London is a carnivore's paradise, especially for those with a discerning palate for prime cuts, artisanal charcuterie, and sustainably sourced meats. Our guide to the best butchers in London covers the full range of meat vendors, from a world-famous London meat market to independent, family-run butcher's shops where tradition meets innovation and where every chop, steak, and handmade sausage tells a story. Whether you're a local looking to elevate your meals or a visitor seeking authentic British meats, this guide will tell you all about the top butchers in London.
Guide to the best butchers in London
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The best butchers in London
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1Smithfield Market Famous London meat market
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2Parson's Nose Keeping the art of butchery alive
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3Chadwicks Quality family butchers in Balham
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4HG Walter One of the most respected butchers in London
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5The Quality Chop House Shop A whole-carcass butcher London has plenty of experience with
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6Porterford Butchers A traditional butcher in The City
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7Small Herd Small-herd butchers supporting sustainable British farming
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8The Ginger Pig London butcher to the stars
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9M.Moen & Sons Acclaimed family-owned London butchers
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10William Rose Butchers Over 160 years of butchery excellence
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11Provenance Village Butcher Ethical butchers with "Grass-fed, well-bred" motto
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12The Hampstead Butcher & Providore Premium neighbourhood butchers
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13Turner & George Ethically reared British meats
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14Smithfield Butchers A butchers with over half a century of tradition
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15Daylesford Organic Organic meat from the Cotswolds
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16Heap's Sausage Café Gourmet sausage shop
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17Notting Hill Fish+Meat Upscale one-stop-shop in Notting Hill
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18The Cedar Lebanese butcher shop
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19Dugard & Daughters Premium South London butchers and larder
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Famous London meat market
Smithfield Market is a historic London meat market whose roots go back over 800 years. Also known as London Central Markets, the weekday market occupies a pair of listed buildings in Farringdon and is the largest wholesale meat market in the country. However, anyone can shop for meats here, with the Smithfield Market butchers offering a diverse array of meaty delights. Note that you'll have to get up early in the morning to get the choicest cuts.
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Grand Avenue, The City
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Smithfield Market
020-724 831 51 - Read more on Thatsup
Keeping the art of butchery alive
Parson's Nose first launched in 2007, with the traditional butchers determined to provide the finest free-range meats, friendly, experienced customer service, and an assortment of artisanal products, all to keep the dying art of butchery alive and well. They even collaborated on workshops and programmes for young people. They operate several physical locations, with Parson's Nose Fulham, the oldest among them and an online store. All sell a wide range of meats.
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753 Fulham Road, Fulham/Hammersmith and Fulham 165 Old Brompton Road, Kensington 88 Lower Richmond Road, PutneyParson's Nose Fulham
753 Fulham Road, Fulham/Hammersmith and FulhamParson's Nose South Kensington
165 Old Brompton Road, KensingtonParson's Nose Putney
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Parson's Nose Fulham
parsonsnose.co.ukParson's Nose South Kensington
parsonsnose.co.ukParson's Nose Putney
parsonsnose.co.ukParson's Nose Fulham
020-773 644 92Parson's Nose South Kensington
020-783 506 62Parson's Nose Putney
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Parson's Nose Fulham Parson's Nose South Kensington Parson's Nose Putney
Quality family butchers in Balham
The Chadwicks Balham butcher's shop is renowned for its environmentally friendly business practices, including a commitment to decreasing its carbon footprint. You can choose from a comprehensive range of meats, including slow-cooked lamb, gourmet burgers, pork chops, sausages, and venison. They also sell barbecue kits, cheese, and chutneys.
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109 Balham High Road
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Chadwicks
020-877 218 95 - Read more on Thatsup
One of the most respected butchers in London
HG Walter, founded in 1972 and still family-run, is among the country's top butchers and is revered by professional chefs like Phil Howard and numerous dedicated customers. Committed to sustainability and ethical sourcing, they prioritise British native breeds from humane, free-range farms. HG Walter's Barons Court butcher's shop offers an expansive range of meats and gourmet products, from traditional cuts to rare delicacies and chef-crafted items.
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51 Palliser Road, Hammersmith and Fulham
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HG Walter
020-738 564 66 - Read more on Thatsup
A whole-carcass butcher London has plenty of experience with
The Quality Chop House is an iconic, timeless London institution that goes back over 150 years. The historic restaurant has its own in-house butcher to ensure it serves only the finest cuts, but you can also stop by for any meat-centric needs. The butcher can provide expert advice and help meet any special requests, and the shop also stocks various products from The Quality Chop House's suppliers.
