Fantastic butchers. Extremely friendly. Great prices. I have bought all sorts from this butchers…read moreincluding rabbit, beef cheeks, T-Bone Steak, chicken, sausages, lamb, Pork Belly.. all great quality . Huge range of produce and they are always happy to help trim/joint/butterfly/debone pieces of meat. Highly recommend

Great and friendly butcher. The chicken thighs were perfect and very reasonably priced,read more

A great local shop with friendly knowledgeable staff and brilliant reasonably priced meat. The shop…read morewhich is a family business and has been trading for 40 years employs over 12 local people, so not only are they really committed to the community but they are also able to deliver great service. The staff reflect the ethnic diversity of the area and there is little staff turnover which always indicates the business has a genuine positive ethos and that it is a good and fair employer. It's a busy shop and yet you don't have to wait long. Whatever, its always worth it. If you need advice with how to cook the meat they are always willing to help. If you believe in supporting local business with a low carbon footprint then support this local butcher.

A butcher right across the street from Smithfield Meat Market - which is the largest in the UK and…read moreone of the largest in Europe - not sure if I need to say much more? The butchers are very friendly, know their stuff and seem to like questions and recommendation requests. These chaps do trade/industry customers, but the store front is based on the busy walk up business by regular customers like you and me. You get a far shorter supply chain without the mass processing centres (and what can go along with that), and the meat sold here is handpicked by an expert butcher and cut in-store which delivers superior quality meat. They have a large selection of meats, and not all of it is on display, so ask if you don't see it. As you can imagine, cutting out several 'middle-men' also means all those saved margins are passed onto you. They also do sell small portions, if you want a skirt of beef, or two t-bone steaks, a single medium chicken, etc. But I've always bought in bulk (2-5kg), then divided it into single meal portions and then into the freezer, and suggest this for maximum savings and minimal trips to Smithfield Butchers. For example, large, good quality skinless, boneless chicken breasts here cost about the same as the basic brands of big name grocers which are small, pumped full of water and inferior quality. The 'steak meats' (e.g. rib eye, fillets, sirloin) are about half the price of big name grocers, and since you're buying a 1-4kg slab, you can cut your steak as thick as you want! Some of the best steaks I've had came from Smithfield Butchers, and the best Christmas Turkey ever! If you can make it to Smithfield Meat Market, this one is a no-brainer.

A butcher right across the street from Smithfield Meat Market - which is the largest in the UK and…read moreone of the largest in Europe - not sure if I need to say much more? The butchers are very friendly, know their stuff and seem to like questions and recommendation requests. These chaps do trade/industry customers, but the store front is based on the busy walk up business by regular customers like you and me. You get a far shorter supply chain without the mass processing centres (and what can go along with that), and the meat sold here is handpicked by an expert butcher and cut in-store which delivers superior quality meat. They have a large selection of meats, and not all of it is on display, so ask if you don't see it. As you can imagine, cutting out several 'middle-men' also means all those saved margins are passed onto you. They also do sell small portions, if you want a skirt of beef, or two t-bone steaks, a single medium chicken, etc. But I've always bought in bulk (2-5kg), then divided it into single meal portions and then into the freezer, and suggest this for maximum savings and minimal trips to Smithfield Butchers. For example, large, good quality skinless, boneless chicken breasts here cost about the same as the basic brands of big name grocers which are small, pumped full of water and inferior quality. The 'steak meats' (e.g. rib eye, fillets, sirloin) are about half the price of big name grocers, and since you're buying a 1-4kg slab, you can cut your steak as thick as you want! Some of the best steaks I've had came from Smithfield Butchers, and the best Christmas Turkey ever! If you can make it to Smithfield Meat Market, this one is a no-brainer.

Not the biggest range of fish in the world but my god it tastes amazing. Friendly service and…read morethey'll gut and behead the fish for you, which is great for me as I'm a total coward when it comes to that stuff. Beats the crap out of anything you'll get at a supermarket, and miles cheaper too.

To find fresh fish I find it's best to go to a fishmongers shop. I found Samsun Balikcisi by…read morechance, the shop is near my house and since I pass it on my way to and from work, it is an ideal place to stop on days I'm craving fish. The shop doesn't look like much, but the fishmongers are friendly and I feel welcome whenever I walk into the shop. At times the selection is a bit limited, but everything I've tried has tasted as if it's right off the boat. Plus the prices are good, often cheaper than the big grocers. I love salmon and their salmon is so fresh that I can cook several filets and the kitchen is free of that fishy stench that often accompanies fish purchased at the grocery story. So, it passes the freshness test, which is why I often buy my fish there.

Excellent chicken standard! I cannot wait to eat more of this company's products…read more Very happy and will be eating from them again. I was impressed with the taste of their food and the fact that the staff who served me were very helpful. Well done Baldwins!

