Smithy's

More than a century ago it was common to see giant shire horses at this Leeke Street address that used to pull omnibuses on London's streets, today this prized breed may not be a common sight here, but Smithy's have done well in keeping the original features intact while carefully adding a few modern touches to perk things up a little.

The dinner menu trots out an impressive list of starters, chicken livers with wholegrain mustard sauce and toasted brioche, and Parma ham and watermelon salad are but a few of them. Grills abound among main courses, bavette steak, lamb steak and pork chops, while sardines are butterflied and served with mixed leaves salad and lemon. There are several menus like buffet, canapés, weekend, salad and sandwich to suit any mood and time of the day.

Smithy's work closely with their supplier, Les Caves de Pyrene and include wines from every corner of the globe, whilst paying special attention to small vineyards.