Stopped in after getting a recommendation from a friend that this place has the best cheese. It's nice and cool with so many cheeses and there are free samples provided. There's also butters and milks in the fridge if you need to pick up any of that. The staff behind the counter are super friendly and very knowledgeable about the cheeses. I bout a couple but this is definitely the place to go for your next cheese and wine party. read more

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Initial reaction. I was pleased to see that there was a Neal's Yard Dairy located down the street from Borough Market. We had the chance to enjoy some samplings of cheese as well as buy some that were incredibly magical and brought us full of light and liberty, liberty and life. The cheese staff behind the counter were incredibly helpful as we determined our orders, or should I say I specifically did. We selected from a variety of soft and hard cheeses that were all delectable and full of character and satisfaction. read more

Just a passing visitor rather than a regular! Stopped in because the shop looked so tidy, and everyone loves cheese. We couldn't buy much, can't take home and living out of a hotel! Tried some samples and learned a bunch about cheese across UK. read more

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Needed a light breakfast and stopped in here, because who doesn't love a cheese shop? Employees were super friendly and invited us to try a bunch of cheeses. Ending up grabbing a delicious cows' milk cheese called Hever and some rolls. Dairy heaven!! read more

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Neal's Yard Dairy is a small but cute little dairy shop with friendly workers who know their stuff when it comes to cheese! Their selection is small but well curated, and reminds me a lot of Cowgirl Creamery in San Francisco - they are so generous with the samples. I personally did not buy any cheese because I prefer softer cheeses like brie and brillat which they did not carry; however, next time I'm in town I will definitely be stopping by their pizzeria! read more

Some singer once belted out "If there's a rock and roll heaven, well you know they've got a hell of a band." That's downright true. And, if there's a heaven for cheese, it must be disguising itself as Neal's Yard Dairy. I was lured into this place one gray and typically chilly London day by the seductive wave of a piece of Stichelton cheese held out on the end of a cheese-cutting utensil. "Try it!" encouraged the worker. I reached out tentatively, gingerly, carefully and let the morsel of angelic food fall into my palm and from my palm into my mouth. Oh, the delight. The potent, creamy, absolutely stunning flavor burst forth like a fireworks finale. From there I wandered into the store, passed the section with fresh breads and headed straight for the cheese counter. I'd passed the gates of heaven and found myself thrown into some sort of paradise. Cheese left and right, up and down, round and square, firm and soft. And there, to tend to my every curiosity, jovial salespeople. If I so much as looked at a cheese or mumbled its exotic name, the staff sliced off a small chunk for me to sample. Now if there's one thing I like better than free samples, it's true love. True love and samples that you don't feel guilty taking. No one stared at me maliciously as I noshed bite after glorious bite of cheese. I settled upon a cheese so creamy, it melted like hot butter in your mouth. So tasty, it sang songs of praise to my olfactory senses. I ate so many free samples that I blew up to the size of a giant round balloon, just like in Willy Wonka. The Oompa Loompas rolled me out as I cried with tears of joy clutching my cheese purchase to my size V inflated chest. This place is a cheese lover's paradise. Some of the cheeses are more expensive than buying a Picasso painting, but darn my socks if they aren't deliciously worth it. Next time you're feeling like some mighty fine dairy, head over to Neal's and eat your heart of Camembert out. read more

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After arriving a bit early for the borough market I wandered around some of the nearby shops. When I saw the immense wheels of cheese in their window, I had to enter. Homer had his sirens. My temptress is cheese. This place is for cheese lovers what the Willy Wonka Factory * is for candy lovers. Shelves stacked tall with all manner of fromage. And though I've been to other emporiums with a much larger selection, this place is more refined. Curated. For example, you'll browse their selection of goats milk cheeses and think there's nothing missing. Since I hadn't even checked in to my hotel at this point, I wasn't in a buying mode. But I did ask permission to take some pics and the nice staff not only obliged, but started slipping me samples. I like blues and they offered tastes of several, and I was blown away by a particular selection called Stichelton. It's similar to Stilton, but made from raw, unpasteurised milk and thus is much more dynamic. At this point I'm already half naked so I ask for their most stinkiest selection. What did they procure? A cheese actually called Stinking Bishop, similar in texture to a Brie but much more pungent. I've had stinkier cheese, but those are usually too runny to deal with when you have no fridge. For a mere 8 pounds I got enough cheese to pair with bread which will cover a couple of meals in my budget wary stay in London... and I'm already guessing they'll be some of the best bites of the trip. * By the way, I did ask if there was a river of cheese I could dive into, but apparently there isn't. Or they are just keeping it to themselves. read more

