Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Traditional Butcher in Belfast
Established in the early 1940s, Abbotts Meats is a family-run traditional butcher shop rooted in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Our commitment to quality began with sourcing the finest local produce and has endured through decades of evolving industry standards. All beef stocked originates from our own family farm, ensuring lean cuts with reduced saturated fat for healthier consumption. We offer classic meat cuts including steaks, chops, and roasting joints, complemented by our handmade sausages, burgers, and barbecue packs. Our field-to-fork traceability systems guarantee food safety and customer confidence, with full transparency on meat origins. Recognised for excellence, we claimed Northern Ireland's best burger and accolades for premium sirloin and fillet steak at the European Angus Awards.Operating from 211 Lisburn Road since the 1940s - continuing a butchery tradition at this site since the early 1900s - we combine heritage with modern food safety practices. Our livestock procurement focuses on Co Antrim markets, maintaining a herd of approximately 120 cattle aged 8-12 months. Customer satisfaction remains paramount, reflected in our consistent service standards and community engagement through regular Facebook updates. This enduring approach explains how we've maintained relevance in a changing world while preserving traditional butchery values.
Services
Steaks
Sausages
Burgers
Barbecue Packs
Meat Traceability
Roasting Joints
Farm Procurement
Livestock Purchasing
Details
- Year established: 1940
Highlights and features
- We offer beef raised on our family farm, ensuring lean, healthy cuts
- Our meat traceability systems guarantee complete field-to-fork transparency
- Award-winning products including Northern Ireland's best burger
- Continuing traditional butchery practices since the 1940s
- Direct livestock procurement from trusted Co Antrim markets
What people say
Exceptional quality beef
Award-winning burgers
Full meat traceability
Traditional butchery skills
Fresh local produce
Services
Steaks
Premium steak cuts sourced from our family farm's grass-fed cattle. Each cut maintains strict fat content standards for healthier consumption while preserving exceptional taste. Available in various thicknesses and grades to suit different cooking preferences.
Sausages
Handmade sausages using traditional recipes and locally-sourced pork. Our unique blend of seasonings and meat-to-fat ratios ensures consistent quality. Available in regular and specialty varieties for different culinary applications.
Burgers
Award-winning beef burgers crafted from our farm's premium cuts. Each patty maintains a perfect lean-to-fat ratio for optimal juiciness and flavour. Sold fresh or frozen, with options for different size requirements.
Barbecue Packs
Curated barbecue packs containing premium cuts and specialty items. Includes recommended portion sizes and cooking suggestions. Available in standard and premium versions for different event sizes and preferences.
Meat Traceability
Comprehensive traceability system covering all meat products from farm to customer. Documentation includes animal origin, feeding practices, and processing details. Ensures compliance with food safety regulations and provides customer assurance about product provenance.
Questions
Where does your beef come from?
Our beef originates from cattle raised on our family farm, with full traceability from birth to sale. We maintain strict quality control throughout the rearing process.
Do you offer meat traceability?
Yes, we provide complete field-to-fork traceability for all meat products, including documentation about animal origin, feeding practices, and processing history.
What awards have you won?
We won Northern Ireland's best burger at the European Angus Awards, with runner-up prizes for our sirloin and fillet steak categories.
What are your opening hours?
We're open Tuesday-Friday 8:00-17:30 and Saturday 8:00-17:00. Closed Sundays and Mondays. Check our Facebook page for any schedule changes.
Do you source local meat?
Yes, we prioritise local suppliers for pork, lamb, and poultry while maintaining our own cattle herd for beef production in Northern Ireland.
Reviews (7)
Richard Darrah
Sep 10, 2020
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Love Abbots for quality value and pleasant butchers Unfortunately closed today Monday when I went for meat Hope nothing wrong Will be back
Ryan Connor
Jun 08, 2020
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Ive got to say very disappointed with the service and quality of the meat I purchased today. I fully understand that with the current situation it is difficult to engage socially with your customers but to barely be greeted is an insult. I asked for 2 fresh thick cut ribeye steaks and honestly I am currently cooking them for my dogs, it looks like frying steak. We will not be back.
Donna Marie
Apr 22, 2020
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The best butchers in Northern Ireland it's the cleanest butchers I have ever been to with the best meat fresh tastes beautiful and the staff are beautiful also would not go anywhere else
Mark Moffett
Apr 10, 2020
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Just had an Abbots Meats rump steak, cooked at home with a simple dab of butter, salt and pepper partially cooked slow in the oven and then finished off on the bbq..........absolutely gorgeous bit of meat supplied by Robert and the team......😁
Karen
Oct 08, 2019
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The best butcher I've been in Belfast. Very helpful and friendly staff, and the meat is genuinely in a class of its own. For instance, the mince is fine, actually lean, and exceptionally tasty. The chilli beef stir fry is delicious and tender - often this type of dish is thrown together with the crappest cuts of meat, but not in Abbot's. The meat comes from their own farm, and you can tell. Reasonable prices, fantastic produce and great staff.
Annie Mo
Aug 21, 2019
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Top quality Butchers that provide a genuine farm to plate service. Friendly staff that are happy to help. Lots of choice with quality beef, pork and lamb at realistic prices. The best sausages in Belfast, bar none.
Eddie C.
Aug 23, 2018
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Excellent! The products in here are incredible, all the staff are lovely and the prices are the best in town. Just go. :)
