Ugly Butterfly Restaurant and Bar Cornwall

Took my wife for Afternoon Tea at The Ugly Butterfly on her Birthday, Valentines Day 2025. Atmosphere, service and food were excellent. Tables nicely spaced apart. Unhurried vibe. Innovation with flavours in both food and drinks was evident and staff did a great job of explaining their approach. This was a fine dining experience for sure. Well done team and thanks for looking after us! See you again soon.

Oh wow the food just kept on coming. This was absolutely stunning. Every mouthful exploding with flavours. The pea soup and the lamb were my favourite. Stunning setting, beautiful surroundings. We also paired with the wine tasting course and it did not disappoint. Lovely flavours to compliment each course. This evening was a real treat and if your able to book a table you will not be disappointed

Wow! This place is phenomenal. We went for afternoon tea. It wasn't just another afternoon tea. The service was faultless. Actually, it was beyond faultless. The food was incredible and when served, it came with a story behind it's conception. Probably one of the best eating experiences I've had.

Afternoon Tea, with a twist. Delightful and delicious, Staff were informative and talked us through each course. View was stunning, bar area was dog friendly, comfortable, and inviting. Wished I had taken a picture of the tea cosy knitted by Adams mum, it was the little personalised touches that made this experiance and restaurant special.

Truly special Christmas Eve dinner. We were the only ones there, which we still can’t believe. Everything was incredible start to finish. Very talented culinary team! Thank you for making our holiday very special, we truly appreciate you!

Visited the venue for a wedding meeting and had lunch in the Butterfly whilst we were there. The food was absolutely delicious and as always the staff were so kind and accommodating even with our dog. We loved watching the seals whilst we ate. The whole estate is beautiful and we wait to get married here!

Ugly Butterfly by Chef Adam Handling is a culinary experience unlike any other. You can tell that each and every detail has been meticulously thought out. Upon entering, we received the warmest welcome from reception and were led into the stunning restaurant with the most amazing views. We opted for a relatively new experience they’re offering- the chefs counter- and I’d highly recommend it! Of course the beach view tables are breathtaking as well, but we got that plus a front row seat at witnessing the magic behind the incredible dishes. I’ve eaten at Michelin starred restaurant all around the world and so many of the dishes at Ugly Butterfly were still some of the best I’ve ever had. Already dreaming about our next opportunity to dine here!

Upon arrival, the car park attendant was quite skeptical about our intention to dine at the restaurant, making us go through considerable effort to prove it. He initially insisted we pay £20 for parking. Although I didn’t dine in the main restaurant, I enjoyed the bar area, which was lovely. The cocktails and fish and chips were excellent. However, the staff seemed somewhat distracted by the restaurant service. Despite this, everything else was wonderful, and the view was breathtaking! I will definitely return!