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Butterflies Bar & Kitchen, Pontypool, Gwent

Butterflies Bar & Kitchen

4.8
4.8
1319 Reviews
£25 and under
Steakhouse

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2 people
19:00
Booked 24 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

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
  • Website
    https://butterfliesblaenavon.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Dayne Watkins
  • Location
    31/33 Queen Street, Pontypool, Gwent NP4 9PN
  • 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

Menu

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What 1,319 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.7Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • South Wales

    Best Overall

  • South Wales

    Best Food

  • South Wales

    Best Service

  • South Wales

    Best Ambience

  • South Wales

    Best Value

  • South Wales

    Hot spot

  • South Wales

    Neighbourhood gem

  • South Wales

    Romantic

  • South Wales

    Good for special occasions

  • South Wales

    Most Booked

1,319 Reviews

  1. Donna

    South Wales

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Cannot fault Sunday Lunch - amazing selection of meats and boy they don't scrimp on portion size. Everything was perfect can't wait to come back.

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  2. Howells

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Had Sunday lunch with my family, the food tasted delicious and there was plenty of it. Excellent service, we will definitely be back. Thank you

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  3. Zoe

    South Wales

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was our first time visiting Butterflies absolutely outstanding food. Best soup and the steak well that speaks for its self Best Ever👌👌 Staff are lovely to.

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  4. Megan

    South Wales

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was unbelievable as always! Staff really really nice. Lovely meal thank you :)

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  5. Wendy

    South Wales

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Took friends for the 1st time. They weren't disappointed. Fantastic food choice Wonderful service cannot wait to return

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  6. Deborah

    South Wales

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Once again, Butterflies didn't disappoint! We had the Butchers Block to share, a big dish of "real" chunky chips and the best mac cheese ever! That block is huge and we wrapped up some of it to bring home! It consisted of two good quality sausages, three of the thickest and tastiest, minted lamb chops, a massive steak, a huge, thick gammon piece, two pork chops, a chicken breast, two pots of pepper sauce, the crispiest onion rings, a tomato and a big, flat mushroom all served on a board the width of the table! It was our fourth visit. Dayne, Curtis, Kalee all the staff are just so welcoming and friendly. Everything here is perfect! Already booked in again for their superb Sunday lunch! Well done everyone! Five stars 🌟 🌟🌟🌟🌟

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  7. Kelly

    South Wales

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 5 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely food, really big portions so couldn't finish my meal but will definitely be going back! 😋

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  8. Robin

    South Wales

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 5 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and great service and a pleasure to eat at butterflys restaurant. Look forward to eating there again.

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  9. Gwyn

    South Wales

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 5 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It’s the first time in a very long time that I have ordered three courses and ate the lot. The tandoori chicken thigh starter was wonderful. The seafood pasta special was the best pasta dish I have tasted. This was followed up by a lovely sticky toffee pudding. We we be back. Dr & Mrs Gwyn Lake

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  10. Jan

    South Wales

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 3 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Fabulous food. Excellent service. Always consistent

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Butterflies Bar & Kitchen is rated 4.8 stars by 1319 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 24 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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