The Best Butchers in Somerset

Somerset is home to some fantastic independent butchers who really care about quality, animal welfare and local produce. From traditional high-street shops to farm-based butchers, this guide picks out the places where you can buy great cuts of meat, homemade sausages and proper roasting joints for Sunday lunch and special occasions.

Pynes of Somerset – North Petherton

A well-known Somerset butcher with a strong reputation for quality meat, particularly locally sourced beef, pork and lamb. Also popular for homemade sausages, bacon and other traditional butcher-shop products.

Somerset Farmhouse – Williton

A great choice for locally produced meat and traditional Somerset produce, with an emphasis on provenance, quality and supporting local farming. One of the best butchers in West Somserset.

Tim Potter Family Butchers – Wellington

A long-established traditional butcher known for friendly, knowledgeable service and a wide selection of fresh meat, sausages and prepared products.

Stephens Butchers – Glastonbury

A popular independent butcher offering good-quality fresh meat alongside traditional cuts and products, with the personal service you'd expect from a local butcher.

Riverside Butchers – Taunton

A good independent Taunton butcher with a broad choice of fresh meat and cuts, offering knowledgeable service and good value. Hidden away in Taunton's independent quarter.

A & J Winters Butchers – South Petherton

A traditional village butcher valued for quality meat, personal service and the ability to prepare cuts to customers' individual requirements.

Goose Slade Butchery Services – East Coker

A strong choice for people looking for locally sourced meat and a more traditional, farm-to-butcher approach, with an emphasis on quality and traceability.

J & S Butchers – Taunton

A local independent butcher offering freshly prepared meat and traditional cuts, with the benefit of friendly service and butcher's advice on choosing and cooking different meats.

B. H. Stacey Butchers – Somerton

A traditional Somerset butcher known locally for quality fresh meat, classic butcher-shop products and personal customer service. Get all your joints, sausages, chops all freshly cat that day!

Larkhall Butchers, Bath

A much-loved local butcher known for high-quality meat, friendly service and a real focus on traditional skills. Regulars rate it for its knowledgeable staff, reliable everyday cuts and special joints for Sunday roasts and celebrations.

Rare Butchers of Southville

A modern independent butcher particularly suited to people looking for premium meat, interesting cuts and knowledgeable advice, combining traditional butchery with a more contemporary approach. The best butchers in Bristol.

The Meat Men, Somerset

A friendly, reliable butcher offering good-quality meat, helpful advice and a proper local feel. Regular customers rate it for its everyday cuts, barbecue favourites and special joints, making it a handy go-to for family meals and weekend roasts.