I have used cowells ( bobs ) for 20+ years and I have to they are by far the best butcher I have…read moreever used. Staff are friendly and approachable and nothing is too much trouble. Meat is of the highest standard and there made in house sausages are to die for.

Good selection of fresh, tasy meat and products from this local butchers.read more

For generations, Dicksons Pork Butchers has been satisfying the demanding tastes of the North East,…read moreand it is still owned and managed by the family who founded it back in 1953. The business was founded by Irwin and Helen Dickson who put all their capital into opening their first shop in the 'Nook' in South Shields. What do I love about this place? Their meat pies, love the chunky meat ones. Bought my first one must have been back ohhh over 2t0 years ago. Fantastiic Chunky Beef individual pie. Packed ssolid with meat. The Butchers Shop iis still there, same shop, same family. If you ever visit Guidepost it's a must try pie.

Being a personal trainer and very concerned about the quality of food I eat on a daily basis, I…read moresourced out a farm shop where I can get pesticide free fruit and veg, hormone treatment free meat, and organic eggs. After discovering Blagdons, it is now the only place I go for my meat and every friday they do a fantastic offer of two steaks for £5 (including fillet!) These steaks are seriously good and you can really tell the difference between these and the ones you'll get at supermarket. If not to go there for the steak, its worth checking out for the great range of sauces, spreads and cheeses they do. If you like good quality food then give this place a go!