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Butterflies Bar & Kitchen, Pontypool, Gwent

Butterflies Bar & Kitchen

4.9
4.9
1436 Reviews
£25 and under
Steakhouse

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2 people
19:30
Booked 29 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
Multi-award winning restaurant situated in the heart of the World Heritage Town of Blaenavon.
Originally built in 1832 as the Cross Keys Hotel we have been serving the locals of Blaenavon and beyond for almost 200 years.

We are well known across South Wales for our award winning steaks and hearty portions

Voice awards - Best chef 2018
Voice awards - Best Sunday lunch 2019
Voice awards - Best steaks 2019
Welsh hospitality awards - Best Welsh restaurant 2021
Welsh restaurant awards - Best in South Wales 2023
Best commercial garden - 9 consecutive years
Best Restaurant in Wales 2024
Current Finalist Best Restaurant in Wales 2025

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Gastro Pub, British
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Sun 12:30–16:00 Dinner Tue–Sat 17:00–21:00
  • Phone number
    01495 791044
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Dayne Watkins
  • Area
    Pontypool
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Kosher, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,436 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.8Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • South Wales

    Best Overall

  • South Wales

    Best Food

  • South Wales

    Best Service

  • South Wales

    Best Ambience

  • South Wales

    Best Value

  • South Wales

    Innovative

  • South Wales

    Hot spot

  • South Wales

    Romantic

  • South Wales

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Butterflies Bar & Kitchen consistently delivers exceptional dining experiences with "amazing food" and "outstanding service." Guests rave about the "best Sunday dinner" and "superb steak." The atmosphere is cozy and inviting, with attentive staff ensuring each visit is memorable. Despite its popularity, resulting in long wait times for reservations, visitors agree it's "worth the wait." Consistently rated as a top choice, it's a must-visit for those seeking great food and a welcoming vibe.

1,436 Reviews
  1. Dyfed

    South Wales

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is our second visit here and there is a good reason for this. The food is absolutely outstanding. Delicious, ideal portion size and perfectly cooked. We opted for the sharing platter and asked for the steaks to be cooked med rare, it was spot on. Staff were brilliant in advising on options, as they could have easily encouraged to order more but said the food coming would be enough. It says a lot when you have to book well in advance for this place. The hardest bit is finding it! Some might say its a bit pricey but when the old cliche you get what you pay for comes out its clearly 100%. Plenty of times I have been paying more than normal for meals and been disappointed. This time its more than justified. Already booked for the summer!

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  2. Andrea

    Bristol

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Location was unexpected and we thought what will this be like!! It was superb in every way, ambience, service, food and value. Can’t wait to come back

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  3. Ken

    South Wales

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was perfect, food was excellent, service was first class, and restaurant was exceptional, will definitely visit again, well done.

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  4. Danielle

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food everyone enjoyed their meals Steak was best Iv had!

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  5. Jess

    South Wales

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 2 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I have visited 3 times now, once for the normal menu and twice for Sunday lunch. Beautiful food. The best Sunday lunch I’ve ever had at a restaurant. HUGE portions so very good value for money and you can take some away. Incredible list of desserts. Word of warning, don’t have a starter. I would have preferred a roastie or 2 extra over the new potatoes, but that’s just personal preference. 100/10 and I will be returning (if I can ever get a table!).

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  6. Jordan

    South Wales

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 31 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing experience, lovely food and great service.

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  7. Sharon

    South Wales

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 31 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We always look forward to our night at the butterflies and it didn’t disappoint. The steak was absolutely delicious and everything was freshly cooked and tasty. The staff were friendly and attentive. Thanks again Look forward to our next visit ❤️❤️

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  8. Joanne

    South Wales

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 31 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Brilliant service Amazing food Very good quality Lovely environment

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  9. Andrea

    South Wales

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 31 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had this as a gift of our daughter and son in law for Christmas. It was amazing from start to finish food and service were second to none will definitely be going back

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  10. Michael

    South Wales

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 30 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife and I tried the butcher’s block on our latest visit. Needless to say we were not disappointed. It’s not for the faint hearted as you need a big appetite, but if like us you enjoy your meats I would definitely recommend you give it a try. From the succulent gammon steak to the enormous rump steak a joy to behold 👍🏻

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Butterflies Bar & Kitchen is rated 4.9 stars by 1436 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:30
Booked 29 times today
Google Map for Butterflies Bar & Kitchen

31/33 Queen Street, Pontypool, Gwent NP4 9PN

Additional information

  • Area
    Pontypool
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Sun 12:30–16:00 Dinner Tue–Sat 17:00–21:00
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Gastro Pub, British
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Dayne Watkins
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Kosher, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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