# Ugly Butterfly By Adam Handling, Newquay — Reviews & Opening Hours

> Ugly Butterfly By Adam Handling — Fine Dining Restaurant in Newquay with a 5/5 food hygiene rating. Rated 4.8/5 from 368 Google reviews. Opening hours, location and directions.

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Fine Dining Restaurant

# Ugly Butterfly By Adam Handling

Headland Road, Newquay

[View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=18105451411182475110&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA)

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**In short:** Ugly Butterfly By Adam Handling is a fine dining restaurant in Newquay, rated 4.8 out of 5 from 368 Google reviews, with a 5/5 food hygiene rating.

Details checked 1 September 2026 · source: Google Places

## About Ugly Butterfly By Adam Handling

Ugly Butterfly sits within the Headland Hotel on Headland Road. The restaurant offers tasting menus and afternoon tea built around locally sourced Cornish ingredients, prepared with creative technique. Service is attentive and knowledgeable. The setting provides views and suits special occasions, with a relaxed approach to fine dining.

Bookings are taken. The restaurant accommodates children and groups. Food hygiene rating: 5 out of 5.

## Menu & facilities

For the current menu and prices, see [Ugly Butterfly By Adam Handling's own website](https://www.uglybutterfly.co.uk/?utm_campaign=SDM&utm_id=GMB&utm_medium=website+click&utm_source=GMB).

## Opening hours

**Monday** 12:00 – 4:00 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM

**Tuesday** 12:00 – 4:00 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM

**Wednesday** 12:00 – 4:00 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM

**Thursday** 12:00 – 4:00 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM

**Friday** 12:00 – 4:00 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM

**Saturday** 12:00 – 4:00 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM

**Sunday** Closed

### Lunch hours

**Monday** 12:00 – 1:30 PM

**Tuesday** 12:00 – 1:30 PM

**Wednesday** 12:00 – 1:30 PM

**Thursday** 12:00 – 1:30 PM

**Friday** 12:00 – 1:30 PM

**Saturday** 12:00 – 1:30 PM

**Sunday** Closed

### Dinner hours

**Monday** 5:00 – 10:00 PM

**Tuesday** 5:00 – 10:00 PM

**Wednesday** 5:00 – 10:00 PM

**Thursday** 5:00 – 10:00 PM

**Friday** 5:00 – 10:00 PM

**Saturday** 5:00 – 10:00 PM

**Sunday** Closed

## What's nearby

- The Headland next door
- Fistral Beach 200m away
- Fistral Boardmasters Beach Bar 200m away
- Fistral Beach Surf School 200m away

Distances as the crow flies, via Google

Diners like this restaurant's exceptional tasting menus and afternoon tea, featuring creative dishes with locally sourced Cornish ingredients. They also highlight the warm, attentive, and knowledgeable staff, who provide excellent service. Guests mention the relaxed fine dining atmosphere and stunning views, making it ideal for special occasions.

Summary via Google

## At a glance

**Guest rating** 4.8 / 5 (368 reviews)

**Good for children** Yes

**Good for groups** Yes

**Booking required** Yes

**Food hygiene rating** 5 out of 5 – Very good

**Destination** Newquay

Food hygiene rating from the [Food Standards Agency](https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1846345).

[More restaurants in Newquay](https://staycation.co.uk/newquay/restaurants)

★ 4.8 (368 reviews)

Typical price range (Google)

£100

[Visit official website](https://www.uglybutterfly.co.uk/?utm_campaign=SDM&utm_id=GMB&utm_medium=website+click&utm_source=GMB)

[01637 839739](tel:01637839739)

(please mention staycation.co.uk when calling)

### Quick Facts

**Destination** Newquay

**Plus Code** 9C2PCWC3+66

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## Quick answers

### What are the opening hours of Ugly Butterfly By Adam Handling?

Ugly Butterfly By Adam Handling is open Mon–Sat 12pm–4pm, 5pm–10pm; Sun closed (from its Google listing; hours can change on bank holidays, so check before you go).

### Is Ugly Butterfly By Adam Handling any good?

Ugly Butterfly By Adam Handling is rated 4.8 out of 5 from 368 Google reviews. Its official food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5.

### Is Ugly Butterfly By Adam Handling good for children?

Yes, Ugly Butterfly By Adam Handling is listed as good for children.

### Can you book a table at Ugly Butterfly By Adam Handling?

Yes, Ugly Butterfly By Adam Handling takes reservations.

### How do I contact Ugly Butterfly By Adam Handling?

Call Ugly Butterfly By Adam Handling on +44 1637 839739.

## More near Ugly Butterfly By Adam Handling

### Hotels & B&Bs nearby

- [The Headland Hotel & Spa ★ 4.4 · next door](https://staycation.co.uk/cornwall/hotels/the-headland-hotel-and-spa)
- [Oceanside Lifestyle Hotel ★ 4.5 · 0.2 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/newquay/hotels/oceanside-lifestyle-hotel)
- [Atlantic Hotel Newquay ★ 4.1 · 0.3 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/newquay/hotels/atlantic-hotel-newquay)
- [Harbour Hotel ★ 4.7 · 0.4 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/newquay/hotels/harbour-hotel)

### Holiday cottages nearby

- [Baywatch 0.1 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/cornwall/cottages/baywatch-bcpeabay)
- [Fistral Pearl 0.2 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/cornwall/cottages/fistral-pearl-syk1129210)
- [8 Cribbar 0.2 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/cornwall/cottages/8-cribbar-syk1017635)
- [Fistral Apres Surf 0.2 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/cornwall/cottages/fistral-apres-surf-syk1068439)

### Campsites nearby

- [Country View Lodge ★ 4.0 · 0.8 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/devon/camping/country-view-lodge)
- [Trenance Holiday Park ★ 4.3 · 1.3 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/cornwall/camping/trenance-holiday-park)
- [Trevella Holiday Park ★ 4.4 · 1.5 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/cornwall/camping/trevella-holiday-park)
- [Higher Moor Campsite ★ 4.7 · 1.9 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/cornwall/camping/higher-moor-campsite)

### Things to do nearby

- [Fistral Beach ★ 4.7 · 0.3 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/newquay/attractions/fistral-beach)
- [Newquay Activity Centre ★ 5.0 · 0.5 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/newquay/attractions/newquay-activity-centre)
- [Cornish Wave Surf & Adventure ★ 5.0 · 0.6 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/newquay/attractions/cornish-wave-surf-adventure)
- [Blue Reef Aquarium Newquay ★ 4.0 · 0.7 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/newquay/attractions/blue-reef-aquarium-newquay)