Ugly Butterfly
Ugly Butterfly by Adam Handling
Adam Handling's restaurant at the Headland Hotel, which earned Newquay's first Michelin star in February 2026.
Ugly Butterfly originally operated in Carbis Bay before moving in July 2025 to the Headland Hotel overlooking Fistral Beach. Just half a year after opening, it won a Michelin star in February 2026, making it Newquay's first starred restaurant, and the same year it also received three AA Rosettes. The restaurant uses ingredients from south-west England and offers a four-course menu and an eleven-course tasting menu, as well as afternoon tea. In summer 2026 it is also hosting four-hands dinners with several starred chefs. Booking is essential, as the restaurant sits on the headland about 1.5 km west of the town centre.
Opening hours
Mainly dinner; check the website for opening days
Nearby sights
- Fistral Beach
- Huer's Hut
- Towan Beach & Newquay Harbour
- Blue Reef Aquarium Newquay
- Crantock Beach
- Newquay Zoo
- Lusty Glaze
- Holywell Bay