Rooted in Cornwall
Ugly Butterfly by Adam Handling
Settle in for a tasting menu, linger over afternoon tea or join us for cocktails. Reserve your table and experience Adam Handling’s distinctive approach to dining at The Headland.
Fine Dining at Ugly Butterfly by Adam Handling
Ugly Butterfly brings a relaxed fine dining experience to The Headland in Newquay, combining theatrical creativity with Chef Adam Handling’s sustainable ethos and pioneering zero-waste philosophy.
The four-course restaurant menu and eleven-course tasting menu showcase the incredible ingredients found in the South West of England. Hyper-local Cornish produce takes centre stage in dishes that are bold, elegant and creative.
Ugly Butterfly also offers its award-winning afternoon tea, served in the tea lounge, alongside a creative cocktail menu and bar snacks.
Open Monday – Saturday: July and August
Open Tuesday – Saturday: March – June, September
Open Wednesday – Saturday: October – February
Winter closure: January 3rd – January 19th 2027
The Offering
Ugly Butterfly’s menu is seasonal, working with the best of South-West produce, with emphasis on Cornwall’s natural larder, working with local fishermen and farmers, as well as using ingredient’s foraged by their team.
With foundations from Adam’s flagship Michelin-starred restaurant, Frog by Adam Handling in Covent Garden, the menu at Ugly Butterfly is bold, elegant and driven by creativity – earning the restaurant its first Michelin Star, awarded in February 2026.
Ugly Butterfly continues to celebrate its Cornish roots and champion local suppliers, bringing the flavours and character of the region to life.
Please note, Ugly Butterfly unfortunately does not welcome dogs, aside from service dogs.
The restaurant, while welcoming children, does not offer a dedicated children’s menu.
The Ugly Butterfly Stay
Combine your stay at The Headland with a delicious four-course meal at Ugly Butterfly by Adam Handling.
Explore the ‘4×4’ menu, which enables you to build your own journey through the South West’s larder and relax into a wonderful night’s sleep before waking up to the sounds of the sea.
Your stay includes:
One-night stay in one of our gorgeously decorated hotel bedrooms
- Breakfast in Restaurant RenMor
- A four-course dinner in Ugly Butterfly by Adam Handling on your arrival night (excluding beverages)
- Complimentary access to our award-winning Spa and AquaClub facilities
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Settle in for a tasting menu, linger over afternoon tea or join us for cocktails. Reserve your table and experience Adam Handling’s distinctive approach to dining at The Headland.