuck Me! £1 Oyster Happy Hour

Menu

What 1,236 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Smith's Bar & Grill offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Smith's Bar & Grill restaurant rated?

Is Smith's Bar & Grill currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information