Tony Thompson is our butcher we have used his shop for a few years now he is a fantastic butcher…read more his meat and all his other products are nothing but the best I should recommend anybody to use him. Mike Bridget Constable.

J W Todd and Son Pork Butchers is one of two butchers on Clifton Street. It was established way…read moreback in 1884, which makes it 126 years old!!! That's some achievement! One of the main reasons that they have maintained such a successful business for so long is their commitment to quality and stocking meats that the locals and Cardiff as a whole appreciate. This includes carrying the meat products from regionally farmed animals such as, welsh beef, welsh lamb, free range poultry, and free range woodland pork, (the latter being their speciality). The level of service that you receive at this butchers is second to none, and acts as a real sweetener considering that the price tags are slightly higher than you would see in lesser establishments. Advice is liberally provided including how to select the right cut of meat for your needs, as well as recommendations on how to cook it. They will even suggest the best ways to store the meat, and get the most out of your purchase for your money... using the bones to make stock etc... This is a great family business!

I have nothing but praise for this small family run business. I have been shopping here all my…read morelife. My family still come here regularly. We always get our Christmas meat too. Their gammon and cooked meats are second to none. Having a specialist independent pork butcher on my doorstep is a real privilege. I have lived in London and travelled all over the world but I think the quality of the food served here is comparable with anywhere in the country. When i first visited the floors were wooden and had sawdust on them. Clifton Street was a thriving shopping area then too. A lot has changed but Todd's has managed to stay reassuringly the same. All the produce is freshly made or cooked on the premises and includes ham,pork, gammon, sausages,faggots, dripping,chitlings pork pies, brawn and polony. They also sell cooked chicken, and my personal favourites tongue and salt beef. Perhaps someone should give Jamie Oliver a call...?

Since becoming a vegetarian, people always ask me if I miss eating meat and the answer is always…read moreno. That said, I really do miss cooking meat and have been known to make, quite literally, the most gorgeous crackling in a 10 mile radius. With summer upon us it's time to get the roman pizza oven/bbq in the back garden going and my mum has stumbled upon something great down at Vic Hopkins. They do really great BBQ meat, pre marinated and packaged up ready to just chuck over the coals. Our carnivorous guests always absolutely love them and the smell of lamb and mint wafting from the garden is almost enough to lure me back to the dark side. If that doesn't indicate just how good the produce is here, nothing will...

For me, stumbling upon a butcher shop is a stark reminder that yes, this Yank's not in Kansas…read moreanymore. Up until a few years ago, I only satisfied my carnivorous cravings by purchasing the shrink-wrapped offering from the local grocery store. Shameful, I know. I've bought two steaks from Vic's before, but ended up freezing them because I was too lazy to cook (story of my life!). I'll be sure to post an update once I actually eat them. Judging by the look of them though, these babies are sure to be the cornerstone of a tantalising dinner. If you're not a sirloin fan, Vic Hopkins & Sons offer a range of delights, from sausage and lamb to homemade faggots and pork pies. If you eat meat, then there's probably something delectable here for you. Vic Hopkins & Son also offer a delivery service throughout the greater Barry area.

Our go to butchers for the best pies anywhere! Many varieties - steak, steak and kidney, chicken,…read morechicken curry, mince and onions....

This butcher makes the best pies in Cardiff and probably outside Cardiff, whenever I want to buy a…read morecouple of pies I phone Rees' and he always answers with my surname, its amazing ! The service is amazing the staff are first class and the pies deserve far more than five stars. Brendan B 26/04/2022

This is a shop inside the historic Cardiff Market. An old Victorian building that remains a good…read moresource of produce from local traders. As you enter the market you will be greeted by the same smell of fresh fish that has filled my childhood memories of this place. It's hard to find a traditional butcher that can compete with the availability of meat in large supermarkets, but there are still plenty surviving inside Cardiff's Central Market. Out of the long stream of butchers along one side of the market one of the slightly larger ones is J T Morgan's. Its range of meats and other meat-related items is huge considering the space its working with. They've got steaks, chickens, chops, slices, pasties and pies. If you're a vegetarian then it's quite unlikely you'll be checking out reviews of a butcher, but they do have a little area dedicated, bizarrely, to olives.

J T Morgan are butchers of distinction, there's no disputing the fact!…read more Established in 1861, J T Morgan Butchers have occupied a position of importance at the indoor market, in central Cardiff, for more years than anyone can remember. A family butchers that have moved with the times, they are presently one of the most recognized purveyors of free range and organic meat and poultry in South Wales. As well as selling to the public they also supply some of Cardiff's better eating establishments, like the recently opened, and very wonderful, North Star in Maindy. The North Star regularly change their specialty dishes, a decision that is often prompted by the advice J T Morgan, who tips them the wink about all the best seasonal cuts on offer. I love this butchers for a whole host of reasons... the fact that they have stuck to their roots regardless of the recognition that they have received, (all deserved), and because they are committed to supplying organic meat even though fewer butchers these days carry it. The recession has a lot to answer for!

No pretences at this place - if you want a prime slab of meat, you come here. With the obligatory…read moresurly butcher chopping up hunks of whatever it is he's got in front of him (there was a pig's head looking out at me, so maybe it was the rest of him), Meat Market offers a range of cuts for the discerning carnivore. The shop has no doorway, opening straight out to the life on Cowbridge Road East, and serves as a haven for those tired of the sometimes questionable quality from area supermarkets. They've got it all here - leg of pork, steaks, belly of pork, kebabs, even milk. What caught my eye was the sign on the wall broadcasting the 'Christmas Family Hamper' for only £60, which includes everything you need to feed a seriously hungry family during the holidays. With meats like a whole chicken, whole turkey, sausages, bacon and more, it strikes me as an absolute bargain (just make sure you book in November).

