The Smeg Victoria SR964NGH is a 60cm built-in gas hob with a traditional look and a focus on straightforward cooking. With four burners, solid cast iron pan supports and a powerful wok burner, it’s designed for homes that prefer the responsiveness of gas but still want something that looks smart on the worktop.
Smeg sits firmly in the premium bracket, and this model is priced accordingly, but you’re getting Italian build quality and styling to match the rest of the Victoria range. An automatic ignition, flame failure safety devices and LPG conversion kit round out a sensible, well-thought-through spec.
Owners rate it highly, with an impressive average score of 4.8 out of 5 from a decent number of reviews, suggesting that in real kitchens it performs every bit as well as it looks.
The Smeg Victoria SR964NGH is ideal for households that cook most days and want a reliable, good-looking gas hob rather than a feature-packed smart appliance. If you like the instant control of gas and often have a couple of pans on the go, the four burners and sturdy supports will be more than enough for everyday family meals.
It suits medium-sized kitchens and standard 60cm cut-outs, making it a straightforward upgrade for many existing built-in hobs. The front-mounted rotary controls are clear and familiar, so it’s a reassuring choice for anyone moving from an older gas hob and not interested in touch controls or complex settings.
Keen home cooks will appreciate the dedicated ultra-rapid wok burner for stir-fries, searing meat, or quickly bringing large pans to the boil. If you regularly cook with bigger pots or like one burner with serious punch, this will be a key selling point.
If you’re on a tight budget or want modern extras like timers, child locks or smart connectivity, this isn’t the best fit. But if your priority is a premium-looking, robust, conventional gas hob from a respected brand, it’s right on target.
The standout feature here is the dedicated wok burner, offering quick, intense heat up to 3.3 kW. It makes a clear difference when you’re stir-frying, reducing sauces or boiling large pots of water.
Heavy-duty cast iron pan supports give the hob a solid, high-end feel and help keep everything stable, even with larger pans. They also span the full width of the hob, making it easy to slide cookware from one burner to another.
Automatic ignition built into the rotary controls keeps operation simple – just push and turn to light – with no need for separate ignition buttons or matches.
Safety is well covered too, thanks to automatic safety shut-off and flame failure devices on the burners, cutting the gas if the flame goes out. The included LPG conversion kit is another plus if you’re on bottled gas rather than mains.
Finally, the slim 3cm profile and 60cm width make it an easy fit into most standard worktops, and the classic black enamel finish ties in nicely with other Smeg Victoria appliances.
For the price, the feature set is quite traditional. There’s no built-in timer, child lock or digital display, which some competing hobs now include as standard.
The enamel surface looks smart but will usually mark and show spills more readily than some modern glass or stainless finishes, so it may need a bit more regular wiping to stay pristine.
With four burners it covers typical needs well, but larger households or serious entertainers might prefer a 75cm or 90cm hob with five or more zones for more flexibility.
The warranty is a standard 2 years, which is respectable but not outstanding for a premium-branded appliance.
Day to day, the Smeg Victoria SR964NGH is straightforward and unfussy. The front-mounted rotary dials are easy to see and reach, and the automatic ignition means you simply push and twist to get a flame – ideal when you’re juggling pans or cooking in a hurry.
The four burners are spaced to comfortably take a mix of pans without feeling cramped on a standard 60cm footprint. The ultra-rapid burner is great for your main wok or largest saucepan, while the smaller zones handle simmering and side dishes.
Cast iron pan supports give reassuring stability, so heavier casseroles and stockpots feel secure. They do add a bit of weight when you lift them for cleaning, but they’re tough and built to last. The enamel surface can be wiped down with normal kitchen cleaner; it’s not self-cleaning, but the flat layout keeps nooks and crannies to a minimum.
Installation requires both a Gas Safe engineer and an electrician to attach the power cable, as is normal for built-in gas hobs with automatic ignition. Once fitted, there’s very little to manage beyond occasional cleaning and, if you’re on LPG, periodic checks of your gas setup.
Performance centres on four gas burners with a power range from 1.05 kW up to a punchy 3.3 kW. That spread covers gentle simmering through to rapid boiling and high-heat searing, so you’re well equipped for most everyday and weekend cooking.
The dedicated wok/ultra-rapid burner is the star, delivering concentrated heat across the base of a wok or large frying pan. It helps you achieve properly fast stir-fries and nicely caramelised meats, something weaker burners struggle with.
Construction-wise, the enamelled hob surface is paired with robust cast iron pan supports. Enamel gives a classic appearance and some resistance to everyday wear, while cast iron helps distribute heat and stands up to heavy use. The layout is sensibly arranged, with three different burner sizes to suit everything from small saucepans to big stockpots.
On the safety side, an automatic safety shut-off and flame failure device are reassuring, especially in busy family kitchens. If a pan boils over and extinguishes the flame, the gas supply is cut automatically. Automatic ignition reduces faff and makes the hob feel modern despite the traditional styling.
While there are no advanced extras like timers, touch controls or connectivity, the fundamentals are strong. You’re getting reliable heat, a powerful top-end burner and a solid build that suits regular, hands-on cooking.
This is positioned as a premium 60cm gas hob, and its price reflects both the Smeg badge and the classic Victoria styling. You can find cheaper four-burner gas hobs with similar basic layouts, but few at this level combine a powerful wok burner, robust cast iron supports and such cohesive retro styling.
The high user rating of 4.8 out of 5 suggests that buyers generally feel they’ve got what they paid for in terms of performance and finish. If you’re simply after the lowest-priced hob, this won’t be the one. But if you’re renovating a kitchen, matching other Smeg appliances, or prioritising build and design over bells and whistles, it represents solid value.
Taking the specification, brand reputation and strong customer feedback together, it’s best seen as a quality, long-term purchase rather than a budget stopgap.
The Smeg Victoria SR964NGH is a well-executed, traditional 60cm gas hob that focuses on doing the basics very well. Its combination of a powerful wok burner, sturdy cast iron supports and straightforward rotary controls makes everyday cooking feel controlled and reliable.
It lacks some of the modern touches you’ll find on more feature-heavy hobs – there’s no timer, child lock or touch interface – and the enamel surface will need regular care to keep it looking its best. But the safety features, LPG compatibility and solid construction go a long way to justifying the premium position.
If you want a stylish, durable gas hob to anchor a classic or country-style kitchen, and you value strong real-world feedback from other owners, this Smeg is an excellent choice. Those needing more burners or advanced features may prefer to look at larger or more tech-focused models, but for most homes this is a capable, good-looking workhorse.
