About
Stanley Street Butchery is a long-running butcher on Stanley Street in St Ives, on Sydney's Upper North Shore. Established in 1974, it's one of the city's oldest and most respected makers of biltong, boerewors and drywors — traditional South African dried meats made on-site from premium grass-fed Australian meats.
Beyond the dried-meat specialty, the shop carries a wide range of fresh beef, lamb, chicken and pork, along with specialty meats such as venison, buffalo and ostrich, and free-range and organic options. It doubles as a cultural hub for Sydney's Southern African community, stocking an extensive range of imported South African groceries, with online ordering also available through its associated platform.
Best For
Sydney shoppers after authentic biltong and boerewors from grass-fed meats, plus a full fresh-meat counter and South African groceries.
What You'll Find
Biltong, boerewors & drywors
Grass-fed beef
Lamb, chicken & pork
Venison & ostrich
Free-range & organic options
South African groceries
Good to Know
TypeButcher (specialty meats)
Established1974
Known forBiltong, boerewors, drywors
MeatGrass-fed Australian; free-range & organic options
Also stocksSouth African groceries
OrderingIn store & online
Opening Hours
Contact Stanley Street Butchery on (02) 9449 9242 for current trading hours.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Stanley Street Butchery known for?
It's one of Sydney's oldest makers of biltong, boerewors and drywors — traditional South African dried meats made on-site from premium grass-fed Australian meats since 1974.
Do they sell fresh meat too?
Yes. They carry fresh beef, lamb, chicken and pork, plus specialty meats like venison, buffalo and ostrich, with free-range and organic options.
Can I buy South African groceries there?
Yes. The shop stocks an extensive range of imported South African grocery products and is a hub for Sydney's Southern African community.
Can I order online?
Yes. Online purchasing is available through the butchery's associated platform, making its products accessible Australia-wide.