Moor Hall Restaurant with Rooms

01.01.2025

There’s been an manor house at Moor Hall since at least 1282, and probably before. The current main house dates from the 16th century. The present operation includes luxury accommodation, the restaurant — with two stars and a green star from Michelin — and the Barns, a “neighbourhood” restaurant with its own Michelin star. The food is driven by the genius of Mark Birchall, previously at L’Enclume, who has been the architect of Moor Hall’s success since it opened in 2014. I joined two friends for lunch in the restaurant on a recent Saturday, and it was, without doubt, among the very best meals I’ve enjoyed this year. First, there’s the venue. The early rounds are served in a soft, comfortable sitting room in the oldest part of the manor house. Our perch had a great view of the front garden and a massive, ancient fireplace that any Time Team fan could get excited about. After getting our hands on a welcome glass of champagne, there were snacks. These were next-level epic. The opener was charcuterie, made in house. Wonderfully fatty, brilliantly spiced. Then there was “black pudding.” If I was to pick the single best thing I’ve eaten in 2024, it would be Moor Hall’s black pudding. A parcel so carefully constructed it was beyond belief, and it delivered soft, warm, perfect flavour. Then finely grated crown prince squash with a cured egg yolk and homemade chorizo. Then an “english muffin” with buttered lobster, pancetta that was more like lardo, and lemon verbina, which was also in the top five of things I’ve eaten in 2024. Then a round of caviar, obviously. After caviar, we were led towards the dining room, pausing in the kitchen for our final snack — a bite of smoked eel served in a tart made from a single, long-strand of potato. It was camouflaged in a display of the day’s fresh ingredients. From there, we walked through the wonderfully bright, long dining room, which I’m guessing was built as an extension off the main house. Then, lunch began. There was mackerel paired with an extraordinary ‘preserved’ raspberry, the fruit’s acidity balancing the oily character of the fish. An oyster dish was finished table side, the chef joining our banter and making the whole experience a moment of light entertainment, followed by an exquisite bite of sweet, salty oyster with a hint of dill and creamy but acidic buttermilk. There were courses focused on carrot then on turnip with crab. Next was an over-the-top take on beef tartare — beef aged for 80 days and served with celeriac, mustard, and shallots. Then came scallop with cauliflower, grains, and truffle. and after that, turbot, so artistically presented we felt shame in eating it, though we ate it anyway. Finally, a filet of sika deer from Dorset served with fruits of the forest, together with a sidecar of the deer’s liver topped with truffled honey. Four epic, clever desserts followed that, mostly fruit-focused, all refreshing after so many delicious courses. And then cheese. We were led to the cheese room and asked to select a few. I could have spent the rest of the day. After cheese, it was back to the sitting room for coffee and petit fours. Throughout, all of the service was wonderful, especially considering that one of our group was nearly an hour late. But Moor Hall didn’t miss a beat, although I’m sure they had to move heaven and earth in the kitchen to rearrange the service plans which we had disrupted. Wine service was stupendous, with expert hands guiding us through their extensive list. Even accounting for the level of hospitality you expect in a place of this caliber, the Moor Hall team went far beyond. Everyone was friendly, even nice, glad to have a laugh, happy to chat. They felt (to me, at least) genuinely happy to see us. We could not have been happier to see them. If, in life, there are good days and bad days, this one rated excellent. I’ll remember for it a long time. For more reviews like this, check out https://professionallunch.substack.com

17.12.2024

The meal I had at this restaurant was truly exceptional and completely deserving of its 2 Michelin stars. Every dish was beautifully prepared, with flavours that worked perfectly together and showed real care and skill. The service was professional and friendly, making the whole experience feel special without being too formal. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, allowing us to really enjoy the food and the evening. My 4 year old son enjoyed his time here too. It’s clear why this restaurant has been recognised at such a high level, it was worth every penny, and I’d happily return.

13.12.2024

What a place to be. The food was unbelievable. Full of amazing touches, made with local produce. The service was superb, and the ambience and setting were perfect. Truly memorable.

22.11.2024

We had a Prix Fixe lunch at the Barn, Moor Hall yesterday (21st November 2024) which was exceptionally good. Full marks to the quality of food, price, service and the Sommelier's wine recommendations.

