Founded in South Shields in 1953, Dicksons has gone on to become a staple of the North East food scene over the course of the last 72 years.
The family-run butchers was founded by Michael Irwin and his wife Helen Dickson - with the business now in the third generation of family ownership.
It has one of the most-loved North East food retailers, supplying local residents with delicious and traditional savoury treats.
We’ve ranked every Dicksons to see how they compare to each other, based on their Google reviews.
Take a look below.
5. Whitley Bay
Dicksons, on Whitley Road, has a 4.2* rating from 14 Google reviews. | Google Maps
6. Laygate, South Shields
Dicksons, on Laygate, has a 4.1* rating from 27 Google reviews. | Google Maps
7. Chester-le-Street
Dicksons, on Front Street, has a 4.1* rating from seven Google reviews. | Google Maps
8. Fowler Street, South Shields
Dicksons, on Fowler Street, has a 4* rating from 12 Google reviews. | Google Maps