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Butterflies Bar & Kitchen, Pontypool, Gwent

Butterflies Bar & Kitchen

4.9
4.9
1455 Reviews
£25 and under
Steakhouse

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2 people
19:00
Booked 26 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
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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 1,455 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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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

    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 a hidden gem offering "outstanding food" and "amazing service." Known for generous portions, it features a standout "Butchers Block" and "best steak ever." Diners appreciate the "lovely atmosphere," "friendly staff," and "great value for money." A must-visit for special occasions!

1,455 Reviews
  1. Talisen

    South Wales1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We really enjoyed our meal, however, we were really disappointed that the only options were a Sunday roast. We booked the table in January for March, a 2 month wait, it doesn't mention anywhere on your website that on a Sunday you exclusively do Sunday roasts. We were extremely excited to try the steaks you have on offer and felt so disappointed that we couldn't have it.

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  2. Rhiannon

    South Wales23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Visited for the first time in a few months for Sunday lunch, the length of time being mainly because you have to book so far in advance due to them being fully booked. As usual food was outstanding, service was very quick and efficient, waitresses very polite and helpful. Atmosphere is always lovely, no matter what time of day or night you visit. We didn’t have room for dessert so they kindly packed it up for us to take home. Already booked Sunday lunches now up until next February, need our regular fix☺️ Cant wait until next time x

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  3. IanB

    Liverpool2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 27 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Took my stepdad for his 84 birthday and food was lovely and staff excellent. Especially want to mention Ethan who served us. Great personality and good with customers young and old! He is an asset to your business.

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  4. Julie

    South Wales32 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 26 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious meals as always, great service. Lovely restaurant. Only problem is that it's so good it's very hard to get a booking.

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  5. Helen

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 25 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our first time at the restaurant and will be going back soon. Outstanding food and the service was excellent.

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  6. Susan

    South Wales3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 23 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Melt in your mouth meat and so tasty, good portion sizes and a wonderful ambiance cant wait to revisit, well worth the wait and the miles to get there, thank you to all staff who work very hard to make sure you enjoy every minute

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  7. Anne

    South Wales15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 23 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a fantastic restaurant fabulous staff and exceptional food nothing is ever too much for them. Highly recommend

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  8. Martin

    South Wales1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our first visit to Butterflies was a treat from start to finish. From its unassuming location, the warm, welcoming interior is a wonderful surprise. The staff are friendly, engage in just the right amount of small-talk to make you feel like one of the regulars immediately, without being over the top. The food? High quality, high quantity, locally sourced.. what more could you ask for? Everything came out in a relatively short time after ordering, three of us were so full we couldn’t face dessert, but the ones that did order had a huge plate of sweet goodness each too! Would we go back? We booked our next visit before we’d even left the table! Excellent.

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  9. Karl

    South Wales2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 21 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fab food and staff very attentive 10/10. Will be returning … again 👍🏼

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  10. Victoria

    South Wales4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 20 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Truly amazing!!! Booked for my sons 21st birthday. Staff were very polite and helpful, atmosphere was lovely. Menu was amazing. We ordered 2 butcher blocks, WOW, everything was cooked to perfection 👌. Can't wait to book again to try the other sharing platters.

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Butterflies Bar & Kitchen is rated 4.9 stars by 1455 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 26 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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