Our Heritage

Browns of Harborne is a traditional family butcher in Harborne, proudly serving the local Birmingham community since 1938.

For generations, families have trusted us not only for quality meat, but for honest advice, friendly service, and the reassurance that comes from buying from people who genuinely care. As a local butcher in Harborne, we have always believed that without our customers, there is no Browns, and that principle continues to guide everything we do.

The business was founded by Mr Eddie Brown, who later brought his four sons into the trade and built the family name across four shops. In 1995, the brothers each followed their own paths within butchery, and Roger Brown continued the Browns legacy here in Harborne.

Our Philosophy

Roger Brown’s guiding principle was simple: you are what you eat. That belief still sits at the heart of everything we do today. It means sourcing responsibly, preparing with care, and never compromising on quality.

As a traditional butcher serving Harborne and the wider Birmingham area, we focus on honest produce, traditional methods, and straightforward advice. No shortcuts, no unnecessary processing, just well-sourced meat and the knowledge to help you get the best from it.

Because for us, quality is not a trend; it is a standard

Our Story

Around ten years ago, we moved from Lonsdale Road to Northfield Road in Harborne. This allowed us to meet modern food hygiene standards while making the shop easier to access, including free off-road parking for our customers. It ensured we could continue serving Harborne and the surrounding Birmingham community to the high standard people had come to expect.

Following Roger’s passing, the shop remains in trusted hands. Jason Hyde, who worked alongside Roger for 36 years, together with Jason Brown, continue to uphold the same values that built Browns: quality first, community always, and customers at the centre of everything.

Our Team

At Browns, butchery is not just a job; it is a craft shaped by experience, skill, and respect for the produce.

Between our team, there is nearly 150 years of combined experience working within this very shop. That knowledge allows us to guide you with confidence, whether you are choosing a simple midweek cut or preparing something more special.

As an experienced local butcher in Harborne, we take pride not only in what we sell, but in the service we provide. Taking the time to recommend the right cut, offering straightforward cooking advice, and making sure every customer leaves confident in their choice is at the heart of what we do.

We Are Proud to Supply Quality Meat in Harborne

All of our meat is outdoor reared and free from growth promoters, because quality and welfare matter.

We also produce our own sausages on the premises using prime cuts of shoulder, leg, and belly. Everything is made in-house using traditional methods, ensuring the same high standard that customers expect from a trusted Birmingham butcher.

Grass-fed beef from Shropshire

Free range Packington pork

Welsh Salt Marsh lamb in season

Welsh Border lamb

Free range chicken

Ethically reared veal

Wild game

Free range Christmas poultry

We carefully source:

We Supply Some of Birmingham’s Best Restaurants

Browns of Harborne is proud to supply a selection of respected restaurants across Harborne and Birmingham, many of which are regarded among the best in the area.

Working closely with professional kitchens reflects the same standards we bring to every customer: consistency, quality, and a deep understanding of the produce. These relationships are built on trust, reliability, and a shared commitment to doing things properly.

Being trusted by both households and leading local restaurants is something we are incredibly proud of. It reflects the quality of our sourcing, the consistency of our preparation, and the reputation Browns has built across Harborne and the wider Birmingham area.

The Plough

Tropea

Henry Wongs

Paul@41

Cuubo

The Flapper

The Wolf

Cherry Reds

1000 Trades, JQ

These awards reflect the continued support of our customers and the standards we hold ourselves to every day. As a trusted butcher in Harborne, we focus on quality produce, honest advice, and service that keeps people coming back.

Being recognised at a regional level across the West Midlands is something we are incredibly proud of. It reinforces our commitment to traditional butchery, responsible sourcing, and serving the local Birmingham community with consistency and care.

We would like to thank all of our customers for their continued support; this recognition would not be possible without you.

Award-Winning Butcher in Harborne

Browns of Harborne is proud to have been recognised as “Best Butchers in the West Midlands” in both 2023 and 2025.

A Local Butcher You Can Trust

We are proud of our history, but even prouder of the relationships we have built.

Many of our customers have shopped with us for decades, and we are grateful to remain part of their family traditions. Whether you are planning a Sunday roast, preparing for a gathering, or simply picking up something for dinner, you will always receive a warm welcome and honest advice.

If you are looking for a trusted butcher in Harborne, we are here to help.

Because good butchery is built on trust; and trust is built within the community.