Stumbled on this place in a panic, yes admittedly it is odd to enter a butchers in a panic, dead…read moremeat is not exactly conducive to calmer a person. It was last Sunday, the folks called, 'Annie we are on our way we decided to surprise you for Sunday dinner.' Which translates as, 'Annie we are on our way to snoop around your apartment and to see if you care enough to cook us Sunday dinner.' I woke with my pillow stuck to my hungover face when the text woke me. Stuffing the party paraphernalia of the night before in the washing machine in haze whilst sleeping bodies twitched at my feet. Once the clean up was done, the dinner panic ensued, this butchers signage welcomed me in. Once the butchers stopped laughing at me, they picked out the best cut of meat to cut in a hurry, they even told me the best temperature to put it at. Best of all they are cheap, I'm all about the cheap. The result was the folks loved it and believe that I am a well adjusted adult.

This is a fantastic butcher. Always have a great selection of meats including some more rare…read moreproducts (excuse the pun). For example, on Fridays they get in these deliciously tender venison medallions in. They are so good that they are usually gone that evening. They do lots of deals for buying protein in bulk and have lots of other deals on everything from chicken fillets to steaks. The guy who runs the place is lovely as well. He is always ready and willing to give advice and recomendations on their meats.

This is probably my favourite business in Dublin and the best butcher i've been to…read more The guys that work there are all incredibly helpful and friendly. If you're not sure what you're after, they recommend you a cut based on your requirements. The meat is always good quality, if you ask them to vacuum pack it it'll last for 5 days and it's better value than supermarkets. As well as standard meats, they do a range of marinaded stuff, some ready meals and side dishes you just need to put in the oven. The best thing about the place is the fridge they mature their steaks in - an absolutely fantastic sight for a carnivore. I'd recommend a t-bone or a cote de boeuf.

This is THE place to go when you have plans to cook dinner. They have everything from single…read morepre-marinated chicken and fish fillets to massive ribeyes and pork roasts. My go to item is their pork shoulder. Just 2 onions, some marinade, and a crockpot and I have perfect pulled pork every time. Please give them a try!

'Hello there, I'm looking for some organic grass-fed beef'. The butcher gives me a strange,…read moresomewhat offended look. 'All our beef is grass-fed. So is our pork. And our chicken.' Well, the latter was obviously a joke but I loved it nonetheless and the fact that this place is so close to my house. All the meat here is Irish and from some lovely green island off the coast of some county I already forgot. For 3 rump steaks and 2 chicken breasts I paid a tenner and left happy and with a promise to return soon.

When I was home for Christmas my sister made me watch Food Inc, all about the horrible treatment of…read morecattle and chicken in the American food industry and the dangers that it holds for us as consumers. I've always preferred the taste of free-range and organic food as it is and always try to purchase it when I've got the money. Downey's is like a haven for all organic meats. They're food is just so fresh and lovely you can't go wrong. The awards they've won speak volumes! Like Q pointed out they've got a selection of meat that comes from faraway places. Now I've never had the crocodile, but Ostrich meat is absolutely delicious and can be turned into yummy, juicy Ostrich burgers. The miraculous thing is that it's healthier than usual burger meat as well! A win win situation all around!

Yup, its a butchers shop...again. Can it be that Q holds these places in such high revere that he…read moreis incapable of walking by without dropping in to every one he passes just to grab a quick chop (grabbing a quick loin just sounded wrong). However this is one of the special ones... not because it is all Organic (and it is), not because the meat all tastes great (and it does) but because of the type of meats purveyed... I have bought crocodile, kangaroo and ostrich here as well as Bison - tremendous when you want to impress the mother-in-law. How does crocodile taste I hear you ask? - chickeney fish - rather than fishy chicken I guess, I used lemon juice with it, not at all bad!

Wandering around Dublin while on holiday and we stumbled across this palace of meat, the saddest…read morething is we were unable to take anything home to throw on the BBQ because we were staying at a hotel, but the prices looked very reasonable, their breakfast special for €9 was a steal... 8 sausages 1 lb Black Rasher 1/2 Black Pudding 1/2 White Pudding 6 Eggs Meat, Fish, Poultry pretty much any cut or meat you are looking for was available, and while there was some disappointment that we couldn't throw some on the BBQ it was short lived when I discovered that they have several excellent restaurants in Dublin If you can't take it home, it is lovely to look at and you can eat some tasty Irish Beef in one of their fine restaurants or one of the many of the other fine restaurants in the city

There's more than a few butchers to pick from on Moore Street, but with FX Buckley's on the corner,…read morethere seems to be just one choice. Bigger, well stocked and thriving, FX Buckley's on Moore street is one of the last old timers still open in this traditional green market street. Just off Henry street and taking up three huge shop fronts Buckley's is cornering the market on speciality, traditional and every day meats. There's rashers and loops of pudding, sides of beef and shoulders of lamb. Over the summer I was a religious weekly visitor, snapping up their chicken fillet deal of 10 for €9.99 (while steering well clear of that case of tripe, livers and hearts). Things can get busy during the day so expect to queue for a few minutes while the missus ahead of you gets her week's order of steak mince. As in any good butchers, the white-coated professionals here are happy to dispense a bit of butcherly advice on cooking your purchase or if it's right for the recipe you're planning on!

