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If you're driving through the Gloucestershire countryside around Gloucester or exploring the eastern edges of the Cotswolds, A J B Meats is well worth a visit if you want to understand how people in this region actually shop and eat.
It's a proper farm shop where the butchers genuinely know their craft and take time with customers rather than simply moving stock through quickly. They source fresh meat directly from their own farm or neighbouring operations, so you can ask real questions about provenance and get cuts prepared exactly as you need them.
What makes it stand out goes beyond pure convenience. When you're at the counter, you're connecting with local producers in a way that supermarket shopping never quite manages. Beyond the meat counter, you'll usually find other farm produce depending on the season—eggs, dairy, preserves and more—so it's worth taking a look to see what's available on the day you visit. Game appears alongside the regular cuts when it's in season. If you're staying in Gloucester for a few days or working your way through the area on a longer loop, stopping here gives you access to genuinely fresh food and a real sense of the agricultural economy that still underpins this part of the county. It's a straightforward way to eat well during your time here while supporting the farms and producers who work the land around you.
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