Top quality butcher selling top class goods. Bryce Lawson,…read moreone of the young employees entered the YOUNG BUTCHER OF THE YEAR competition which is to be shown on BBC at a later date. Information at http://hetton-online.com/mcmurchie.html The programme went out on 20th December 2010 and Bryce finished a very creditable second from a total entry of 600.

Stumbled on this butchers after taking our pet to the grooming place at South Hetton and needed to…read moreuse up an hour!! Once inside the shop we both felt as though we were children in a sweet shop.. Very friendly staff and choice of food fantastic all products we bought so far have been gorgeous and it will now become our butchers of choice even though it's 30 mile trip.. Well worth the trip .. Well done

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!!

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.

This saved my BBQ, the food was unbelieveable. I have never had a sandwich but have heard very good…read morethings about them. Think I may stop by and sample one this week!