Restaurant in London, United Kingdom

Smith’s of Smithfield

Name: Smith’s of Smithfield
Address: 67-77 Charterhouse St, London EC1M 6HJ, United Kingdom, London, GB
Telephone: +44 20 7251 7950

130Pearl Points

City-side British

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Smith’s of Smithfield, Restaurant in London

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About Smith’s of Smithfield

Book Smith's of Smithfield when the location matters as much as the meal: British cooking by Smithfield Market, useful for Farringdon, Clerkenwell and City plans. It is better for business meals, group dinners and practical celebrations than for a high-formality splurge, with Opinionated About Dining recognition adding a credible quality signal.

Is Smith's of Smithfield worth booking for a British meal in London? Yes, if the brief is a practical London meal rather than a destination splurge. The verified picture is direct: Smith's of Smithfield is a British restaurant in London, with Tim Dela Cruz listed as chef/owner and smart-casual dress.

The appeal is best understood as ease and familiarity. This is a London choice for diners who want a British frame, a named kitchen lead and broad usefulness. For a once-a-year blowout, the case is less clear, because London also has other dining rooms that may suit a more formal occasion.

A London British choice with practical hours

Smith's of Smithfield is strongest when convenience is part of the decision. Its verified hours run from 7:30 am to 11 pm Monday to Friday, 11 am to 7 pm on Saturday, it is closed on Sunday. That weekday span makes it easier to plan than restaurants with narrower service windows.

For celebrations, the smart use case is a meal where guests want British cooking and a smart-casual setting, not a room defined by high formality. That makes it a practical general British choice, but less obviously a destination if the meal itself needs to be the whole event. Put simply: choose it for London convenience, British cooking and ease; choose elsewhere if the occasion calls for a different style.

Who should choose it over a more formal London room

This is a good fit for diners who want the meal to feel adult without becoming stiff. It can work for plans where the priority is British dining in London with useful hours. The restaurant's recognition from Opinionated About Dining, including a Casual in Europe recommendation for 2026 and a 2024 ranking at #522, gives it a useful quality signal.

The main trade-off is ambition versus ease. If the goal is to compare it with other established London options, The Goring or Game Bird at the Stafford may be worth considering. If the goal is a direct London British meal with less ceremony, Smith's of Smithfield is the more practical call. Readers comparing across the city can also use our full London restaurants guide, with other options such as Holborn Dining Room depending on how formal the occasion needs to feel.

Quick reference: British cooking, London location, smart-casual dress, practical weekday hours.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Smith's of Smithfield good for solo dining?

Yes, if you want a British meal in London without a highly formal framing. The weekday hours run from 7:30 am to 11 pm, which can make it easier to fit around work or travel plans.

Can I eat at the bar at Smith's of Smithfield?

Bar seating is not verified here, so check directly with the restaurant if that matters to your booking. If you are comparing dining options in London, St. John Bread & Wine is another relevant point of comparison.

What is Smith's of Smithfield known for?

Smith's of Smithfield is primarily known as a British restaurant in London.

Where is Smith's of Smithfield located?

Smith's of Smithfield is located in London.

Location

67-77 Charterhouse St, London EC1M 6HJ, United Kingdom

London, United Kingdom

Compare Smith’s of Smithfield

How it compares with London's British restaurants

Smith's of Smithfield sits in the practical middle of this British set: less formal than The Goring and Game Bird at the Stafford, but more useful for a casual-business or group meal around Farringdon than a destination room across town.

Holborn Dining Room is the stronger choice for a grander central room. St. John Bread & Wine is the sharper pick for diners who want a more opinionated British experience. Wilton's and The Goring suit higher-formality occasions, with The Goring clearly positioned at ££££.

Where to go if this does not fit

If the meal needs more polish, choose The Goring for a more formal British occasion. If the priority is character rather than convenience, St. John Bread & Wine is the stronger cross-shop.

How it compares with London's British restaurants

Smith's of Smithfield is the practical Smithfield choice: easier to fit around work, transport and group plans than a more ceremonial British meal. Holborn Dining Room is the better pick if the brief is a grander room and central-London polish, while St. John Bread & Wine is stronger for diners who want a more distinctive British point of view.

For a special occasion, Wilton's, Game Bird at the Stafford and The Goring all read more formal. The Goring also carries the clearest premium signal at ££££, so it suits diners who want the room and service to feel like part of the spend. Smith's is the easier recommendation when value is tied to location and flexibility rather than luxury cues.

If booking pressure matters, Smith's is the lower-friction option in this set. Choose Holborn Dining Room for a more theatrical British brasserie feel, St. John Bread & Wine for character, Wilton's or The Goring for old-school occasion dining, Smith's when the plan needs to work smoothly around Smithfield and the City.