Pick & Cheese - The Cheese Bar - Covent Garden Reviews Summary

Ambience

Pros:

• "I loved sitting right at the bar, however the stools were incredibly uncomfortable."
• "It's a bit noisy but it’s a nice atmosphere and lots of fun."

Cons:

• "There are a few small negatives, you are in a food market, not a proper restaurant and there is no real reception area."
• "The only real downside is that it's in an open environment, so noise is high."
• "The stools aren't the most comfortable & it does get very noisy, so it is hard to hear the conversation if there are more than 2 in your group."
• "If you’re wanting to try new cheeses, this is the perfect place, but the stools are so uncomfortable, unstable, and too close together."

Service

Pros:

• "Service is extremely kind and friendly, one of the best service I have had in London for a long time."
• "Our server was Prudhvi who was very nice and helpful."
• "The staff were fantastic, very friendly and incredibly helpful."
• "Service is amazing - they seat you quickly, tidy your glass covers almost immediately, and refresh the cheese on the buffet continuously."
• "The staff's knowledge and passion for their craft shine through in their impeccable recommendations."
• "Staff was really quite rude. We seemed more of an inconvenience just to put our names in than people who wanted to be patrons."

Cons:

• "The service was not that great, our wines were empty for a while before they came over to check if we wanted more."
• "Service is friendly and drinks come quickly, obviously you just pick up the food yourself and have as much as you like… or can afford!"
• "The service was quick and the staff lovely and friendly and keen to explain all the different cheeses to us."
• "I feel bad leaving this type of review as the cheese was good, cool concept and the staff were very friendly. However I am not too convinced that leaving cheese out unrefrigerated is the best hygiene practice."

Food

Pros:

• "The cheese selection on display was limited and repetitive, which may be a drawback for those seeking a wide variety."
• "My wife and I went on a Friday night and the place was absolutely popping."
• "A fantastic food experience! The eat as much as you can is incredible value for money; so many different types of cheeses with side accompaniments which pair brilliantly with the cheeses!"
• "Fantastic place. Food is very tasty (unexpected pairings!), fresh and top quality."
• "You can pick the plates of cheese you want as they come - sweet, savory, spreads, hard cheeses, etc., or you can order a grilled cheese or other items."
• "Cheese on a conveyor belt!? Who could ask for more! Cheese was delicious."

Cons:

• "The cheese selection is pretty great. We had some amazing selections (the goats cheese doughnut is a must & I am in the rare "don't like goats cheese" camp), and I would definitely recommend getting some of the meat options (ham, "British nduja") plates on the side."
• "The plates are colored along different prices, so make sure u choose the ones u can afford. The blue and goat cheeses are recommended, but the best dish IMO is the blue cheese soft serve ice cream."
• "It's a nice concept, but the cheese and pairings are really not that great (although thank you for supporting British suppliers)."

Value for Money

Pros:

• "The eat as much as you can is incredible value for money; so many different types of cheeses with side accompaniments which pair brilliantly with the cheeses!"
• "The food was lovely however I booked a booth for family as we wanted a wonderful dining experience. We had seen the menu, we knew the cost of the food and understand that it's a new and different way of dining."

Cons:

• "It is very expensive for what it is. We spent £120 for two people for one hour of cheese eating."
• "If you have that mindset and you're going for a meal, it is expensive, so plan accordingly."
• "The service first of all is great. Everyone was incredibly welcoming, fun, and attentive. The cheese selection is pretty great. We had some amazing selections (the goats cheese doughnut is a must & I am in the rare "don't like goats cheese" camp), and I would definitely recommend getting some of the meat options (ham, "British nduja") plates on the side."

Overall Experience

Pros:

• "A fantastic food experience! The eat as much as you can is incredible value for money; so many different types of cheeses with side accompaniments which pair brilliantly with the cheeses!"
• "Fantastic place. Food is very tasty (unexpected pairings!), fresh and top quality."
• "You can pick the plates of cheese you want as they come - sweet, savory, spreads, hard cheeses, etc., or you can order a grilled cheese or other items."
• "Cheese on a conveyor belt!? Who could ask for more! Cheese was delicious."

Cons:

• "The cheese selection is pretty great. We had some amazing selections (the goats cheese doughnut is a must & I am in the rare "don't like goats cheese" camp), and I would definitely recommend getting some of the meat options (ham, "British nduja") plates on the side."
• "The plates are colored along different prices, so make sure u choose the ones u can afford. The blue and goat cheeses are recommended, but the best dish IMO is the blue cheese soft serve ice cream."
• "It's a nice concept, but the cheese and pairings are really not that great (although thank you for supporting British suppliers)."