We are delighted to see Ormskirk’s Moor Hall crowned best restaurant in England and No 2 in the UK top 100 at The National Restaurant Awards.
After holding the top spot in the top 100 list for the previous two years, they were piped to taking the number one title for 2022 by Ynyshir in Wales. By being named best restaurant in England and No 2 in the UK demonstrates that Moor Hall is true Lancashire gem. Of course, we’re also delighted to see other restaurants in the North West also taking a number of the tops spots.
The Estrella Damm National Restaurant Awards are judged by more than 200 experts including food writers, chefs and restaurateurs. Judges vote for the top seven restaurants they have dined at in the last 12 months in order of preference, resulting in the final Top 100.
This recent award, along with Moor Hall’s VisitEngland’s Awards for Excellence 2022, their 2nd Michelin star, Michelin Green Star and 5 AA Rosettes, continues to demonstrate how passionate the team are. No trip to the North West would be complete without experiencing this wonderful venue, especially for those passionate about their food.
For those whose bank balance may not stretch, sister restaurant The Barn, which was also recently awarded it’s 1st Michelin Star, still uses a range of the same fabulous produce, and the same stunning surroundings, making sure to delight.
“The setup at Moor Hall is impressive. The beautiful glass-fronted restaurant has an open kitchen as well as a walk-in cheese room, where diners are encouraged to visit to make their selection. The restaurant makes its own charcuterie in house and uses honey from its five beehives located within its verdant grounds.”
The National Restaurant Awards – Nearby Winners
Moor Hall is a stunning grade II listed gentry house of mid-sixteenth century origin first recorded in 1282. Peter Stanley of Bickerstaffe built the current manor house in 1533, in over five acres of breath-taking grounds. This included formal gardens and growing land with a beautiful lake, said to be the remains of a medieval moat.
Owners Andy and Tracey Bell have together undertaken a multi-million pound renovation, taking West Lancashire’s Moor Hall back to its historic origin. Partner Mark Birchall takes the lead as chef patron.