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Rooted in Welsh Provenance

Award-winning steakhouse in the heart of Blaenavon's UNESCO World Heritage Town.

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Barbecue ribs drizzled with barbecue sauce and garnished with chopped green onions, served with coleslaw, onion rings filled with microgreens, and two bowls of barbecue sauce on a wooden table.
Barbecue ribs drizzled with barbecue sauce and garnished with chopped green onions, served with coleslaw, onion rings filled with microgreens, and two bowls of barbecue sauce on a wooden table.

Our Menu

Dry-aged Blackgate signature steaks, fresh Welsh produce, and dishes that have earned us a reputation across South Wales.

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A rustic wooden table holding a dish of baked cheesy casserole with chopped herbs, a slice of bread, and a colorful salad with cucumbers, tomatoes, and microgreens. A cozy fireplace glows in the background.

The gift of a great
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Give someone a Butterflies experience. Gift cards are available to purchase directly from the restaurant — perfect for birthdays, anniversaries, and special occasions.

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Close-up of a plated beef dish with a rich brown sauce, garnished with microgreens, served alongside roasted vegetables, on a textured blue-green ceramic plate.

Sunday Lunch

A proper Welsh Sunday. Locally sourced, generously served, and worth the drive.

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A Blaenavon institution since 1832.

Originally The Cross Keys Inn, Butterflies has been part of this community for nearly 200 years. Today, it's an award-winning steakhouse known for its warm Welsh welcome, signature dry-aged beef, and an atmosphere you won't find anywhere else in South Wales.

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We know where our food comes from.

Every cut is sourced from trusted Welsh suppliers. our beef from Blackgate Butchers in Cwmbrân, our lamb from Bannau brycheiniog, our herbs and salad grown in our own garden in Blaenavon. From field to fire, we take the short way round.

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4.7 stars from 1,400+ reviews

TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice · Best Steaks & Grills, South East Wales

“Such a lovely restaurant. Staff were friendly and knowledgeable. The food was amazing. It definitely lived up to the hype. We will be back.”

“What a lovely steak experience for a birthday celebration! It was full of flavour and cooked to perfection and the sides were to die for.”

“From the minute you walk through the door you are welcomed and treated like you’re really important to the waiting staff. The food from start to finish’s was absolutely superb.”