The Cheshire Cheese in City of London, Westminster - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

A true proper English Pub in the heart of London Tower area. Local prices not tourist prices. True English hospitality. Great service. Felt like family. An honest establishment.

An amazing place to have lunch at with a great service and food that is worth it's price, the mood inside was outstanding as well as the attention to the costumer

Nice pub with good upstairs area for events

Proper pub, proper beer, proper staff. In a world of gastro this and Szechuan that this is an absolute gem.

Awesome little pub with the friendliest staff I've found in London.

Great service as always! Brilliant pub.

One of the best pubs in central London, love the atmosphere and the vibes

A quaint hostelry just south of Temple Church on the corner of Little Essex Street. Popped in for a quick pint of Guinness which was superb and friendly staff.

Great owners great Guinness Family friendly too

Great guiness, great staff, would come again

Cosy pub with good music and friendly staff!

Class place, recommended for a night out. Comfy interior, staff are amazing!

🚇Temple 🍺 £6.70 Mahou A Charming Backstreet Boozer. Not to be confused with Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese on Fleet Street, The Cheshire Cheese is located just off The Strand in the Temple district of London. The nearest Tube is Temple. There has been a tavern on this site since the 16th century, The Cheshire Cheese was originally built in 1810. The pub was rebuilt in 1928 and is Grade II listed. The pub is split over three levels, there is a cosy Cellar Bar, a function/overflow room upstairs and the main bar on the ground floor. The decor here is everything you want to see in an old London pub. There are dark wood Georgian panels, stained glass, leaded windows, beer barrel tables and a drinking ledge. The seating is predominantly high stools, opposite the servery is a leather buttoned corner banquette. The beer selection was good and included a decent line up of craft and well known brands, there was no cask ale due to lack of demand. I decided on a pint of Mahou, my pint was excellent, price point was above average. I was kindly offered to try the Jubel Peach Lager, it was a refreshing Lager, a little sweet for me. If you’re feeling peckish there is a Bar Snack menu available with hearty Sausage Rolls, Pork Pies, Cheese and Ploughman’s Boards. I arrived around 3pm on a Wednesday afternoon in February. The main bar was fairly quiet with a few punters in attendance, upstairs was busy with a liquid lunch meeting taking place. The atmosphere was calm and relaxed with a local feel and a superb soundtrack in the background. I was invited to visit the pub and was given a guided tour by Nina the pub manager. Nina was the consummate host and was very informative telling me about this charming backstreet pub. The pub has just installed three new TV’s in the cellar bar to show live sport including the upcoming final Six Nations games. I have visited the @cheshirecheeselondon on a few occasions and have thoroughly enjoyed every visit. This is a delightful independent pub that has that unique old London pub feel. The pub is not open Sunday and Monday so plan ahead. ℹ️ Info correct on visiting 07.02.24

Great historic pub. Not a lot of room and not amazing selection of beers but lovely older style boozer. Really quick bar service despite crowds.

Great selection of beers and lovely staff. Welcoming ambience which is hard to find in central london. Feels like a local.

Pretty decent pub, quite friendly, good atmosphere, decent beer. Not to be confused with Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese up the road.

I happened across The Cheshire Cheese while strolling through London trying to ride out some jet lag. It happened to be the day they were opening the restaurant upstairs, and I couldn’t have been happier to discover this charming restaurant! I had the brisket bourguignon, and it was delicious. Loads of flavor & beautifully presented. The serving staff couldn’t have been kinder and I look forward to visiting again someday.

Great vibe in a very cosy little pub. Lovely staff who are always up for a chat and a laugh. Seriously the best chicken burgers you will find in London. It’s quickly become a new regular catch-up spot. Highly recommend.

Ok so I realised too late that this isn't Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese. But that's OK. No, really it's ok.

Lovely pub, did not eat, worth a visit.

Not to be confused with Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese but - albeit pretty small - wonderful staff service and well worth a visit

Popped in for a couple of drinks and some food and what an underrated gem! Friendly and helpful staff, great atmosphere and a good selection of drinks. Food was top notch! Would totally recommend the Chilli Chilli Raclette chips and the beef empanadas.

Spectacular pub! Proper traditional venue! Brilliant service, great wines, great food - everything you would expect for a night out in London. Our favourite place for a company event!

Lovely Christmas decoration and delicious cheesy food!

