Llangollen: Clwydian Butchers to open later this month

Friends and business partners with years of experience Alan Downes and Nathan Smith are delighted to be bringing a local butchers back to the popular north Wales town.

Set to open by the end of July, the business will occupy the former Daniel Morris Butchers building located at 19 Castle Street which closed in May this year - just two-years since its opening.

The Clwydian Butcher’s primary mission is to provide a traditional butchery service to the local community of Llangollen and surrounding areas, with the additional opportunity to provide a catering option for local hospitality businesses seeking a quality and reliable service.

Alan, former managing director at Hawarden Estate, has successfully led the development and growth of the multi-award winning Farm Shop and Cafe, as well as The Glynne Arms. 

He trained and practiced as a traditional butcher after working as a Fresh Meal and Fish Department manager in ASDA for 11-years.

Nathan also boasts a wealth of experience in traditional butcher skills and meat production methods after 20-years with a long-time established family butchers in the Ruthin area.

He will become the manager of the shop in Llangollen with Alan as the official business owner.

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Both men from the Ruthin area have a passion for the traditional aspects of butchery and will specialise in ‘in house’ bacon curing, sausage making, pie making and other traditional meat production methods.

Alan said: "The Clwydian Butcher operation will work with local suppliers and farms, offering a ‘nose to tail’ offer from a supply of mainly full carcase meat from local supply chains. 

"An exact opening date is yet to be confirmed. It will take time to establish all aspects of our product range and services, which will be introduced in a phased approach."