This is an award winning, meat packed, scrumptious, clean and fresh butchers that i would recommend…read moreto anyone who wants a decent cut of cow hide for a decent price! Very popular among the local residents and very much a family run business. This butchers offers hot food from its deli counter during the day, unusual bottled drinks, cheeses, sauces, meats as well as great bargain hampers for family feasts. The butchers has won many awards of excellence such as The Bridgestone and The Guild awards. The master butcher, Nigel McCreery, boasts a family history of more than fifty years in the trade - and the skills certainly show in the well run establishment and the tasty produce. I noticed a bargain hamper for families which is something I have never seen before. A chicken, steak, mince, burgers, eggs and more all for just £20.00 - no wonder this place is always busy and has been going so long.

Definitely my idea of a great delicatessen with a fantastic selection of meats, cheeses, jars of…read moredelicacies, fresh olives, fish, pates, salads and everything else that you hope to find to complete a gourmet feast for a special treat. Among other things there is high quality bacon and locally produced smoked salmon. All sortsof specialised ingredients are likely to be here with things you don't find often such as the Canadian Clover Crest honey which I bought. The only trouble for me is that Arcadia is so far away up the traffic laden Lisburn Road though the longish opening hours are helpful. Mind you, perhaps it is just as well as I'd be overspending far too much.

Arcadia is quite possibly one of the best finds I have had the pleasure of discovering while…read morewriting my reviews. I'm not up on my deli / speciality foods, nor do I know my Perches from my Pollocks (apparently types of fish...yeah, I didn't know that either) but even I realised the extent of Arcadia's wonderfulness. Plus they sell American sweets. No longer was I interested in the Snappers or the Sea Breams (yep, more fish), the Gruyere or the Gouda (cheese this time)...I eyes were solely fixed on the sweetie selection. Picking up a packet of peanut butter M&Ms (I don't like peanut butter, nor do I like M&Ms), the feeling of the novelty of purchasing something that is so highly sought after over here overcame me. And so, they were bought for the grand price of £1.49. My sister, on the other hand, eyes popping out of her head, was visibly distressed by the varied and unusual choice of confectionery which lay before her. Well, Willy Wonka was the lucky man this particular day, and she selected a packet of 'Wonka Nerds'. And now I am officially going to immigrate to the USA. Ohhh, these are good. These are really, really good. Tiny drops of wild cherry and watermelon explode with flavour the moment you pop them in your mouth and start chewing. It's been nice knowing you all...I'll see you on the other side. (Of the ocean).

Located on the Lisburn Road, Abbotts Meats is a high quality butchers offering great value meat…read more Conveniently located close to a fresh green grocers, Abbotts strives to deliver friendly staff and tasty fresh food. They also offer meat packs, such as a host of burgers, sausages, minced beef for £10 or a bit more for £20. With Tescos located further up the road, the tendency is for customers to go to a chain store for cheaper meat. But as with most butchers, the food is nicer, particularly the minced beef which is perfect for any cottage pies or lasagne. I would definitely recommend this butchers because despite the price of their food being that bit higher than supermarkets, their food is much nicer and it is better to support local businesses.

Abbotts is a local butchers on the Lisburn Road. Whilst for some things the meat here might be that…read morelittle bit more expensive than that of the Tesco's of the world it is of a much better quality. The butchers here know where every pick of meat has came from, how it was raised, fed etc, it's good to know these types of things. Abbotts itself proudly proclaims on a board outside that all it's beef comes from it's own farm. How much more local can you possibly get?! Their lamb kebabs are fantastic. They are really cheap at 85p for one and make a fantastic lunch. Really happy this place is close to me.

First things first... go try the steak!…read more OK, so once you've tried it, tell me, will you ever find somewhere with such good quality for such a great price? No way, me thinks not. Go to, say ... Sainsbury's, one premium steak there £12? OK, At Orr's ... It's £2! The quality elsewhere won't be any better, not by a mile and you've just saved £10 at the local butcher. Handy! Go buy a bottle of nice wine or a bunch of flowers, whatever tickles your fancy. It's win, win, win! Orr's stock the best of the best. I would munch down on chicken olives if my life depended on it as long as they were from Orr's. Try their pork and leek sausages...I won't buy them from anywhere else! It's just a let down once you've tried them from here. Same goes for their chili sausages. The same probably goes for everything they sell. If I had the time and or money I'd have worked through it all by now. If I ever manage to do this I'll be sure to let you know. Though I'd maybe have died happy if I accomplished this. Family run, high quality butcher. Local produce sold and replenished daily. Beautiful, tasty, out of this world meats. Go now, you won't regret it (unless maybe you're a vegetarian? In which case, go right next door!)

I hadn't been down this far in a long time, and whilst partaking in a mammoth picturing-taking…read moresession, I found myself drawn to a street I hadn't even been near in months. Stuck in the middle of a wide variety of old-looking shops is a fantastic little butchers, one which should (but never will) blow every supermarket and chain store out of the water. With every cut of meat you could possibly want, this place had a queue of about ten people waiting to get served. Anywhere else that would be deemed bad service and you would complain. However, a long queue in a butchers is a healthy thing because it shows that people trust it first and foremost, and don't mind paying over the odds for some great food. I would definitely recommend it, not solely because it sells some really top quality meat (especially the steaks) but because it is much better to support local produce rather than processed rubbish that gets shipped in from somewhere dark and dingy.

