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Wellington's Top Butchers
- 12Island Bay ButcheryIsland BayWidely regarded as the best butcher in wellington, Island bay butchery boasts a wide selection of 100% free range, top quality meats. The sausage selection is the real draw card, with 40+ different varieties, many of which are award winning, it’s hard to even choose which ones to buy! My pick would be the Moroccan lamb or the German bratwurst, both of which are gluten free to boot! The friendly staff is always happy to answer questions, and cater to any dietary requirement or specific need you may have.
- 21Waikanae ButcheryWaikanaeAs far as bacon goes, Waikanae Butchery’s nitrate free variety is hard to top. The 30-some years of experience in the industry translates into products of insurmountable flavor and quality. Though the hike up the coast may be off putting, the butchery often has stalls at the Sunday market on the waterfront, which means everyone can get in on the action. The chorizo is worth an honorable mention here; it makes all others of its kind pale in comparison!
- 32With two locations, one in Kelburn, and one in Ngaio, Cameron Harris butchers have the local-vibe down pat. Lovely staff, and award winning hams and bacon make both of the stores a win. Though I would recommend the Ngaio store over the Kelburn solely for the boutique-feeling delicatessen experience it provides, with not only deli-meats, but also a curated array of condiments, and spreads to select from. I would definitely recommend the Manuka-smoked salmon!
- 43Preston's Master Butchers WellingtonMount CookPreston's is like the Mitre-10 of butchers. Its convenient, has everything your carnivorous tastes could desire, at a reasonable price to boot. Located in central wellington, with two other stores, the family-run business has been going strong for over a hundred years, meaning they must be doing something right! Preston's also offer a nation-wide delivery service, and often have super good deals on to stock your freezer with!
- 533Whilst not a butcher per-se, Moore Wilson’s Fresh provides an excellent array of cuts and kinds of meats, covering almost every requirement you could possibly have. You can always trust Moore Wilson’s quality, and product selection to be top notch, and grab everything else you need to compliment your choice, all under one roof. The Cardrona merino lamb is difficult to beat, but if you don’t feel like cooking, you can grab a free-range rotisserie chicken from the chook wagon in the upstairs car park!