Smith's of Bourton

Name: Smith's of Bourton
Address: Victoria Street, Bourton-on-the-Water, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom, GL54 2BT
Telephone: 01451 810564
Price range: £26 to £40
Rating: 4.7

4.7 (614)

£26 to £40

Burgers

Victoria Street, Bourton-on-the-Water, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL54 2BT

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2 people

Jul 5, 2025

8:30 PM

Booked 25 times today

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Charming

Smiths was born in the heart of the pandemic, founded by brothers Theo and Sebastian with one goal in mind: to bring bold, unforgettable flavour to the Cotswolds. Nestled in the postcard-perfect village of Bourton-on-the-Water. Affectionately known as the Venice of the Cotswolds—we’ve carved out a name for ourselves with gourmet burgers that pack a punch.

2025 marked a major milestone as we proudly took 3rd place at the National Burger Awards—a nod to the passion, graft, and flavour-forward thinking we put into every bite.

Our intimate 30-seat restaurant offers a stripped-back, honest dining experience, where quality is king. We’ve partnered with award-winning butchers Aubrey Allen to source dry-aged beef with just the right fat ratio. Combined with our punchy flavour pairings, every burger delivers serious impact. The buns? Handmade fresh each morning by Marks Cotswold Bakery, using locally milled Cotswold flour from regional farmers. Every element tells a story—and it starts here.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Burgers, Cocktail Bar, American
Hours of operation
Daily 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
01451 810564
Website
https://www.smithsofbourton.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Theodore Smith

Location
Victoria Street, Bourton-on-the-Water, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL54 2BT
Neighborhood
Bourton-on-the-Water
Parking details
None
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 614 people are saying

Smith's of Bourton reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

Gloucestershire/Wiltshire
Great for creative cocktails
Gloucestershire/Wiltshire
Hot spot
Gloucestershire/Wiltshire
Great for scenic views
Gloucestershire/Wiltshire
Lively
Gloucestershire/Wiltshire
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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Smith's of Bourton is renowned for its "best burgers ever," consistently praised for their incredible taste and quality. The restaurant offers a "great atmosphere," with friendly, attentive staff enhancing the dining experience. It's a "hidden gem" perfect for those seeking both gluten-free options and delightful service. Highly recommended for burger enthusiasts.

614 Reviews

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Justin
Kent3 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing burgers tenders and dirty fries Amazing cocktails very friendly and professional team 👌 got to meet theo such a lovely guy and a very talented chef well done to you and your team,I'll be seeing you guys very soon
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Lucie
Manchester/Greater Manchester1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was delicious, some of the best we’ve had. Staff were really lovely.
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Dan
London8 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Really good food and good service. Will definitely return.
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Sue
Yorkshire4 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 22, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Best burgers ever eaten. Lovely coleslaw and fries. Good ambience.
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Catherine
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on June 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely delicious burgers! Gorgeous mac n cheese too.
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Lynn
Gloucestershire/Wiltshire5 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is now a firm favourite. Consistently great burgers and lovely and polite service from attentive staff. All this on a very hot day. So big up to the chefs behind the scenes obviously in an uncomfortable kitchen for our eating pleasure. Legends x
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Vince
Gloucestershire/Wiltshire1 review
5.0
Dined on June 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Easily the best burger we have had, the sides were amazing and the service was extremely quick and friendly. Would happily recommend Smiths to anyone.
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Danyelle
Gloucestershire/Wiltshire2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The best burgers we’ve ever eaten! And the slaw was perfect too. They also had really nice gluten free buns for me, they all looked homemade and didn’t have that weird gluten free taste like most other ones do. We’ll defo be back!
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David
Gloucestershire/Wiltshire1 review
5.0
Dined on June 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Burgers are great love restaurant highly recommended
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Elliott
Gloucestershire/Wiltshire1 review
2.0
Dined on June 13, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
I’ve been here four times and always loved it, but my recent visit was disappointing. The chicken was dry and burnt, the £20 double whiskey and coke was overpriced, and the new menu is a letdown—removing favourites like the blue cheese burger and cookie dough. The Classic burger was still great, but overall it feels like things are going downhill.
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FAQs

Smith's of Bourton offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 01451 810564.

Smith's of Bourton is rated 4.7 stars by 614 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Jul 5, 2025

8:30 PM

Booked 25 times today

Victoria Street, Bourton-on-the-Water, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL54 2BT

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
Bourton-on-the-Water
Hours of operation
Daily 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Burgers, Cocktail Bar, American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Theodore Smith
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.smithsofbourton.com/
Phone number
01451 810564

Smith's of Bourton

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