Business Lunch in London, Worth Leaving the Office For

23 Jan

The right lunch makes the rest of the day easier. At Smith's, that means a proper menu and enough time to actually eat rather than just refuel.

The set lunch menu is a focused selection drawn from the same kitchen that runs the à la carte, which means the same sourcing, the same technique and the same Head Chef David Reyes overseeing what comes out.

Lunch at a glance:

£26 — two courses

£29 — three courses

Monday to Friday, 12pm–4pm

Full à la carte also available

Lunch Restaurant near Paddington Station

THE MENU:

Starters include salmon tartare, parmigiana, French onion soup, and beef carpaccio. Mains run to baby chicken marinated with lemon and thyme, steak and chips with your choice of peppercorn or garlic butter, sea bass fillet, and ricotta and spinach ravioli. Desserts cover the matcha cheesecake, churros with hazelnut chocolate sauce, and a selection of ice cream.

Two courses for £26. Three courses for £29. The full à la carte is also available alongside it for those who want to go further.

THE SETTING:

Smith's sits on the Grand Union Canal in Paddington Basin, a two-minute walk from Paddington Station. Floor-to-ceiling windows, a marble bar, and a room that doesn't feel like a rush — which makes it one of the more considered options for a business lunch in London when the setting matters as much as the food.

Private tables and semi-private dining for business lunches are available on request. For groups of eight or more, contact the events team directly.