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Butterflies Bar & Kitchen, Pontypool, Gwent

Butterflies Bar & Kitchen

4.8
4.8
1339 Reviews
£25 and under
Steakhouse

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2 people
19:30
Booked 23 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 1,339 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

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Butterflies Bar & Kitchen offers an exceptional dining experience with "amazing food" and "friendly, attentive staff." Known for its "best Sunday lunch," the generous portions and varied menu delight guests. Despite occasional noise and booking challenges, diners consistently praise the "outstanding service" and "delicious steaks," calling it a "top class restaurant" worth the wait.

1,339 Reviews

  1. Claire

    South Wales

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Stunning food, massive portions. Took loads home with us

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  2. Donna

    South Wales

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food. Beautiful setting and great service

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  3. Andrew

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 6 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had to wait three months for a table, however well worth the wait, atmosphere, service, food was first class. Would recommend to anyone to visit and enjoy Sunday lunch will be looking to visit during the week now and sample the daily menu.

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  4. Gareth

    South Wales

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 5 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great meal Great service My first time here and will be going again. The steak was amazing

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  5. Melissa

    South Wales

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 5 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Stunning food we have the surf and turf experience for two absolutely gorgeous

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  6. Courtney

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 5 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went as a group of 4 Excellent food would definitely go again had the steak experiencen.

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  7. Kate

    South Wales

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 4 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Superb!!!! Beautiful restaurant, very friendly staff and outstanding food. It's our 3rd time visiting and we will most definitely be returning.

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  8. Robert

    South Wales

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 4 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Was a lovely meal as usual, staff are super friendly. Need to get the next meal booked ASAP 😊

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  9. Michael

    South Wales

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 3 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Both my wife and I had the lamb rump. It was cooked to perfection and tasted great. We both had desserts which were equally yummy.

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  10. Robert

    South Wales

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 1 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Well Well Well . Absolute fabulous food. From walking in the door with nice ambient music we were shown to our table for the evening. Omg the food from start to finish was exceptional with the service also first class. We went for the sharing meal. Steak top level with lobster. Spectacular . Up there with my best meal ever . Desert was also unreal . 10/10 for us . Will return soon .

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Butterflies Bar & Kitchen is rated 4.8 stars by 1339 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:30
Booked 23 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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