Latest reviews for Food & Drink in St James's, London, United Kingdom

Berry Bros & Rudd - My broker for 10 years by kittylyst

kittylyst — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 14:41:55 +0000

Review by kittylyst

Rating: 5.00

Phone: 020 7396 9600

Website: http://www.bbr.com

Tags: rare finds, wine, delicatessen

BBR have been my wine broker for almost ten years now, and in that time, they have never put a foot wrong.

The staff are friendly, knowledgeable and professional and have always taken the time to make me feel valued as a customer (despite the paltry size of my wine budget and only really dabbling in wine) - and they have refreshingly old-fashioned customer service for their account holders.

On the only two occasions there have been errors made, they fixed them immediately, without question, and upgraded the wines in question (after having checked with me that it was OK to do so).

For well-known wines, they may not be the cheapest, but their selection and en primeur range is superb.

The St James's St shop is steeped in history and they run fantastic tasting events and dinners.

Highest possible recommendation.BBR have been my wine broker for almost ten years now, and in that time, they have never put a foot wrong.

The staff are friendly, knowledgeable and professional and have always taken the time to make me feel valued as a customer (despite the paltry size of my wine budget and only really dabbling in wine) - and they have refreshingly old-fashioned customer service for their account holders.

On the only two occasions there have been errors made, they fixed them immediately, without question, and upgraded the wines in question (after having checked with me that it was OK to do so).

For well-known wines, they may not be the cheapest, but their selection and en primeur range is superb.

The St James's St shop is steeped in history and they run fantastic tasting events and dinners.

Highest possible recommendation.

Neal's Yard Dairy - best and smelliest by Alsation

Alsation — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 18:11:39 +0000

Review by Alsation

Rating: 5.00

Phone: 020 7240 5700

Tags: delicatessen, helpful staff, rare finds

By far the best and most inspiring cheese retailer in the UK.
Started by Raldolph and his band of merry troubadours back in the late 70s, this is still the only shop to have a HUGE queue during the last week before Christmas.
They specialise in British cheeses, and now stock Irish ones too.
Many of the Cheddars are ripened in the cellar below the shop. Staff are brilliant, very enthusiastic and generally knowledgeable.
Always ask to taste a cheese you like the looks of - you never know....
They now also stock a great range of breads, sauces, pickles and condiments, with even some imported delicacies.
For cheese accessories and gift you could look elesewhere, although there is a limited (and seasonal?) range available in the shop.
One of my favourite shops in the whole of London!By far the best and most inspiring cheese retailer in the UK.
Started by Raldolph and his band of merry troubadours back in the late 70s, this is still the only shop to have a HUGE queue during the last week before Christmas.
They specialise in British cheeses, and now stock Irish ones too.
Many of the Cheddars are ripened in the cellar below the shop. Staff are brilliant, very enthusiastic and generally knowledgeable.
Always ask to taste a cheese you like the looks of - you never know....
They now also stock a great range of breads, sauces, pickles and condiments, with even some imported delicacies.
For cheese accessories and gift you could look elesewhere, although there is a limited (and seasonal?) range available in the shop.
One of my favourite shops in the whole of London!

Paxton & Whitfield - Cheese Heaven by Hugo

Hugo — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 16:18:11 +0000

Review by Hugo

Rating: 5.00

Phone: 020 7930 0259

Website: http://www.cheesemongers.co.uk

Tags: traditional, amazing, cheese

Paxton & Whitfield are cheesemongers extraordinaire and if you love cheese or even have a passing fascination then you will love this shop.

The cheese experts there can help you to rustle up some intriguing new delights to savour and are happy to let you taste things.

A few of my favourites are The Stinking Bishop (obviously nothing to do with the name) and also Mimolette (apparently the champagne of cheeses - whatever that means!).

A wonderful place for a treat, a present or just an olfactory browse.

Other reasons to go:
- "A true gentleman only ever buys his cheese from Paxton & Whitfield" Winston Churchill
- They have been in St James's for over 200 years, so they know the odd thing or two about cheese. This Paxton & Whitfield branch is over 100 yrs old!

Paxton & Whitfield are cheesemongers extraordinaire and if you love cheese or even have a passing fascination then you will love this shop.

The cheese experts there can help you to rustle up some intriguing new delights to savour and are happy to let you taste things.

A few of my favourites are The Stinking Bishop (obviously nothing to do with the name) and also Mimolette (apparently the champagne of cheeses - whatever that means!).

A wonderful place for a treat, a present or just an olfactory browse.

Other reasons to go:
- "A true gentleman only ever buys his cheese from Paxton & Whitfield" Winston Churchill
- They have been in St James's for over 200 years, so they know the odd thing or two about cheese. This Paxton & Whitfield branch is over 100 yrs old!