Capital Butcher opened its doors in 2008 with a simple but powerful idea: that great meat shouldn't be a luxury reserved for restaurants. Everyone who loves good food deserves access to the finest cuts, prepared with skill and honesty.
Founded by master butcher Thomas Hargreaves, the shop quickly became a cornerstone of the North London food scene. Thomas trained under some of the UK's most respected butchers before returning to London determined to bring traditional craft butchery back to the high street.
Today, Capital Butcher serves hundreds of loyal customers each week β from home cooks and families to Michelin-starred chefs and caterers. The ethos remains unchanged: quality first, always.
Visit Us TodayWe tell you exactly where your meat comes from. No marketing spin, no vague labels β just clear provenance and genuine relationships with our farmers.
We will never stock a product we wouldn't happily serve at our own table. Every item on our counter passes our strict quality standards.
Butchery is a skill that takes years to master. We invest in our team's development and love sharing our knowledge with customers.
Whole-carcass butchery is at the heart of what we do. Every part of the animal is used, respected, and transformed into something delicious.
The faces behind the counter β skilled, passionate, and always happy to talk meat.
With over 25 years in the trade, Thomas brings unrivalled expertise to every cut. His philosophy: respect the animal, honour the craft.
Sarah specialises in lamb and game. She trained in Scotland and is the person to ask about seasonal cuts and nose-to-tail cooking.
Marcus manages our dry-aging chamber and is obsessed with beef. Ask him anything about maturation, marbling, or perfect steak cooking.
We work exclusively with British farms that share our values. Every supplier is personally visited and verified. You can always ask us where something came from β we'll always have an answer.