Bellissimo e antico pub molto ben conservato. Il cibo è quanto di meglio si possa chiedere a questo tipo di locale e gli ingredienti sono tutti di primissima qualità oltre che provenienti da piccole aziende locali. Unica nota negativa: non servono birre locali e la scelta in generale comprende solo marche estremamente comuni.

Nice tucked away pub. No cask ale available on visit. The rest of the lines were keg and a good range available. Small space inside. Liked it.

Decent small pub, lovely service, nice people

If I had to describe THE Cheshire Cheese in two words I would use: Cheshire.... and Cheese. That is simply because there is nothing else like it. Quintessentially a pub, the place will not disappoint anyone who wants a non-pretentious and cozy place to imbibe. The staff is beyond friendly and, most importantly, the bartenders actually make an effort to serve you even when the place is full.

Super cozy pub, really friendly service and great beers on tap (incl. Leffe and Guinness)! Location is also great on a nice quiet street.

Great vibes, will be coming back for sure

Not sure what's happened to this lovely pub 😳 needs some tlc.

Kind staff and we came in from the windy cold and immediately the gal made us feel welcome. We had all the good drinks. We came in early so we had the place to ourselves! Nice atmosphere, a lot of character, and fun things to look at. They also had a great playlist of music going on. It would be fun to karaoke.

Best pub in London. Bar maids are top drawer, we have Dua Lipa and Tomb Riader who are great hosts. They deserve a pay rise!!!!

Very friendly and efficient service

Favourite pub in central London!

Place ofcourse is very nice and staff forthcoming, but there are major flaws. Apart from rather cold dishes,, serving the starter and the main dish at the same time is absolutely not done and the staff should have known

Fantastic location . The dungeon down stairs is fantastic .

Go and eat at Only Food and Courses. You will thank me. Amazing food, wine pairing and such a nice vibe. Robbie Lorraine is a culunary genius. Shelley is an excellent front of house. Just trust me and go.

Great little old pub with a good selection or drinks

Very small. Limited seating. Limited selection of ales

Nice pub, friendly service and nice wine glasses! I needed to contact the pub before visiting with friends. No phone number available and they didn't respond to my email. Thus prevented me from making tge pub a meeting point for a larger group as I couldn't get the answers to a couple of questions I needed.

The food was out of this world. Excellent quality, fresh ingredients, and a beautifully poured pint which was crisp - delightful!

Best kept secret as of March 2023, Only Food and Courses have taken residency upstairs in the pub! A six course revolving tasting menu prepared by the rising star chef Robbie Lorraine will be tough to get into once the word is out. At 75 quid for gourmet ingredients that pleasantly surprise the tongue and command your attention with his love of varying textures, Robbie's reimagined favorites from his childhood and daring new ideas are a treasure to experience in such a cosy venue.

Instant service despite being packed. Minimal seating but happy to stand & drink. Friendly team & happy to have found this hidden gem in the heart of London

Cracking little boozer. In all respects. Well worth a visit.

What a pub. Possibly the best little bar I've ever found in London.

We went for the tasting menu that chef Robbie has moved from a Brixton pop-up to a more permanent location. Big shout out the amazing service got from Shelley as well. Each course is designed a different story, linked either to Robbie’s life, to the eighties, to South London, or to the beloved tv show Only Fools and Horses. It’s a fun experience with some really well executed dishes and the menu changes monthly. Popular with foodies, you must go and try this experience - good for a meal out with friends as I did, or for a date night.

We had the tasting menu. Nothing of note. The waiting staff was very attentive.

Very poor experience, they didn't know how to pour a pint of Guinness, or half of bitter.

Fantastic atmosphere,great pub,good beer.will be back.

Nice place ! Delicious burger , wings and beer🍺

It's a Samuel Smith pub. Enough said

Excellent pub. Slightly eccentric publican. But in my view, best pub in area.

Amazing traditional pub - fantastic staff and warm friendly atmosphere with a great selection of drinks!

Amazing staff, great atmosphere, loved the place!

Ever want to experience real sawdust on the floor? This is the place

Fab' pub for a quick pint to put your feet up while visiting Tower Bridge

A small quirky bar. Nice and quiet with sufficient chairs to be sociable.

A nice historical pub with good beer, what more does anyone want?

An amazing atmosphere and great bartender. This place is a staple and a literary icon.