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Being in a Neals Yard cheese shop is an immersive experience. The smells are deep and rich. Friendly staff encourage tasting. Somehow they manage to make good old cheddar cheese sound exciting. NY specialises in British cheese only so Parmesan fans need to look elsewhere. Staff will generally offer a similar alternative. On the dairy side, try the hard to find clotted cream butter. It's delicious. Bit disappointing on the yoghurts but only because I prefer a thicker consistency. The cheeses are pricey but when you find yourself eating a plastic tasting commercially produced supermarket cheese, you'll understand why. It is possible to order Neals Yard cheese online and have it delivered but where's the fun in that. read more

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Quite literally, a temple to cheese. Almost like a religious experience, with cheese lining the walls tucked high and low, almost an untouchable altar of gigantic and mouth-watering offerings. Once in the shop, and you've waited your turn, the gods will smile on you as a Neal's Yard apron wearing and knife wheedling cheesemonger starts the process of asking questions about what you are looking for, what you like, and by process of elimination trying to help you narrow your search. (Did I mention that this is is by far the best part, because now you are off and running, sampling and tasting freely on your search for the perfect choice?) The cheese is sublime. And should there be any doubt that you've possibly died and gone to heaven, the foodie beloved Borough Market is right around the corner. read more

Me: I need some cheese. Probably three kinds. Maybe something blue. Cheese Guy: Something borrowed, something blue? Me: Exactly. And something new. Cheese Guy: New or ewe? (LOL) I love Neal's Yard because I can come in and have no idea what I want, but walk out feeling like I've been matched with the perfect mix of cheese for whatever the occasion: a dinner party, a recipe or just a craving for dairy goodness. They are all extraordinarily knowledgeable and helpful, even telling me when my choices may not be the best. I've never experienced anything but great service and they are even witty about it. And the cheese is so good I have to temper my visits to Neal's Yard as I could easily gain 15 lbs in samples alone. Definitely a bright spot in Borough Market. read more

The cheesy aroma in this place is likely to send you in to some sort of toxic hallucination- you'll be tripping out to Chevre and buzzing to Pecorino before you know where you are! Cheese is taken very seriously at Neal's Yard but the staff are lovely and very keen to talk those less in the know through their favourites. It's the kind of place you get to try everything before you buy so you're unlikely to come away with purchases you're unhappy with. I visited them this Christmas to purchase a few cheese related condiments as a present for one of my cheese-obsessed friends. We know one don't we? If this description has made someone's face pop straight in to your head then be sure to take them here. It's a cheese-lovers Nirvana. read more

Such a lovely and helpful shop. Neal's Yard Dairy is a wholesale business that buys and matures various kinds of cheese from different parts of the UK. The employees are passionate about what they do and they were really helpful with any kinds of questions. They have a very good selection for tasting so if anyone is looking for some British cheese, this is a good shop to visit. Tip: They're running cheesemaking classes under the name "milkjamlondon". read more

It's the cheese Gromit! The Chhheeesseeeee. Oh my god, yes, it is the cheese at Neals Yard Dairy. Damn good cheese. Walking in here my 15 year old daughter exclaimed, 'Ewwww, it STINKS in here, I'm leaving!' I, on the other hand, took one very long deep breath and proceeded to rise, floating toward the ceiling, sailing over all the patrons, just like in the cartoons of my youth. I was in heaven! We bought a few small bits of different kinds of cheese... though I have no recollection what sort they were or what they were called, I DO know that they were sublime. Each crumb was happily digested by later that same evening. I think I could have spent the entire day at Neals just sampling all the rounds. (Yes, if you ask nicely they give you tasty little bits to try!) Between the cheese purchased at Neals and the fresh meats, veggies, bread and olives purchased next door at the sprawling Borough market, we ate one of the best meals of our entire vacation. read more

How could you not go in to this place. Huge wheels of cheese sitting in the window and outside the doors on a table with a woman passing out samples. This place is meant to be visited by all who go to the Borough Market. I never leave this dreamy store empty handed. They have every kind of cheese you can imagine and are more than happy to suggest one. The staff in knowledgeable, friendly, and attentive. This place is always bustling with people and the aroma of cheese. Any foodie will fall quckly for this spot. read more

