If you are searching for the freshest, choicest, tastiest meat, Borough Market is the place to go. Two of London's top butchers (per a recent article in a London magazine) are there, plus a bunch of other 'direct to the customer' farm suppliers.

London's top butchers are (in alphabetical order):

Who: A Dove and Son
What: A south London meat emporium where everything is cut to order. Scotch beef and English lamb are a speciality, as are the ready-made pies.
Where: A Dove and Son, 71 Northcote Road, SW11 6JP (020 7223 5191)
Nearest tube / rail: Clapham Junction

Who: Ginger Pig
What: There is an impressive range of all things porcine, delicious sausages and treacle or- honey cured bacon. There is a branch at Borough Market.
Where: Ginger Pig, 8 - 10 Moxton Street, W1U 4EU (020 7935 7788)
Nearest tube / rail: Baker Street or Bond Street

Who: Organic World
What: The aim of Organic World is to buy everything organic from suppliers. Rare breed pork is a highlight as is the Dexter beef from Devon.
Where: Organic World, 23 Friar Style Road, Richmond, Surrey (020 8940 0414)
Nearest tube / rail: Richmond Rail (BR)

Who: Sillfield Farm
What: A Borough Market favourite, specialising in traditional dry-cured meats and wild boar.
Where: Sillifiled Farm, Borough Market, 8 Southwark St, SE1 1TL (020 7407 1002)
Nearest tube / rail: London Bridge

Who: Lidgate
What: Free range and organic meat and seasonal game are specialities. Delivery to specified parts of London cost £3.
Where: Lidgate, 110 Holland Park Avenue, W11 4UA (020 7727 8243)
Nearest tube / rail: Holland Park