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Harden's says
Open only since March 2018, The Moorcock Inn (a reincarnated village freehouse) with its organic kitchen garden, homemade charcuterie, open fire cooking, natural wines and local draught beers (plus Belgian specialities), is already becoming a major contender.
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Summary
In March 2022, Aimee Turford and chef Alisdair Brooke-Taylor called time on their tenure at (to use their words) “this little pub on this windy hill. With its wild weather, warm people and those sunsets”. “Gutted” is the general sense amongst its numerous fans, who will miss the “virtuosic inventiveness” of Alisdair’s “glorious cuisine” (“such an outstanding talent”) and “Aimee’s effortless front-of-house skills there for all to behold”. “This place has become a draw for this part of West Yorkshire and it was with much sadness that we all learned that it will close in January 2023. Go quickly and before it's gone. I know that I will.” Perhaps someone will step into their shoes, although “the pub itself is nothing to write home about”.
Summary
“Each bite is a flavour bomb – you can taste the passion on the plate” at chef Al Brooke-Taylor and partner sommelier Aimee Turford’s “very unassuming pub” on the moors above Halifax. “It’s one of the most constantly surprising (in a great way!) and delicious tasting places to eat in the country”, with “rustic, locally foraged ingredients”, cooked “using open fires and incredible pickling and fermenting techniques”. “The front of house team is delightful and the natural-wine-focused list is fantastic.”
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Moorbottom Lane, Sowerby Bridge, HX6 3RP
Restaurant details
Prices
 Drinks |
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|---|---|
| Wine per bottle | £22.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £3.00 |
 Extras |
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| Service | 10.00% |
Moorbottom Lane, Sowerby Bridge, HX6 3RP
Opening hours
| Monday | CLOSED |
| Tuesday | CLOSED |
| Wednesday | CLOSED |
| Thursday | 5 pm‑8 pm |
| Friday | 5 pm‑8:30 pm |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 5:30 pm‑8:30 pm |
| Sunday | 12 pm‑3:30 pm |
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