When it's so convenient to pick up my weekly meat supply along with the general grocery run at…read moreWoolworths or Coles, a butcher has got be pretty special for me to make a specific trip. I've been driving across town to Prime Specialty Meats at James Street for years. For a long time, it was the only place I could get good quality quail and duck meat - essential if you're an Asian cook. Nowadays I go for their excellent range of salamis and sausages. Also, when I'm feeling like a fancy dinner but I'm too lazy to marinate anything, their nutty rump stir fry is fantastic with rice and mixed vegetables.

These guys make me wish I had a LOT more money. They are definitely a prime butchers - everything…read morein this store is the best of the best. The only problem is you pay for it. Saying that, I'll pay whatever they charge for their Bangalow ham. It is the crack of deli meats. They also sell a wide range of speciality meats such as duck and their hand made sausages are tres tasty. Oh and the staff are cute. What's not to like?

When my friend moved from West End to Coorparoo, I had visions of the severe withdrawals she'd be…read morehaving from all things local and organic in West End. Turns out, Coorparoo is pretty well equipped. And if I recall rightly, West End doesn't have an organic butcher. Watch out--Coorparoo could be the next big thing! Allsop and England is a fantastic little butcher and everything in there is organic except the cheerios. Most of their meat comes from an organic grower in Roma and their chicken from an organic free range grower in Murgon, so you can be sure that your meat isn't travelling too far. They not only sell all your regular cuts of meat beef, lamb and pork, but also do a few things out of the ordinary like goat and duck. We bought a whole duck from there the other day and roasted it--amazing. The prices are reasonable, in fact really reasonable considering it's organic. I'd say it's definitely cheaper than buying Coles organic meat, for example. With so few organic butchers around, I would make a special trip just to go to this butcher. In fact, I'd like to make a habit of it.

ORGANIC BUTCHER. What more possibly needs to be said?…read more Eating organic meat has always been far more important to me than eating organic veggies (if you can do both, you get pats on the back). Luckily, today, I'm going to save you from a long winded, morally righteous rant about it. I'll keep to the basics which are said as simply as this: ORGANIC MEAT IS GOOD FOR YOU, THE ANIMAL, AND THE FARMER. SHOP HERE. ALL THE TIME. START TODAY. Allsop and England also like to keep it local too. You'll see the signs proudly exclaiming that they like "to keep it Australian". Most of their meat comes less than 10 hours driving distance away in Queensland, and so, in the grand scheme of things, these guys are really keeping it close to home. They don't really do 'fancy' here. They've got all your classic cuts, and meats, but nothing too over the top or flashy. They don't need to draw you in using tricks. They're local, they're organic. What more do you want? I am ecstatic to report that the prices are no more expensive than what you'd find at Coles or any other non organic butcher. Are you reading this properly? At Allsop and England, you essentially pay less to eat better meat. I hope I've made my point clear. This is your new butcher. It's good for you, your pocket, for the butcher, for the animals, for the farmers that supply the butcher. Feel proud to purchase your flesh goods here.

Ismail's Discount Halal Meats is one of the only halal butchers in the inner city of Brisbane. I…read moreknow there are a number of halal shops and butchers on the south side of town (Underwood, Sunnybank, Mt Gravatt), but Ismail's is the only one I know of in the city or Valley or inner suburbs. Located in the McWhirter Building, Ismail's Discount Halal Meats stocks a great range of chicken and beef sausages that are extremely tasty. They also stock beef salami and mortadella, which is very hard to get from most of the regular butchers or delis. My husband doesn't eat pork, so we're constantly on the look out for alternative deli/sandwich meats. The staff are always friendly and accommodating to any specific requests you have. We've asked them to cut the leg of lamb or rump steak a certain way, depending on what the recipe calls for.

Ismail's Discount Halal Meats is one of the original tenants of McWhirters, they were there long…read morebefore the apartments! The reason they survive is they know their niche and they fill it. They have all sorts of halal meats and meat products, and are traditional butchers in that they will offer advice on cuts and debone etc if you ask. It can be a less than inviting environment for a white girl on a summers day, but I guess that's more about respecting cultural appropriateness than anything else.