29.10.2024

Wonderful birthday meal for my husband

23.10.2024

Visited for Sunday lunch and it was exceptional

22.10.2024

Great experience

11.10.2024

Celebrated a significant anniversary here last weekend. Stayed in a garden room in the grounds. From arrival to departure, the service was exemplary. The food was nothing short of sensational. 18 courses of foodie perfection with a lovely touch to see the kitchen during service. The whole experience reminded us of a famous "Manoir" near Oxford but better!

05.10.2024

Absolutely amazing dinner. They can't be far off getting their third Michelin star...

28.09.2024

Beautiful place to stay highly recommend

07.09.2024

Moor Hall provides culinary bliss. The food is incredible, the service is incredible, the venue is incredible... it was the perfect celebration for my foodie sons birthday. We will always remember our experience at moor hall ♥️

31.08.2024

Great dinner!

31.08.2024

Moor Hall August 2024 This year Lucy and I have been lucky enough to dine in some of the UK very best restaurants ( it’s a tough job) and the food and service have been outstanding the UK is delivering some amazing food and the top end of the industry This year we spent three days with Mark and the team from Restaurant Moor Hall creating a three video series. We felt that to capture the whole guest dining experience we’d need three days. Moor Hall is just exceptional, from the moment you arrive where you’re served “Afternoon tea” which is a slice of home made pork pie with the pastry so thin , accompanied by a tomato chutney, there is always a sweet, which was a brown butter tart with raspberries from the garden the tartness of the raspberries with the melt in your mouth tart just starts the journey, which through to the Pear and Custard “Cruffin” when you leave it just screams quality The garden rooms are stunning and dinner is a journey of gastronomy from home made charcuterie served in the bar, the garden tour, kitchen snacks, followed by some of the best cooking in Europe We chose the Rarity wine paring and what I love about Moir Hall is the sheer professionalism of the team without any stuffiness. The front of house team are attentive and so easy to talk to Every dish is full of layers of flavour, the Chefs select many of the ingredients from the hotel gardens and clearly they only use the very best produce and treat it with total care and respect It doesn’t stop there, breakfast is equally as good, a final meal that is so often over looked but not a Moor Hall it’s the last part of a culinary experience like no other ⭐️⭐️⭐️

25.08.2024

Sublime. Accomodation, service, food, atmosphere all just utterly wonderful.

24.08.2024

Moor Hall'da muhteşem bir gün geçireli bir kaç hafta oldu ama şimdiden bir sonraki gidişimizi planlamaya çalışıyoruz! Moor Hall'un kapısından girdiğimiz andan ertesi günü çıkış anımıza kadar her şey muhteşemdi. Şef Mark Birchall'a ve ekibindeki herkese sonsuz teşekkürler ve tebrikler. Arazinin, otelin ve restoranın her noktasında dinginlik hakim. Bu dinginlik, yemek öncesi aperitifler sırasında şefin kendisinin yanınıza gelip birden bire çömelerek sanki bir sır verir gibi sessizce anlattığı ilk tabaklar sırasında zirve yapıyor. Sonra bahçe ve mutfak turu. Mark Birchall'un mekanı gibi yemekleri de dingin. Bağırmıyor, şaşırtmıyor, ama ürün kalitesi, üst seviye teknik ve detaylara verilen önemle iz bırakıyor. Şefin en yakın zamanda üçüncü yıldızı da almasını dilerim. Muhteşem yemeklere eşlikçi çok iyi bir şarap eşleşmesi. Sommelier'nin bizim ilgili olduğumuz alanlardaki küçük sohbetleri ve sorularımıza karşılık verdiği bilgiler akşamımızı daha ilginç hale getirdi. Odalar çok konforlu, hele yataklar muhteşem. Geri gitmek için sabırsızlanıyorum.

22.08.2024

Amazing food and top level service. Been a few times now and always to the highest standards

10.08.2024

6 of us visited the Barn for lunch and had an amazing experience. The location , the staff and the food were first class . Thank you

14.07.2024

Just the most incredible food and dining experience. I can’t fault anything. Mark and his team look after you throughout, the service was impeccable but always friendly and fun. Cannot wait to return.

02.07.2024

Amazing food, unbelievable attention to detail with the food and the service. An experience like no other!

30.06.2024

Stunning ! Beautiful food ! Fantastic service ! Need I say more !

29.06.2024

Wow, what a food experience. Not something you could do often but so amazing. 20 or so courses, 4 hours!

08.06.2024

Unbelievable from start to finish 🤤