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90 Farringdon Road
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The Quality Chop House Shop
020-334 349 44 - Read more on Thatsup
A traditional butcher in The City
Porterford Butchers is a traditional family butcher shop in The City that's highly popular among the area's lunchtime crowds. Going back more than four decades, the butchery sells a broad assortment of meats, poultry and fish, ranging from premium Wagyu beef to venison and specialities such as oxtail.
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72 Watling Street, The City/City of London
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Porterford Butchers
020-724 813 96 - Read more on Thatsup
Small-herd butchers supporting sustainable British farming
Small Herd is a collective of butcher shops around London that are committed to regenerative British farming. Countering the destructive impact of mass commercial agriculture, their butchers highlight whole-carcass practices and source meat from independent, low-intervention farmers. They offer a range of unique artisanal products. Even if they don't have something you're after, their experienced staff can recommend a suitable replacement.
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49 London Road Arch 13, spa terminus, Dockley Road, Bermondsey 101 Newington Green Road 6a Lamb Street, Shoreditch/Tower Hamlets 60 Broadway Market, Hackney/DalstonThe Butchery
49 London RoadDaughters and Sons
Arch 13, spa terminus, Dockley Road, BermondseyStella's
101 Newington Green RoadRalf's
6a Lamb Street, Shoreditch/Tower HamletsHill & Szrok
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The Butchery
thesmallherd.co.ukDaughters and Sons
thesmallherd.co.ukStella's
thesmallherd.co.ukRalf's
thesmallherd.co.ukHill & Szrok
thesmallherd.co.ukThe Butchery
020-829 142 19Daughters and Sons
020-723 701 82Stella's
020-331 913 63Ralf's
020-705 999 61Hill & Szrok
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The Butchery Daughters and Sons Stella's Ralf's Hill & Szrok
London butcher to the stars
Out of one dedicated farmer's manner of putting unsold meat to good use by making great sausages grew The Ginger Pig, now a household name on the city's restaurant scene. The Ginger Pig's clients include renowned establishments such as Dishoom and Social Pantry, but retail customers are alsowelcome at its many delicatessens around London. In addition to the full range of slow-reared meats, you can pick up one of their famous sausage rolls or other takeaway dishes here.
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61 Church Road, Barnes Borough Market, Borough High Street, Southwark 55 Abbeville Road, Clapham 99 Victoria Park Road, Lauriston Road 165A High Road, Loughton 8-10 Moxon Street, Marylebone 137-139 Askew Road, Hammersmith and Fulham 3, Clock House Parade, RedbridgeThe Ginger Pig Barnes
61 Church Road, BarnesThe Ginger Pig Borough Market
Borough Market, Borough High Street, SouthwarkThe Ginger Pig Clapham
55 Abbeville Road, ClaphamThe Ginger Pig Hackney
99 Victoria Park Road, Lauriston RoadThe Ginger Pig Loughton
165A High Road, LoughtonThe Ginger Pig Marylebone
8-10 Moxon Street, MaryleboneThe Ginger Pig Shepherd's Bush
137-139 Askew Road, Hammersmith and FulhamThe Ginger Pig Wanstead
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The Ginger Pig Barnes
thegingerpig.co.uk/shops/barnesThe Ginger Pig Borough Market
thegingerpig.co.uk/pages/borough-marketThe Ginger Pig Clapham
thegingerpig.co.uk/pages/claphamThe Ginger Pig Hackney
thegingerpig.co.uk/pages/hackneyThe Ginger Pig Loughton
thegingerpig.co.uk/pages/loughtonThe Ginger Pig Marylebone
thegingerpig.co.uk/pages/maryleboneThe Ginger Pig Shepherd's Bush
thegingerpig.co.uk/pages/shepherds-bushThe Ginger Pig Wanstead
thegingerpig.co.uk/pages/wansteadThe Ginger Pig Barnes
020-386 978 70The Ginger Pig Borough Market
020-386 978 10The Ginger Pig Clapham
020-386 978 60The Ginger Pig Hackney
020-386 978 30The Ginger Pig Loughton
020-386 978 90The Ginger Pig Marylebone
020-386 978 20The Ginger Pig Shepherd's Bush
020-386 978 50The Ginger Pig Wanstead
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The Ginger Pig Barnes The Ginger Pig Borough Market The Ginger Pig Clapham The Ginger Pig Hackney The Ginger Pig Loughton The Ginger Pig Marylebone The Ginger Pig Shepherd's Bush The Ginger Pig Wanstead
Acclaimed family-owned London butchers
M.Moen & Sons, located near Clapham Common, is a family-run butchery boasting over two decades of expertise. Esteemed by top London restaurateurs and chefs such as the Honey & Co team, they're considered one of the city's premier butchers. They procure organic meats from traditional free-range farms, offering a diverse range from Iberian ham to Kobe beef.
