Neal's Yard Dairy - Covent Garden in Camden

Wallace and Gromit would approve

A benchmark cheese shop for the world. Their aging and partnerships produce some of the more distinct cheeses in the world. Their blues like Stlichelton have elevated British cheese making. Strangely right in the middle of touristy Covent Garden.

Miriam was amazing! Very helpful and friendly. She recommended me some great cheese and had a happy energy! Love everytime I visit this store

Excellent cheese shop with lots of choice, exclusively English cheese. Adorable seller who didn't hesitate to let us taste half of the store so that we could find what we were looking for.

Incredible selection and super nice and patient staff

Their aged Gouda was one of the best 👍🏼 highly recommended

Excellent service Great selection of cheese of all types

Great spot good service real cheese lovers shop

This was one of the favorite stops on our visit to London. Fred at the counter was great! He let us linger and sample a wide variety of cheese before we made our purchases. If you love cheese, this is a must visit spot!

don’t bother going anywhere else. Such a lovely group of friendly and knowledgeable people.

We love the cheeses that we bought here. The staff was friendly and customer-focused, the variety of cheeses was big. We could first try many types to find what tastes the best for us, and finally, it was possible to cut really narrow pieces, so we could buy small pieces of more types. The prices were also very good. We found this shop at the beginning of our trip, bought one cheese that was so overwhelming, that we hoped, we will have the chance to visit them again. On our last day, we did an extra stop go again and bring home some more cheese. If I would live there, I would be their regular customer.

Great service and quality cheese

This is a suggestion for people who love cheese, agricultural foods, and artisanal foods. Neal’s Yard Dairy was founded in 1979 by Randolph Hodgson, a keen but inexperienced cheesemaker, in a small shop tucked away in London’s Covent Garden. They partner with about 40 cheesemakers from around the British Isles committed to a slow, hands-on approach to cheesemaking. Many of them use milk produced by their own animals, and others buy it from neighboring farmers. Such a memorable find in London with a very kind team!

Complete and utter rip off. Tiniest piece of Brie and a baguette - £10.10!! Never ever again

Great cheese shop for what we in Canada will never get here. or as Chef Gareth Blackstock says "illegal cheese

Fabulous shop with knowledgeable staff and superior products. I tasted the best cheese ever...a soft unpasteurised little gem which, unfortunately I couldn't travel with. The Isle of Mull cheddar made up for this and it is one of the most flavoursome, rich cheddar I have had. You can even buy online and have your favourite cheese delivered....wonderful.

A bit pricey but excellent selection of cheese. Look out for the ‘Tinto’ if you are a fan of ‘Rachel’s’

Wonderful little cheese shop on a small street in Covent Garden. I just stood there and took in the smells, until the staff started shoving samples at me. Staff was very knowledgeable and friendly with good suggestions, and packed our cheese nicely for our trip back to the US.

I found a 14-year-old paper voucher for Neal's Yard Dairy that was no longer valid and contacted them, they converted it to an e-voucher and I just wanted to leave a review to say how kind this was. We've just enjoyed a lovely cheeseboard as a result!

A Taize specialty store located near Seven Dials in Covent Garden. We sell cheese produced in various parts of the UK by weight. Even in a situation where the yen is extremely weak, you can still buy delicious cheese at such a reasonable price (compared to the ridiculously high prices in Japan). You can sample everything, so it's nice to be able to buy what you like. Instead of using plastic packaging, they wrap it in paper and give it to you, and the name of the producer is written on the sticker. They do this at farmers' markets in Japan, but this is a more conscious cheese version. All of the staff have the appearance of being ``the naturalists!''.

Was just walking by and was pulled in by the aroma of all the wheels of cheese. Super friendly staff and the lady at the counter offered me some samples based on my taste. Loved the English stilton and bought a little cheese. Very happy with the store and most importantly with the service and the cheese !! A beautiful cheese shop in the heart of London, the aroma is still tickling my nostrils.

Great choice and advices, brought some cheese back to France for a delightful platter

Amazing selection of cheese and expert knowledge of the various cheeses on offer. If you're after a few special cheeses, this is the place

Shorts Garden, Covent Garden shop around 5.15pm. Shop is empty. Girl is cleaning. Cheeses are still on display. Spraying disinfectant between cheeses didn't make them more appetising. OK she didn't aim at any cheese but not only would spray inevitably hit cheese but the counters will have to be sprayed again after the cheese is put away for the night. Or maybe not. Bizarre. I expect to see different staff next week.

When I die, I hope to be reincarnated as a Neal St mouse with superlative trap detection skills, and get ridiculously fat on these splendid folks magnificent cheeses. Had I but finance enough and if they let me, I'd move in now.

Such lovely staff, super helpful and kind, i had a lovely experience!

An absolute must-visit nearby the convent garden

It’s a place worth visiting . You can find various icecream shops ,restaurants and coffee shops here . It’s a beautiful place to take pictures and roam around . You can shop beauty products too from near by shops. Above all you can approach this area through under ground train station too.

