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.

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.

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

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.

Located in Oxford and we got a tour of Oxford and Covered Market. I will say many stores were…read moresomewhat closed towards the 5pm timeslot on a weekday but they have foods, restrooms, stores and other items in the market. They have knick knacks and multiple entrances/exits into the market.

Absolutely love the covered market! There are so many cute shops, restaurants, cafes all with a…read morelocal feel and intimate texture to them. The market is so uniquely decorated and has an amazing cozy feel to it! Perfect place to hang out with friends and/or family!

Fantastic butchers. Extremely friendly. Great prices. I have bought all sorts from this butchers…read moreincluding rabbit, beef cheeks, T-Bone Steak, chicken, sausages, lamb, Pork Belly.. all great quality . Huge range of produce and they are always happy to help trim/joint/butterfly/debone pieces of meat. Highly recommend

Great and friendly butcher. The chicken thighs were perfect and very reasonably priced,read more

Fantastic quality local produce at good ratesread more

The Farmers' Market is a relatively new initiative which brings local produce to Oxford's shoppers…read more There's a great range of food such as free range meat and dairy produce, home-baked cakes and locally produced jams and honeys. There are burgers and other food items cooked on the sight, so you can eat while you wander, and it's ideal if you're looking for good, honest food without the stress of supermarket shopping. The stallholders are mostly friendly and keen to chat about their produce, and prices are reasonably compared to health food shops and similar. A great thing to support that adds to the traditional feel of the more independent aspects of Oxford shopping and makes the big town seem more like a local farming market.

A good event to wander around even if you're not going to buy anything. Large range of local stalls…read moreselling fruit and veg, meat, fish and bakery goods. If you go right at the end of the market you can also pick up great bargins on various products especially the fruit and veg when everything is being sold off cheap (eg 4 mangoes for a pound!)

If it's 'finest' meat your after and want to 'taste the difference' without paying the price then…read morego to Evans and Sons. Since discovering this little gold mine of delicate delights we haven't looked back. The service is fantastic and the boys really know their stuff here to. The meat is totally fresh and really makes a difference. We tend to stock up every couple of months. But don't buy the Barnsley lamb chops o.k cos they are our favourite and we don't want them to sell out:)