By Liv Clarke
On a summer鈥檚 day there鈥檚 no better place to be than a beer garden and there鈥檚 one with an hour鈥檚 drive from Greater Manchester with gorgeous riverside views serving up Salford-brewed beers. The Mount Inn at Broughton has an impressive tired patio and garden with gorgeous views over the River Dee and the city of Chester. It鈥檚 one of the sites run by Salford-based Hydes Brewery, which operates several pubs across the North West and North Wales. In recent years the Salford-based brewer and pub retailer has invested significantly to transform its pub estate and now they are primed for the summer. Founded in 1863, Hydes operates from its brewery in Media City, Salford , and supplies award-winning beers throughout the UK. Stay connected with our City Life newsletter here It has directed over 拢2 million into upgrading outdoor spaces, installing high-quality furniture, flexible facilities, and modern amenities at its pubs, all designed to create inviting environments for al fresco drinking, dining, and entertainment. Another Hydes pub within easy reach of Greater Manchester is The Hornsmill at Helsby, around a 40-minute drive away. It features a modern beer garden with festoon lights. Adam Mayers, managing director of Hydes, said: 鈥淪ummer is a pivotal time for our pubs, and we鈥檝e worked hard to ensure our outdoor spaces deliver the best possible experience for our customers. 鈥淲hether enjoying a refreshing drink in the sun, tucking into an al fresco family meal at one of our premium dining pubs, or joining in with the lively atmosphere of our garden festivals, we want our pubs to be the top destination for communities across the region.鈥 Each beer garden is equipped with high-quality outdoor furniture and those with urban terraces feature heaters and shelters for comfort, no matter the weather. Adam added: 鈥淥ur aim is to make every visit memorable and to encourage people to return again and again. 鈥淭hat’s why we support our pubs with everything they need to offer outstanding outdoor hospitality, from great service and facilities to exciting events that bring people together.鈥 For more of the latest What’s On news, click here.