Whether you’re looking for cheese tastings or a good cheddar the whole family can enjoy, check out our edit of the best shops that stock the smelly stuff. Cheeses make lovely gifts for Christmas too – who needs chocolates when you can have cheese?
Neal’s Yard Dairy
London
Part of the Neal’s Yard Group, this dairy has become a firm favourite with Londoners since the 1970s. The staff are really helpful, talking you through any cheese queries and letting you have a little taste before you make your decision. Neal’s Yard do however specialise in unpasteurised cheeses so do be careful if you are pregnant, breast-feeding or buying for young children.
6 Park Street SE1 9AB and 17 Shorts Gardens WC2H 9AT
La Fromagerie
London
With shops in Highbury and Marylebone, La Fomagerie is without a doubt one of the best cheese shops in London. We recommend a weekend visit to this unconventional store, as there is plenty to see and do. From a lazy brunch in their Tasting Café to a peek inside their famous Cheese Room you can make a real day of it.
2-6 Moxon Street, Marylebone W1U 4EW and 30 HIghbury Park N5 2AA
I.J. Mellis
Edinburgh, Glasgow, St. Andrews and Aberdeen
I.J Mellis is one of Scotland’s favourite cheese shops. With the best of Scottish, Irish, English and Welsh cheeses on the menu, what better place to sample the best of British.
492 Great Western Road, Glasgow G12 8EW
30 A Victoria Street, Edinburgh EH1 2JW
Madame Fromage
Cardiff
Situated next to the impressive Cardiff Castle, this family run cheese shop doesn’t just stock the smelly stuff. The delicatessen is full of products like oils, meats, chutneys, jams and more, whilst in the adjoining restaurant you can sample delicious Welsh food prepared and cooked in front of you.
21-25 Castle Arcade, Cardiff CF10 1BU
Paxton & Whitfield
London, Bath and Stratford Upon Avon
This beautiful cheese shop is steeped in history with the business dating back to 1742. Check out their website for some delicious cheese recipes too.
93 Jermyn Street, London SW1Y 6JE
13 Wood Street, Stratford-Upon-Avon CV37 6JF
1 John Street, Bath BA1 2JL
Apley Farm Shop
Shropshire
If you are planning a visit to Shropshire, Apley Farm Shop is a must for cheese lovers. The store itself is housed within redeveloped farm houses and is situated in The Apley Estate amongst beautiful lakes, walkways and sweet holiday cottages.
Stockton Buildings, Norton, Shifnal, Shropshire TF11 9EF
La Crémerie
From hard to soft cheeses; La Crémerie has a great selection. They’re online too making it even easier to shop the range. They also offer helpful information on what you can and can’t eat whilst pregnant – a must for mums-to-be.
Hamish Johnston
London
The service at Hamish Johnston Fine Cheeses is second to none. For any mums based in South London this shop should be on your list.
48 Northcote Road SW11 1PA