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Always a favorite stop in London. The prices are right, the cheese mongers are knowledgable, and the products are delicious. The cheeses are all locally made and taste better than any I've had before. Go for the Stichelton- a less than strong bleu. read more

Coming from "America's Dairyland," it was a real treat when my Irish friend took me to Neal's Yard, where the staff are amazingly competent and knowledgeable about their goods. Working with over 40 cheesemakers, Neal's Yard features cheese that is blue, hard, soft, or has a washed rind; and these can be had made from cow's milk, goat's milk, or sheep's milk. The cheeses come from all over the British Isles, that is, England, Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland, Scotland, and Wales. A list is available on paper from Neal's, showing for each cheese, the maker, region, animal the milk came from, its breed, the milk source, and what coagulant was used. Their website shows photos of their cheeses, along with additional information in paragraph form. I remember particularly enjoying some Cornish Yarg, which we ate along with a meal I prepared from duck breasts. They also have a few cheeses from France and Italy. On last checking, there were 51 cheeses from cow's milk, 16 from goat, and 10 from sheep; also notable was that 49 of these were raw milk. When I returned home, I was pleased to be able to recommend their wholesale side as a source to my local grocery coop, which is occasionally able to get a few cheeses from them. The man who helped me was extremely knowledgeable, and offered tastes of anything I was interested in. When I'd made my purchases, he asked if I was then going back home. As I wasn't, but was going to wander around the market for a while, he offered to hold the cheese for me until I was ready to go home, to maintain its freshness on a late summer afternoon. That was thoughtful, kind, considerate, and professional. read more

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Around the corner from Borough Market, a fantastic selection of fresh sourdough breads (raisin, rye, brown) that are half-price on Wednesday. For £2.50 (half price), I can get a round loaf the size of a dinner platter (I have to cut it in half to get it to fit in a ziplock freezer bag!). Also get deli style odds and ends such as local jams, olives, olive oil, picalilli (sp?), and of course more cheese than you would ever know what to do with. If you ever want to know what £75 worth of stilton looks like, just check out their shelves and shelves of wheels on display. read more

My friend works at Neals Yard Dairy and a mutual friend of ours is so obsessed with cheese that he actually volunteers to work here some Saturdays. That is the thing about the staff here; they know and love their cheese and it is actually a passion which they love to share with others. I have to admit, I never knew as much about cheese as I do now that I have ventured to Neals Yard Dairy. The staff know exactly where it has come from, the process it has undergone to reach the store and for how many years to the month that it has matured. You can sample some delicious cheeses and at the festive time of year, it is lovely to go and buy some for your parties and special lunches. You probably wouldn't come here if you don't like cheese but the shop also sells a selection of crackers and mincemeat and foods which compliment cheese. A lovely food experience and you will come away knowing a great deal more about the yellow holey stuff than before. read more

The good people at my new job have a thing they call Cheese Club. Each and every Thursday everyone puts a fiver in the kitty and then troupe down to Neal's Yard to pick up a load of delicious mould, before sitting down round our boardroom table and scoffing it. Cheese bonding. Today I got to be one of the select few who goes down to the shop and spends the cash. We had a lovely American female shop assistant whose name I didn't catch but was the most cheerful, genuine and helpful person I've encountered outside of the markets. She let us try more than a dozen cheeses, slowly moving us from Caerphillys and Yargs through to the Blues, the Goat and Sheep logs and, finally, the Montgomery prize-winning Cheddar. She also brought us outside to let us try the heritage variety pears and apples, leading to me trying the best pear I've ever eaten. The other condiments on sale are amazingly tempting: fig jam, a delicous English membrillo paste, handmade oatcakes, organic manuka honey. Extra points for stocking Barry's Irish Tea too, the only place I've seen it in London. The only reason this place didn't get five stars is that a green-eyed cheesemonger once told me that Neal's Yard are actually not as lovely and independent as they seem. Apparently they have a big factory somewhere near the shop and have muscled in on independent cheesemakers and sellers on farmers' markets. Boo. But otherwise... All hail Neal's Yard Dairy, and their lovely lovely staff. read more

Neals Yard makes cheese porn. Yes, you heard me, wheels of ripe cheese cover most every surface of this shoppe. The staff are gratuitously cutting samples of every type of cheese and snacking themselves. With such drool inducing cheeses as Stinking Bishop, why would you go anywhere else? read more

