The only Butcher on cowley road, family run and great quality meat…read more I bought some Lamb chops here a few weeks ago. 4 of them, cut to my decides thickness, just over an inch. And it all came to 3 pounds. Compare this to sub quality tesco equivelent for 5 poundsand its doesnt take much thought about where you should get your meat.

I feel very lucky to have this old-fashioned, friendly local butcher nearby. Tasty sausages,…read morefree-range chicken, stewing lamb...I'm still working my way through their great selection.

Meat Like It Used to Be is a great neighbourhood butcher, filled with knowledgable staff and great…read morequality meat. They have award-winning sausages made on site, and also cure their own bacon, and make up their own beef burgers. There's a variety of stuffed or marinated meat, good for the bbq in the summer or for roasting in the winter. They make sausage rolls and pasties, and it's pretty hard to resist when you walk by and smell that baking! They were happy to give me bones for a dog for no charge. Anything you want, they'll get in for you. There's a small selection of produce and chutneys, and some meat bagged up for the freezer. Oh, and there's cheese and ham, too. I may just start sleeping on the floor. And if you go in and say what you're making, they'll give you the right cut of meat and the right size, and then tell you how long to cook it. I think one of these days, they'll just follow me home and cook it up for me. The downside? It's expensive. But you're paying for quality and expertise, which you just don't get at a supermarket. They're open seven days a week, too.

More like butchers like they used to be - knowledgable, friendly and happy to do any meat…read morepreparation for you. I went in last night and there was one person already being served - the butcher had tenderised a piece of beef to order and was in the process of cutting it into strips for her. But that didn't mean I had to wait, as he called his colleague out from the back who was happy to assist. I was very pleased with both the service and the quality of the steaks I purchased. I'm a semi-regular here, although I tend to shop here more in the summer when buying for barbecues etc as they have a good range. They also make their own sausages - the pinner porker is great, and they even make pies, pasties and scotch eggs.

Quality butcher. The real meat company, higher quality than organic. No herbicides, pesticides,…read moregrowth hormones or antibiotics. Fresh local produce, vegetables and bread, general groceries. Pop in and see Michael Cain.

Totally agree with the other reviewsfab shop great for foodie lovers and lots of little bits for…read morepresents, onion marmalade, chiili jam , cheese biscuits etc. Staff are helpful, funny and know their stuff..easy to spend way to much though so be warned!

Traditional butcher that has added a wet fish section and a cheese/delicatessen section. The range…read moreof products is excellent and the service is second to none. A little pricey but you have to pay for quality.

Fantastic butchers If you need help with which piece of meat…read moreto buy and indeed how to cook it they are always happy to advice you. They also make their own sausages which are really nice on a bbq. I have used Creese Bros. many times knowing that all his produce is locally sourced and traceable is a big plus for me. Really this is the best butcher in gloucester in my opinion.

Excellent butchers! They are always really friendly and certainly know their beef!!…read more The shop is always immaculately clean and the staff are really happy to advise you on cuts of meat and how to cook them. They also have a selection of sauce ideas and are usually more than happy to get special orders for you (especially at Christmas) And if you have a dog - they are very generous with their bones!! They also have the facility to offer a hog roast for outdoor catering events. They provide staff and all the food.perfect for functions/weddings/parties!

It's impossible to miss this butcher's stand in the middle of the Covered Market. I don't really…read morelike walking past lots of raw meat, but there is something fascinating about it, and it's good to know your meat is just coming from an animal and not mixed up with all sorts of things in a factory somewhere. My chef friend loves seeing the birds hanging up and tells me it all looks like good quality. I've never plucked up the courage to ask for a cut of something, but luckily they provide ready cut packages, some of which are already prepared with stuffings or glazes, so you can't really go wrong. I think you can really taste the difference between this and supermarket frozen meat, and the price difference isn't too great. The range is impressive as well, although it's hard to predict which of the more unusual meat will be available each time. If you want something in particular, it's worth asking at the counter, as they may be able to get it in for you.

This place is right in the heart of the covered market, central and convenient and most of all,…read moreorganic. Not all of the meat is organic, but its clearly marked what is and isn't and the guys (and girls) behind the counter will help you out if you have questions. They're open when the covered market is, i.e. mon-sat, but they do extend their opening hours around Christmas. They sell beef, pork, lamb, chicken, mutton, offal, game, suasages and eggs and more. Often they have game (birds or mammals) hanging outside the shop. At Christmas this place is understandably heaving, especially on Christmas Eve or christmas-order collection day, but it feels very festive while you're waiting as they have rows and rows of turkeys hanging up, I even saw a boar hanging outside once! The staff are super-friendly and knowledgable, like a butchers' is supposed to be. The meat is top-quality, traceable and can suit a variety of budgets. If you have a recipe but are not sure what cut you need, or if they've run out of what you needed they can advise you on what is a good substitute too. They can prep your meat for you too if you ask. We also buy organic eggs there too, they're a reasonable price for a really good egg - about £3.50/dozen as I recall.

If only there were more places like this. Your truely classic family butch. Does a large selection…read moreof meats, if something isn't instock it can be ordered in. I hear the turkey for Christmas is amazing - the queues outside are a sign of that! It's very reasonable price-wise, it certainly makes more sense to buy from them as it's local produce and you're supporting a local business. Also, you won't need to drive! Friendly as always, hope they are around for a long time yet! Opening hours can be a bit of a pain, but that's a small price to pay! Roll on summer.

Hedges are the most wonderful butcher. I'd be lost without them for home cooking. Great quality…read moremeats at a good economical price, very helpful with advice on how to cook certain, less popular, cuts or just general information and meat that you can special order from ribs of beef to wild duck. I've never had a bad purchase from them. Admittedly it is, as another review says, not that easy to find with the entrance tucked away and this is their more catering-focused branch than the shop in Oxford, so you have to view things through a serving hatch. It is worth the time to find and you will want to visit regularly after the first time! Do also be prepared for queues out of the serving area come Christmas as everyone locally tries to get their orders picked up. Marvellous place though, simply can't recommend it enough.

Hedges Butchers cater mainly to business, but they also sell to domestic customers and their…read moreAbingdon branch is open to the public. Your only problem is going to be spotting it - it's hidden away behind Stroll In, although they do have a small sign that you'll see if you're looking for it.

Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house,…read more Not a creature was stirring, except my dad who was incensed that Lidl had forgot to include giblets in our turkey. We called JE Pill, who kindly offered to save us a bag of giblets; no charge! Five stars for fantastic service and saving Christmas.

From the owner: Fresh Meat & Poultry ,Frozen Fish ,African ,Caribbean ,Filipino Groceryread more

Excellent quality meat (puts supermarket meat to shame) friendly and very knowledgeable about his…read morelocally sourced produce. Be prepared for a short wait as he offers a 1 to 1 personal service to every customer.Very highly recommend

I buy as much meat as possible from Joe. Top produce and great service definitely highly…read morerecommended