Meat isn’t just protein, it’s a way of life—name another country so obsessed with the humble art of BBQ (okay, most of Oceania, but you’re picking up what we’re putting down)? So if you’re putting on a little shindig, the ‘steaks’ are high—you need nothing less than the best butchers in Brisbane/Meanjin.
Finding a good butcher is as important as finding a good hairdresser. You want someone who is local, offers good quality products and services, but someone who is also friendly and reliable. You want to know how long and how high to roast that lamb rack for, a butcher who is handy with knives (obligingly debone at your request and where possible), and stocks a fine selection of marinades, condiments and spices to jazz up said meat. Not to mince words, but here at OBÕæÈËÊÓѶ we don’t think that’s asking too much, and neither do these Brisbane butchers.
Meat At Billy’s
3/155 Baroona Road, Paddington | 241 Waterworks Road, Ashgrove
The inner-north king of the meat world, is the only place to hit up if you want the best of the best gourmet sausages. The rest of the produce here is top notch too, including a selection of meals ready to pop into the oven or straight in the pan. Once you’ve had their panko parmesan crumbed pork cutlets, you’ll never want for anything else.
The Butcher Shoppe
Cannon Central Shopping Centre | Cannon Hill
Breathe easy with Queensland’s one and only certified gluten free butcher. With over 20 flavours of sausages on offer, as well as chock-a-block fridge of dry aged and wagyu meats, this joint has it all. They even have a selection of snacks including Thai coconut chicken and red wine garlic beef pillows. With prime cuts and contactless delivery, presents not only a feast for the eyes but fantastic customer service.
Rode Meats
269 Appleby Road, Stafford Heights
The friendly faces athave been serving Brisbane locals since the 80s. Known for their outstanding customer service, this family-owned and operated butcher will be more than happy to help you come up with ideas for dinner (undeniably the most difficult part of cooking). On market, they have sausages, grass fed beef and pre-made meals among other meaty finds. They’ll also have you covered for lunch—simply grab a bite from their hot box.
The Bellmere Butcher
65 Bellmere Road, Bellmere
Wondering what to cook up tonight? Well, steak it all on the. A red wine and garlic beef casserole sounds pretty drool-worthy to us, or with flavours like honey beef and cheese and jalapeno, Bellmere’s specialty sausages will have you in for a tasteful adventure. Pair that with one of the Riversands Wines in stock and you’re set.
A&M Meats
Mount Gravatt Plaza, Mount Gravatt
With weekly specials, is the place to snatch a mean deal on your meats. BBQ ribs, kievs and spicy bang chicken skewers are just a few of the succulent products available. Stocking Bushman’s, Original, Drywores, Peri Peri & Chacklaka, pop into this Brisbane butcher to get your jerky hit too.
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King Street Meat Co.
62 King Street, Woody Point
Popular for its beef wellingtons, this meat merchant is unmistakable with its old school service and uniforms. With, you get not only curated meats but the advice of butchers, all with histories of being professional chefs. Their extensive knowledge will ensure you get all the right advice. Just to give you an idea, their new chicken "coq au vin" inspired mini roasts-marinated in red wine and garlic marinade and stuffed with mushroom duxelle and smoked bacon screams restaurant-worthy.
Augusta Farms Meat Market
1/3242 Old Cleveland Road, Chandler
A one-stop shop for quality meat, poultry and complementary condiments, is one of Brisbane’s most bustling butcheries and for good reason. Their selection of grass-fed gourmet meats are naturally tender and flavourful, just the way nature intended. They even have a BBQ Shack loaded with supplies for home butchers and any grilling ventures.
Annerley Meats
502 Ipswich Road, Annerley
You don’t need luck to find a good speciality Irish butcher in Brisbane, just follow your taste buds and you’ll find Paul at ; his banter and good old-fashioned service will have you coming back again and again. This spot well known around the traps for their sausages—both traditional and experimental—black puddings and fine cuts of meats for all your BBQ-ing and roasting needs.
Peter Augustus Butcher’s
Methyr Village, New Farm | Camp Hill Market Place, Camp Hill
You don’t have to worry about where your meat is coming from with. The family-owned business is well-trusted by locals for its locally sourced, thoughtfully selected and expertly butchered meats. Providing you with the true paddock-to-plate experience and next-day door delivery, this Brisbane butcher goes above the cut.
Andrew’s Meat
322 Moggill Road, Indooroopilly
Yet another passionate family butcher, has been servicing Brisbane since 1987. Be rest assured knowing the produce you buy comes from Australian farms in the rich and fertile Darling Downs region. So confident are they in their meat, that Andrew’s provides fresh cook-ups for breakfast, lunch and dinner at their in-house grill. You gotta taste it to believe it.
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