Butchers act as one of the most traditional shops across the UK and National Butchers Week is a chance for the industry to come together and celebrate the skill, tradition and importance of butchers across the nation.
This year the week runs between Monday, March 4 and Sunday, March 10.
With that in mind, these are the top rated butchers shops across South Tyneside according to Google reviews.
5. Di Giorgio Butchers
Di Giorgio Butchers on East Street in Whitburn has a 4.7 rating from 52 reviews. | Google
6. David C Hodgson
David C Hodgson's Butchers on Bede Precinct in Jarrow has a 4.7 rating from 14 reviews. | Google
7. Alan Carr High Class Butcher
Alan Carr High Class Butcher has a 4.7 rating from 12 reviews. | Google Photo: Google
8. De Giorgio Butchers
De Giorgio Butchers in Cleadon has a 4.6 rating from 13 reviews. | Google Photo: Google