In the short time I've been living in London thus far, The Cheese has turned out to be a real gem. Rebuilt in 1667, this place is obviously quite old school, and it can be a breath of fresh air if you are tired of fancy modern bars and clubs. Cheap beers on offer (they only serve Samuel Smith brews), no name brand booze or soft drinks to be seen (although they do serve generics) and surprisingly edible classic British pub food fill out the menu. I usually head downstairs to the cellar bar (watch your head!) and knock back pints of Alpine Ale (and at 1.99 a piece, it's hard to complain when you get stuck buying a round) amidst what appears to be an old wine cellar. Do beware that the place can get quite crowded in the evenings, and it is liable to have a yuppy crowd, what with its proximity to the city (and to the adjacent Goldman Sachs office especially), but this place is anything but stuffy. Full marks.