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Smith's of Bourton, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire

Smith's of Bourton

4.7 (582)
£26 to £40
Burgers
Victoria Street, Bourton-on-the-Water, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL54 2BT

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 13 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Theo & Sebastian who are brothers, started Smiths in the middle of a pandemic! We are seriously passionate about patties and are based in Bourton-On-The-water, also known as ‘Venice of the Cotswolds’. Our restaurant sits circa 30 guests making it a small, exclusive place to come and eat. Since opening, we have made it our mission to get our hands on the best possible ingredients. We also use dry aged beef with a great fat content supplied by Aubrey Allen, which marries up with our strong, unique flavour combinations giving you the ultimate bite! We cant forget about or delightful buns, which are handmade daily by a wonderful local baker. All the flour used for our buns is made up of Cotswold flour sourced from local farmers.

We also pride ourselves on having a vibrant cocktail scene. All of our cocktails are bespoke to us and our syrups and flavourings are made in house!

Dining areas

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–4:30 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 6:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 6:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Theodore Smith

What 582 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Gloucestershire/Wiltshire

    Best Food

  • Gloucestershire/Wiltshire

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Gloucestershire/Wiltshire

    Hot spot

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Smith's of Bourton is renowned for its "best burgers in the world" and "sensational chicken strips." Guests rave about the "amazing food taste," "great service," and "lovely atmosphere." Despite some service delays, the staff are "friendly and knowledgeable." The restaurant's cozy setting and dog-friendly policy enhance the experience.

582 Reviews
  1. James

    Gloucestershire1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    For our first time, it’s was lovely and perfect will 100% be coming back

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  2. Tamsin

    Birmingham1 review

    2.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Food was impeccable but sadly let down by the service. First of all, we were sat at a high table (high chairs low table, very uncomfortable to eat food on and I advised I had a bad back) we asked to switch to the other 2 seated table which was just a regular table that didn’t have guests on yet but we were told we couldn’t move as there was a reservation coming in, even though we had also had a reservation and were there first. When ordering, we asked if the burgers could be cut in half as me and my partner were both sharing so we could try as much food from the menu as we could as we heard such good reviews, again we were told no. When eating, no one asked if we needed anything or if we were enjoying our food which was really disappointing. As mentioned, food was absolutely top notch but was just let down by service.

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  3. Kev

    Yorkshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was so good, customer service top notch. Really enjoyed the evening.

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  4. Peter

    Cambridge10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Never fails to exceed expectations. Owners are passionate about their food and experience. Creative menu and lovely atmosphere in the garden . Do not visit Bourton without a visit to Smiths!!!

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  5. Ric

    Yorkshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ate here for our anniversary meal while staying in the Cotswolds. Excellent food, the portions were plentiful but not over facing, the quality was clear to see. Staff were very friendly and it was a relaxed atmosphere.

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  6. David

    Gloucestershire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Every time I eat here it’s nothing short of great. The service is always friendly. I didn’t catch the name of the young man who waited our table but Eloise was great fun as always and the owner, Seb, is a gent! Food is first class. You will not find a better burger in my honest opinion.

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  7. Megan

    Edinburgh1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    10/10 all round, amazing food taste and quality and staff were lovely!

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  8. Luke

    Gloucestershire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best burger I’ve ever had, the tender chicken strips were sensational also, already planning our next visit

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  9. Glen

    London1 review

    4.0

    Dined on April 10, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was fantastic but unfortunately they had no fries and the food took a long time (an hour) to arrive.

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  10. Greg

    Hertfordshire1 review

    1.0

    Dined on April 10, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Incredibly slow service - waiting over an hour for food. Food we ordered wasn’t available and they didn’t have fries …. So a “burger joint”, with a very limited menu that ran out of fries!!!!

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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 582 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 13 times today
Google Map for Smith's of Bourton

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–4:30 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 6:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 6:00 pm–8:00 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
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