My regular local butcher, the guys are always helpful and up for a chat! Really well priced and…read moregood quality product as well, the meat is always fresh.

From the owner: G E Mallan Bulk Meats have been supplying quality wholesale meat to Brisbane and surrounding areas…read morefor over 25 years.

Great Butcher, meat is always beautiful and tender, great customer service.. always get what you…read moreneed and staff are so helpful with different cuts of meat

"Ooh, look at how wonderfully they've stacked the pineapple."…read more"Ooh, seven different salted caramel sauces." "Ooh, beetroot and mint dip." "Ooh, Beetroot sourdough." "Ooh, those cuts of lamb look delicious" "Ooh, what gorgeous packaging" The Standard Market Company is my equivalent to a candy story for a child. It's resplendently full of fresh produce, meats, gourmet pantry items, cheeses and more. It's certainly a place to visit if you wish to feel like you're living the life of the rich and famous, or if you just want high quality produce for your daily meals. I ducked in for a few items only and resisted the temptation for much more. For $20 I managed to get a few avocados, a loaf of beetroot sourdough, radishes and a few other piece. Yes, it is marginally more expensive that say, Woolworths or Coles, but I honestly don't feel like it is asking that much more on your purse strings. The avocados I bought were actually cheaper than the supermarket across the way and to add to that they were higher quality and larger. You might be looking for cheeses and dips for a weekend get together with friends, or specialty items for a romantic dinner for two or you may just want to eat single girl style with smoked salmon, crackers, and olives (or is that just me?) - point is, whatever the occasion, you'll find something to please here.

If you are after fresh produce, a huge deli and cheese section, bakery and butcher then the…read moreStandard Market Company is the place to come. We have been shopping here regularly for the past 2 months and not once have been disappointed. The produce is all so fresh and very reasonably priced, the meat from the butchers - while expensive - is of the best quality, the deli and cheese has such a big selection and is well priced and the bakery has so many yummy choices including gluten free. This would also be a good place to come if you are catering for a dinner party or if you just want to treat yourself and that special someone with such an amazing selection of items on offer.

Meat Your Lifestyle is right next door to Coles. It's easy to go to Coles and buy all of your…read moregroceries there, but if you're anything like me, you'll buy your meat from the place next door, because they've got a better selection (no kangaroo here though, sorry) and they're cheaper. And you're supporting small local business. Win! Their platter of rich, red, iron laden meats just makes me salivate. They've got all of your standard cuts: eye fillet ($29.99 kg), scotch fillet, T-bones, rump, as well as diced meat, and two versions of mince. Then there's ossu buco cuts, and $2 bags of lamb off cuts, and $2.50 bags of neck chops (good for stocks, soup, or delicate treats for your dog). Chicken and pig can be found in various manifestations in the other fridge. The major drawcard for me is the varieties of sausage they sell there (all priced at $7.99). Worchestershire sauce sausage? Herb and garlic? Spanish chorizo sausage that isn't actually chorizo sausage (it's a bit of an odd one, I know)? How about sun dried tomato sausage? Your barbeque will be the most flavourful in town if you shop here, I promise. The service is quick and no nonsense, and you can't argue with the prices. Do yourself and small business a favour, and get your meat goods at Meat Your Lifestyle.

There's nothing I love more than buying my meat from a butcher and negating all the nasty packaging…read morethat comes with supermarket-bought meat. Meat Your Lifestyle has a great range of beef, pork, lamb and chicken, and gives its neighbour, Coles, a run for its money. Whilst not on display, they also have specialty meats written up on their chalk board, like peking duck, so be sure to ask if what you're looking for isn't in the cabinet. My favourites are their osso bucco for only $6.50/kg (great for tenderising in a slow cooker) and their free-range eggs, the cheapest I've come across in Brisbane. I also like their whole free-range chickens, costing around $7/kg. They come with their innards removed, making it quick and easy to stick them in the oven. The only downside is that they don't seem to sell free-range chicken breasts and the chicken breasts they do sell are so big, you have to wonder about the steroid content. Service is mixed, depending on who you get. Some employees there can be a bit abrupt, others really friendly. Either way, it beats Coles!

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.