Although I live about 15 miles from this butcher, I will, once again, place my order for my…read moreChristmas day joint of beef and gladly join the queue on Christmas eve morning, which will undoubtedly be 'snaking' out of the shop and into the street. Last year I left it to within a couple of weeks of Christmas to place my meat order. I was passing through Boldon and saw a queue of people at this typically traditional butchers shop which is on the front street. I pulled over and joined the queue. The lady who served me looked a little bit puzzled when I asked for Chateaubriand for 10 people, but they guy who owns the shop took over taking the order details, confirming that I knew I was placing an order for what is essentially 10 portions of fillet steak. I agreed and offered to leave a deposit but was told to just pay when I collected the meat. Although pricey (as is chateaubriand everywhere) £88, this is the best I've ever had. There wasn't a morsel of waste and the meat is so soft and tender that you barely need to use any pressure to cut into it, once you do, it almost melts in your mouth (my mouth is wateruing at the thought of it!). If you want a good old fashioned butcher with best quality meat look no further, it's definitely worth my 30 mile round trip!!

Excellent butcher. Do fantastic chestnut stuffing at Christmas.read more

Absolutely top notch local butcher. Lots of great quality local meat with a great service. The…read morebutchers are friendly and very skilled and can cut your meat how you like it, deboning, etc. Well worth shopping here! Support your local shops!

A real, long established butcher on a busy little community shopping area. Friendly and helpful…read more Well recommended.

Dicksons is a local independent chain of butchers which has stores all around the North East. They…read moreare well renowned for the local delicassy - The 'Savaloy Sandwich' - a soft sausage-type thing on a bun with pease pudding, stuffing and mustard. When I have been away from home for a while, I have to say that I do crave a savaloy sandwich! It's usually the first thing that I buy when I get home :D They also sell a lot of different cuts of meat - sliced meat for sandwiches, as well as their own brand of sausages which are the best sausages that I have ever tasted. The Laygate branch is quite small but they usually have everything that the larger branches sell. The only thing I find is that the shop is often cramped during lunchtimesmeaning that some people end up queueing outside, but a simple way to avoid this is to not go at peak times!

Normally full of Charvers getting some Jarrow dummies for their kids (Saveloys)…read more However their quality is very good and do some fine sandwiches and pies, they are also very well priced

My personal favourite place to buy meat, veggies and bread…read more Big barn type market in the centre of Newcastle. Numerous stalls that offer all types of different services. Numerous award winning butchers that offer prime cuts of meat, fantastic mince and healthy plump chickens and eggs! Wonderful bakery that makes the best breads and pastry I have tried. Wonderful vegetables and fruit stands where you get can a serious deal on great vegetables. Cheapest and most authentic pick and mix selection I have ever seen Fish monger, show repair, tea shop, cafes, clothing and boot sale, cd shops, home repair, clothing alterations ... Even a room with a scale in it! Grainger Market is magical. A must see, I consider the market a tourist attraction because of how traditional it is. The people in the booths all seem very authentic and very helpful.

It took me far too long to actually go to Grainger market. I love places with lots of little…read moreindividual businesses. I was used to markets being places with cheap tat and someone with a thick Black Country accent yelling from a van about sausages, and it's just definitely not like that here. There are still veggies, butchers (and decent cheeses to boot), but there are some seriously talented craftspeople too. It's good for a look around even if you don't feel like buying anyth8ng, odds are you probably will end up doing so.

No problems purchasing from here. Absolutely spotless! All the Sausages are top quality, none of…read morethe fat and grizzle you find in others. Love the beef dips! The staff are always helpful and pleasant, another quality you don't find in neighbouring shops on the front street!