Having spent a bit of time working around the Richmond area, I became a big fan of Bertie's Butcher and their delicious lunches. Well, these kids realised they were on to something because in addition to pumping out amazing salads and meaty sandwiches, they have since open a dedicated lunch spot out the back.
If you're passing by at breakfast time, they also serve Syndicate coffee (O.K) and non-BBQ breakfast items. But let's face it, you're connected to a butcher - the BBQ is going to be where it's at.
The menu is simple: every day they put on a type of meat and offer a choice of 1-2 sides. For example, they might do a big beef brisket cookoff one day and offer pork belly sliders the next. All cooked in their big smoky BBQ out the front.
What happens if per chance, you head out here and find out you're not digging the animal de jour? Easy - just go around to the butcher out the front and order yourself a wrap or maybe even a not-so-humble sausage roll and bring it back to enjoy in the sunny courtyard with a cool glass of homemade iced tea.
The backyard BBQ atmosphere is relaxed and fun. I have found myself going alone in my lunch break and ending up chatting to other people at the table. Except on beef brisket day, where I sat next to two guys that couldn't utter anything other than "oooooohhh...so good." I think they needed a moment. read more