Hampshire is home to some of the most beloved butchers that are quintessentially British and represent the traditional values of working in the trade. As the independent businesses continue to thrive in Portsmouth and its surrounding areas, The News put together 12 of the best butchers in the area based on the Google ratings received.
National Butchers Week takes place every year between March 4 and March 10 – and what a better way to celebrate the trade than to showcase some of the best.
Here are 12 of the best butchers in the area with a Google rating of 4.5 or more:
2. Isaac Family Butchers
Isaac Family Butchers has a Google rating of 4.8 with 32 reviews. Pictures: From left, Bert Robinson, owner Lee Isaac, Paul Denman, Lexie Harvey, Jake Page and Evie Tambling. Isaac Family Butchers in Mengham Road, Hayling Island, has been rebranded Picture: Chris Moorhouse (250125-21) | Chris Moorhouse
3. Portchester Butchers
Portchester Butchers has a Google rating of 5.0 and one review said: "Was sold and hooked just from their in-house home-made sausages." (l-r) Jacob and his dad David Smith Picture: Sarah Standing (310123-8962) | The News Photo: Sarah Standing
4. Buckwells of Southsea, Osborne Road
Buckwells of Southsea, Osborne Road, has a Google rating of 4.5 and one review said: "Simply the best, quality, service, advice and selection second to none."Picture: Chris Moorhouse (jpns 170523-01) Photo: Chris Moorhouse