
BUTTERFLIES STEAKHOUSE
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About BUTTERFLIES STEAKHOUSE
Butterflies Steakhouse is a steak house and Welsh restaurant on Old Queen St in Pontypool, open Tuesday to Sunday and closed Mondays. The Sunday roast draws enough demand that tables are typically booked out weeks to months ahead, so reservations for it need to go in early. Meals arrive with table service, staff seat guests and take orders once seated, and portions run large for the price. Booking ahead is recommended more broadly, not just for Sunday. Outdoor seating gives an option for eating outside, and a step-free, wheelchair-accessible entrance suits visitors with mobility needs. High chairs are available for families with young children. The waiting list for the Sunday roast is long enough that regulars plan their booking well in advance of the date they want to eat.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree of charge street parking · Paid street parking · Parking
- AccessibilityWheelchair-accessible entrance · Wheelchair-accessible seating · Wheelchair-accessible toilet
- Good for kidsGood for kids · High chairs · Kids' menu
Menu & Prices
61 dishes · mains £6–110- Chateaubriand For Two£90.00
- 10oz Blackgate Signature Sirloin£32.00
- Persian Lamb Kofta£10.00
- 10oz Blackgate Signature Ribeye£34.00
- 10oz Blackgate Signature Fillet£43.00
- 22oz Blackgate Signature Rump£38.00
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention sunday roast/lunch, long wait for reservation, steak with blue cheese sauce and homemade lasagne.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention sunday roast/lunch, long wait for reservation, steak with blue cheese sauce and homemade lasagne.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers consistently center on the Sunday roast and steak dinners, with the long waiting list for a table repeatedly mentioned as proof of demand. The steaks with blue cheese sauce draw particular praise, described as melting in the mouth, alongside sides like the spicy mac and cheese balls and a lemon cheesecake singled out for its balance. The homemade lasagne and a Christmas Day sharer board also stand out for portion size and quality. Service is described by most as friendly, quick, and attentive, with several noting food arriving fast even on a busy Sunday. One reviewer, however, found the restaurant's small size a problem, with no proper bar area, front-of-house staff described as unpleasant and inattentive, and a three-course meal rushed through in just over an hour while a waiting party stood beside their table. Several reviewers note the long advance booking required, and one mentions being unable to leave a tip since card tipping wasn't accepted, advising bringing cash instead.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers consistently center on the Sunday roast and steak dinners, with the long waiting list for a table repeatedly mentioned as proof of demand. The steaks with blue cheese sauce draw particular praise, described as melting in the mouth, alongside sides like the spicy mac and cheese balls and a lemon cheesecake singled out for its balance. The homemade lasagne and a Christmas Day sharer board also stand out for portion size and quality. Service is described by most as friendly, quick, and attentive, with several noting food arriving fast even on a busy Sunday. One reviewer, however, found the restaurant's small size a problem, with no proper bar area, front-of-house staff described as unpleasant and inattentive, and a three-course meal rushed through in just over an hour while a waiting party stood beside their table. Several reviewers note the long advance booking required, and one mentions being unable to leave a tip since card tipping wasn't accepted, advising bringing cash instead.
Featured reviews
- luke fraser
“I can now see why it's a year wait for a Sunday roast. Absolutely out of this world. Amazing service and the food cooked to perfection.”
- Bethan Williams
“This is a double 5* review because we visited on Christmas day and i never got round to leaving a review ..the food and service was amazing!! The quantity and quality of food for the price is insane. This was our first time going out for christmas dinner as a family and it was one of the best Christmas' we've had! We also visited this evening for my son's 11th birthday as he's abit of a foodie and loves BBK. The team went above and beyond to make it special for him which was so so kind. The food was amazing, I had the lasagne which was the best lasagne I've ever had - proper homemade! And my partner and son shared the favourites sharer board which had a good variety of foods. Againt the portion size and quality is just unbelievable. The staff are always so friendly and can't do enough for you. Thanks BBK!! Oh, and we were gutted we weren't able to give a tip as they don't accept card payment tips and we didn't have any cash - so be sure to take some cash as you'll see they very deserve much it!”
- Graeme Hughes
“A fantastic valentines meal. The food was exquisite and the service and atmosphere brilliant.”
- Marian Mae Del Giudice
“We had a lovely meal here today with my family. The staff were very accommodating to my allergies and made sure I felt comfortable with my options. They also kindly mentioned that if we book next time, they can prepare something on the side …”
- Megan Hearne
“Absolutely beautiful 🤩 We came here to celebrate our 3-year anniversary and decided to go all out, just the two of us — and it was worth every penny. Every single bite was delicious, and that’s saying something because we’re both quite fussy eaters! The value for money was amazing, and the staff were polite, friendly, and attentive without being overbearing. It gave us plenty of time to relax and really enjoy our evening without feeling rushed or interrupted. We had a reservation at 6pm and were seated at 5:50. Drinks arrived by 6, our order was taken at 6:10, and by 6:30 all of our food was at the table. Honestly, it was the fastest service I’ve ever experienced for that amount of food — so impressive! The steaks with blue cheese sauce were the absolute stars of the show. The steak was like butter, it just melted in your mouth. We honestly wished we’d ordered extra blue cheese sauce because it was that good! The sides were just as amazing. We had chips and new potatoes, both cooked perfectly, plus spicy mac and cheese balls in a tomato sauce which were absolutely beautiful, We also had half a loaf . We then added garlic lobster on the side (worth the extra!). To finish, we had the lemon cheesecake. The fluffiest cheesecake I’ve ever had. The lemon flavour was perfectly balanced, not too strong, just right. 100% would recommend — definitely a small hidden gem. ✨”
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
- Fireplace
- Great beer selection
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Great wine list
Amenities
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Free of charge street parking
- Accepts reservations
- Outdoor seating
- Dine-in
- Good for kids
Show more amenities
- Bar on site
- Casual
- Beer
- Coffee
- Healthy options
- Small plates
- Dining options· 7
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
- Facilities· 1
- Toilet
- Crowd· 2
- Groups
- Tourists
- Parking· 2
- Paid street parking
- Parking
- Highlights· 5
- Fireplace
- Great beer selection
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Great wine list
- Family-friendly· 2
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
- Planning· 4
- Brunch reservations recommended
- Lunch reservations recommended
- Reservations required
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Offerings· 4
- Alcohol
- Cocktails
- Spirits
- Wine
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Atmosphere· 4
- Cosy
- Romantic
- Trendy
- Upmarket
- Accessibility· 2
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Location
Restaurants near BUTTERFLIES STEAKHOUSE
- The Gaff Abergavenny4.72834.3 miWheelchair accessible
small plates menu, carrots, cauliflower
- Frenchies4.71245.4 mi away£1–10
sunday beef dinner, ham and cheese baguette, roast pork sunday lunch
- 7.1 mi away£20–30Wheelchair accessibleReservations
chicken tikka, shaktora, chicken shashlik
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUTTERFLIES STEAKHOUSEOutdoor seating · Good for kids · Reservations | 4.6974 | — | £15–30 | sunday roast/lunch, long wait for reservation, steak with blue cheese sauce |
| The Gaff AbergavennyWheelchair accessible | 4.7283 | 4.3 mi | — | small plates menu, carrots, cauliflower |
| Frenchies | 4.7124 | 5.4 mi away | £1–10 | sunday beef dinner, ham and cheese baguette, roast pork sunday lunch |
| Tamarind Restaurant & Bar TredegarWheelchair accessible · Reservations | 4.7322 | 7.1 mi away | £20–30 | chicken tikka, shaktora, chicken shashlik |
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