Visited on Thursday early eve and asked for some help finding a cheese for a cheese and wine night. The lady that helped me couldn’t have been more lovely and gave me a great recommendation. Super tasty!! Thanks so much

Fantastic spot if you are looking for good quality stinky cheese

Verträumter, bunter Ort. Romantische kleine Gassen. Tolle Aufnahmen möglich, wenn man außerhalb der Touristenzeiten besucht. Nichtsdestotrotz ein wunderschöner Ort und wieder ein ganz anderer Abschnitt von London.

Super découverte, le vendeur très sympa, un choix de fromage hallucinant et des prix corrects

Very knowledgeable staff, very generous with samples. I don't usually buy cheese by weight so the prices worried me at first but they are quite reasonable for the quality of cheese. If they offered more cheese-related posters I would be interested, and it is a bit cramped but what can you do.

We never leave this beautiful shop empty handed, amazing selection, great advice, high quality cheeses.... Thank you for the tasting and helping us find cheeses according to our preference to really enjoy!

If you are into their product or crazy about hidden hotspots, this is one of them.

Best cheese shop in my opinion. Very knowledgeable staff and very helpful too.

I love this place. The staff are friendly and knowledgeable. Most importantly the cheese is exceptional!!

Really nice shop. The staff is very friendly and gives a lot of infos and advices. I fully recommend for cheese lovers!

Neal's Yard Dairy in Covent Garden is an absolute must-visit for cheese enthusiasts! This charming shop offers an impressive array of British and Irish artisanal cheeses, along with delicious accompaniments like crackers and chutneys. The knowledgeable, friendly staff guided me through the selection process and shared fascinating stories about the producers. With their generous tasting policy, I was able to discover new favorites and make informed decisions. If you're a cheese lover or looking for a unique gift, don't hesitate to stop by this delightful shop in Covent Garden!

Amazing cheese and dairy shop hidden on the backside of the borough market. Friendly helpful service

Very good quality cheese served by friendly staff. Lady behind the counter has good knowledge of the products and made us feel welcome.

I’ve been coming here for 20 years, my husband for 35, and the quality and stream of attractive and knowledgeable young cheesemongers at the counter has been consistently best-in-class. A London institution!

Great selection of fantastic cheese. Staff is welcoming, friendly and helpful. Love shopping here every time we're in Borough Market.

Some of the best cheese I have ever had.

Best cheese shop in London. I've eaten most of the cheese options when I lived in London.

Fremragende ostebutik med et fremragende udvalg af engelske oste. Det er altid god service og smagsprøver

Definitely the best place in the area for quality cheese. Good selection, too. Loved the one a staff member suggested! Felt a bit awkward with asking to try more or asking further questions, perhaps because it was late in the day and staff was tired.

Amazing cheese shop. All the cheeses are perfectly agreed and in prime condition. The staff are knowledgeable, kind and helpful. If you like cheese this is heaven

Small-ish selection of the best cheeses. Brilliant place with super helpful and knowledgeable staff.

Fantastic selection of brilliant cheeses. Card machine didn’t work when I went and the staff filled me with samples until it came back on - can’t complain! Great experience.

Great place to shop for cheese. They let you taste the cheese as they teach you about it, and they share tips about each storage too. They will help you choose based on your preferences, and even budget :) Great experience!!! We went back the next day and even in our 2nd trip. All the cheese we bought were delicious and we brought them home to Manila❤️

Tim was so kind. I know very little about cheese, she encouraged me to try various kinds, lovely vibe and experience:)

Beautiful shop in the middle of the buzz of Covent Garden. This is a must stop for anyone wishing to try authentic British cheese of all sorts. I brought my parents here and they let us try before we bought.

I love to sample cheese before I buy any, and Neal's Yard Dairy is one of the best places for that (La Fromagerie too). Really friendly cheese mongers that are knowledgeable, and can quickly give you recommendations based on your tastes.

Great cheese, excellent service.

If you love cheese then this place is a must if in the area - the very best in British & Irish cheeses. Friendly experts behind the counter can give you samples and information on every cheese in store. Check out Elrick Log, Coolea and Stichelton

Incredible assortment and impeccable service.

Lovely selection of hard and soft cheeses. Unfortunately it is not currently possible to try before you buy, presumably due to COVID, which is a shame but understandable.

Super lovely fromagerie with super friendly staff, great selection of british cheeses, oatcakes, crackers etc (French cheeses do still taste better though IMHO.... sorry)

Lovely shop and being a cheese lover I wanted to delve into more finer cheeses. Lady was initially helpful and let me to try different cheeses. Asked for a small block which she did but I thought it looked more. So for the second cheese she abruptly cut me a little piece and I felt awkward and had to ask for more. Regardless will return if I’m around.

I had a wonderful experience here. My friend was quite demanding and staff was so kind and accommodating. They helped us pick excellent cheese based on our preferences.

Lovely British and Irish cheese selection, nicely presented. Cherry on top of the cheese: you can taste what you’re buying.

