As well as Michelin-starred restaurants such as Moor Hall and Northcote, the region is also home to other top-notch venues featured in the prestigious Michelin Guide.
9. The Cartford Inn
This restautant with rooms is in Cartford Lane, Little Eccleston. The Guide says: "Set on the banks of the River Wyre, this fine-looking inn is a continually developing business with many strings to its bow. The operation includes a deli, art gallery, farm shop, greenhouses and boutique bedrooms enlivened by the owner's eye for interior design. The cooking, meanwhile, is hearty, gutsily flavoured fare with a comfort food quality – meaning you could start off with French onion soup and finish with rice pudding. If you're feeling indulgent, check out the 'Premeditated Gluttony' section of the menu populated by the likes of fruits de mer and lobster thermidor." | Google
10. Northcote
This Michelin-starred venue in Langho has recently welcomes back chef Lisa Goodwin-Allen and new owners. The Guide says: "After nearly three decades of consistent culinary success, the Northcote hotel's restaurant continues to excel. The cooking is underpinned by superb produce, which often comes from local, biodynamic and organic suppliers or their own kitchen garden. This is fashioned into dishes with distinct, bold flavours, brought together in complementary combinations. The extensive wine list includes some exceptional bottles and a glass-walled "Chef's Table" room lets you in on the action." | Google
11. Moor Hall | Moor Hall, Prescot Rd, Aughton, Ormskirk L39 6RT
Moor Hall in Aughton has three Michelin stars for 'exceptional cuisine', and a Green Star for it's environmental credentials. The Guide says: "Charming grounds lead up to this beautifully restored 16th-century country house, where your meal commences with an array of snacks – the last served in the kitchen by Head Chef Mark Birchall, who introduces some of the outstanding produce to come. Once you’re settled in the striking Scandic-style dining room, the main event begins: a procession of refined, stunningly detailed dishes. Mark’s understanding of flavour is impeccable, showcased in brilliant combinations like warm ripe tomatoes with tiny cubes of bone marrow. Among the accommodation options are garden rooms that reflect the natural surroundings." | Google
12. White Bull
The White Bull in Oswaldtwistle, is a surprising pub. The Guide says: "This neighbourhood pub’s menus cover everything from bar nibbles to pub classics; they offer lunch, afternoon tea and dinner – and even serve breakfast on Sundays. The endearing team take care in everything they do, portions are generous, and dishes not only look good but taste good too. The traditional Lancashire cheese, onion and ale pie is a must-try." | Google