Deluxe Cheese & Wine Tasting London

If you think cheese and wine is a good idea on dry land, wait until you try it on a barge. Yes, a barge. A 96ft double-decker floating cheese haven moored in Paddington, to be precise.

This deluxe tasting session is all about celebrating the best of British cheese with perfectly matched wines – because why should France have all the fun? You’ll sip fizz with Driftwood Goat’s cheese, a lush white with Baron Bigod Brie, a cheeky orange wine with Corra Linn, and finish with sweet wine cosying up to Lanark Blue. Trust us, your taste buds will be doing a standing ovation.

And it’s not just about scoffing. You’ll also get the lowdown on how to pair cheese and wine like a pro. So next time someone plonks a cheeseboard in front of you, you’ll be the smug one suggesting the perfect pour.

It’s fun, it’s fancy, and it’s the kind of experience that turns a regular night out into a proper memory-maker. Perfect for date nights, foodie mates, or anyone who believes life’s better with a wedge and a glass in hand.

• When can I go?

  This experience is available Monday to Friday 12pm to 4pm, and Sundays 12pm to 7:15pm, subject to availability.

• How long will my experience last?

  This experience will last approximately 1.5 hours.

• How many people is this experience for?

  This experience is for two people to enjoy, there will be others there on the day.

• What else do I need to know?

  • The minimum age is 18 years old.

  • This is for a voucher entitling the holder to any of the activities supplied by Activity Superstore up to the value stated.

• How will I receive my gift experience voucher?

  On the basket page, you can select from the following delivery options:

  • eVoucher: within 15 minutes ( Free ) 
  • eVoucher: direct to recipient on a specific date ( Free ) 
  • Royal Mail 1st class: 3-5 working days ( £2.99 ) 
  • Special Delivery: Next Day when ordered before 2pm Monday to Friday ( £7.99 ) 

• Camille P. - verified purchaser

  Yes I recommend this product

  11/14/2022

  I am always a bit skeptical about cheese bars as most of these places prioritized the ambiance more than the actual cheeses quality. Well The cheese barge has both! The cheeses are all coming from the UK and the quality is definitely there. The venue is nice, we felt comfortable and the staff will give you the best care. The cheeses were all delicious: Tor (goat cheese) and the Truffled Baron Bigod were my favorites. Get the Sourdough bread too, it is to die for. Highly recommended!

  When did your experience take place? 2022-11-14T10:07:38.974Z

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• Carl J. - verified purchaser

  Yes I recommend this product

  11/14/2022

  Really cool canal boat in Paddington! Staff are brilliant, so polite and accommodating (we were v late) and really knowledgeable about both the food and the wine! They could do enough for us!! Then the food… well you can’t go much wrong when everything is cheese themed… but I loved it… every mouthful… menu has loads of variety depending on what you fancy… but a really fun thing to do… couldn’t recommend enough!!

  When did your experience take place? 2022-11-14T10:10:18.875Z

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• Becky T. - verified purchaser

  Yes I recommend this product

  11/14/2022

  Great service and a delicious array of cheese. It was also pretty easy to get to as right near Paddington station. I had high expectations as I adore the company’s Seven Dials Pick & Cheese restaurant already, and it didn’t disappoint. If wondering, they also had good toilets and we couldn’t feel any rocking from the water.

  When did your experience take place? 2022-11-14T10:12:55.338Z

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• Samm F. - verified purchaser

  Yes I recommend this product

  11/14/2022

  The waiters Israel was super friendly and nice with everyone. All cheeses are of high quality and drinks are great too. The boat tidy, clean and beautifully decorated and they have spacious snd a clean loo at one end of the boat. Service was quick and all staff were very welcoming. It's well worth the whole experience .

  When did your experience take place? 2022-11-14T10:14:10.277Z

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• Selina G. - verified purchaser

  Yes I recommend this product

  11/14/2022

  Absolutely DELICIOUS food, excellent service and all on a really cool, beautiful barge! So glad to have found this absolute gem for cheese lovers, can't rate it highly enough! I will definitely keep going back. One of the things I have to comment on is just how nice it also is to eat out somewhere in London where the service is actually good! You can tell the staff really take pride in their job and love what they do, and they definitely know and love cheese. Just a wonderful experience, a must visit!

  When did your experience take place? 2022-11-14T10:14:44.337Z

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• Shenol L. - verified purchaser

  Yes I recommend this product

  11/14/2022

  One of the best places I have eaten out at, every dish was immaculate could not have picked a better place to eat at. Staff were super friendly and the barge itself is a great venue in a very convenient location this is a must visit for sure. 100% coming again

  When did your experience take place? 2022-11-14T10:15:23.794Z

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• Sjoerd V. - verified purchaser

  Yes I recommend this product

  11/14/2022

  Nice place to pair some wine and cheese, either al fresco on the upper deck or downstairs in the A/C. This place serves British cheeses only, but make no mistake: they range from a soft epoisse-like runner, through truffle-infused creamy brie, to the standard fare cheddar and ashy goats. Staff seemed pretty knowledgeable about the wine combinations too.

  When did your experience take place? 2022-11-14T10:16:11.616Z

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• John C. - verified purchaser

  Yes I recommend this product

  11/28/2022

  I would like to take this opportunity to thank Clare and Helen for their kind and very helpful attention in my purchase of the deluxe cheese and wine experience which I purchased as present for my son. If he likes it - I will be along myself soon. Great service - well done. Happy Christmas to you all. John Coxall

  When did your experience take place? 2022-11-28T15:50:03.461Z

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• Laura H. - verified purchaser

  Yes I recommend this product

  12/13/2022

  Really easy to purchase and nice looking voucher. Is a Christmas gift, so can't comment on the actual experience yet, but all good so far.

  When did your experience take place? 2022-12-13T20:20:33.719Z

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• Rosie B. - verified purchaser

  Yes I recommend this product

  1/2/2023

  Experience bought as a Christmas gift so recipient has not yet used it and therefore can't rate the experience but the customer service from Indytute has been amazing! Helen responded to my query almost instantly and was very helpful. The recipients are very excited for their trip to the Cheese Barge!

  When did your experience take place? 2023-01-02T23:22:01.779Z

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