Nice pub, nice people , good drinks!

This pub - not to be confused with "Ye Old Cheshire Cheese" on Fleet street, is off Fleet street, and as charming in it's own way. It feels as if you're on an excellent stage set in Victorian times: bowed, lead, cross hatch windows, dark wood interiors with wood beamed ceilings and it looks like it probably looked when it was built , other than 1 TV, which didn't really intrude. We only had a quick drink as we were off to the theatre but would love to go back. The prices were fine and the staff were friendly.

Lovely pub definitely going back 👌

Neck Oil IPA excellent and upstairs saloon all for our work group.

One of the best original but proper old world pubs.

A lovely hideaway nestled in a backstreet to the south of Fleet Street. Spitfire available both in keg form as a light smooth lager and in the cask for real ale enthusiasts. Fast efficient service in a dark wood clad bar, both warm and cosy. It would benefit from the presence of the odd highwayman or pirate to recount their adventures an brushes with the law. A thoroughly good pub to visit while exploring this history rich part of London. Do visit and enjoy!

Closed when I visited on June 7th 2021 at two in the afternoon. Nice pub with a very friendly atmosphere. C

A great traditional pub. Great selection of ales, the food is tasty and not too pricey. No better place to have a couple of beers with your mates!

Its beautiful pub in the heart of London, cosy, decent selection of IPAs and Lagers, and an enchanting hidden bar downstair. Great customer service behind bar too.

Meeting up with my cousins at Waterloo Station unsure what’s to do on a very wet day we walked along the Thames and my luck stumbled on to this Pub, the door was locked but we were welcome in from the rain and sat chatting while the bartender set up ,very friendly guy who made us oldies very welcome ,he very knowledgeable about the pub and the beer, we all ordered the Fish and Chips the fish was hot with the best batter I have had for a long time. I thought the pub was in Milford lane but the photo looks correct and is on a corner .

For a pub this old, it's in wonderful condition. A very warm, welcoming and intriguing place. Only had a pint so can't comment on the food.

This is a great example of fresh space to enjoy a beer in what is refurbished to feel like a pub returned to a shining version of its former glory. Beer follow a typical variety to try and some familiars that are reliable. Cast an eye up and brilliant dark panels because they are there to recognise. Music feels like something to bring you out of the bland and gives it a touch more interest. Do not expect football crowds.

If you like old pubs, this is the place to have a drink, away from all the touristic crowd you can have a nice drink and enjoy history of London

Friendly welcome, and great oak panneling everywhere, including behind the bar. Excellent burger. Very atmospheric- we will be back

Popped in after ice skating at Somerset House. Proper old style London pub, very friendly bar staff. I recommend the fish and chips, all freshly prepared are good portion size

Beautiful traditional pub with comedy midweek

Nice pub with half decent beer selection. Don't confuse with Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese on neaby Fleet St.

The service here was good the food was good and it had a nice traditional atmosphere

Great atmosphere and decent prices.

Quiet space away from the Fleet Street crowds.

Never been here before, proper old London pub. will go back

Cheerful little wood panelled pub just off the Strand. Bar staff friendly, Spitfire beer very good, small fish and chips perfectly adequate. Thought there might have been a few more folk in at lunch time. Would definitely pay a second visit.

I thought I would revisit the CC following my visit last December with a group of friends. We visit at least 4 times a year up to 15 of us. We all worked at a corporate company nearby and it has been the go to place for twenty years. Others still working at the company obviously visit more often. What changed... The friendly yet professional staff who make you feel welcome and never ran out of real ale. Usually had 4 real ale pumps all in use. Last December ran out of real ale. My recent visit - run out of real ale. So everybody has moved to the Edgar Wallace. They never run out of real ale.

Wanted a quick bite on Friday evening before going onto a party - popped in at lunchtime to see if I needed to book, was very quiet which was a little off putting but checked the reviews and as the location was absolutely perfect so thought we'd give it a go Not sure what the issue is with some of the posts about staff - there seems to be one guy (very sweet) running up and down the stairs; bar was much much busier on Friday evening and we took our drinks up stairs to the 'restaurant ' - the counter was closed and there weren't many people but we ordered and the bar man bought the food - so glad we went there : fabulous burgers fabulous chips !!!

