Reservations

Restaurant Reservations

Book your restaurant or afternoon tea dining experience with us.

About Ugly Butterfly Restaurant and Bar

In a stunning Cornish Atlantic setting, just a mile from St Ives, Ugly Butterfly restaurant and bar offers spectacular views across one of the worlds most beautiful coasts, Carbis Bay. All of your problems disappear, based on the sheer environment of where you are. The sound of the ocean and the simplicity of perfectly-cooked local food makes you forget you’re even in the UK.

Afternoon Tea

Our afternoon tea experience takes you on a journey around Cornwall, celebrating the best of Cornish produce, with a coastal view that’s second to none.

Book the Lodges

Situated directly on the beach, the Lodges combine seaside chic with hot tubs and roof or beach gardens. Boasting spacious open-plan lounges with floor-to-ceiling windows leading to private sun decks.

About Adam Handling MBE

Scottish-born, Chef Adam, didn’t always have a love for food but his passion, drive and determination saw him start his apprenticeship at the prestigious Gleneagles Hotel, in Scotland – at the age of 16 – and never look back.

Adam’s cooking is all about celebrating the incredible produce he uses – his dishes are packed full of flavour to really make those ingredients shine.

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Our restaurant is open for lunch, Wednesday to Saturday, each week
What better way to spend an afternoon than gazing out across the World Class Carbis Bay, while you enjoy our tasting menus.
To secure a table, email reservations@uglybutterfly.co.uk or follow the link in our bio
Dishes come and go but snacks are here to stay 💪
Every Ugly Butterfly experience kicks off with these epic little moments - which one is your favourite?
Cheese doughnut 🧀
Cod waffle 🐟
Beef & kimchi 🐄
Pea & smoked eel 🥚
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Every day is a #nofilter moment at Ugly Butterfly. Every day is a #nofilter moment at Ugly Butterfly. This stunning sunset was the climax of a pretty mental weather weekend - epic, right?!
He’s back! The boss is back in the building tomo He’s back!
The boss is back in the building tomorrow and we can’t wait.
If you fancy seeing Chef Adam in action, make sure to book yourselves into Ugly Butterfly this summer. 😎
Hands up - who loves Cornish crab? One of our favo Hands up - who loves Cornish crab?
One of our favourite dishes this year has been our stunning crab tart - white crab meat, served with apple, radish, fennel and local sea herbs and flowers.
We just couldn’t let this one go, so we have elevated it for one of our dishes on the new menu. Have you tried it yet?
Back in black ⚡- our cod waffle has returned to Back in black ⚡- our cod waffle has returned to its original form!
Salted cod roe in black waffle batter, topped with sea water gel and marigold petals. 
Truly one of our most beautiful snacks on the menu 📸
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