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.

The woman here seems to have an issue with non-white customers. She was really annoyed to have us…read morethere and extremely unhelpful. Intentionally misunderstood us and couldn't seem to answer any questions about the cheese she sells. It left us wondering if she was ignorant to her own business or just racist. It would seem we aren't the only ones with this experience sadly. Perhaps avoid this spot if you prefer professionals with manners.

Lady did not seem like she really wanted to be there to help customers find cheese. She was not…read morevery helpful and when we asked her for recommendations she seemed rather annoyed to have to help. Was sad because looked like a very lovely shop. We still bought cheese but thought i should make a note of the service.

As you would expect, this is the place to go for cheese as well as so much more…read more If you get there early enough in the day you can pick up delicious stuffed roti, samosas and ciabatta but the demand is high and they quickly sell out. The cheese selection unsurprisingly steals all the thunder. Other than a trip to France, I doubt that you will be able to find such choice and quality. To complete the list and tick all the boxes, The Cheese Block boasts fantastic meringues, baklava, fresh bread and an epicurean selection of condiments and confectionery. Should every shop not be like this?

I am updating this review after a most disappointing visit today. I go in here to take a long…read moreleisurely amble around the cheese selection, tasting and discussing everything with the experts behind the counter. However, today there was an extremely grumpy man behind the counter who when I asked him to recommend a good strong cheddar, simply said: "There are loads of Cheddars at the end, take your pick". Well, the reason I asked was to get an expert recommendation, not to simply pick one out of several by chance. There was no one else in the shop, so it wasn't as if they were over run with other customers. I will probably try this place again, but it has been a little soured for me!

This place is so freaking cool. The gentleman who helped us was really nice and let me taste five…read moreor six different kinds of cheese. Based on my input, he suggested such lovely options that I'll never again get to have in the states. It was such a lovely visit and I'm so excited to eat what he helped us pick.

Be sure to check out this little gym near Covent Garden. For those, like me, who have spent most of…read moreour lives buying cheese from a massive grocery chain, visiting Neal's Yard Dairy was an incredible experience. You know that your cheesemonger is serious when they can tell you the names of some of the farmers that raised the animals that made the cheese that you're eating. Along with that, the selection is absolutely incredible. It is worth going in just to learn about the different types of cheeses, most of which come from the British Isles. If you are a true foodie and are serious about cheese, you'll stop by Neal's Yard Dairy.

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 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.

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 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!

La Fromagerie is the best place to eat in London by a longshot! The people who work here are joyful…read moreand passionate about the food. This is a good spot to bring a cheese lover as they are sure to discover a new favorite cheese here! Everything is so well done and it's easy to tell they put alot of care into each dish.

We were visiting London and happened across this restaurant from Yelp and it is wonderful. The menu…read moreis interesting and varied. It is located on Lambs Conduit a lovely street. We chose the Fondue with charcuterie it was delicious and a starter of Yorkshire beef with asparagus was very flavorful. The dessert of Rhubarb- Strawberry Crumble with ice cream was the perfect cap to the meal: The staff is attentive and friendly. Very highly recommended.

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.