New landlord very pleasant good food

Shepherd name the Brewery has recently took over this pub. It's worth a visit.😁😁🍺🍺

A great pub, with friendly staff and superb real beers

Recently refurbished and nicely done. Good range of beers. Excellent ambience.

Fabulous service, very friendly atmosphere, great food choices, wide range of beers and lagers and excellent gin selection. Friendly engaging bar staff

Great pub in central. The staff are amazing. Make sure you check this out if your on the area. Food is good too !!

Even seasoned Londoners do not know of the existence of this little wood-panelled pub, tucked away so close to the bustle of The Strand where it meets Fleet Street. I approached the pub from Temple tube station, via the oddly named Tweezer's Alley. Take a look at all the street name plates that you pass in the alley. You will notice that not all feature the apostrophe! This part of London is dominated by the many-turreted bulk of the Royal Courts of Justice, and the Inns of Court that cluster around it. Round the corner from the Cheshire Cheese there is a road with two or three busy pubs, where in the evening people from nearby barristers' chambers spill out on to the pavement, and yet the Cheshire Cheese remains relatively undiscovered. This is partly because it was closed for a while for refurbishment, and indeed the kitchen has not yet reopened. When I visited, I sensed that the bar staff did not expect a lot of customers. They had not opened up the basement or the upper two floors because it was "quiet". Stocks of drinks and snacks were low. There is a danger that this sort of attitude becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy. When a pub reopens, the first people who visit are the early adopters. If they find a half-hearted offering, they won't tell their friends to come. At some point, the management just have to take a leap of faith. This pub needs big personalities to make it work. It has very good acoustics, ideal for customers with loud voices and ringing laughs. When it is empty, it is forlorn. The ground floor bar, which as I say was the only one open, is very small. There are diamond-paned windows, the light from some of which was blocked by a large TV set, showing a film about a group of retired males setting off for Las Vegas for a break. There was no sound and there were no subtitles. The music playing in the pub was really good--Kate Bush and The Beatles, for example. The volume was not too loud. The new lights that have been installed as part of the refurbishment are painful on the eyes. I moved around, trying to find somewhere to sit where they wouldn't shine in my eyes. The beer mats have polar bears on. You can look at those safely. I like the place, and hope it soon attracts more customers. I pondered afterwards the mystery of why it was fairly empty when the pubs round the corner were so busy. I wondered whether perhaps the explanation was that the Cheshire Cheese had once been a journalists' pub rather than a legal pub. At one time, the Fleet Street area was full of newspaper offices, and many of the pubs served the people who worked in them. Could it be that somehow the idea that the Cheshire Cheese was "not for us" had embedded itself in the psyche of the legal eagles who worked in the area? But it seems to me that this is a pub that could easily become very popular with visitors to London, if they found out about it. It is great to find somewhere so quiet, so close to the action. It's a secret worth knowing. I just hope that the kitchen opens soon, because it seems that until it does, Shepherd Neame may not give the pub the attention it deserves.

Kitchen still closed so no lunch but we enjoyed a good pint in this traditional pub

Met friends here for beers after work on a Friday eve. You'd expect most London pubs to be rammed on a Friday evening. This recently refurbished Shepherd Neame pub near Temple and the Aldwych was doing a decent trade, but you could still get a seat. Located down a little street off the Strand right by the Aldwych, slightly out of sight and therefore possibly missed by a lot of people, The Cheshire Cheese is a corner pub arranged over three floors. It's pretty cosy and traditional, and the refurb has done it a lot of favours - gone are the old chairs and tables and the old pub carpet, replaced with new but traditional furniture and stripped floorboards. Beers are good - I was on Sam Adams IPA and then San Miguel. Have not yet tried food, but will try next time.

Nice little out of the way pub with nice ales. Normal London prices and friendly staff.

Despite years of loyal service, will never drink in here again. Bar staff are killing a great pub.

What a neat place. You really get the feel of what a pub would be like back in time. They have been operating since the 1600s. Food was good had a beer. Absolutely recommend going here just for the experience.

Heyyyy! Well done on buying one of the most interesting pubs in Central London, brutally stripping it of anything interesting, in an attempt to make it as boring and grey and cold as your souls, new owners!

Great pub with a huge choice of Beers. Classic old fashioned pub in a great area

Outside nice, inside fine, good ale and enough to eat and drink.

Frankly. Sweaty. But a lime soda is 60p so there's a silver lining if you don't drink.