I do like an old fashioned butcher...these men have the knowledge that you don't get exposure to…read morewhen you're picking up your neat pre-packed slab of beef in your local superstore of preference. I imagine there's a whole generation of kids who've never seen a carcass hanging up on a hook in a butchers or seen one of them expertly separate meat from bone. Anyways, enough of my meat nostalgia, Premier Meats is a small yet brilliant butchers tucked away up on Castle Street. They have all the usual cuts plus a whole section of marinated specials which always look delicious and are pretty well priced. The guys who work there are really pleasant and always are offering advice either to do with the preparation of the meat or a predicted football score. Quality stuff. Pros: Great service, good quality meats. Cons: A bit off the beaten track.

Iv started using here the last few months i love it..loads to choose from and great prices…read more Staff r very friendly always have a good laugh when i go in Its worth askin about the meat offers they have good range of prices that wud suit everyone I got 7 20oz steaks out of here for new years day dinner they were lovely and not to dear Try the steak stir fry mix

I don't have a problem with organic food. The idea that something is reared under a non-chemical…read morebased feeding structure and is generally created in as loving a way as possible is a good thing. I do have an issue with the word organic being slapped on everything to ensure it's accepted by the middle class consumer and sold at an inflated price. Luckily in this case, Mullan's farm seem solely interested in producing top of the range meat. This little butcher/farm shop towards the front of the market sells everything from corn-fed chickens (producing that lovely yellow skin which crisps up very well when fried) to venison and beef. I left with half a dozen eggs the last time, slightly more pricey than Mc Carthy's egg stall across the way but they were still great. I ended up using them in a spinach and goats cheese soufflé, very tasty and I recommend it.

What's the point in ordering and paying a deposit for a 12-14Ib for Christmas, then when you arrive…read moreto collect it, they don't have it and palm you off with a 10lb turkey (which might just do), absolute joke, never be stepping back through their door again......you should be ashamed of yourselves, you should provide what the customer has ordered?

ATown Meats or 'Tuckers' as it's affectionately called by those who know the owner, is a stalwart…read moreof the Andersonstown area of Belfast. On a Saturday, you'll enter to the noise of football on the radio and laughing/chat of customers and staff taking customer service to new heights. You would think that to reach this level of familiarity and join in the conversations it would take years of solid patronage, but you would be mistaken. It just happens to be that the warmth of the staff makes you feel like you are a long time customer in no time at all! The meat is always top quality and if you are a fan of sausage (steady now) I would highly recommend a try of their delicious pork sausages.

This butchers has all the meat you want and some added…read more extras too. It's doors and frontage are bursting open with produce, meat, dairy, fruit and veg, and it's all clean, fresh and good value. They have rhubarb, red onions, fresh herbs and much more. It's like a market stall, but in a good way - it forces you to stop and enjoy it, and of course to ultimately buy something. The meat is good quality too, and the butcher is helpful when you are making a choice regarding cuts and quality of meat. They have some great offers on also, 8 meatballs in tomato and herb sauce for £3.80 - there is your dinner right there - you can't beat it. If you're passing by this place, pop in because you are sure to get something delicious for dinner.

A lovely local butchers shop. Not only is there a fantastic selection of beef, lamb, pork, poultry…read moreand much more on offer in the meat department but they also have a fine range of fresh fruit and veg too. They have a nice range of pork sausages with honey or pepper or chilli or....well you get the idea, there were 6 or 7 when I visited. Best of all if the cut of meat you are after is not on display or if you are after a thick or thin cut then they can cut a fresh piece for you right then and there. Lovely friendly service and happy to answer any questions you have about cuts you have.

This place is massive and has a lot of produce on sale for really good prices…read more I called in recently to buy onions and mushrooms for a curry. The guy who served me was singing at the top of his voice so I started chatting to him about what else I could put in a curry. He suggested peppers, garlic and sweetcorn. I listened to his suggestions but didn't bother but I will tell you if I needed any more vegetables or fruit or herbs I wouldn't have needed to go anywhere else. Lots of fresh produce, very centrally located on the Ormeau Road and a massive airy space. I actually thought as I was leaving that they could expand into a deli or open a dessert section as the place is so big - maybe the could open a curry counter? Yer man was still singing when I left. Very friendly place.

A pretty massive green grocers and one with a truely lovely vibe when you walk in. I like to try…read moreand eat a little bit healthy while eating locla produce and trying to avoid the bigger chains as much as possible. As long as the local stores aren't stupidly expensive then I think its an obligation to try and support local businesses as much as possible. With this in mind I try and call in here after work to pick up my fruit and veg and have always found the staff friendly and helpful, always serving me in a polite way with a smile on their face. The prices are pretty standard and certainly not prohibitive if you want to shop locally. I like its old school vibe and would certainly recommend anyone who is up on the Ormeau Road to pop in and try to support a locally owned, sourced, provided and staffed shop.