Ugly Butterfly by Adam Handling
A pioneering restaurant and bar that brings a relaxed, theatrical dining experience to The Headland.
Rooted in Adam’s signature sustainable ethos, the restaurant champions the idea that “there’s no such thing as an Ugly Butterfly, just as there’s no such thing as food waste.”
Every edible part of the ingredient is utilised, with bar snacks and cocktails created from trims and offcuts that would otherwise be discarded.
A New Door Opens...
We are thrilled to welcome Adam Handling and the Ugly Butterfly by Adam Handling team to The Headland this summer. Ugly Butterfly 2.0 takes flight in what was previously The Terrace Restaurant, adding to our already fantastic dining offer across our iconic hotel. Welcome to the family!
The menu is hyper-seasonal and hyper-local, inspired by the best of British produce and shaped by Cornwall’s natural larder.
With its foundations in Adam’s flagship restaurant, Frog by Adam Handling in Covent Garden, the food at Ugly Butterfly is bold, elegant and driven by creativity – earning the restaurant acclaim, including the Trencherman’s Award for Creativity and Innovation.
Ugly Butterfly continues to celebrate its Cornish roots and champion local suppliers, bringing the flavours and character of the region to life.
The Ugly Butterfly Stay
Combine your stay at The Headland with a delicious four-course meal at Ugly Butterfly by Adam Handling.
Explore the ‘4x4’ 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