When ever I am shopping in Coven Garden this is the place I visit just before I head home. That is because I know I will end up buying some chunk of cheese and don't want to carry that in my purse for long. My knowledge of cheeses is not wide, so I am not able to brag about their selection. In stead I can tell you that the shop is just lovely, beautiful and the staff is always helpful and happy to advise and giving samples to taste. This place is definitely a little gourmet paradise and worth a visit. read more

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They get you right at the door with samples chipped from giant wheels of amazing cheesey goodness. Don't be daunted by the line--it goes quickly and when you get your turn, you'll see why. The cheesemongers are excellent at understanding what you want and letting you sample as they try their best to get you exactly what you're craving. read more

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We stopped here because it's near Borough market (which we love). The selection is not as broad as I had expected but we got some delish cheeses of course. Service was fine. Hope you catch the hipster with the mustache. ;) read more

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It's pretty much an obligatory stop for me on early Saturday mornings before picking up coffee at Monmouth and wading into the masses of Borough Market. We load up on some goats curd (amazing on sauteed and grilled veggies) from the large tub in the cooler, perhaps a goats cheese or three, and a vanilla cream-filled doughnut. The third bit is the obligatory part. I can't imagine there being a better artery-clogging morning treat in London than this doughnut. And it's hands down the best fried piece of dough in this fine metropolis--why are there so few doughnut establishments in London anyway? As always, it pays to get there early. They generally run out by 11. read more

Neal makes a pretty good deal, with his Yard - it is hard... to beat in terms of finding a better cheesey eat. Neal, your Yard made my Christmas this year. And it probably will continue to do so, every consecutive year I happen to be within reasonable travelling distance from one of your diary outlets... Nothing less then several hunks of Britain's finest cloth-fermentations, after of course generous sampling activities guided by the ever helpful (and did I say handsome?) staff. It is hard to leave without a sizeable wedge of the one and only cheddar of all cheddars, that being Montgomery. Though this visit, I was introduced to a new delight, one which is tempting me away from my faithful fromage into a dangerous affair... licentious Lancaster, how could you!? Well... I'm not saying it wasn't worth it. And a stilton never goes down badly - whether in the form of a pungent cheese toastie, crumbled onto a pear and walnut salad, slapped onto an oat cracker or as a melting slab on top of my bacon-and-beef-burger, one just can't lose with the blues you won't regret its purchase. And don't leave without a pound in quince to accompany the many wax paper wrapped blocks. Though I am left pondering - is it acceptable to spend more on the cheese than the meat for such a festive occasion, as Christmas dinner? (- and I promise it was free range poultry too...) read more

All hail the King of Cheese- HRH of all things washed, cured, smoked & fermented. They'll give free samples till your taste buds find the "one". Just save your receipt if you find a keeper. Also try their line of shower gels. The best smelling is the Rosemary and Elderflower, a kind of perfect combo for the guy in your life. read more

Great service. Loved my nibble-worthy cheese recommended by the girl in the shop. Loved the smell, the ambience. My yogurt was okay. I was really hungry, so I ate it all. read more

Neal's Yard Dairy is to London what The Cheese Board Collective is to Berkeley, California -- an outpost of cheesevana. The difference here, and something that I find particularly appealing, is that Neal's Yard Dairy focuses almost entirely upon cheeses from the UK and Ireland, which is significant in that high quality fromage that is NOT FROM FRANCE is being showcased. Literally every cheesemaking region from the Isles is represented, and artisanal, small-producers are emphasized. It is an immensely satisfying experience simply to walk into either location, inhale a big whiff, and see the large wheels of cheese stacked upon the walls. Everyone who works here is helpful, intent on helping you find the right cheese, and very knowledgeable on the product. As an added bonus, the breads available here are top-notch. I got the best boule of white sourdough I've had since I left San Francisco -- not as strong as the stuff back home, mind you, but of the perfect crunchy/chewy/airy consistency that few bakers seem to favor in the UK. I need one of these in Glasgow. I.J. Mellis and George Mewes are very good, but they are not THIS. read more

This would be THE place to buy cheese from if they sorted out one problem, the smell. I am not talking about the smell of cheese, I love the smell of cheese. But they must use gallons of bleach to clean the floorsand that toxic smell of bleach and cheese together usually results in me lasting a maximum of 7 seconds before I crave fresh air or I know I will gag. Everything in the shop looks great and like a dog left outside, I have often looked in through the window, wishing I could go in, but I can't on the basis of the smell. read more

