If you’ve ever tucked into our slow-cooked chilli or our bangers and mash with a rich onion gravy and garden peas, you’ve already had a taste of M.R. Starr Butchers.
Just a few doors down from us in Emsworth, M.R. Starr has been a local staple for decades. Mick Starr bought the business in 1988, building a reputation for quality produce, friendly service and a real connection to local suppliers. These days, the next generation, Paul and Neil Starr, are proudly carrying that torch, continuing the family’s commitment to traditional butchery with a modern eye for provenance and flavour.
Their counters are full of the good stuff: top-quality meat, locally sourced fish and all the trimmings that make their name trusted across the South Coast. We’ve been working with the Starr family for years, and their produce is a cornerstone of what makes our menu so loved – proper, honest food, crafted with care and served in good company.
So next time you’re in Emsworth, drop by M.R. Starr Butchers to see where the story begins, then head over to The Blue Bell to enjoy their produce on your plate. It’s local through and through – from butcher’s block to bar stool.
