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    Moor Hall

    Andy Bell

    In Residence

    Andy Bell

    Owner

    1. 01CuisineModern British Fine Dining
    2. 02CityAughton, United Kingdom
    3. 03RecognitionThree Michelin Stars
    Moor Hall
    • 3 Michelin Stars · Michelin Guide
    • Michelin 3 Stars · 2026
    • Opinionated About Dining Top Restaurants in Europe Ranked #73 · 2026
    • SquareMeal UK Top 100 Restaurants #10 · 2026
    • AA Rosettes 5 Rosettes · 2026
    • La Liste Top Restaurants: 96pts · 2026
    • Harden's Top 100 UK Restaurants #1 · 2026
    • The Good Food Guide GFG World Class · 2025
    • Opinionated About Dining Top Restaurants in Europe Ranked #86 · 2025
    • Michelin 3 Stars · 2025
    • National Restaurant Awards Chef of the Year · 2025
    • We're Smart World 5 Radishes · 2025
    • National Restaurant Awards Top 100 #2 · 2025

    Moor Hall is a Modern British restaurant in Aughton from chef/owner Mark Birchall. The verified listing places it in the ££££ price tier and notes a formal dress code, so readers should approach it as a polished, high-end reservation rather than a casual meal.

    Its location also matters for planning. Moor Hall is in Aughton, which can work as a dining stop for travellers moving between larger northern destinations. The verified recognition describes it as strategically located between Manchester and the Lake District and as one of the chief reasons to head north to eat, a reputation tied to the work of chef patron Mark Birchall.

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    A formal Modern British destination in Aughton

    Moor Hall’s verified identity is focused and specific: Modern British cooking, Mark Birchall, Aughton, formal dress and ££££ pricing. That is enough to frame the restaurant as a serious northern dining address without needing to add unverified details about format, interiors, awards or menus.

    For readers comparing it with other regional restaurants, the important distinction is commitment. Moor Hall is not presented as a quick local drop-in; its pricing and formal code suggest a restaurant chosen deliberately, often as the centre of an itinerary rather than an afterthought.

    Mark Birchall’s role is central to the listing. The verified data identifies him as chef/owner, and the recognition note links Moor Hall’s rise to his work as chef patron. That gives the restaurant a clear editorial anchor: a Modern British destination in Aughton shaped around one named chef’s direction.

    Because the supplied recognition text is limited, this guide does not state specific star ratings, ranked-list positions, years or scores. Those claims should be checked directly with current official sources before being used for booking decisions or travel planning.

    What the verified listing confirms

    The verified cuisine for Moor Hall is Modern British. Specific dishes, menu structures, tasting formats, cellar details, garden claims, dietary accommodations and service styles are not included in the verified data, so they are not stated here as facts.

    What can be said safely is that Moor Hall occupies the high-end end of the Aughton dining map. The ££££ price marker and formal dress code set expectations for a more composed experience than a relaxed pub or neighbourhood bistro.

    The verified hours also help with planning. Moor Hall is closed Monday and Tuesday, opens Wednesday and Thursday from 6:30–8:30 pm, and opens Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 12–8:30 pm. Guests should still confirm live availability when booking, as exact sittings and reservation policies are not covered in the verified listing.

    Within the wider comparison set, The Barn offers another relevant point of reference, while sō–lō gives readers another ambitious dining option to consider. Other dining in Aughton can be treated as supporting context rather than a substitute for checking Moor Hall’s own current details.

    How to place it in a northern dining itinerary

    The strongest way to plan Moor Hall is to treat it as a destination restaurant in Aughton. Its verified positioning between Manchester and the Lake District makes it useful for travellers building a food-led northern route, especially when the meal is the main reason for the stop.

    For a wider Aughton plan, start with practical timing. The restaurant is closed at the start of the week, has evening hours on Wednesday and Thursday, and has longer listed hours from Friday to Sunday. Our full Aughton experiences guide can help set broader expectations for the area around a reservation.

    Readers building a broader itinerary should compare Moor Hall with other regional dining rooms on the basis of cuisine, budget, dress code and opening hours rather than assuming the same format or level of service. The verified facts support a clear picture of a formal, high-price Modern British restaurant in Aughton, but not more granular claims about rooms, gardens, beverage programmes or awards.

    The editorial case for Moor Hall is therefore simple and grounded: it is a Modern British restaurant in Aughton from Mark Birchall, priced at ££££, with a formal dress code and limited weekly opening days. For diners heading north to eat, that combination is enough to make it a serious planning point.

    Questions

    Frequently asked

    What recognition does Moor Hall hold?

    Moor Hall holds 3 Michelin stars.

    Who works at Moor Hall?

    Made By profiles Andy Bell (Co-Owner and Founding Partner), Mark Birchall (Chef) and Matthew Davison (Restaurant Director) at Moor Hall.

    How expensive is Moor Hall?

    Moor Hall is listed at a price level of $$$$.

    Where is Moor Hall and what does it serve?

    Moor Hall is in Aughton, Aughton, serving Modern British Fine Dining.

    The field

    How it compares

    PlaceAwardsCuisineNotes
    Moor HallMichelin 3 StarsModern British Fine DiningAughton, $$$$
    CORE by Clare SmythMichelin 3 Stars, World's 50 BestModern British Fine DiningLondon
    Jaan by Kirk WestawayMichelin 2 Stars, World's 50 BestModern British Fine DiningSingapore
    Restaurant Sat BainsMichelin 2 StarsModern British Fine DiningNottingham
    sō–lōMichelin 1 StarModern British Fine DiningAughton
    The Barn at Moor HallMichelin 1 StarModern BritishAughton
    The LedburyMichelin 3 Stars, World's 50 BestModern British Fine DiningLondon

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