Hudson Meats is the real deal, properly traceable, grass-fed, cut to order, and the range goes well…read morebeyond the basics. Staff went above and beyond, genuinely knowledgeable and happy to help. Consistently excellent quality and now a permanent fixture in my weekly rotation. Sydney's best butcher, hands down.

A gorgeous butcher / deli in Cammeray. Their products are high quality and expensive. It's the…read moreplace to go look for a variety of dry aged and organic meats, cold cuts, sauces and condiments. They also have a variety of other food products and items from the fridge / freezer. I have been here many times and the quality is consistent. They often have different home made sausages and other ready to cook meats. I like coming here and buying ingredients for a BBQ or for some special meal that requires specific kinds of meats or other ingredients.

Now I should first state that I squeamish about meat. I remember holding my nose as a child as my…read moremum chatted with the butcher and I looked on horrified, eyes bulging. So of course, I was destined to win a $50 voucher for Penny's at a charity night. Friends of rave about it though, so off I headed - nose peg at the ready. It's certainly got the personal service that my mum would have enjoyed though the cuts on offer are far better quality than we would have purchased I have no doubt. Pennys serve very high quality produce at high quality prices and they have a strong and loyal following in the community. They do sell some organic produce but they are best known for the preparation of their meats with wonderful marinades. I went for Pork Fillet with Sage and Prosciutto, Thai Coconut Chicken Skewers and Thin Beef Sausages. They sell meat that makes a good cook of anyone and this from a woman who only eats fish and chicken and yet cooks all sorts of red meat delights for my family. The fillet in particular receiving a very satisfied nod. They sell all manner of accompaniments too, though the delicious Beerenberg relishes are nearly twice the price of Harris Farm Markets up the road. Don't get too carried away - it's all pretty expensive.

They have quality in their name and it shows. I have not had a bad experience at this butcher…read more Prices are reasonable (especially for the quality) and the staff are always helpful and friendly. Just note that they close relatively early on the weekends. But they open very early!

A quality butcher in Balmain. For quality mince to make spaghetti bolognese I always come here; or…read moreeven for those mince patties. High quality meat, it must be organic, and the great news it is - better for you as well. Just way too fresh and why bother with the overpriced processed meat at the supermarkets. It is so worth paying extra here for better quality and more filling meat with personalised and pretty good service; well the latter has ben the case every time I have come to this establishment. Also I am not much of a bacon person; in fact I really despise bacon or any pig related meat; yet when I was at a friends house for brunch one Sunday morning I decided to give the bacon a go as it smelt so fresh as it was being cooked. Tried it; divine and I had to ask this particular friend of mine where she brought the bacon from, and she told me it was from TJ's here on Darling Street. It was like wow. The only butcher where I will literally "bring home the bacon" from while I was living in Sydney, and on those occasions when I come back to Sydney to visit and stay at the family home in nearby Rozelle.

With the decline of traditional butcher shops, and the rise of meat in supermarkets, butchers have…read morehad to compete hard. The strategy at TJs is to aim for quality. So the meat you get here is top notch, organic, extremely good. And yes, it is incredibly expensive. The butchers are really friendly. One of them, Darryl, has known me since I was a baby. He remembers my name, and always asks about my family when I come in. Here's to hoping that TJ's won't get squeezed out by big chains.

I love people who are passionate about what they do and the guys at Ray The Butcher are exactly…read morethat - passionate about meat. They are so knowledgeable about their product and that enthusiasm is infectious - I feel good about the quality of the product I'm buying and inspired when it comes to cooking it. Marinades and spices line the shelves here, and provide extra inspiration. I love the 'spice + oil + meat = :)' rack. By selling the spices in small portions ($1.20 each) it encourages experimentation with cooking. I recently bought the 'lemon, garlic and oregano' which the guys tell me is excellent with lamb - very excited about giving it a try!

A place with such inflated prices as this, you'd expect the meat to be good, or at least not bad:…read morebut bad meat is what's been had, specifically a smelly pork roast. It happens with meat, but I expected more from a place that I'd heard talked-up a lot. These days I skip Ray and head for the guys in Greenwood plaza or even the organic butcher in Big Bear. Helps to be able to find blade roasts, or at least lamb-shanks that aren't rock-solid and crusty with freezer burn...

Super cheap chicken! If your lucky the wings and drumstick can go down to as little as $1.99/kg…read more Bargain!!! Chicken pieces are quality as well. Nice and tender. Awesome to cook with. Thumbs up to the local butcher!

This is the worst place! The staff are absolutely awful! One week ago, I ordered something specific…read moreto be picked up today. I placed the order and gave all of my details. A couple of days later, I came by to confirm that they had the order and that the meat would be ready to pick up. I walk in today only to find that they had given my order to someone yesterday and THEN blamed it on me by saying "Someone came by last night asking for the exact same thing you just mentioned and said she had an order". They are useless, unfriendly, unhelpful, unorganised and rude! Do not take the risk and order from here. You're better off going to the Woolworths.

This is quality meat at competitive prices; I go here rather than my supermarket for beautifully…read morecut chicken fillets, veal and lamb. The impressive display of meats at the front of the shop is a feast for your eyes and you can't help but at least check it out, even if you prefer your schnitzel or steak from Woolies. The shop is clean, the owner friendly, and will always take the time to point out the specials for the day. It is best to come in early for the full selection.

They sell the best peppercorn rissoles! Staff are delightful and so engaging no matter what the…read morehour.

I have been on the very strange 'Dukan Diet', so meat is a very important part of my life right…read morenow. I don't particularly like getting it from the supermarket so it's nice to find a good Butcher. The one in Coogee Village is exceptional. I think you pay for what you get here, which is gorgeous meat. The men who serve you are always smiling and kind and their product is the freshest meat in Coogee. You could pay about $7 for a fillet of steak which isn't too bad for the quality. They have some beautiful lean mince and sell free range eggs too. Having a local butcher that you like always makes you feel like you're a part of the community too. I highly recommend them.

There is a lot to be said for the Vietnamese butchers on Marrickville Road. The main thing is that…read morethey are so much cheaper than woollies, and cheaper than butchers in shopping centres. For example, where I might pay $18/kg for T-Bone steak in another butcher, or up to $24 in woollies, Vinh Hung is consistently low, around$12-15/kg. The rest of their meat is cheap too, with all kinds of cuts of beef, pork, chicken and lamb. Parking can be a pain but if there isn't a spot on the street across the road, then take the next right and there is 15 minute parking in that cross street. Plenty of time to walk down there and get your supply for the week.

This is a great local butcher. Friendly service, fresh produce and great prices. Hard to find…read moreproducts like chicken carcasses and pig trotters are had for a bargain and the meats are always so fresh. Parking can be a little tricky at times but well worth it for all the choice selections otherwise on offer. Highly recommended!