The Mount Inn Chester: Boughton pub with Dee views

The Mount Inn

The Mount ·CH3 5UD ·0.9 miles from The Cross

A Boughton Hydes pub whose terrace and Dee views do most of the persuading. Go for a pint with a view, cask and local-pub pace; not for a careful food plan.

Closed · opens today at 12pm The Mount 0.9 miles from The Cross

Best for you need one of Chester's better view-from-a-pub moments without staying in the middle of town. and You like cask ale

Good to know Bar on The Mount and dog-friendly

Avoid if you need level, central riverside dining.

Boughton

River views

Beer garden

Cask ale

Dog-friendly

Is it your kind of place?

Go here if

You want one of Chester's better view-from-a-pub moments without staying in the middle of town.
You like cask ale, proper-pub atmosphere, Hydes beer and a more local Boughton feel.
You are walking between the Dee, the Meadows, Grosvenor Park and the Boughton side of Chester.
You have a dog and want outdoor space rather than a tight city-centre bar.
You want sport, live music or a pub quiz feel without losing the traditional pub bit.

Skip it if

You want level, central riverside dining.
You are choosing purely on food.
You dislike tiered outdoor spaces or uphill walks.
The weather is awful and the view was the whole plan.
You need a child-friendly certainty; check direct before going with kids.

Use it mainly for drinks. For groups, events, live music or any food-specific plan, phone ahead rather than treating it as a restaurant booking.

What it's like

The Mount Inn is a Hydes pub on The Mount in Boughton, with cask ale, sport, live music, dogs, a tiered garden and views over the River Dee and Chester.

View-led pub over the Dee

The Mount Inn works because it sits above the river rather than beside it. The street approach is ordinary enough, then the terrace opens out and Chester suddenly looks rather better organised.

Inside, it is a comfortable Hydes local: cask beer, lager, wine, spirits, screens, regulars, dogs and a practical pub rhythm. The outdoor space is the reason to detour, especially on a clear afternoon.

Worth knowing

The Mount Inn is at its best when the terrace is doing the work: beer, dogs, view, low fuss. Without the view, it is still a decent local. With the view, it becomes a useful Chester detour.

The essentialsVisit

Getting there

0.9 miles from The Cross. Free street parking is listed nearby; do not expect a big dedicated car park.

Hours

Listed opening is Monday-Thursday 12:00-23:00, Friday-Saturday 12:00-00:00 and Sunday 12:00-22:30.

Food & drink

Food is not the main reason to go. Treat any food offer as a check-direct detail. Hydes cask ale, English bitter, lager, wine or a straightforward pub drink on the terrace.

Access

Wheelchair-accessible entrance and toilet are listed, but the best outdoor view areas are tiered. Check direct if access matters.

8.5 OpenStreetMap

Hours: Listed opening is Monday-Thursday 12:00-23:00, Friday-Saturday 12:00-00:00 and Sunday 12:00-22:30.
Address: 11 The Mount, Chester CH3 5UD
Pay: cards, contactless
Dogs: Dogs are listed as welcome.
Access: Wheelchair-accessible entrance and toilet are listed, but the best outdoor view areas are tiered. Check direct if access matters.
Getting there: 0.9 miles from The Cross. Free street parking is listed nearby; do not expect a big dedicated car park.

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FAQ

Does The Mount Inn have river views?

Yes. The tiered patio and garden look across the Dee and back towards Chester.

Is The Mount Inn dog-friendly?

Yes. Dogs are listed as welcome.

Does The Mount Inn serve real ale?

Yes. Cask ale is part of the Hydes offer.

Is The Mount Inn good for food?

Do not choose it mainly for food. Use it for drinks, views and pub atmosphere, and check direct if food matters.

Is The Mount Inn accessible?

An accessible entrance and toilet are listed, but the outdoor view areas are tiered. Check direct for the practical route.

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The Mount Inn