Liverpool restaurants were again overlooked by the Michelin restaurant guide as it announced the list of new stars.
The French-based group who oversee the awarding of the prestigious accolade gave out 19 awards to establishments across the UK this morning - but none in our city.
The new announcement brings the total number of one starred restaurants in the 2022 guide to 164.
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Before today, the closest restaurants to Liverpool with stars are Fraiche in Birkenhead, Wirral with one star and Moor Hall in Ormskirk with two stars.
However, among today’s announcements it was confirmed that Moor Hall’s sister restaurant The Barn in Aughton had gained its first Michelin star.
Sharing the news on Twitter, the Michelin Guide said: “Two MICHELIN Starred @restmoorhall’s more informal little sister @TheBarnMH wins One MICHELIN Star for its imaginative, flavour-packed dishes which use seasonal produce from the grounds #Aughton #Lancashire #MICHELINGuideGBI #MICHELINStar”.
The Barn was quick to share the news too, tweeting: “We did it! Our first star! Absolutely thrilled!”
After the news was confirmed, Moor Hall also tweeted: “Congratulations to our little sister @TheBarnMH and @NathanCornwell1! What an amazing achievement”.
Moor Hall also gained a Michelin Green Star this year.
You can find the full list of new Michelin stars for 2022 here .
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