It has had a few names over the years, from the Inn of Good Hope in the 90s to its most recent, The Hope.

And now, the pub has been renamed The Royal Sovereign.

The new name is a nod to Salford Royal, which is just a stone's throw from the hospital on Eccles Old Road.

The watering hole has long been a favourite haunt for staff and visitors to the hospital, and now the re-brand is expected to breathe new life into it.

Now a Flaming Grill venue, The Royal Sovereign has fresh, colourful decor inside and out, new furnishings and fittings and a state of the art kitchen.

Guests can indulge in the chargrill-focused menu, which features steaks and grills, served on hot sizzling skillets.

And if you're feeling brave, you can attempt the Trash Can Challenge, which involves munching through a giant rack of ribs, a large cheese and bacon burger, a chilli beef sundae, southern fried chicken skewer, onion rings, corn on the cob, and double baked beans, topped off with a triple portion of chips - all served on a bin lid, naturally. It's fast-food heaven, or hell, whichever way you look at it!

The family pub has an extensive fenced-off beer garden at the front, which has been updated, with new decking installed.

There's also a new pool table and an American booth-style seating area and the pub will remain hub for all the biggest live sports events, with BT Sport and Sky Sports TV available.

General manager at the Royal Sovereign, Sean Ashworth, said: “The opening has been a flaming triumph with great feedback from regulars on the delicious menu and fantastic new interiors.

“Some brave locals have already taken on the 1kg Flaming Challenge Burger but few have succeeded in finishing the whole plate.”