The best restaurants in Aughton and Downholland West Lancashire North West

Excellent breakfast cooked by the very friendly Nicola. The food is all cooked fresh. Lunch is also served each day. It’s great also in the summer as you can sit outside the back that backs onto the canal.

A “Meh” experience behind the stars. This review is based on our 3 Michelin star dining experience - which, honestly, felt very mid. We went for the evening menu with the prestige wine pairing, hoping for something special. It started off underwhelming with bar snacks and cocktails, a Negroni and an old fashioned at £18 each (not including 12.5% service charge). I could’ve made a better one at home. The drink was diluted within minutes thanks to a handful of ice cubes instead of a proper, well thought out single block. If you’re going to charge nearly £20, at least consult a decent mixologist. Our table placement didn’t help matters. We were seated against a wall, far from the main energy of the restaurant, with blinding overhead lights and zero atmosphere. About an hour later, more guests arrived, including a table positioned directly opposite ours. Thanks to the awkward layout, we ended up locked in an unintentional staring contest all evening. It was uncomfortable and honestly quite bizarre for a restaurant of this calibre. Let’s talk about the espresso. £10 for a single shot. Sure, a markup is expected in fine dining, but this felt borderline insulting. When we asked why it was so expensive, hoping for some insight into the beans or process, the response was simply: “Yeah, it’s the coffee we use.” Not exactly the thoughtful explanation you’d expect at this level. The food? Good. Great presentation and lots of attention to detail, but no single dish stood out and at this level, there really should be a standout moment. That’s part of what you’re paying for. A small but telling detail: we weren’t served by a single woman the entire time, and I only spotted one in the kitchen. It’s 2025, this feels outdated and disappointing. We shared our feedback after the meal, but it didn’t feel like they were particularly interested. When we mentioned that we expected more from a 3 Michelin star experience, the response was along the lines of, “It’s hard to live up to expectations.” Not exactly reassuring. In the end, it was the atmosphere that really let the whole evening down. With so many Michelin starred options in the area, I’d suggest trying somewhere else first. I won’t be returning to Moor Hall.

A lovely unassuming fine dinning experience in a friendly, relaxed (read unstuffy) environment. Took my mother as a birthday treat for the 3 course Tasting Lunch on a Sat. Started with a Kir Champagne, followed by an amazing little appetizer, which only added to the experience. Fresh made bread like we've never tasted before. A nice glass of wine for us both. The menu is seasonal but we had starters of haddock and pork for me, followed by mains of cod loin and chicken (so succulent). Mum had an apple cheese cake and I, the cheese board, followed by a coffee. All were amazing and not too filling. Service was excellent from all staff from beginning to end. Highly recommended

High quality food, brilliant service, stunning location. Will be back!

This is a gorgeous venue. The staff are very attentive and friendly, the food is good but the portions are too small, not good value for money. The price of the drinks is about right for the current climate. Last time we went it was freezing the whole time we were there, which ruined the ambience and the experience for our group. Hope they haven’t started trying to save on heating costs!

We had dinner on a Sunday at M&C Aughton, and the food was exceptional! We enjoyed all 3 courses. Our waitress Judith was so lovely, she helped us navigate the menu (one of us ate off the main menu, the other off the Sunday menu) and she was kind and attentive to our 16 month old. We can't wait to dine here again.

Sunday menu was really tasty, great value. Staff were very friendly. And the food came out quickly despite the restaurant being fully booked (which is a promising sign)! Lovely to sit outside, and eat and drink in the sun. Would recommend, it was ace!

We crossed the Pennines yesterday to visit the gorgeous Michelin restaurant, Sō-lō. Situated in the village of Aughton, Ormskirk— within easy reach of Manchester and Liverpool. An amazing tasting menu experience with some fantastic ingredients. The menu we enjoyed from chef Tim Allen showcased some fantastic dishes, all enjoyed in a modern, relaxed, and informal setting with excellent service. The open kitchen is a real treat too. There were some truly amazing dishes today, but the Herdwick Hogget was exceptional. As well as the tasting menu, they also offered a 3-course lunch menu, which we can’t wait to try next time.

Lovely place, atmosphere and staff. Lovely fresh food and reasonable prices

My Uncle John's favorite place. Home away from home. Many thanks to all his amazing friends. He loved coming to the Kings for a pint. Don't be surprised if you see him in the shadows, just raise you glass and give him a cheers!

Gorgeous beer garden by a canal. You can enjoy the long boats sailing past and the ducks when the weather is good. The chef was kind and went out of his way to prepare food for my dietary requirements at an event where he didn't have prior warning. It is always warming when people don't make you feel isolated or like an inconvenience for dietary needs. Would go back.

Used to be amazing and we regularly got food feom here. Shish kebab was £9 and had 5 pieces of meat. Well and truly a rip off. Wouldn't bother again