Established in 1968, this local butcher's has won a plethora of awards. Check these out for size:…read more Sausage Champion 1992, 1999 Burger Champion 2003, 2004, 2005 I'm not entirely sure what has happened in recent years, being a veggie I 'm afraid I can't sample the goods and tell you if they have got worse, or if they simply haven't got around to putting in new shop signage. What I can tell you is that this is a popular butchers. The years in the trade have paid off and as well as the award-winning sausages and burgers they can also sell you: Prime British beef, pork and lamb, free range chickens, prime succulent steaks, dry cured bacon, gammon joints, gammon steaks, bacon joints, smoked bacon and marinated joints of meat.

This is a lovely local butchers with friendly owners and staff. Here you can get excellent cuts of…read moremeat, sausages, eggs and many other things besides. This is a far nicer place to get your protein intake than any of the local supermarkets.

Foxy's Delicatessen is something of a gem in Penarth's repertoire of shops and eateries. The…read morewonderful selection of produce includes traditional style pink lemonade, freshly baked breads, high quality cuts of meat and an array of cheeses, all nicely on display to customers. With Foxy's Deli choosing to stock a higher standard of goods, the prices are of course a little steeper than you'd expect to pay in local supermarkets, butchers and convenience stores. However, with the charming young staff and notably delicious food stocked, Foxy's does represent a happy alternative, with relatively good value for money also ensured. The cafe section of the shop uses the same high quality meats, breads and cheeses for their eclectic selection of sandwiches, all freshly prepared on the premises downstairs. With a number of drinks and cakes also available, Foxy's not only serves as a deli, but as a pleasant cafe with it's tasteful surroundings and lively atmosphere. Take away service is also available for sandwiches and cakes which simply adds to the high quality of service offered.

NOTE ~ This review is mainly concerning the cafe aspect of…read moreFoxy's as I've been here for several quick lunches. It's also a very popular spot for locals to have a cup of coffee to catch up, so expect this place to be busy! All in all, I like Foxy's. The food in my opinion is a solid 3 stars. ~ Atmosphere: It's a tight little space so there's not much room to maneuver around. If you're here during a peak time, be prepared! Especially near the deli counter, often times the queue and get pretty large and hectic. However, it does have a certain charm and especially when the sun's out, I highly recommend you have your brunch outside. ~ Customer Service: Really friendly and has all the charm of a local cafe. ~ Food: The last time I came here I had the Eggs Benedict. I ordered sandwiches before, so this is the most *substantial* thing that I've ordered. Taste-wise it was fine but they made some strange choices such as wholegrain toast instead of a traditional English muffin. Aside from that, unfortunately my poached eggs were overcooked. One of the saddest things in life is cutting open an egg and expecting to get delightful runny yolk but instead still medium-boiled eggs. However, it was still a yummy meal. The hollandaise sauce was fine so it hit the spot, just definitely not something I'd be still pining over. Overall, I like Foxy's. It's nothing out of this world, but a great place in Penarth for a quick meal and a coffee.

Fresh and tempting salad bar with a wide range of olives to choose from to fill the container's…read moresize of choice. Bought Burrata which is rarely found in Cardiff as well as cream of tartar. Staff are always available for help. Very organized and well managed deli.

Great store with fond memories. I've been coming here ever since I was a child and will continue to…read moredo so in order to help small businesses.

Before we get started the Danish Bacon Shop sells more than just Danish bacon. Though it does like…read moreto wallow in porky goodness it does everything you'd expect a local butcher shop to offer. Plonked down on the increasingly rough looking Clifton Street, despite the council's "best" efforts with its new crazy yellow brick road paving scheme, the Danish Bacon Shop is a beacon of friendliness. The guy behind the counter is more than happy to chat away and offer tips and I've seen him pop a bike that's someone has left outside his shop inside, in case some rapscallion pinches it. The Danish Bacon Shop opens later than the other butcher on Clifton Street, so wins points for convenience and is a simple, clean and well run neighbourhood butchers. They vacuum packs of smoked back bacon for £1.99 are very tasty and good value for money and worth a visit in themselves.

The Danish Bacon Shop is one of two quality butchers on Clifton Street. I use both of them…read moredepending on what I need, but the funny thing about them is that they both specialise in pork... which makes them a bit like buses doesn't it!? The Danish Bacon Shop also stays open later than J W Todd and Son Butchers, so inevitably I use it when the competition is closed as well. The Danish Bacon Shop is probably the more modern of the two; it was established in 1968, whereas J W Todd was first founded in the late 1800's, although tjis has very little to do with the present day approach to retailing meat, particularly in the case of the Danish Bacon Shop. It's true that J W Todd have maintained a 'family butchers' feel to their shop, but the Danish Bacon Shop looks and feels a bit more like a deli in some respects. Nevertheless it sells all of the traditional cuts of meat as well as selling condiments and associated products. As with all of the businesses on Clifton Street, they have seen a dramatic decrease in revenue since the new one way system was implemented about a year ago. It's estimated that the cut equates to a 30% reduction in income, which is a significant blow to a small business. John Evans, who owns the building that houses the Danish Bacon Shop, is extremely active in opposing the new road system, but some consider any efforts channelled in this direction to be a lost cause. Some business owners seem to think that the council will capitulate, and return the two way traffic system in time, whilst others seem sure that they will do no such thing. It's a wonder where everyone is getting their information from, as there seems to be no consistency in opinion!