West Lancashire is proud to be home to the Best Restaurant in England: the Michelin 3* Moor Hall Restaurant with Rooms. It’s casual dining restaurant, The Barn at Moor Hall, also has a Michelin Star.
Nearby Sō-lō in Aughton has also recently retained its Michelin Star, which it received for the first time in the 2023 Michelin Guide.
Whether you’re looking for gourmet cuisine or just some delicious, well-cooked local produce, there are a range of newcomers and well established venues across the borough for your taste buds to enjoy.
Surrounded by some of the best producers in the UK, it’s no wonder you can get such a delicious meal here in West Lancs.
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Restaurants
Briars Hall Hotel
An 18th century country manor house, Briars Hall Hotel is beautifully located in the countryside within 5 acres of gardens and woodland.
Moor Hall
Moor Hall is Lancashire's only three Michelin-Starred restaurant. Nestled in beautiful surroundings on the outskirts of Ormskirk in Aughton, the five AA rosette and one Green-Starred Moor Hall offers fine, modern dining inside a stunning grade II* listed building.
Peacock Inn
A fabulous Chinese restaurant with a great reputation for great food, The Peacock Inn is tucked away just off the delightful Church Walks in Ormskirk town centre.
Piri Piri
Piri Piri brings a taste of Portugal to the heart of Ormskirk and is one of our most unique independent restaurants that offers something different to the Ormskirk food itinerary.
Purely Pizza
Purely Pizza in Burscough is your go to for a relaxed, friendly and independent pizzeria, home to freshly prepared Neapolitan style pizza.
Sō-lō
Three time Michelin star winning chef Tim Allen has brought plenty of experience to his first truly solo venture here in West Lancashire.
Spiritz Social
A lively restaurant with a casual vibe. Here you'll find live music, dancing, and a menu of Mediterranean-style dishes.
The Barn at Moor Hall
Sister to Mark Birchall's Michelin 3* Moor Hall Restaurant with Rooms. Casual dining restaurant The Barn has received it's own Michelin Star and a Michelin Plate - a sign of very good food!
The Cork
The Cork wine bar Ormskirk offers a warm, friendly welcome, featuring beautiful decor with an outside terrace perfect for al-fresco dining.
The Fat Italian Ormskirk
The Fat Italian Restaurant promises a vibrant atmosphere with outstanding modern and classic Mediterranean dishes, offering something for everyone.
TurQuaz
TurQuaz Turkish Restaurant is a relaxing social experience to enjoy and share with family and friends, providing the freshest food Ormskirk has to offer with a perfect atmosphere.
Cafes
Bramley’s Coffee House
Bramleys Coffee House has been providing Ormskirk residents with freshly prepared, quality food from hearty breakfasts to lunches and homemade cakes for over 20 years.
Cobble
Cobble is a small independent café located on Church Street, Ormskirk. They serve a variety of breakfast, brunch and lunch dishes with vegetarian, gluten free and vegan options.
Eden Tearoom and Galleries
Eden is located in the village of Newburgh with a tearoom, art gallery, artisan retail and a workshop area for creative events.
Hugo’s Cafe Bar
Hugo's is an independent family café day but on a Friday and Saturday evening it is the perfect place to head for drinks with friends.
Nordico Lounge
Nordico Lounge is a home from home, offering delicious food and drinks, all day, on your doorstep.
Owd Barn at Bispham
Owd Barn is a rural West Lancashire 16th Century listed barn, with rustic farm shop, unique gift loft, country store and lovely tearoom too.
The Bagel Deli
The Bagel Deli opened in August 2018 and are purveyors of freshly made bagels, including poppy, onion & jalapeno alongside your delicatessen favourites.
The Edge
The Edge cafe Ormskirk provides a warm welcome and offers a great range of coffee, tea, homemade breakfasts, sandwiches, soup, cakes and much more
Pubs
Cactus Ray’s Bar & Graze
Cactus Ray’s Bar & Graze is a family run bar and eatery, set in a corner of Burscough Wharf boasting a friendly, quirky and arty atmosphere.
Tap Room 12
Tap Room 12 is the place to go for good beer. So much so, CAMRA awarded it Pub of The Year for Southport and West Lancashire in 2019.
The Cricketers
The Cricketers combines the traditional and modern, in décor and on the plate too; you can enjoy simple pub classics or chef specialities
The Saracens Head
The Saracens Head sits perfectly on the banks of the Leeds/Liverpool canal, in the heart of Halsall, just a 3 minute drive from the centre of Ormskirk.
The Ship at Lathom
The Ship at Lathom is a traditional ‘Great British Pub’, serving a wide range of real ales – always at least six on offer; premium lagers and stouts; fine wines and spirits – including a range of malt whiskies.
The Thirsty Duck
The Thirsty Duck is a congenial bar, that can be found in the wonderful Burscough Wharf, which offer a fantastic range of UK and European independent beers and ciders.
The Wayfarer
The Wayfarer Brew, Pub and Dining rooms is an award-winning, independent family run pub and restaurant set in the heart of the village of Parbold in Lancashire.
Bars
Mylo & Co
Mylo & Co stylish bar located on Burscough Street, Ormskirk which serves up the best cocktails and drinks selection in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.
Styles Bar
Styles Bar is a well established bar in the centre of Ormskirk town centre and is popular with locals and students and well known for live sports and a busy night scene at weekends.
The Green Room
The Green Room is one of Ormskirk's unique independents, located in Moor Street in Ormskirk town centre. Whether you're feeling peckish mid-day or fancy a few drinks in the night, stop off at The Green Room!