Are you a red blooded carnivore who likes a nice fresh piece of meat? Tired of mass produced,…read moreprocessed, pre cut meat? Then Lawlor's is the place for you. It's got a wonderful selection of all kinds of beautiful meats that would bring the carnivore out in anyone. The shop is bright and clean and sets your mind at ease purchasing from here. If you're less of a landlubber and more of seaman/woman than the other half of the shop is the place for you with fresh fish that reminds you that we're actually living on an island, not far from the sea. So put that Donegal's catch back in the freezer and get yourself something that might actually have swam in the sea! If that's not enough to convince you to stop in their Chorizo and Pepper Chicken Supreme was a runner-up in the Specialty Foods 2009 awards.

Wow, Lawlors Butchers is some setup…read more The selection of quality cuts of meat and fish stock here is impressive. And so many staff manning the counters. They also have a huge selection of jams, pasta, sauces, pies. I could go on, but I won't. Fine meats and deli foods. We went for the 3 for 2 pink label deal. One pork shoulder and two chickens. We also got one of their yummy crusty white cob loafs, streaky bacon and soy sauce. The meat is pricey, but it's select breeds and free range etc etc. All that good stuff. The kind gentleman who served us generously threw in a cooler bag to put the meat in to keep cool. Mighty nice, but then again we did just spend 40 odd EUR on the above. Pricey, but really nice quality meats and food. Oh and we just had the pork shoulder - delicious.

I love this butcher shop - always helpful and friendly. I've always gotten my best service by…read morecalling ahead because he can make recommendations based on what he has - or order something you need ahead of time. It is cash only, which I don't mind as there is an ATM right around the corner. The only thing I can think of to improve on would be to have their hours listed somewhere online. I always call to make sure that they are open before I go, but it would be nice to have their hours online somewhere.

The window advertises organic beef and lamb. I'm not sure about the other meat in there and -…read moresilly me - didn't ask when I was in today (just too hungry to care) but the butcher is knowledgeable and not afraid to recommend the competition when he can't help me out. I came in a few weeks ago looking for chicken thighs and he directed me to another butcher across the street. One of his chickens fed a group of 6 last spring. And the single chicken breast he sold me today was very nice and tender. Oddly enough, I've never tried his non-chicken meats, but that's just chance. All in all, I have no complaints.

The guys working here are excellent, and their customer focus is second to none. They are willing…read moreto help with any requests. We have used them since they opened, I would buy a few items every week for three kids, from the ready to cook meals, the chicken and beef stir fry's, the guys there will make up any sauce required with the stir fry. Their range of products on display is excellent, and caters for all. The prices are extremely competitive. It was a service that was well needed in Rathmines and Dowlings more than adequately fits the bill.

Possibly the worst-value supermarket in Ireland - everything is overpriced…read more Add to that sullen floor staff (I reached to get a bread roll as they were being loaded freshly and the girl putting then out sighed, rolled her eyes and dropped her shoulders in petulant gesture even the rudest teenager wouldn't do) - so be clear, your job as a paying customer is to stand the back and wait for them, apparently. One of many many examples of rudeness by the Morton's floor and deli staff I have experienced. Avoid.

Ranelagh's original Posh shop. Before we all beacame experts in organic produce and didn't know a…read moresun dried tomato from a shiitake mushroom Morton's was there giving the residents of Dublin 6 ways to part with their hard eaenerd cash. It predates Donnybrook fair, Fallon and Byrne and all the rest. Mortons is basically your local grocey on steroids, with prices to match. To be fair to them though the produce is generally quite good with a great and expensive range of foods. It also features two butchers, a fishmongers,a deli, salads, off licence and bakery, they pretty much has it all. Theres also a small wine and beers section and a café on the far side of the store. Parking is a nightmare, and the locals seem to forget theres main road outside. Expect queue's around the block come Christmas time. Theres also stores on the LUAS line at beechwood and a huge store at Hatch street under the old railway bridge.

I really have to start paying attention, earlier this week I reviewed 2 craft butchers in Newport…read more(Co. Mayo) and said something like "you dont find this sort of thing in Dublin". I then come home, wander through my local town Sandymount and see roght in front of me michael byrne craft butcher - I go in all the time, I've just never thought of it as noteworthy, but it is! Aside from the usual selection of meats they have something very special indeed - a fresh fish counter - surprisingly rare in the area and odd considering we are right beside the sea, anyway, the fish is always very fresh but a little expensive - actually thats probably a fair comment overall... but worth it for the odd treat or when you are feeling flush!