McDowall Quality Meats is an independently owned, family run butcher in the northern suburbs…read more They're extremely cheap, and pride themselves on selling local meats. They've got celebratory signage and flashy highlighting over the meats which are from Kilcoy (4 hours away). This was the first thing to get my vote. If you're looking for something a little more unique, they offer a mean cranberry/apple/pistachio pork mini roast for $16.99. The macadamia satay chicken wings for $3.99 also get the tick of approval. The service is very laid back and friendly, and it's just one of those places where you really get a kick out of supporting a local family that supports local industry.

If you are hosting a BBQ and need to feed a hoard of hungry carnivores then Warburtons Discount…read moreFamily Butchers at Carsledine (or Lawnton) is worth a looksy. They have a very large range of meat products, including pork, lamb, beef and poultry, all at discounted prices. Although Warby's (as it is more commonly known) sells meat in small lots up to 1kg, you get bigger discounts when you buy in bulk. You can buy whole rib fillets or rumps and ask to have them sliced to your preferred thickness on site. You can buy specialty meats like ox tongue (GROSS!), rabbits and even kangaroo if you are into that sort of thing. They also have a load of smoked meats which are prepared in store. They have great offers in the local rag so keep your eyes out for a bargain (usually the North West Times and Pine Rivers Press).

This butcher is great, fantastic. If you want great tasting meat at great prices with excellent…read morecustomer service, all the time then I recommend this butcher. Keiron, Chermside West. satisfied customer

Vegetarians look away now. Okay, let's kick this review off…read more Meat @ Billy's has a reputation of being one of Brisbane's best butchers and they're not exaggerating. If I want quality cuts of meat, Billy's is where I make a beeline for. Last week was no exception when I wanted to buy a few of the Italian Sausages that I'd discovered were what Merriweather Cafe use in their breakfast baguette. Unfortunately, they were sold out when I arrived but that didn't stop me leaving with bacon, Canadian Maple pork sausages and a leg of pork to slow roast. There's plenty of condiments to consider as well and you'll rarely leave empty handed. The lads behind the counter are friendly, helpful and, using a fan dangled pulley-system contraption, will even open the door for you as you leave. And yes, it is slightly more pricey than what you might buy in the supermarket but I feel it is worth it for the higher quality of produce. It isn't often I crave meats of any kind but if I do, I want it to be good.

Meat @ Billy's is acknowledged as one of Brisbane's best butchers. They have a great range of…read moremeat, but what sets them apart is their staff. They know where the meat came from (which is important to environmentalists and animal lovers like me) and they can take you through the different cuts and best cooking methods for each. Like all awesome butchers they also have dog bones for sale, and are not above slipping a little extra in the package for a particularly personable puppy. You will pay a little more than at the supermarket, but the taste difference is astronomical and well worth the expense.

Having been here many times over the last few years, I thought Yelp should be aware of it too…read more Always friendly and always fresh. Ray is quite the butcher, with recommendations of meat and barbeque combination packs to how to cook your very expensive rib fillet roast for a very special occassion. Don't overcook it he said... as he pulled me aside and took me through a step by step. Much appreciated... although I did end up undercooking the piece of meat having underestimated the weight... or in my case... guestimated. I always appreciate butchers who don't feel the need to put glad wrap over all their meat because of flies or whatever reason they want to give... it just gives the impression the meat isn't fresh and no one has bought anything. These guys have the freshest reddest (not fake red, real fresh red!) meat on the market here. The prices are really good too and if you've had a hard day wheeling 2 young screaming kids around, these guys may even 'accidentally' throw in a spare crumbed lamb cutlet... because one looked kinda small. So generous in their nature, boisterous when called for, these guys know their meat and are proud to share the good meat knowledge. Will be back!

Buying meat at one of the two main players in the Supermarket game is so 2010. Buying from a good…read morebutcher is the new black. I'm currently auditioning new butchers in my new 'hood and I recently visited Barrow Lane for a few dog bones and walked away with eye fillets that were so perfectly roasted for Sunday night dinner, this could be a winner. The times I've visited Barrow Lane I've been greeted with a supremely friendly smile from the guys behind the counter and they've always been happy to share tips and tricks for how to best prepare or cook the cuts you've purchased. They do have a $10 EFTPOS minimum so either grab some cash or do a bulk buy.

If you're looking for really good quality meats and smallgoods, as well as probably the best…read moreBiltong and Deoewors in South East Queensland, I'd suggest giving Steyn's at the Aspley Hypermarket a go. I've never been disappointed and honestly, if you like dried meats, you really need to try some of theirs. I've sampled a lot of different biltongs around town and I won't buy mine from anywhere else now.

Fresh premium product with friendly helpful service. Value added meals available with chicken beef…read more or pork choices in range.

Put simply, this is more than just a fantastic butcher shop, it's part of the community…read more Sure, the window and cases are full of fresh cuts and a huge range of hand made sausages. There's lots of marinated / ready to cook options, and the fridge holds speciality packaged products and incredible hams. But what I saw when I walked in was the childrens drawings on the wall, the certificates of appreciation from local community groups and the butchers greeting customers by name. Give them a few days and they'll do specialty requests (boned turkey saved me a lot of effort) and they are great at making recommendations. If you live in this area you really shouldn't be buying your meat from anywhere else.

Finding a good butcher is always a mission. Unfortunately convenience of supermarkets means that…read morebutchers no longer have the same vital place in our meals that they used to. For me Cutting Edge Meats is what I think a butcher should be. The staff are always friendly and helpful, willing to prepare your meat as you request if they don't have it on display. Our experience of the quality of the meat itself is that it is probably some of the best we've found on the northside of the city and it won't cost you an arm and a leg. In particular the lamb that we've purchased has been exceptional. I quite happily stock up here and feel like I'm getting good value for money and supporting a local business in the process. Cutting Edge Meats does offer a spit rental service too.

I am a big fan of the butcher shop. I am so pleased to have found this great place since moving…read moreinto the area. The service is fantastic, nothing is too much trouble and the meat is first class.

I will confess that a visit to the butcher isn't exactly part of my daily routine, in fact I think…read moreit's been years since I've been to one. I seem to recall that on my last visit to a butcher I was wearing my elementary school uniform and still referring to someone as 'mummy'. However, I still have a little bit of knowledge on the subject and I know for a fact that this particular butchery is big. I can only think of one other in Brisbane that may be larger (Patton's Big Gun in Underwood). The large room is spacious but lined with fridges full of every cut of meat under the sun (or protected from it in air-conditioned comfort). I didn't see any exotic meats, it was mainly variations of pork, chicken and beef, but they came in any shape or form you could possibly want. The room at the back where they prepare and package everything is also visible from the front, which I find somewhat comforting as well as a little gross to look at.

This is an excellent butcher with a good extensive selection of meat. Everything looks fresh and…read moreyou can see inside to where they cut the meat, everything is obviously kept very clean. Prices are very good, better than what you would get at Coles/Woolworths etc. We got cubes of goat and made a curry. It was delicious.