Moor Hall earns Michelin star

Aughton's Moor Hall restaurant, opened in March this year, has earned a Michelin star.

The restored 16th century Jacobean manor house includes a 50-seat restaurant and seven bedrooms.

The operation is overseen by chef and patron Mark Birchall, who impressed judges with a menu of British produce, much of it sourced locally.

He said: “It has been a tremendous team effort. We are a young business, but our chefs and front-of-house staff have remarkable backgrounds and experience that has come together to make Moor Hall very focused on delivering a special customer experience.”

Mark also thanked business partners Tracey and Andy Bell, who also plan to open The Barn, sat adjacent and offering a more informal menu, later this month.