Top quality butcher selling top class goods. Bryce Lawson,…read moreone of the young employees entered the YOUNG BUTCHER OF THE YEAR competition which is to be shown on BBC at a later date. Information at http://hetton-online.com/mcmurchie.html The programme went out on 20th December 2010 and Bryce finished a very creditable second from a total entry of 600.

Stumbled on this butchers after taking our pet to the grooming place at South Hetton and needed to…read moreuse up an hour!! Once inside the shop we both felt as though we were children in a sweet shop.. Very friendly staff and choice of food fantastic all products we bought so far have been gorgeous and it will now become our butchers of choice even though it's 30 mile trip.. Well worth the trip .. Well done

Although I live about 15 miles from this butcher, I will, once again, place my order for my…read moreChristmas day joint of beef and gladly join the queue on Christmas eve morning, which will undoubtedly be 'snaking' out of the shop and into the street. Last year I left it to within a couple of weeks of Christmas to place my meat order. I was passing through Boldon and saw a queue of people at this typically traditional butchers shop which is on the front street. I pulled over and joined the queue. The lady who served me looked a little bit puzzled when I asked for Chateaubriand for 10 people, but they guy who owns the shop took over taking the order details, confirming that I knew I was placing an order for what is essentially 10 portions of fillet steak. I agreed and offered to leave a deposit but was told to just pay when I collected the meat. Although pricey (as is chateaubriand everywhere) £88, this is the best I've ever had. There wasn't a morsel of waste and the meat is so soft and tender that you barely need to use any pressure to cut into it, once you do, it almost melts in your mouth (my mouth is wateruing at the thought of it!). If you want a good old fashioned butcher with best quality meat look no further, it's definitely worth my 30 mile round trip!!

No problems purchasing from here. Absolutely spotless! All the Sausages are top quality, none of…read morethe fat and grizzle you find in others. Love the beef dips! The staff are always helpful and pleasant, another quality you don't find in neighbouring shops on the front street!

This saved my BBQ, the food was unbelieveable. I have never had a sandwich but have heard very good…read morethings about them. Think I may stop by and sample one this week!

Great selection of cakes and sandwiches. Also does hot meals that are fresh & very tasty. There is…read moreoften a queue for fish & chips on Fridays and Sunday lunch is amazing - but very busy! I cannot recommend this place enough & they have the added bonus of a fabulous farm shop!

Heron Frozen Foods is a great shop for not only frozen foods but also for tinned goods like…read morevegetables and fruit, yoghurts, crisps and biscuits. Their frozen foods are very varied and really good value - the frozen fish and yorkshire puddings are always popular in our house but not at the same time haha! The ice cream they sell is also very tasty and generally cheaper than what you would pay at the supermarket.

Great shop, much cheaper than the local Somerfield not only for frozen foods but also dairy, pop,…read moretins etc. Bread and buns are cheaper elsewhere though. Shelves are usually stocked well and the staff are always friendly