Harden's says
Despite having won recognition from the tyre men in his first year at Moor Hall, Mark Birchall isn't resting on his laurels - the end of 2017 saw the opening of the 65-seat Barn, on the first floor of a structure that will house a dairy, bakery, a meat-aging and curing room and a mini brewery downstairs. Aaron Harris, previously at Sixty One, has been appointed head chef.
Harden's survey result
Summary
The “wonderfully converted barn” has an “excellent design” – complete with heavy beams and bare brick walls – and is the casual dining, “sister outlet to the two-Michelin star main operation Moor Hall”. It’s not quite as exceptional as the main dining room, but its “inventive” take on posh-brasserie dishes (roasted turbot, 40-day aged sirloin, soft herb gnocchi…) is very highly rated in all reports, and you can still “expect quite a glitzy crowd at the weekend, with live piano on Friday and Saturday nights”.
Summary
The “wonderfully converted barn” has an “excellent design” – complete with heavy beams and bare brick walls – and is the casual dining, “sister outlet to the two-Michelin star main operation Moor Hall”. It’s not quite as exceptional as the main dining room, but its “inventive” take on posh-brasserie dishes (roasted turbot, 40-day aged sirloin, soft herb gnocchi…) is very highly rated in all reports, and you can still “expect quite a glitzy crowd at the weekend, with live piano on Friday and Saturday nights”.
Summary
“The Barn is the informal bistro alternative to the restaurant at Moor Hall: a great space, with oak beams and bare-brick walls (and with a live pianist at the weekend)”. “Prices aren’t that casual, but justified on the cooking front”, with some “terrific” dishes – “the focus is more on simplicity and accessibility, but it still wows”.
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Restaurant details
The Barn at Moor Hall Restaurant Diner Reviews
"We had lunch outside shortly after eating inside was allowed again. The combinations of flavours were carefully thought through and well executed (and the set menu is a bargain). Having the bakery, meat-curing room etc on site is a clear advantage. Service was friendly without being overbearing. The ambience by the lake was pleasant and they did their best to keep us warm."
Prices
| Availability | 2 courses | 3 courses |  |
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| Lunch | £25.00 |  |
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Traditional European menu
| Starter | Main | Veggies | Pudding |
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| £14.00 | £25.00 | £5.00 | £10.00 |
| Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £25.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £4.00 |
| Extras |
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| Service | 10.00% |
Prescot Rd, Aughton, L39 6RT
Opening hours
| Monday | CLOSED |
| Tuesday | 6 pm‑9 pm |
| Wednesday | 12 pm‑2 pm, 6 pm‑9 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑2 pm, 6 pm‑9 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑2 pm, 6 pm‑9 pm |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑2 pm, 6 pm‑9 pm |
| Sunday | 12 pm‑6 pm |
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