The Smeg Victoria SR964NGH 60cm Gas Hob is a stylish built-in hob aimed at anyone who loves the look and feel of traditional gas cooking, but still wants modern safety and convenience. Finished in black enamel with chunky rotary dials and cast iron pan supports, it has that classic Smeg charm that suits both period-style and contemporary kitchens.
With four burners including a powerful ultra-rapid wok burner, it’s designed to handle everyday family meals as well as fast stir-fries and searing. Features like automatic ignition and flame failure safety show it’s more than just a pretty face.
Owners rate it highly, with an impressive 4.8 out of 5 from user reviews, suggesting that real-world performance and build quality largely live up to the premium branding and price.
The Smeg Victoria SR964NGH is ideal for style-conscious buyers who want their hob to be a design feature, not just an appliance. If you’re putting together a classic or country-style kitchen and want everything to match, the Victoria range fits that brief perfectly.
It’s a strong choice for small to medium households who cook most days. Four burners and three different burner sizes give enough flexibility for family cooking, from simmering sauces to boiling pasta and frying. The inclusion of an ultra-rapid wok burner makes it particularly appealing if you enjoy stir-fries or like to cook with larger pans and need fast, intense heat.
Budget-wise, this sits in the premium bracket for a 60cm gas hob. If you’re simply after the cheapest way to get gas cooking, there are more basic models. But if you value build quality, Italian design and the reassurance of a well-regarded brand, it’s aimed squarely at you.
It also suits those who prefer straightforward, tactile controls. The front-mounted rotary dials and automatic ignition keep operation simple, making it well suited to everyone from confident cooks to those upgrading from an older built-in hob.
The standout feature is the dedicated ultra-rapid wok burner, delivering quick, intense heat that’s excellent for searing, stir-frying and bringing large pots to the boil in less time.
Sturdy cast iron pan supports give the hob a solid, professional feel. They hold pans securely, cope well with heavier cookware and complement the classic Victoria styling.
Automatic ignition built into the dials makes lighting the burners quick and fuss-free – just turn and go, with no need for separate ignition buttons or matches.
Safety is well covered, with flame failure devices and automatic safety shut-off helping to cut the gas if the flame goes out, giving peace of mind in busy family kitchens.
The enamel surface and relatively flat design make day-to-day wiping down straightforward, while the 60cm width suits most standard worktop cut-outs, making it an easy upgrade from an older hob.
For a 60cm, four-burner gas hob, the price is on the higher side, largely reflecting the Smeg name and styling rather than a long list of advanced features.
You don’t get extras like a timer, control panel lock or digital display, which some similarly priced hobs now offer for extra convenience and safety, particularly in homes with young children.
The enamel surface, while attractive, can mark or chip more easily than some stainless steel or glass alternatives if you’re not careful when moving heavy pans.
Installation requires both a Gas Safe engineer and an electrician to attach the power cable, and the gas hose is not included, so you’ll need to factor that into the overall cost.
Living with the Smeg Victoria SR964NGH is very much about simple, satisfying gas cooking. The front-mounted rotary dials are clearly laid out and easy to grip, so adjusting flame levels while you cook feels natural and intuitive.
Automatic ignition means each burner lights with a single twist of the knob, which quickly becomes second nature. There’s no hunting for a lighter or pressing a separate ignition button.
The four burners are arranged to give sensible spacing for everyday pans. The variety of burner sizes lets you keep a gentle simmer on one dish while running the wok burner at full power for another. The cast iron supports hold pans firmly, which is particularly reassuring when handling heavier casseroles or full stockpots.
Cleaning is relatively straightforward: the enamel surface can be wiped down once cool, and the cast iron supports can be lifted off for a more thorough clean. As with most enamel hobs, dealing with spills promptly will help keep it looking smart over time.
Because it’s an integrated gas hob, it doesn’t dominate the worktop. At just 3cm high and 59.5cm wide, it sits neatly into standard cut-outs, making it an unobtrusive but attractive presence in day-to-day cooking.
For a compact 60cm hob, the Smeg Victoria SR964NGH offers a well-judged spread of power, from 1.05 kW at the lower end for gentle simmering up to 3.3 kW on the ultra-rapid burner. That range gives you enough control to handle delicate sauces as well as fast, high-heat cooking.
The dedicated wok burner is the performance highlight. Its higher output is ideal for cooking in larger pans, delivering the fast, intense heat that helps keep stir-fries crisp and prevents stews from languishing for ages before coming up to temperature.
Cast iron pan supports give a stable platform and help distribute heat more evenly across the base of your cookware. They’re also long-lasting and add to the hob’s solid, premium feel.
On the safety front, the flame failure safety device and automatic safety shut-off work quietly in the background. If a flame is accidentally extinguished, the gas supply is cut, reducing the risk of gas build-up. Automatic ignition on each burner keeps the process of lighting them quick and reliable.
The hob surface is finished in black enamel, which ties into Smeg’s Victoria aesthetic and helps it blend with matching ovens or other appliances. It’s LPG compatible and supplied with a conversion kit, which is a real bonus if your home runs on bottled gas rather than mains supply.
This Smeg Victoria hob commands a premium price for a four-burner 60cm gas hob, and that’s largely down to the brand’s design-led approach and perceived build quality rather than a long list of advanced features.
In terms of specification, you’re getting the essentials done well rather than cutting-edge extras: robust cast iron supports, a powerful wok burner, good safety features and automatic ignition. There’s no timer, lock function or digital display, which some mid-range rivals now include.
However, the strong 4.8 out of 5 user rating suggests that owners feel it justifies its price in daily use, particularly if they value its looks and the solid feel of the controls and supports. If you’re renovating a kitchen and want a cohesive Smeg look, it offers good overall value as part of a matching set.
If, on the other hand, your priority is purely function at the lowest possible cost, there are more affordable gas hobs that will still cook effectively, albeit without the same design flair.
The Smeg Victoria SR964NGH 60cm Gas Hob is a well-executed blend of classic styling and dependable performance. Its four burners, including a powerful wok burner, cover most everyday cooking needs with ease, while the cast iron pan supports and enamel finish give it the character and presence many buyers want in a premium kitchen.
It’s not the most feature-packed hob at this price, and the absence of extras such as a timer or control lock may matter to some. But what it does, it tends to do very well: straightforward controls, reliable ignition and strong safety features, all supported by excellent user feedback.
If you’re upgrading a standard hob and want something that feels more solid and looks the part, especially as part of a wider Smeg Victoria set-up, this model is a strong contender. Those on tighter budgets or seeking lots of smart features might be better served elsewhere, but for style-focused home cooks who value quality gas performance, it’s an appealing choice.
