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

About SŌ-LŌ

Tim Allen

No stranger to awards, Chef Tim Allen has an esteemed culinary pedigree

Over the course of his career, Tim has become very familiar with Michelin Stars. His most recent, his fourth, was awarded to him only this year, just seventeen months after sō-lō first first opened its doors.

Featured in all of the major food guides, for Top 50 Gastropubs and Top 100 Restaurants. He has also been a competitor on the BBC’s Great British Menu.

sō-lō is Tim’s first solo venture. Relaxed dining, serving an inspired menu.

sō-lō Restaurant - Aughton

Opened in November 2021 sō-lō gains its first Michelin Star in March 2023.

Tim Allen's Flitch of Bacon Inn

Chef/Partner, achieving Essex’s first and only Michelin-starred restaurant.

The Wild Rabbit - Kingham

Michelin Star, inclusion in NRA top 100 list and 3 AA Rosettes.

Launceston Place - London

It was here that Tim was awarded his first Michelin Star, plus 4 AA rosettes and national acclaim and recognition from all the major food guides.

Whatley Manor Hotel & Spa

Working alongside Martin Burge to achieve an incredible 2 Michelin stars, 4 AA rosettes and an 8/10 in the Good Food Guide.

L’ortolan & The Landmark Hotel

Senior Sous Chef alongside Head Chef Martin Burge at L’Ortolan, and The Landmark Hotel with John Burton Race. Restaurants retained 2 Michelin stars.

The Finest Ingredients

sō-lō is perfectly positioned, amidst some of the finest food producing land in the country

This ensures we always have availability to the freshest and finest seasonal foods. Our close relationships with farmers and other outstanding artisan food producers, locally and across the UK, guarantees that every menu features a wealth of the most exceptional ingredients.

FAQ's

Reservations

Our reservations diary is currently open until 3rd August 2025

All reservations require a deposit at the time of booking:

£20 per person for our lunch Menus

£30 per person for our Tasting Menu

Full payment is required for special events (such as Valentine’s, Christmas Day, Guest Chefs Nights)

This will be redeemed against the total of your final bill

A discretionary service charge of 10% will be added to your total bill, inclusive of the prepayment.

If cancellation is within the 72 hours, we can refund or move your booking to another date.

Cancelling your reservation less than 72 hours before your visit will result in the loss of your deposit. We will attempt to re-sell your table to another party, and if successful, a full refund will be issued.

Lunch
Thursday to Saturday 12pm to 2 pm (last order)
Sunday 12.30pm to 4pm (last order)

Dinner
Thursday to Saturday 6pm to 9pm (last order)

Spring Closure
sō-lō will be closed from Monday 26th May 2025 until Wednesday 4th June 2025 reopening for dinner service Thursday 9th June 2025.

So-lo Restaurant, 17 Town Green Lane, Aughton, L39 6SE

reservations@solorestaurant.co.uk

01695 302 170

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By Train: Direct line from Liverpool Central to Town Green Station (only a few minutes walk to sō-lō)

Parking: We have a car park at the back of the restaurant with limited parking space, there are on-road spaces, or the village hall a few minutes walk has ample parking spaces.

If you’re running late for your booking, please email us as our phone line will be closed during service hours. 

Please inform us of any dietary or allergies requirements when making your reservation, so we can prepare everything for your arrival.

It may not be possible to accommodate requests made on the day.

We do not cater for vegan.

Tasting Menu £105

Available Thursday to Saturday Lunch 12 pm to 1.30pm & Dinner 6pm to 9pm 

3 Course Lunch Menu £52

Available Thursday to Saturday 12 pm to 2pm 

4 Course Set Sunday Lunch Menu £64

Available 12.30pm to 4pm

We also offer wine pairings with all our menus.

Sample menus are available on the website via the navigation above.

Please note that prices and ingredients are subject to change. 

Gift vouchers are available to purchase from our website for immediate email delivery.

They are printer friendly and available for 1 year from the date of purchase.

You can collect (Thursday to Sunday) your voucher from the restaurant by preordering it and specify a time of collection, by sending us an email or giving us a call.

Birches Brow Boutique Guest Rooms
Formby Lane, Aughton, Ormskirk, L39 7HG

Mickering Barn
Aughton, Ormskirk, L39 6SR

We welcome well-behaved children for lunch and dinner, we have a few highchairs available.

We do not have a children’s menu available, however, if organised before the booking date we can do dishes (smaller roast on Sunday, fish/meat with vegetables, pasta with tomato sauce)

There is no dress code.

We are unable to accommodate dogs in our restaurant, unless they are guide dogs.