John Brash Butchers

Biltong. Not dry, dry, dry, but not wet. One flavour biltong flavour, none of this hot or pepper or honey or whatever malarky. Go try it!

This little butcher is a little bit different than the usual family ran ones because it’s a producer of some very interesting South African meat products.
My boyfriend bought some Biltong which to me looked and smelled like a fatter Peperami. He took me there last time we were both in Edinburgh because a South African guy that he works with had told him about it. Apparently the Biltong gets dryer the longer you have it; I suppose it’s like a South African version of beef jerky.
He loved it. I did not.
Apparently they do a whole raft of different South African meat products, many of which I had no idea what they were but I was assured that they are all lovely. The Biltong is a little expensive, but I suppose it’s something that you’d buy every now and then for a little treat.
It’s on the way to Murrayfield stadium too, so I guess popping in here for some Biltong to have with a pre-​rugby lager is perfect for guys that love the egg shaped ball.

This has got to be the best butchers shop in Edinburgh, the quality of the meat is superb. I especially like his haggis and pork sausages which he makes himself. He also does a good selection of South African produce. His prices are not cheap but you certainly get quality.