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Butterflies Bar & Kitchen, Pontypool, Gwent

Butterflies Bar & Kitchen

4.8
4.8
1370 Reviews
£25 and under
Steakhouse

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2 people
19:00
Booked 21 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 1,370 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
  • 4.8Food
  • 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 is celebrated for its "outstanding" food and "excellent service." Diners rave about the generous portions and "perfectly cooked" steaks. The ambiance is cozy with a warm welcome from the friendly staff. Advance booking is a must due to high demand. Highly recommended for special occasions!

1,370 Reviews

  1. Julie

    South Wales

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The BEST Sunday lunch yet again! Can not fault anything about this place! Amazing food, excellent service and overall just fantastic! Already booked to come back!

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  2. Jo-ann

    South Wales

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Beautiful Sunday dinner. So much food! Could not fault it.

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  3. Bea

    South Wales

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Staff were so friendly, smiling and chatty. Food was delicious, starter main and dessert. Looking forward to our next booking

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  4. Jenna

    South Wales

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 15 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Once again the food was exceptional as was the service! 10/10

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  5. Richard

    Bath

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely stunning food and great service will definitely be going back again

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  6. Diane

    South Wales

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent food good atmosphere staff very pleasant plenty of choice. Will return

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  7. Gill

    Worcestershire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 13 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a fabulous find. The food was delicious and the atmosphere great and the service second to none.

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  8. Claire

    South Wales

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 12 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Nice food but couldn't accommodate 2 meal by altering a starter and main course slightly, was really disappointed at this as this estaurant was highly recommended.. staff was really pleasant and helpful..

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  9. Jon

    South Wales

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This is a great restaurant, the food is fantastic, the staff are really friendly and it is excellent value for money - we have already booked in again.

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  10. Mark

    South Wales

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely superb meal from start to finish. Greats ambience and atmosphere, staff all extremely welcoming and helpful. And food was some of the best we've had in a long time. Steak was immense. Will be back to try their Sunday meals as soon as we can get in.

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Butterflies Bar & Kitchen is rated 4.8 stars by 1370 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 21 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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