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24 The Pavement, Clapham
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M.Moen & Sons
020-762 216 24 - Read more on Thatsup
Over 160 years of butchery excellence
William Rose Butchers, one of London's oldest butchers, was initially established in Vauxhall in 1862 but has since moved to East Dulwich. However, the family-owned butchers remains committed to quality meats, ethical sourcing, and top-notch customer service. There's a wide range of products, including seasonal and specialist meats like game or duck. You can also pick up a pie, sausage roll, or snack at the deli counter.
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126 Lordship Lane
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William Rose Butchers
020-869 391 91 - Read more on Thatsup
Ethical butchers with "Grass-fed, well-bred" motto
Provenance Village Butcher makes no secret of the importance it places on where it gets its meats from. Found at various locations around London, the skilled butchers take care to understand the origins, life, and farming methods of the produce they sell. This has won them favour among chefs and regular customers, with the team always ready to provide expert advice and cuts to both. Products here range from steaks and Sunday roasts to skewers, venison, and meat bundles, with gourmet deli goods also available.
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33 Kensington Park Road, Notting Hill 247 Pavilion Road, Chelsea 5 Clifton Road 93 Salusbury Road, Brent Unit 2, 28-31 High Street Wimbledon, Wimbledon/MertonProvenance Village Butcher Notting Hill
33 Kensington Park Road, Notting HillProvenance Village Butcher Chelsea
247 Pavilion Road, ChelseaProvenance Village Butcher Little Venice
5 Clifton RoadProvenance Village Butcher Queen's Park
93 Salusbury Road, BrentProvenance Village Butcher Wimbledon Village
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Provenance Village Butcher Notting Hill
provenancebutcher.comProvenance Village Butcher Chelsea
provenancebutcher.comProvenance Village Butcher Little Venice
provenancebutcher.comProvenance Village Butcher Queen's Park
provenancebutcher.comProvenance Village Butcher Wimbledon Village
provenancebutcher.comProvenance Village Butcher Notting Hill
020-722 988 14Provenance Village Butcher Chelsea
020-773 052 43Provenance Village Butcher Little Venice
020-726 638 38Provenance Village Butcher Queen's Park
020-762 414 44Provenance Village Butcher Wimbledon Village
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Provenance Village Butcher Notting Hill Provenance Village Butcher Chelsea Provenance Village Butcher Little Venice Provenance Village Butcher Queen's Park Provenance Village Butcher Wimbledon Village
Premium neighbourhood butchers
The Hampstead Butcher & Providore runs multiple butchers around London and is considered a top local destination for butchered meats and grocery essentials. Their traditional meat cuts come from British free-range farms. In addition to fresh cuts, the butcheries also offer various artisanal pantry fillers, wines, cheese, and other delicacies that go well with the steaks, house-made sausages, meat boxes, and other offerings.
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56 Rosslyn Hill, Hampstead 244 West End Lane, Hampstead 90 Muswell Hill Broadway, HaringeyThe Hampstead Butcher & Providore Hampstead
56 Rosslyn Hill, HampsteadThe Hampstead Butcher & Providore West Hampstead
244 West End Lane, HampsteadThe Hampstead Butcher & Providore Muswell Hill
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The Hampstead Butcher & Providore Hampstead
hampsteadbutcher.comThe Hampstead Butcher & Providore West Hampstead
hampsteadbutcher.comThe Hampstead Butcher & Providore Muswell Hill
hampsteadbutcher.comThe Hampstead Butcher & Providore Hampstead
020-779 492 10The Hampstead Butcher & Providore West Hampstead
020-779 400 96The Hampstead Butcher & Providore Muswell Hill
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The Hampstead Butcher & Providore Hampstead The Hampstead Butcher & Providore West Hampstead The Hampstead Butcher & Providore Muswell Hill
Ethically reared British meats
Renowned restaurateur Richard H. Turner and traditional butcher James George join forces at Turner & George, an esteemed London butcher. The meats sold inthis artisan butchery comes from ethically reared British native breeds and are cut using traditional methods. Premium cuts, handmade sausages and burgers, in-house dry-aged products, and other mouth-watering goods are all sold here, and the Turner & George meat boxes are incredibly convenient if you've got an important dinner planned.