If you are looking for Cheese in London, THIS is the place to go. Whether at the store at Borough Market or the one at Covent Garden, Neals Yard serves only the finest independently produced British cheeses. Over the years, Neals Yard has won awards for it's sales, and boasts amongst it's customers a certain cook by the name of Delia Smith. Whether you want some good old fashioned Cheshire, some Lancashire, or even some more potent Stilton, Neals Yard knows it's stuff and is always there to help you try the cheese and to help you to make the right purchase. Neals Yard Dairy is THE cheese shop. If you don't like cheese then you're weird and probably wasting your time reading a review of a cheese shop.lol read more

This is THE place to go for cheese. Even if you don't love cheese it's worth going for two reasons. 1. The displays of giant round cheeses stacked up the the ceiling is like something you would see in a pretentious art gallery. It looks amazing. 2. The staff are so incredibly knowledgable and helpful. I went in and said I'm looking for something that;s kind of like a gruyere type of thing and they sliced little tasters off about 6 cheeses until I found something that was just what I wanted. Other times I've gone in and askd for 1 soft creamy cheese and 1 hard strong cheese and spent about 20 mins talking and tasting until I picked the cheeses I was after. It's more like a cheese tasting education experience than a shop. Brilliant! Oh and they have lots of other foodie things (most of which go really well with cheese!) Enjoy!! read more

Fabulous British cheese shop. Friendly and helpful staff. Come here when you visit borough market and sample some of the British cheese before you buy them. Then head out to Brindisa food (Spanish) shop across the street and pick up some Jamon....and you'll be set for dinner! read more

Dare I say that I had thought I had been to the top cheese shops after growing up near Wisconsin, however this cheese and dairy store really takes the cake. The staff are uber knowledgable and outgoing and ready to provide a wonderful experience as they guide you through some of the amazing UK cheeses. Its hard to leave empty handed! Well worth a visit to a very cute London area and cheese shop. read more

One of the shops on the border of Borough market was Neal's Yard Diary which is one of the most expensive cheese places in London. I've only read about certain gourmet cheeses in books, therefore, seeing these in person was overwhelming. It's like reading books about fine art and then actually seeing the art in a gallery in person. Most of the cheese fir a small wedge is about 35 pounds. It's really good cheese. The place was like the Harrods of cheese. They were really nice about allowing me to sample certain selections. I settled on a single snack serving for 40 pounds as I knew that I was never going to get another opportunity in my life to do this. read more

Such an amazing place. Even though it's right next to the foodie heaven that is Borough Market, I think it's still the nicest place to go for cheese (unless you want Mozzarella in which case there's a man in the market who gives testers of massive hunks of the most amazing Buffalo). There's plenty to try and browse in here and the staff are mega-friendly, knowledgeable and enthusiastic and I really like that they have such a good selection of British cheese. They also sell things like great chutneys, crackers and recently some amazing vegetarian mincemeat for mince pies. read more

I reviewed and raved about the Soho branch but London Bridge Neals Yard Dairy is just as wonderful, friendly, offers excellent cheese selection and tasting experience as with the branch in Soho. Although I think this branch seems more spacious and bigger than the other branch. Either way, both are our favorite cheese store. read more

I really like this place. I've been here a few times, stopping by whenever I go to the Borough Market. The selection is vast, the staff is friendly and generous, and the prices are fair. The workers will give you samples without you even needing to ask. One guy yelled out to me from literally 15 feet away, asking (telling?) me to come try some of the cheese he was sampling out to customers. Top notch. read more

Cheese, cheese, this place is all about cheese and they know their stuff. I was really looking for some quality Camembert and this place seemed like a heaven to me then. The lady that helped me with my purchase was really friendly and welcoming. She really left a good impression on me and I will only buy cheese from here in the future since their prices aren't that high. Beware that they have lots of cheese so if you feel a bit lost it's best you call one of the friendly staff members for help. read more

Cheese heaven. Also not as pricy as you'd expect (though I come from a place where quality cheeses sell for as much as 50 quid per kilo most of the time) read more

You brits have it lucky with a shop like this at your disposal. I had the pleasure of stopping here for some cheeses to accompany our lunch that was scrounged from the borough market. Being from the states, I can tell you it's appalling how much of a lack of knowledge american's have for good cheese. The shop was fantastic, the best I've ever been to, it makes me sad that it's now a nine hour trip away from me. read more