Finding the perfect butchers is often a difficult job.

With most of us cooking at home more due to lockdown restrictions finding the best joint of meat is a must.

We asked our readers where their favourite butchers were in Cumbria. Here’s what you had to say.

Stephen Bell said: “Colin Moore’s, Brampton — good butchers and friendly staff.”

Ian Tyson commented: “Graham Gordon’s, Currock, amazing butchers and the world’s greatest Cumberland sausage too.”

Susan Johnson said: “Marshall’s, Corporation Road, Workington none better, locally sourced produce always fresh.”

Lisa Kerr explained: “Harrison’s, Wigton, always amazing quality meat that you know exactly where it is from. A wonderful, friendly and knowledgeable team.”

Ali Todhunter continued: “Mulholland’s butchers in Great Orton, fantastic service amazing staff that will go that extra mile for you. Top-quality meat, oh, and the best Cumberland sausage, black pudding and haggis around.”

Joanne Birney added: “Marshall’s butchers, Workington, quality meat and a great team.”

Jess Robinson commented: “Thompson’s in Keswick. Staff are lovely and meat is top quality.”

Julie Nutt continued: “Paisley’s in Wigton, lovely friendly people.”

Judith Holliday said: “Paisley’s in Wigton, by far the best.”

Manda Louise added: “Cranstons, their minted lamb steaks are to die for.”

Kim Sanders commented: “Ogilvie’s butchers in Morton, the staff are amazing so friendly and helpful and top-quality meats.”

John Welsh said: “Harrison’s, but all the Wigton butchers are spot on.”

Linda Mc Neil continued: “Steve Wilson, best butchers around.”

Michael Shing said: “It has to be Walsh’s butchers in Maryport. Won’t get any better.”

Peter B Hewitt said: “Harrison's, Wigton.”