
Enjoy ‘Stichelton’, a stilton-recipe blue cheese known for its soft and creamy texture and long-lasting flavours, followed by the washed-rind sheep’s milk cheese, ‘Riseley’, with hints of smoky bacon.

The cheeses and beers you try will vary in every sense of the word: the taste and texture changing with the towns they are made in, and the ingredients with which they are formed. Cut a slice of cheese and rub it on the top of your mouth, before taking a swig of beer to create paradise for your palette. You will be given an insightful lesson about the origins and production of each beer and cheese, which the staff have carefully and creatively combined to make for the perfect match.

(See also: the London restaurant dedicated to all things cheese.)Ī lovely member of staff will be on hand in no time to come and talk you through the experience pouring each beer one at a time to keep them cold and fresh. 🎵Ī mouthwatering selection of cheeses will be waiting for you on the table, accompanied by four empty beer jars, which, of course, will not remain empty for long… While you sit, a grand pianist will play a selection of old and new tunes to relax and sooth your soul. Later, take a seat in one of the couch-chairs hidden away in a cosy corner. You’ll immediately feel at home (albeit a lavish, award-winning, four star one) when you are welcomed by friendly smiles from every member of staff in this quintessentially British hotel.Įnjoy some snacks and a drink in the Terrace Bar as you admire the emerald green decor and historic photos of Londoners from centuries ago. Hop off at Green Park and stroll through the quaint streets of Mayfair until you arrive at the door of The Chesterfield Hotel.

Our post-roast bellies may be ready to pop, but we’ll always manage to squeeze in a bit (or a lot) of room for a few glasses of wine, and a good dose of cheese.īut there’s a new booze pairing on the block a combo that’ll be tickling our tastebuds this festive season. For many of us, the cheese board is a (if not the) key component on a British Christmas Day.