I'm moving away from Green Lanes next month and the thing I'm most sad about leaving is Baldwins…read more I've never had a good local butcher before and it's been such a treat to have this one on the doorstep. They're incredibly well stocked and knowledgable with produce from all corners of the world. They're not poncey or crazily overpriced (I'm talking about you Meat N16). They're welcoming and encouraging and they've inspired me to try cooking all sorts of bigger cuts of meat as well as answering all my novice questions. We've made rabbit ragu with meat from Baldwins as well as squab pigeon with cherry sauce, herb crusted lamb, Sunday beef joints, lamb shoulder rogan josh, duck liver pate, turkey mole (with a whole jointed turkey which served an entire Mexican Christmas party) and baby back ribs to serve 7. We had to buy an especially big pan for those. They also sell cheap organic free range eggs, award winning manchego cheese, loads of delicious looking Parma hams and chorizo as well as good store cupboard essentials (the tomato purée in the red tin with the swan on is lovely) and special treats like panettone. Thanks Baldwins! It's been an education and a joy.

A non-halal butcher on Bethnal Green Road that I am happy to find as, let's face it, I like pork…read more And pork they have. And pheasant. Whole chickens. Actual cow. Odd bits. FAR less expensive than Ginger Pig, seems clean, the meat is the right colour, doesn't smell, and has a friendly, knowledgable butcher. This seems like the kind of place where one could call up with a special request and, given ample time, they could find it for you (though I have yet to actually test this). Though it is a small shop (perhaps call ahead if you need something rare), it is fairly comprehensive, affordable, and a VERY welcome alternative to Tesco.

This is a great family run butchers. I recently bought a whole shoulder of pork and slow roasted…read morefor 11 hours, it was delish! I regularly buy meat here for dinner parties and it's always of a high quality. The staff are very friendly and helpful. Highly recommended.

I have a lot of time on my hands, so instead of going to the supermarket and getting all my…read moregroceries in one go, I prefer to support local businesses, potter at leisure around Ridley Road Market and do my shopping old school style; at the butcher, baker and candle stick maker (well, the first two at least). Butchers can be a little nerve racking to the inexperienced, in this extra packaging, extra sanitary day in age, its sometimes possible to forget that what you're buying is essentially dead animal. I like to remind myself of this fact and also, I like the variety of ways you can order your carcass at halal butchers, Kingsland Butchers. The first time I came to buy real chicken (as opposed to rinsed out, bleached white chicken from the supermarket) I was a bit green about the whole thing, I assumed that when I asked for my chicken to be cut up, the butcher would intuitively know what I meant. Not so, it seems there are not only many ways to skin a cat, but also many ways to hack up a chicken. Hacking was his preferred method, bones, skin and all. Next time, I came prepared, with my sister. She expertly asked the butcher to skin the chicken and separate it into wings, breasts and thighs, the way nature intended it to be. What a revelation: not only did the butcher do it, he seemed to really relish the challenge, it was very enjoyable to watch considering that I need a strong drink before touching wobbly, gross, raw meat. All the stall holders and shop owners at Ridley Road Market are up for a laugh and coming here is much more fun than the weekly Salisbury's run.

I love walking down Highbury Park because it feels like a little town; I forget that I'm in the…read morecity. There are a few shops I go into and a few I've just found. Today I found Frank Godfrey Ltd, a butcher shop. Up until today, I would always go to Upper Street but today I found a beautiful local butcher and it's clear the community loves it because it was packed. When I walked into Frank Godfrey it smelled like cooking meat. I could have stayed all day just looking at the meat and enjoying the aroma. Since the shop was crowded I had several minutes to look at the meat and figure out what I wanted. The counter staff was friendly and eager to make suggestions. When I left with my purchases I couldn't wait to get home and cook them up! I am pleased to announce that I have found a new butcher and what can I say....it's amazing!

This award winning butcher is well worth a visit if you're looking to cook something guaranteed to…read moreimpress. The shop itself has been been established for over a hundred years and has firm support from the local community. In fact, I'm yet to walk past without noticing a substantial queue outside. Frank Godfrey considers itself a bit of a sausage specialist and with over ten different variety there is something that everyone will like...well unless you're vegetarian that is! Personally I favour the classic Pork and Leek though I'm not opposed to the Apple option either. Outside of sausages the shop also boasts a handsome selection of top quality meat in a variety of cuts. The staff are incredible helpful and will always offer advice on cooking technique and times. All in all Godfrey's is a real find and everything you would hope for from a top local butcher.

Guzel Kasap is my local butcher, this is the shop I go to when I need something quick and don't…read morehave time to pop down to Angel. The selection varies but they always have good quality minced beef. I have used the minced beef often for BBQs and meatloaf and it turns out wonderfully. The shop is a bit on the grungy side but the butchers are very friendly and are apologetic if they don't have something I'd like. The meat I have purchased has been well priced. That and the convenience of being just around the corner keep me going back to Guzel Kasap.