The Smeg Victoria SR964NGH is a 60cm built-in gas hob that blends traditional styling with a straightforward, practical feature set. Finished in black enamel with chunky cast iron pan supports, it’s designed to complement Smeg’s Victoria ovens and range cookers, but will look at home in most classic or shaker-style kitchens.
With four burners including a dedicated wok burner and automatic ignition, it focuses on reliable everyday cooking rather than flashy smart features. Priced at the premium end for a 60cm gas hob, you’re mainly paying for Smeg’s design and build quality.
Owners rate it very highly, with an average score of 4.8 out of 5 from a solid number of reviews, suggesting that once installed it delivers exactly the kind of dependable performance buyers expect.
The Smeg Victoria SR964NGH is ideal for anyone creating a traditional or country-style kitchen who still wants modern gas performance. If you already have, or are eyeing up, Smeg Victoria appliances, this hob will match perfectly in both look and feel.
It suits small to medium households who cook regularly, with four burners giving enough flexibility for family meals, batch cooking or dinner parties without taking up more than a standard 60cm worktop cut-out.
Home cooks who enjoy stir-fries, searing steaks or fast boiling will appreciate the ultra-rapid wok burner, which delivers a strong, focused flame. At the same time, the lower-powered burners are well suited to simmering sauces or gently melting chocolate.
Budget-conscious buyers may find it expensive compared with basic 60cm gas hobs, but if you value design, solid construction and a simple, unfussy layout, this model is a good fit. It’s particularly well suited to confident everyday cooks rather than those looking for lots of electronic assistance or timers.
The standout feature here is the dedicated wok burner, offering quick, intense heat up to 3.3kW. That extra power makes a noticeable difference when stir-frying, boiling large pans of water or searing meat.
The heavy cast iron pan supports feel sturdy and secure, giving you confidence when using larger or heavier cookware. They also contribute to the premium, range-style look that Smeg is known for.
Simple front-mounted rotary dials and automatic ignition keep everyday use straightforward. There are no complicated touch panels or menus to navigate – you turn the knob, the burner lights, and you’re cooking.
Safety is well covered, with automatic safety shut off and a flame failure device to cut the gas if the flame goes out. Combined with the integrated design and low 3cm profile, it gives a clean, safe and built-in look on the worktop.
For the price, the feature set is quite traditional. There’s no timer, no control panel lock and no extra convenience features such as automatic heat settings or digital displays, which some similarly priced hobs now offer.
The surface is enamel rather than glass or stainless steel. While tough and in keeping with the retro style, enamel can be a little more effort to keep pristine if spills are allowed to bake on.
Front-mounted dials are easy to reach but more exposed to splashes from pans at the front. They may need more frequent cleaning, and if you prefer controls tucked to the side, this layout might not appeal.
Finally, the standard two-year warranty is decent but not exceptional on a premium-brand hob, and you’ll need both an electrician and a Gas Safe engineer for installation, which adds to the overall cost.
Day to day, the Smeg Victoria SR964NGH is a very straightforward hob to live with. Automatic ignition means each burner lights with a twist of the dial – there’s no need for separate ignition buttons or matches. The front controls are clearly laid out, so you can see at a glance which burner you’re adjusting.
The four burners are arranged to make good use of the 59.5cm width, giving you room to work with a couple of larger pans without feeling too cramped. The three different burner sizes help you match the flame to your cookware, so you’re not constantly shifting pans around.
Cast iron pan supports give the cooking surface a flat, continuous feel, making it easy to slide pans from burner to burner. They’re weighty enough not to wobble but lift off in sections for cleaning. Paired with the enamel top, a quick wipe after cooking usually keeps things tidy, though dried-on spills may need a bit of elbow grease.
Because there are no complex electronics, there’s very little to learn. If you’re upgrading from an older gas hob, you’ll feel at home immediately – just with a bit more power and a much smarter finish.
Performance on this hob centres around its four gas burners, spanning a power range from 1.05kW up to 3.3kW. The ultra-rapid burner is the star of the show, delivering strong, focused heat that’s ideal for woks, large stockpots or any task where speed matters. The smaller burners handle gentle simmering nicely, helping you avoid scorching delicate sauces.
The enamel surface provides a robust platform that stands up well to daily use. While it doesn’t have the ultra-smooth, reflective look of glass, it suits the vintage-inspired design and is less prone to showing every fingerprint. The pan supports are cast iron – a premium touch that improves stability and heat distribution around the base of your pans.
Safety features are better than basic. The flame failure device monitors the flame on each burner, shutting off the gas if it goes out unexpectedly. Automatic safety shut off adds an extra layer of reassurance, especially in busy family kitchens.
From an installation and flexibility standpoint, the hob is LPG compatible and comes with a conversion kit included. That makes it a good option for homes running on bottled gas, such as rural properties, holiday homes or annexes. Power requirements are modest, needing only a 3-amp supply, but you will need an electrician to connect it.
What you don’t get are advanced extras like touch controls, timers or smart connectivity. This model takes a deliberately classic approach: solid hardware, good burner spread and a powerful wok zone, rather than a long list of electronics.
At £399, the Smeg Victoria SR964NGH sits toward the premium end of standard 60cm gas hobs. Cheaper models are available with a similar four-burner layout, so if you’re purely chasing the lowest price, this won’t be the obvious choice.
However, you are paying for more than just burner count. The design ties in with Smeg’s wider Victoria range, the cast iron supports and Italian build give it a high-quality feel, and the inclusion of a powerful wok burner and strong safety features helps justify the cost for regular cooks.
The excellent user rating of 4.8 out of 5 suggests owners feel they’ve had good value from it, both in performance and day-to-day reliability. If you prioritise style and solid construction alongside dependable gas cooking, the price is reasonable. If you don’t care about aesthetics and just want basic heat, you can find better pure-bargain options elsewhere.
The Smeg Victoria SR964NGH is a well-built, stylish 60cm gas hob that focuses on doing the basics very well. Its combination of a powerful wok burner, sturdy cast iron supports and simple rotary controls makes it a pleasure to cook on if you enjoy hands-on gas cooking.
It’s not the most feature-packed hob for the money and lacks extras like timers, child lock or touch controls, so it won’t appeal to everyone. But its strong user reviews, reassuring safety features and cohesive retro design mean it’s a particularly good choice for classic kitchens and Smeg fans who want their hob to match the rest of their appliances.
If you’re happy to pay a bit more for style, build quality and a strong wok burner rather than cutting-edge electronics, this is a very capable and attractive option.
