I went in to this shop trying to track down a hard to find Mexican cheese, well hard to find here…read morein the UK, you can't escape it in Mexico! The lovely lady in the shop couldn't help me but she did come up with some suggestions for alternative cheeses and we had fun sampling a few different ones. I walked away with an aged Italian cheese, nothing like what I went in to the shop looking for but it was so luscious I couldn't say no. I also found in the shop, (a HUGE surprise!) two Spanish sauces that I had discovered on holiday and have been searching in England for ever since. So I wasn't able to find my Mexican cheese, but I was happily reunited with two wonderful sauces. Happy days!

This is one of my favorite cheese shops in London and it also happens to be the oldest cheese…read moremonger in the city too. The first Paxton & Whitfield cheese shop was opened in 1797 and is located on Jermyn street just across from Fortnum and masons. They have an excellent variety of quality cheeses including cheeses from the British isles. Their truffle cheese are particularly excellent. Service is very professional and those working at the store are very knowledgeable about the cheeses. While upscale with a traditional ambiance, the store is also fresh and modern. Highly recommended.

Sad that such a historical cheesecloth has some attendants whose customer service skills leave much…read moreto be deserved. Went today at 12:30 and the most senior lady there was frankly rude and unpleasant. I would recommend going to Neal's Yard. Less attitude and way better service.

Brilliant selection and - as davepearce says - knowledgeable staff and no queuing! Selected salamis…read moreand hams (eg serrano) are also available as well as every smart cheese biscuit you have ever been offered. Outside the door there's a wonderful bread and pizza stall, so one can pick up an all-important crisp baguette or two before heading back home to open a good red wine for a feast. Waitrose is replacing Somerfield, so they may have more competition soon, although as the area is something of a foodie paradise (eg Dove the butcher, and a fish stall), it may just draw in more discerning locals.

I always find speciality shops a little intimidating, so it was nice to come in here and be greeted…read morewith a warm smile and the chance to try some cheeses. They were very knowledgeable about the different cheeses and offered some good options for what I wanted. Although I don't buy much, the quality was very good and I like the variety they offer.

I stumbled across Jericho Cheese Company and was blown away! The displays in British cheese shops…read moreare so much more appealing than the cases in American. The proprieter was exceptionally knowledgable and was kind to cut me for relatively small pieces with which to make a lunch. The cardo, a washed rind goat cheese, was particularly amazing. It tasted like grass in the best way.

From the owner: We are cheesemongers, specialising in cheeses from the British Isles, with a focus on quality,…read moreflavour and excellent service.

Shops like this make me glad to be living in Europe where our access to great local and European…read morecheeses can't really be rivalled This specialist cheese shop is located close to South Kensington Tube station and for a cheesehead like me, it's a treasure trove. However, I'm not sure whether it may be a bit intimidating for people starting to dabble in cheese. The staff responded well to my knowledgeable questions but a newbie could be overwhelmed by the sheer variety of cheeses, meats and wine on offer They do different sized platters of meats and cheeses that you can eat in, which are perfect for a little snack or even a large snack!

La Cave a Fromage is every cheese lovers heaven. It has the most amazing selection of over two…read morehundred French and British cheeses, cured meats and jellies for the perfect cheese board. You can smell the shop before you've even opened the door, I can only imagine that the people working here have no sense of smell left whatsoever! They don't seem to mind though, I always find them to be helpful with a real passion for what they are selling. True cheese experts. You can ask to try anything on display (they are more than happy to let you do so) and then buy by weight. Try the Muscat jelly too, great for topping off the perfect cheese. They also offer an online delivery service if you're buying too much to carry home (hey cheese is heavy you know!) and a really useful 'Ask The Expert' page where you can e-mail them all things cheesy. Great for when you're not sure which wine will go with your new purchase. And as the blackboard in the window says, "What's a party without cheese?"

I went to a recent cheese and wine pairing event organized by Glug. Thoroughly enjoyed the…read moreevening. Interestingly, the wines were mainly white rather than the red I was expecting but the combinations generally worked really well. The cheeses were delicious. For both wine and cheese, I discovered something new and I thought the range was impressive for what is a quite a small shop. It wasn't all overly expensive either. Hope to be calling in there again soon!

McFarlane's is a family-owned, family-run deli which is extremely popular in this particular part…read moreof Clapham (annoyingly christened 'Abbeville village' by local estate agents - of which there seem to be a quickly increasing number). Highlights: Mr. McFarlane's huge knowledge of (and enthusiasm for) the production and preservation of a massive array of English and European cheeses - be sure to ask him about his own special modifications And his printed form to order all your pre-Christmas goodies? A fine example of good heritage branding.

This shop has amazing staff and such good food. I cannot visit Abberville road without popping in…read morehere for something.

I been to Barneys Deli couple of times and they always provided the best cheese's in town. Also…read moreordering my Christmas Cheese from their website was so easy! Always friendly service, thank you!

From the owner: Situated in the bustling North Laine community of independent retailers in Brighton, we stock over…read more40 different Sussex cheeses as well as your usual cheese shop favourites, vegan dairy-free alternatives, local award-winning charcuterie and small batch chutneys and preserves, hand-made chocolate and butter, and a wide range of olive and truffle oils and condiments.

The smell of baking and pastries touches such a deep, carnal part of the human sense of smell…read more Think about it, the smell of baking has been around for absolute ever, well, probably just a little bit longer than sliced bread. And thanks to Manuel's Bakers, I'm sure many people have climbed onto a packed train in a better mood after smelling their produce en route to Earlsfield station. Manuel's is a great place to get sandwich for work, or alternatively, a decent stop in to get baked goods for dinner. The staff members are always friendly, courteous, and quite pretty, I might add. Prices are very competitive, and it would be best for you to pick up whatever breaded items you're looking for fresh from Manuel's rather than vacuum packed/packaged at the string of nearby convenience stores.