Ugly Butterfly by Adam Handling

We are thrilled to have Michelin Star chef, Adam Handling, at Carbis Bay Estate. 'Ugly Butterfly', which is Chef Adam’s most sustainable brand of restaurants, has taken residence on the top floor of the Ocean Venue, offering British food, inspired by Cornwall. Sustainable. Local. Luxury.

Ugly Butterfly showcases Chef Adam Handling’s passion for converting locally sourced, quality ingredients into beautifully presented dishes, packed full of flavour. In keeping with both Adam’s and the Estate’s ethos, there is a strong focus on sustainability. Ugly Butterfly offers an all-day, fine-dining experience. Chef, Adam, has created the menus in the restaurant to be as elevated and theatrical as at 'Frog by Adam Handling' in London's Covent Garden and uses ingredients carefully sourced from in and around Cornwall.

  • British Food Inspired By Cornwall

    Ugly Butterfly’s menu in the restaurant and bar plays tribute to the Cornish location and surroundings. Incorporating seafood and foraged ingredients it showcases Carbis Bay’s beautiful seaside and rural setting.

  • Dine at the Bar

    Just a mile from St Ives, Ugly Butterfly’s bar offer spectacular views across one of the world's most beautiful bays. The bar menu offers snacks, sandwiches and sweet treats throughout the day to enjoy alongside a drink.

  • Afternoon Tea

    Ugly Butterfly's Afternoon Tea is a feast for the senses with sandwiches, savouries, sweets and scones, utilising food waste and celebrating the wealth of local produce that we have on our doorstep here in Cornwall.

As a leader in sustainable hospitality, Carbis Bay Estate is the perfect home for the Ugly Butterfly brand. Having won such prestigious awards as AA Eco Hotel of the Year 2019–20, we are delighted to welcome a chef as passionate as Adam Handling to the Estate to delight our guests with a luxury, sustainable dining experience.

OPENING TIMES

Restaurant Mon - 5-10 pm
Tues to Sun - 12-1.30 pm & 5-10 pm
Bar Bar
Mon to Sun - 11am-late
Afternoon Tea Mon to Sun - 12-4 pm

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