Hydes is celebrating after its newest pub dining venue, The Harry Beswick, in Heswall, received an accolade in recognition of its preservation and restoration of the historic building.
Roy Wilson, manager of The Harry Beswick (fifth left), with colleagues, pub customers, former police offers who worked in the building previously, and members of the Heswall Society with the Outstanding Building Award commemorative plaque
The pub has been awarded the Heswall Society Outstanding Building Award, and presented with a commemorative plaque. The award recognises the brewery’s commitment to preserving and revitalising a historic building that has been an integral part of Heswall for generations.
The former site of Heswall police station, The Harry Beswick is named after its local architect known for his Edwardian designs of public buildings. The award celebrates outstanding achievements in sensitive architectural design and preservation of heritage sites in the Heswall area.
“The Harry Beswick is a shining example of how heritage sites can evolve to meet contemporary needs while respecting their original features,” said Dr Steve Anderson, chair of the Heswall Society.
“This award serves as a reminder of the importance of safeguarding historic structures and encouraging their transformation into vibrant spaces that continue to serve the community. By valuing and preserving history, projects like this inspire future generations to engage with and cherish the architectural heritage around them.”
Managing director of Hydes Brewery, Adam Mayers, said: “The Harry Beswick was our first new opening for five years, and it has most definitely been worth the wait and the investment.
“We set out to deliver a memorable experience for customers with a quality, contemporary design, and feel that is aligned to its former life as a police station, combined with a premium dining and drinking offering. To receive this accolade for our work with the building shows our commitment to the local communities we are a part of.”
