This is a good family run butcher's shop of many years standing in West Street Carrickfergus. I…read morefind that they provide quality cuts of meat and a friendly service. Moved up and across the street in recent months and , I must say, they have a very attractive shop. Like many other buthers these days they have broadened the scope of what thet offer by incorporating a delicatessen counter. I'm never quite sure that I like cooked products being sold in the same general environment as raw meat products but I know they conform to health and it's just one of my things. Do try some of Mc Dowell's pies, they have a delicious steak pie.

I think the other reviews are a little bit harsh! Yes, very dreary inside, once you step through…read morethe automatic doors it feels like you have been transported back in time to the early 90's, but aside from that, it's not bad. They have a decent range instore, plus lotto, tobacco, etc. Prices aren't as competitive as the larger stores, of course, but keep an eye out for the monthly offers (anyone local to the area will get a flyer delivered detailing them) Great sandwich counter at the deli too!

Previous reviews a bit harsh, this is now Eurospar and has been renovated inside so isnt quite as…read moredreary as before. The butchers is excellant and always has lots of offers on, their sirloin steak is beautiful and great value for money. I find most of the staff are friendly and will help you out if you cant locate something. The post office is also located in the store and is very convenient to access, you can also buy stamps etc at one of the tills. A great wee store for basic essentials rather than traipsing over to Tesco

This is definitely one of the very best butchers in the area. At McMaster's all the produce is hand…read morereared on their own farm which gives peace of mind as to where the meat has come from. The business is family run and extremely friendly. They offer everything you would normally see in a butchers, plus flavoured skewers, vegetables stuffed chickens, gluten free produce, and meat packages providing fantastic value! Aside from their shop in Whitehead, they are also at Larne Market each Wednesday from 8-1 and Carrickfergus Market each Thursday from 8-1

I had to update this review as I couldn't believe the great value buys I got from here at the…read moreweekend. After a lot of deliberation (everything looked so yum!) we decided on two HUGE butterflied steaks, four large pork sausages (they're a meal on their own!) four large beef sausages and six griskins (Oh yeah! Love them!) in the end our total bill came to under £20! I was amazed at the superb value! I've since eaten the steaks (oh wow!) and I'm pleased to note all the meats were juicy, tender and fresh. The friendly butcher gave me some advice on cooking the griskins (we usually do them on the bbq and seeing as it was pouring down it wasn't quite the weather!) This butchers definitely deserves all the awards they've won. Offering brilliant service at a brilliant price for brilliant food! 5* for them...and a happy Suzi b tummy! Yum Yum!