Employees working at a butcher shop behind the counter, wearing green striped aprons and hats, with various meat cuts and jars displayed on the counter.

About A Holmes & Son.

A Family Butchers at the Heart of Coalville.

A Holmes & Son is a long-standing, family-run butchers built on traditional craft, trusted quality and genuine local service. For decades, we’ve been part of Coalville’s High Street, serving families, home cooks and local businesses with meat that’s prepared properly and delivered with pride.

What began as a small family shop has grown into a well-loved butchers known for reliability, consistency and the personal touch that only an independent business can offer.

A Holmes & Son is more than a butcher; it’s a key part of Coalville. We know many customers by name and value our long-lasting relationships. Whether you visit often or for the first time, you’ll always get a friendly welcome and dependable service.

  • A vintage Holmes Bros. family butcher truck parked outdoors, with trees in the background. The truck has the company name and a logo on the side, along with the phone number 'TIL COALVILLE 2148'. There is a label at the bottom that reads 'A. Holmes butchers est: 1965'.

    Our Story

    A Holmes & Son began with one promise: to provide high-quality meat and care for the people you serve. That promise stays true today.

    Although the store has evolved, our values remain the same: expert butchery, honest service, and the conviction that good food brings people together.

    Many customers have supported us for generations. Their loyalty shows we deliver fresh, tasty meat and friendly service every day.
  • Butcher shop display case filled with various cuts of raw meat and sausages, with a man wearing a hat and glasses standing behind the counter.

    Craftsmanship You Can Trust

    We follow a traditional butchery method using skilled hands and sharp knives, not machines.

    Every cut, steak, chop, or homemade item is carefully trimmed and prepared by expert butchers who know how meat should be.

    We blend these old skills with modern safety rules to make sure everything we sell is fresh, clean, and ready to eat.
  • Display of various cuts of raw meat in a refrigerated meat case at a butcher shop, with price tags on each type of meat.

    Quality That Sets Us Apart

    At A. Holmes & Son, we select our meat carefully to ensure exceptional taste and quality. We have fresh beef, pork, lamb, poultry, game, and special offers. You’ll also find homemade sausages, burgers, and easy-to-cook items.

    For cooked meats, deli slices, and more, we have choices for every taste. We also sell sauces, pickles, and sides.

  • A man dressed in a white shirt, red tie, green apron, and green hat with a stripe, standing outside a store with large windows and signs advertising meats since 1965, including tripe, ox-tongue, and chitterlings.

    Our Promise

    Buying quality meat should be simple.

    It must be fresh, fairly priced, well prepared, and served with care.

    That's what we provide daily, making A Holmes & Son a trusted name in Coalville.