George H Pickings
Village butcher in nearby East Boldon with a strong reputation for quality meat and handmade sausages made on the premises. Friendly, knowledgeable counter service.
About George H Pickings
George H Pickings is a traditional village butcher on Front Street in East Boldon, near South Shields, known for quality meat and handmade sausages made on the premises. The shop has earned national recognition for its sausages, competing among the best fifteen sausage makers in the UK and finishing in the top five at a champion of champions event in London, with inventive flavours ranging from toffee apple to beef and marmite. Alongside its award-winning sausages it offers steaks, hot baps and a full counter of fresh meat. Customers praise the friendly, knowledgeable staff and the shop's old-school charm.
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