Neal’s Yard Dairy is the mecca for cheese lovers. It highlights the finest cheeses from across the British Isles. Whether you’re after real Colston Bassett Stilton, Gorwydd Caerphilly, goat’s cheese or anything else then this is the place. The waft of cheese hits you as you walk in the door. It’s a pleasure to window shop, or even better buy a wedge or several of cheese to enjoy at leisure. A recommended must when in London.

Good selection of cheese but terrible delivery partner for online orders. Placed the order for a delivery in London and the package is still in transit after 6 days because the driver doesn't care to ring the bell.

I recently attended an online tasting with Neal's Yard. The lady leading the session was excellent, very knowledgeable and clearly very happy to answer any questions (Caitrin). I would recommend it to anyone. The cheese was delicious too which definitely helped!

I got in contact with Neal’s Yard Dairy to put together a cheese board for my boyfriend’s 30th birthday. I know almost nothing about cheese and was so so grateful for the amazing customer service offered by Caitrin. I highly recommend them!!

Great selection of cheese, very easy to spend a lot of money (not that it is especially pricey but all very tempting!) But the real selling point is the amazing staff, so helpful and friendly

Average customer service, uninspired selection

Always really helpful when you're on the hunt for cheese. You get great advice on what you might like and loads of samples so you're never disappointed when you take your purchases home.

On y trouve un fromager très très pro, avec de fabuleux fromagers «english»,et qui plus est très sympa, qui vous fait goûter autant de fromages que vs le souhaitez👍👍👍👍

Best English cheeses in London!

This is a magic place for the most wonderful cheese in a very traditional shop 👌🤩👏🏻

Very friendly and helpful staff. Generous tasters.

The influential cheesemonger at the heart of the renaissance in British farmhouse cheesemaking - still has a great selection and knowledgable, friendly staff.

Christmas begins once I've visited Neal's. Get here on the 22nd or 23rd, queue up and dive into a wonderful experience with a very friendly monger

Very upmarket and great produce

Always brilliant cheeses and service.

If I could give more stars I would! I cannot fault anything - service is excellent, the cheese is, of course, amazing & the team that work there are so very knowledgeable & helpful with plenty of time for every customer. We regularly visit and they have never failed to impress.

Amazing british cheese, as affordable price, package free. They let you taste before you choose. Friendly staff

סמטה קסומה ברובע הסוהו, חצר פנימית שבה בתים צבעוניים, בתי קפה קטנים וחמודים המסעדה של אסף גרניט ממוקמת שם. אל תפספסו ביקור בסמטה... בסופה הגרפיטי של דיאנה

I recomand this Yard because they have some fancy places and good coffee.

Brilliant selection of British cheeses; great bread and dairy (e.g. cream); even has some nice pears and apples when in season. Staff are knowledgeable and friendly.

Amazing place with amazing cheese

Best cheese shop in London, primarily because the staff are so passionate and knowledgeable. Great fun to go in and try a range of cheeses, although I’d try to avoid the busiest times for the best service!

Si vous êtes curieux je vous recommande cet établissement où vous pourrez découvrir des fromages anglais surprenant.

Having worked around the corner from here for years, I always stop by and spend way more money than is really appropriate on cheese for a guy who's usually about to leave the country again. Arguably the best spot in London for all things cheese.

Cute shop, great selection of cheeses

Excelente lugar en Londres especializado en quesos británicos e urlandeses.

If you love cheese this place is heaven

Wat een geweldige kaaswinkel! Ontzettend veel keus in bijzondere kazen. De medewerkers zijn super vriendelijk en laten je alles proeven. Meer dan het bezoeken waard.

Delicious ans typical cheese from England loved it! For cheese lovers you must go there!

Epic cheese shop in the heart of London. The staff are really good, and very keen to help you explore flavours of different cheeses. Though it's gourmet, there's no diary free options here.

Big variety of cheeses and very helpful team. We were there to buy some cheese that we were going to take abroad by airplane. They helped us in wrapping it up and advising us on how to best pack it.

Best British cheese shop! Love it!

Best cheese shop in the world. The mecca of British cheese. This is where the whole Neal's Yard story started and also where his wife started Monmouth Coffee at the same time (this coffee shop is on Monmouth Street and well worth a visit too). The cheese selection is always incredible. However compitent you think your cheese knowledge is make sure you get your cheesemonger to taste you through the whole counter as there is huge amounts of seasonal variation to their selection. You might come in thinking you know what you want but be pleasantly surprised you find something better. Everything they sell has been lovingly made in farms up and down the country by people who have dedicated their lives to making some of the best cheeses in the world. Have no doubt how infleuntial this shop has been for British food.

Oh yeah. London's mecca for a cheese head like me!

A little paradise for any cheese lover.

Loved tasting all the British and Irish cheeses. Nice to have an enthusiast serving (and tasting with me).

this is a do not miss for cheese heads

An institution. A great range of expertly kept and curated cheeses.