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Butterflies Bar & Kitchen, Pontypool, Gwent

Butterflies Bar & Kitchen

4.9
4.9
1464 Reviews
£25 and under
Steakhouse

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2 people
23:00
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
Best Restaurant in Wales 2024
Current Finalist Best Restaurant in Wales 2025

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Gastro Pub, British
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Sun 12:30 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Dayne Watkins

What 1,464 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

Diners' Choice Awards

  • 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!

1,464 Reviews
  1. Meng

    South Wales1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I had yet another wonderful experience at BBK for their Sunday roast. The food was absolutely delicious—perfectly roasted meats, fluffy Yorkshire puddings, and all the traditional sides were cooked to perfection. It’s clear they take great care in sourcing their ingredients and preparing the meal. The atmosphere was cozy and welcoming, making it a great spot for a relaxing Sunday meal. However, I do have a couple of minor points to note. As we were seated under the speaker, the music was a bit on the loud side, which made it a little difficult to have a conversation without raising our voices. Additionally, after finishing our meal, there was quite a long wait for the bill, which was a bit frustrating after such an otherwise enjoyable experience. All in all, I’d highly recommend BBK for their fantastic food, but maybe with a request for the music to be turned down a notch and a bit more efficiency in the post-meal service. I’ll definitely be back!

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  2. StaceyH

    South Wales2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Not been for ages and had a wonderful catch up with friends , stunning food- steak cooked to perfection and great service 😍 Great job and doing Blaenavon proud!! Thank you

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  3. FrancescaZ

    South Wales2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food and service as always! Amazing restaurant

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  4. Richard

    South Wales1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Couldn’t fault the service. Food was spot on. From starters to mains.

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  5. Claire

    South Wales3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First visit did not disappoint, fabulous food & service! Will definitely be rebooking!! Gorgeous venue 👍🏻

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  6. Carol

    South Wales1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service great food absolutely delicious definitely recommend definitely come back service & ordering great Thankyou

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  7. Karen

    South Wales2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely stunning food, everything from start to finish made for a fabulous evening

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  8. Melanie

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved everything about our experience here. The vibe, the food and service were exceptional! We will be back.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely love this place. Second visit for us and will most certainly visit again but i will share with you what the others thought of their first visit. My mother & sister in law both had the salmon and both said exactly the same thing. “Very small portion of veg” 3 small potatoes and a few peas was a shock when it was laid in front of them. Cooked beautifully and presented well but could give a potatoe or 2 more! Also my dad would like to see the good olde Gammon on the menu as I believe it’s available on a platter. That aside a lovely evening thank you x

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  10. 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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Butterflies Bar & Kitchen is rated 4.9 stars by 1464 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
23:00
Booked 21 times today
Google Map for Butterflies Bar & Kitchen

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

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Gastro Pub, British
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Sun 12:30 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Dayne Watkins
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