Prime Highlights:
- Moor Hall, the Michelin-starred countryside restaurant in Aughton, has been ranked the No. 1 place to eat in Britain by Harden’s guide.
- The restaurant’s head chef, Mark Birchall, credits the team’s dedication and hard work for this top recognition.
Key Facts:
- Moor Hall offers a nine-course dinner for £265 and a four-course lunch for £145, featuring dishes like Isle of Mull scallop, Dorset sika deer ragout, and Ormskirk gingerbread.
- Harden’s ranking is based on over 30,000 reports from a survey of 2,500 diners across the UK.
Background:
Moor Hall, the Michelin-starred countryside restaurant in Aughton, has been named the best place to eat in Britain in 2026. Known for its stunning setting in a renovated Grade II-listed 13th-century manor, the restaurant has been steadily earning recognition, including three Michelin stars, the only one of two outside London, and two Michelin keys for its accommodation.
The latest accolade comes from Harden’s, a respected restaurant guide, which ranked Moor Hall first based on feedback from more than 30,000 reports collected from 2,500 diners. Just last year, the restaurant ranked 74th, making this rise to the top particularly remarkable.
Harden’s reviews describe Moor Hall as “an experience” with superb service, praising the front-of-house team as “professional, knowledgeable, approachable, and friendly.” Diners also lauded the food, calling the flavors “staggering” and the dishes “faultless in every way.”
The restaurant serves a nine-course dinner costing £265, with dishes like Isle of Mull scallop with fermented grains and cauliflower apple, Dorset sika deer with beetroot, elderberry and hen-of-the-woods ragout, and Ormskirk gingerbread. There is also a four-course lunch menu available for £145 per person.
Peter Harden, co-founder of Harden’s guide, said it is great to see Mark Birchall and his team reach the top spot. Although some diners mentioned the higher prices, Moor Hall is seen as a place worth visiting for a special dining experience.
Mark Birchall, the head chef, said he is grateful for the recognition. He added that the award shows the team’s hard work and that they are proud to share it with all their guests.
