The Mount Inn is the one to use when someone wants a pint with a view and you would rather not over-explain yourself. It sits above the river in Boughton, with outdoor seating, proper pub energy and the kind of outlook that does most of the decorating. Good for sunny afternoons, visiting friends, a quieter drink away from the city-centre churn, and anyone who thinks a beer garden should involve actual scenery.
The Mount Inn is a proper Boughton pub whose trump card is the terrace view over the Dee, not a chef-led reinvention of pub life. It feels like a working Hydes pub with cask ale, live sport/music and dog-friendly outdoor space. It is best treated as a drink-with-a-view stop or sunny local detour when the city centre is too full of matching T-shirts.
Drinks with a view, local pints, cask ale, sunny afternoons, dog-friendly outdoor plans and people happy to leave the tourist churn for a bit. It is also good when you want the river without The Groves crowd
Avoid if eating is the main event, if mobility/uphill walking is an issue, or if the group expects polished riverside dining. Food mentions are thinner and inconsistent, so ring/check menus if a meal matters
Expect Hydes ales, lagers, wine, spirits, drinks offers, tiered patio/garden seating, sport and one of Chester's better pub views.
Use it as a Boughton/river detour: taxi up, walk if the group has sensible shoes, or build it around a quieter outside pint after the city. Heels and optimism should both be moderated.
The honest bit: use it when the view is the plan. Stronger for drinks, scenery and atmosphere than for food, and the experience can swing with the crowd and weather. Good local pub, not polished riverside restaurant.
People tend to mention the river views, outdoor seating, friendly staff and relaxed pub atmosphere. Check Google for the latest individual reviews before making a special trip.