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.

Always beautifully judged and balanced food, staff exceptional.. the complete experience Thank you

This place has everything I want in a restaurant and nothing I don't. - sound, natural seeming staff that are friendly but professional and not in your face - lovely environment, decor, comfortable seating - Food consistently excellent and although special in terms of tastes and textures, it's not OTT fussy - drinks menu for a non-drinker is better than I've seen anywhere. Really thoughtful stuff and made the meal for me. - nicest bread I've had at a restaurant and that's a high bar - all the little touches on the money - it's not a gouge and drinks especially seemed really fairly priced. I've only been twice now, but I can't think of another place anywhere that ticks this many boxes. Obviously there are special places like l'enclume and the fat duck etc but I usually don't want to spend that much time or money at a restaurant - happy to do so once in a blue moon as an experience but Solo is a place I'd probably end up going to once a month if I lived within an hour of it. Sadly I don't but as a Man United fan, I can see myself combining it with the footie 3 or 4 times a year.

My dining experience was not as enjoyable as I had hoped. I found the food to be underwhelming. In both dishes, an excessive amount of seaweed was used, and unfortunately, I found its flavour to be off-putting. While the portions were small, this was anticipated for a fine dining establishment. As this was my first experience at a Michelin-recommended restaurant, I had expected to encounter truly delicious food. Instead, I was presented with beautifully plated dishes that ultimately lacked flavour. Furthermore, We ordered the cheese board for an additional £6, only to discover that this would replace the dessert course. I reviewed the menu to confirm if this substitution was mentioned, but I could not find any indication of this policy. On a positive note, the service and location, along with all other aspects besides the food, were excellent.

Delightful place to chill and enjoy a glass of wine, the cheese and charcuterie boards were delicious and very decent helpings. Lovely friendly staff and good music.

Hy just want to say what a credit to you having such a lovely lady working for you her names Judith she’s so welcoming and so warm hearted makes you want to go back every time

Wonderful Christmas dinner from beginning to end. Great staff. Definitely recommend and will book for Christmas Day again.

Excellent meal at Solo Restauant, Ormskirk. Loved the informal atmosphere and very attentive service. Tasting menu and wine flight for me and the pescatarian tasting menu for family. Loved every bite and the magic that the sommelier(sorry, didn’t get his name) performs with the wines. Tim Allen has created a little gem in the Lancashire countryside. Drinks choice was excellent, with a great selection of non alcoholic beverages, if that’s your thing. Nothing pretentious here, dress up, dress down, whatever makes you comfortable, no one is judging. If you are looking for somewhere special, definitely have a look here.

Lovely bar, cozy atmosphere and very fairly priced food. Staff are kind with excellent service

Pub was deserted when we went so very quiet. I had the cod and it was as good as any I have had. My companion had the slow cooked lamb and said it was excellent. The chips were proper decent one but I would have thought a few more of them would be nice and chips are not that expensive are they. Beer was a fair price not rip off as in some establishments. I know they are new owners and it will take time to get established. Some entertainment in the summer, quiz night, and a st Patrick's night as there used to be one here would be welcome.

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!

Absolute aughton CLASSIC. Been serving my chippies for as long as I can remember. Best chippie/Chinese food around