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399 Saint John Street 27B Lower Marsh, South Bank/Lambeth/SouthwarkTurner & George St John Street
399 Saint John StreetTurner & George Lower Marsh
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turnerandgeorge.co.ukTurner & George St John Street
turnerandgeorge.co.ukTurner & George Lower Marsh
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Turner & George Lower Marsh Turner & George St John Street
A butchers with over half a century of tradition
Smithfield Butchers has been located next to the Smithfield meat market for more than 50 years, with the shop passed down from generation to generation, building a loyal customer base in the process. The experienced staff at Smithfield Butchers take care of retail and wholesale customers alike with their broad assortment of products. In addition to classic offerings such as poultry and lamb, you can get game meat, Black Angus beef, sausages, bacon, and much more here.
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23 Smithfield Street, The City/City of London
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Smithfield Butchers
020-723 624 25 - Read more on Thatsup
Organic meat from the Cotswolds
Daylesford Organic is a group of cafés and farm shops found at multiple London locations. They pride themselves on bringing over garden-fresh produce from their organic farm in the Cotswolds, highlighting seasonal, sustainably farmed produce. This includes pasture-raised meat in their butcher's section. The goods are delivered fresh every morning, and local delivery is also available.
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208-212 Westbourne Grove, Notting Hill 44B Pimlico Rd, Chelsea/Belgravia 76 Sloane Ave, ChelseaDaylesford Organic Notting Hill
208-212 Westbourne Grove, Notting HillDaylesford Organic Pimlico
44B Pimlico Rd, Chelsea/BelgraviaDaylesford Organic Brompton Cross
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Daylesford Organic Notting Hill
daylesford.com/our-locations/notting-hillDaylesford Organic Pimlico
daylesford.com/our-locations/pimlicoDaylesford Organic Brompton Cross
daylesford.com/our-locations/brompton-crossDaylesford Organic Notting Hill
020-731 380 50Daylesford Organic Pimlico
020-788 180 60Daylesford Organic Brompton Cross
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Daylesford Organic Notting Hill Daylesford Organic Pimlico Daylesford Organic Brompton Cross
Gourmet sausage shop
Heap's Sausage Café is a bustling delicatessen serving takeaway dishes made with local ingredients, along with charcuterie, cheeses, bread, tea and coffee, sweet items, and other artisanal goods. As indicated by the name, handmade sausages are a speciality here. You can enjoy them in dishes of all shapes and sizes, from bangers and mash to hot dogs, or buy them to cook at home. This is the home of Simply Sausages, one of London's most acclaimed sausage brands.
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8 Nevada Street, Greenwich
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Heap's Sausage Café
020-829 391 99 - Read more on Thatsup
Upscale one-stop-shop in Notting Hill
Notting Hill Fish+Meat is one of Notting Hill's premier destinations for quality ingredients. The contemporary store offers diverse fresh produce and essential kitchen items to elevate your culinary creations, including fresh meat and fish. The store also boasts an in-house bakery and even private chef services.
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287-289 Westbourne Grove, Notting Hill
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Lebanese butcher shop
The Cedar Deli and Meat is an offshoot of the established Lebanese restaurant group The Cedar. The Brent delicatessen serves fresh meats, free-range poultry, beef, and more, with the option to have your meat grilled right there. Home delivery is available as well. The deli also offers an array of mezze and other Lebanese dishes to take care of any immediate hunger.
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29 Malvern Road, Brent
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The Cedar Deli and Meat
020-762 440 86 - Read more on Thatsup
Premium South London butchers and larder
Dugard & Daughters, a family-owned butchery in South London, reflects the owners' commitment to high-quality, sustainably sourced products and local shopping. They offer dry-aged beef in-house, distinctive rare breeds, free-range poultry, and handcrafted sausages among their delicacies. In addition to the meats, they provide an assortment of gourmet treats, cheeses, local craft beers, and more.
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286 Arch, Milkwood Road 505 Garratt Lane, WandsworthDugard & Daughters Herne Hill
286 Arch, Milkwood RoadDugard & Daughters Earlsfield
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Dugard & Daughters Earlsfield
dugardanddaughters.comDugard & Daughters Herne Hill
dugardanddaughters.comDugard & Daughters Earlsfield
020-887 112 30Dugard & Daughters Herne Hill
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