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1 Michelin Star

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Sōlō by Tim Allen (Aughton)

22nd July 2023 by Richard Bagnold

New (solo) venture from Tim Allen gaining a Michelin star in 2023

Michelin Stars:

Cuisine: Modern British

Address: 17 Town Green Ln, Aughton, Ormskirk L39 6SE

Food Rating: 86%

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Grace & Savour (Hampton in Arden)

20th May 2023 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

New Michelin starred entry for the 2023 Guide and replacing Peels at Hampton Manor Hotel

Michelin Stars:

Cuisine: Modern British

Address: Hampton Manor, Shadowbrook Ln, Hampton in Arden, Solihull B92 0EN

Food Rating: 76%

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Restaurant Twenty Two (Cambridge)

10th May 2023 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Newly Michelin starred restaurant as of the 2023 Guide, set in a Victorian Townhouse on the outskirts of Cambridge

Michelin Stars:

Cuisine: Modern British

Address: 22 Chesterton Rd, Cambridge CB4 3AX

Food Rating: 71%

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Pensons (Tenbury Wells)

31st October 2020 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Newly refurbished Michelin starred restaurant with

Michelin Stars:

Cuisine: Modern British

Address: Pensons Yard, Tenbury Wells WR15 8RT

Food Rating: 69%

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Mana (Manchester)

1st October 2020 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Swish, open kitchen styled restaurant and Manchester's only Michelin starred restaurant (2020)

Michelin Stars:

Cuisine: Modern British

Address: 42 Blossom St, Ancoats, Manchester M4 6BF

Food Rating: 85%

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The Royal Oak (Whatcote)

5th March 2020 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Newly awarded Michelin starred English pub in the Michelin 2020 guide

Michelin Stars:

Cuisine: British

Address: The Royal Oak, Whatcote, Shipston-on-Stour CV36 5EF

Food Rating: 77%

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Alchemilla (Nottingham)

6th February 2020 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Newly awarded Michelin starred restaurant (2020 guide) in Nottingham from Alex Bond

Michelin Stars:

Cuisine: Modern

Address: 192 Derby Rd, Nottingham NG7 1NF

Food Rating: 69%

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Fraiche (Birkenhead)

3rd August 2017 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

This place is utterly special. Unique, home-like restaurant serving superb dishes in an appealing area of the Wirral

Michelin Stars:

Cuisine: Creative

Address: 11 Rose Mount, Birkenhead, Prenton CH43 5SG, UK

Food Rating: 93%

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Purnell’s (Birmingham)

14th July 2017 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Long standing and popular Michelin starred restaurant by renowned and national food treasure Glynn Purnell - without question a fun menu

Michelin Stars:

Cuisine: Modern

Address: 55 Cornwall St, Birmingham B3 2DH, UK

Food Rating: 88%

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John’s House (Loughborough)

28th January 2017 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Restaurant adjoining a farm complex serving home grown and local produce in a charming Annex. Simple food and with some high moments.

Michelin Stars:

Cuisine: Modern

Address: 139-141 Loughborough Rd, Mountsorrel, Loughborough LE12 7AR

Food Rating: 75%

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Summary

Homely.
Hospitality.
Good value.

Lack of canapes / amuse bouche.

Restaurant Details

Michelin Stars:

Cuisine: Modern

Address: 139-141 Loughborough Rd, Mountsorrel, Loughborough LE12 7AR

Website: John's House (Loughborough)

Wine List: Click Here

Telephone: +44(0)1509415569

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About Me

meMy hobby-turned-passion began to evolve during my assignments to London where I was fortunate enough to be able to explore all the Michelin starred restaurants in my spare time and as a result, I gradually built up a catalogue of all these venues.

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