Smith’s of Smithfield
British · Farringdon, London
Restaurant in London, United Kingdom
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Multi-Floor Market British
Chef
Tim Dela Cruz
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
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.
About Smith’s of Smithfield
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.
Planning details
- Hours
- Monday: 7:30 am–11 pm · Tuesday: 7:30 am–11 pm
- Location
- 67-77 Charterhouse St, London EC1M 6HJ, United Kingdom
- Website
- smithsofsmithfield.co.uk
- Phone
- +44 20 7251 7950
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Smith’s of Smithfield occupies a converted Victorian warehouse and leans into that industrial DNA: exposed brick, iron columns and expansive floor plates define the rooms. The building’s bones resist the move toward intimate fine dining, favoring a democratic, high-volume layout that still reads as substantial and historically rooted. Tall ceilings and preserved structural elements give upper floors a more settled dining register, while the ground floor operates as a breezy café and bar. The overall effect is historic and industrial rather than precious — a place where the market’s long history is part of the atmosphere.
Best For
This is a versatile destination for meetings that need presence and for groups that want an atmospheric, historically anchored setting. Its mix of an accessible ground-floor café/bar and more settled upper-floor dining rooms makes the restaurant well suited to after-work drinks, business dinners and larger group celebrations. The location beside Smithfield Market gives it a distinct sense of place, making it a strong pick when you want a lively, architecturally interesting room rather than an intimate tasting menu experience.
Ordering Tips
Smith’s foregrounds the site’s relationship with meat; its signature steak dishes — including ribeye and côte de bœuf — are focal points, so consider starting there when you want to experience the restaurant’s strengths. For a more informal visit, begin on the ground-floor café and bar to sample the bar offerings and the bustle of the market-adjacent street, then move upstairs for a more settled dinner. Service and layout favor shared, convivial dining rather than hushed, course-by-course formality.
Planning details
Hours
- Monday
- 7:30 am–11 pm
- Tuesday
- 7:30 am–11 pm
- Wednesday
- 7:30 am–11 pm
- Thursday
- 7:30 am–11 pm
- Friday
- 7:30 am–11 pm
- Saturday
- 11 am–7 pm
- Sunday
- Closed
Location
67-77 Charterhouse St, London EC1M 6HJ, United Kingdom · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
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.
Restaurant context
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.
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Compare Smith’s of Smithfield
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smith’s of Smithfield | London | British | 2026 OAD Casual in Europe Recommended2024 OAD Casual in Europe Ranked · #522 | ; |
| Holborn Dining Room | London | British | 2026 OAD Casual in Europe Recommended2025 OAD Casual in Europe Ranked · #4042024 OAD Casual in Europe Ranked · #3752023 OAD Casual in Europe RecommendedWorld's Best Wine Lists 2022 | ; |
| St. John Bread & Wine | London | British | Michelin Guide Great Britain & Ireland 20262026 OAD Casual in Europe RecommendedThe Good Food Guide 20252025 Michelin Bib Gourmand | ; |
| Wilton’s | London | British | Star Wine Lists 20262026 Wine Spectator Best of Award of ExcellenceThe Good Food Guide 2025World's Best Wine Lists 20252025 Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence2024 OAD Classical in Europe Ranked · #186World's Best Wine Lists 20232023 OAD Classical in Europe RecommendedWorld's Best Wine Lists 2022 | ; |
| Game Bird at the Stafford | London | British | No published awards | ; |
| The Goring | London | British | 2026 AA 3-Rosette RestaurantsMichelin Guide Great Britain & Ireland 20262025 Michelin 1 Star2024 OAD Classical in Europe Ranked · #2222024 Michelin 1 Star2023 OAD Classical in Europe Recommended | ££££ |
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FAQ
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.
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.
