The Smeg Victoria SR964NGH is a 60cm built-in gas hob finished in black enamel, aimed squarely at anyone who wants traditional gas cooking with a bit of Italian style. With four burners, including a powerful wok zone, it’s designed to handle everyday family meals as well as the odd stir-fry night.
Smeg sits firmly in the premium bracket, and this hob reflects that with its solid cast-iron pan supports and retro Victoria styling. It’s not trying to be the cheapest 60cm hob, but to feel more substantial and look smarter than the basic white steel options.
Owners clearly rate it: the model scores 4.8 out of 5 from user reviews, suggesting it’s reliable, easy to live with and delivers on performance once installed correctly.
The Smeg Victoria SR964NGH suits households that cook regularly and want the instant responsiveness of gas, but in a hob that looks and feels more premium than the norm. A standard 60cm width means it’s ideal for typical UK kitchens and straightforward replacements of older four-burner hobs.
If you love one-pan dishes and Asian-style cooking, the dedicated wok burner with its higher heat output is a real draw. It makes this hob a good match for keen home cooks who like to sear, stir-fry or simply boil water fast.
Style-conscious buyers will also appreciate the black enamel surface and heavy cast-iron pan supports. This is very much for someone who cares what the hob looks like in a traditional or classic-style kitchen, rather than those chasing an ultra-minimalist glass look.
Budget-wise, it sits toward the premium end for a four-burner hob. It’s best suited to buyers prepared to pay a bit more for build quality, brand reputation and design, rather than those simply looking for the cheapest possible gas hob.
The standout feature is the wok burner, which offers quick, intense heat for rapid boiling and proper stir-frying – something many basic four-burner hobs lack. It makes big family pans and large pots much easier to manage.
Sturdy cast-iron pan supports give the hob a more professional, solid feel. They help stabilise heavy cookware and stand up well to daily use, which is especially important if you’re moving pans around multiple burners.
Automatic ignition and simple front-mounted rotary dials keep operation straightforward: turn the control, the burner lights, and you’re cooking. No separate ignition buttons or fiddling about.
Safety is well covered for a gas hob, with flame failure devices and automatic safety shut-off, reducing the risk if a flame goes out. The inclusion of an LPG conversion kit adds flexibility if you’re on bottled gas rather than mains.
A 2-year manufacturer warranty, for domestic use, is better than the single year often found on cheaper alternatives, which gives extra peace of mind.
There’s no timer or control panel lock, which won’t bother everyone but may disappoint those used to more feature-rich hobs or who want extra child safety.
The enamel surface, while classic, can show scratches and burnt-on marks more readily than some modern glass or stainless-steel tops, so it may need a bit more care to keep looking pristine.
Being a premium brand, the price is higher than many basic four-burner gas hobs. If you’re not interested in the styling or wok burner, you can get simpler models for less.
Installation requires both a Gas Safe engineer and an electrician to attach the plug or cable, and a gas hose isn’t included. That’s standard for many built-in gas hobs, but it does add to the overall cost.
Day-to-day, the Smeg Victoria SR964NGH is designed to be no-nonsense. The front-mounted rotary knobs are clearly laid out and easy to reach, so you’re not stretching over hot pans to adjust the flame. Automatic ignition means you simply push and turn to get going.
The four burners offer a good spread of usable heat levels, from a gentler 1.05kW for simmering sauces to up to 3.3kW on the ultra-rapid zone. That makes it easy to have a slow-cooking pan bubbling away while something more vigorous is happening on the wok burner.
The cast-iron pan supports create a stable, continuous surface for pans, which is reassuring with heavier cookware. They do add some weight when you lift them off for cleaning, but they feel robust and high quality.
Cleaning is typical of an enamel gas hob: the smooth surface wipes down relatively easily if you tackle spills quickly, but baked-on food will need a bit of effort and the right cleaner to avoid dulling the finish. Individual burners can be lifted off for a more thorough clean when needed.
Performance is strong for a compact hob. With a burner power range from 1.05 to 3.3kW and an ultra-rapid burner, there’s enough grunt for fast boiling and searing, but also the fine control gas is known for when you turn things down to a simmer.
The dedicated wok burner is a key feature. It concentrates heat for round-bottomed woks and large pans, getting oil up to temperature quickly and helping ingredients stay crisp rather than stewed. For everyday cooking, it doubles as a powerful main burner for big pots of pasta or stews.
Safety-wise, the flame failure device and automatic safety shut-off are worth highlighting. If a pan boils over or a draught blows out the flame, the gas is cut off, which is an important reassurance in busy family kitchens.
The hob surface is enamel, which pairs well with the traditional Victoria styling and black finish. While it doesn’t add any fancy touch controls or smart connectivity, it keeps the interface simple and familiar. Automatic ignition is built in, so there’s no need for matches or separate spark buttons.
Flexibility for different households is helped by LPG compatibility, with a conversion kit included in the box. That makes this a sensible choice for homes running on bottled gas, holiday properties or rural locations without mains gas, as well as standard urban kitchens.
As a Smeg Victoria model, this hob is positioned at the premium end of the four-burner gas market rather than as a budget buy. You’re paying partly for the brand, the retro styling and the heavier-duty build, not just for basic functionality.
In return, you get cast-iron supports, a high-output wok burner, solid safety features and a two-year warranty, which together justify the price for many buyers. The 4.8 out of 5 owner rating strongly suggests that people who choose it feel they’ve had their money’s worth over time.
If all you need is a simple gas hob to boil the odd pan, there are cheaper options that will do the job. But if you cook most days, value a more substantial feel under your pans and want a hob that complements a more traditional or premium kitchen, the Victoria SR964NGH offers good overall value.
The Smeg Victoria SR964NGH is a stylish, well-built 60cm gas hob that delivers exactly what keen home cooks need: dependable heat, a powerful wok burner and reassuring safety features, all wrapped in a classic black finish. It feels more solid and substantial than many entry-level hobs, and customer satisfaction is clearly high.
It’s not the most feature-packed model around – there’s no timer, lock or digital frills – and the enamel surface needs a bit of care to keep looking its best. The price is also higher than plain white or stainless models from value brands.
If you want rock-bottom cost or lots of electronic extras, you should look elsewhere. But if you’re after a traditional gas hob with premium touches, great user feedback and a design that will do justice to a smart kitchen, the Smeg Victoria SR964NGH is an excellent choice.
