Ugly Butterfly, located in the iconic Carbis Bay, just a mile from St Ives in Cornwall, opened in August 2021. In keeping with Adam’s ethos, there’s a strong focus on sustainability. There’s no such thing as an Ugly Butterfly, in the same way as there’s no such thing as food waste.
The restaurant and bar offers a relaxed experience, with surreal surroundings. We are lucky to have one of the most beautiful views of the Cornish coast, overlooking the ocean so that guests can watch the dolphins and seals. The sound of the ocean and the innovative utilisation of our local ingredients makes guests forget they’re even in the UK.
Our afternoon tea experience takes guests on a journey around Cornwall, celebrating the best of Cornish produce. The tea itself is grown on the Cornish Tregothnan Estate – the first tea fields in the UK.
Ugly Butterfly by Adam Handling lucky to have one of the most beautiful views of the Cornish coast. Our open plan restaurant lends itself to semi-private dining, as well as large private hire events and weddings. No matter the celebration, Ugly Butterfly is the perfect location.
Parking is available within and next to the Carbis Bay Estate
Public transit
BY RAIL The nearest station is Carbis Bay on the St Ives branch line. There are frequent regular connecting services to St Erth station (on the London to Penzance main line). From the train station it is only a short walk down the hill to the Estate.