A Dove and Son reviews
Top quality Scottish beef and English lamb. Great prepared foods too. A real treat, with first-class service!
by archieboo (2 reviews), 11 Feb 2008I've just started going to this traditional butcher, and I must say I am very impressed with the produce and level of service.
by Iolite, 25 Jan 2008Great shop. Top meat, particularly the Ridings Reserve beef and lamb from Yorkshire.
by rtufton (2 reviews), 30 Aug 2007I've been coming here for 13 years. I can honestly say I have never had better meat from butchers elsewhere. Ludlow/Devon, other foodie places, the beef in particular is never as good. The sausages, especially the chipolatas, are the perfect balance of meat and bread. Bacon superb. I could go on... And no poncey window arrangements, like fake grass etc. Brian and Bob are master butchers.
by sue cj, 20 Jun 2007This is the best butchers I have been to in a long time. Fantastic staff, especially Bob the owner (who is a bit of a looker!).
by morris, 11 May 2007It seems very rare these days to find good quality, friendly, independent specialist shops in London. Dove's is a treasured rarity in the area. It and other local shops are one of the big reasons I live nearby. The animals, allowed to grow free-range without growth stimulants, are well hung and make superb quality, guilt-free meat. The staff always advise me well on which cuts I need when I'm experimenting with dishes. A great butchers.
by Anonymous, 07 Aug 2006Can tell it's all good stuff by the queues into the shop every Saturday and especially at Christmas time!
by Balham Mum (2 reviews), 03 Apr 2006Very friendly staff, who know every single part of animal anatomy to a T. High quality meats and poultry.
by Anonymous, 14 Feb 2006Fabulous local butchers, often with queues out the door. Get there early on a Saturday though, as they sell out of everything really quickly.
by foodmeister, 01 Feb 2006Great old style butchers, I agree with the last reviewer, reminds me of my village butchers.
But! being a country girl at heart I refuse to pay £8.50 for a rabbit, since I used to get paid that to shoot the pests! They're taking advantage a bit methinks of the ignorant Londonites. I agree to paying a premium for good organic meat, but I'm a bit dubious of the prices, especially since my brother in law is a butcher and wasn't impressed.
Damn shame as the meat is good!
A great butcher, the pies are particularly recommended. Always a meaty political discussion to be had there as well.
by nrw (2 reviews), 26 Jul 2005Dove reminds me of the butcher's that used to be in the village when I was growing up. One very good sign is that it's always packed full of Claphamites, and the second good sign is that the meat, including the wide range of sausages and yummy pies, tastes wonderful.
by capital girl "top london reviewer" (59 reviews), 16 Jan 2005Fantastic, old fashioned butchers, run by knowledgeable people who really care about selling quality products.
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