The Horns: former landlord looks back after closure

Denis Cook took over the pub with his wife Pam in 2001 and managed it until 2009.

He reflected on his own time running the Horns but said he “wouldn’t want to be a publican now” as “it’s no time to be running any pub” due to financial strain facing businesses.The musician and former publican explained the history of the iconic live music scene at the Horns. He said: “I’d never run a pub before, but we turned it into an extremely popular venue. I have so many great memories.”What set the pub apart in the early days was its license to have more than two musicians on stage, which was not easy to get."But when I knew I would be taking over the Horns, and our neighbours were the town hall, I realised we couldn’t break the two-performer rule at all.“I had to get the police, council, fire brigade, and licensing on side, which was difficult.

“That was the type of atmosphere and scene we created at that time, which I have to say I’m very proud of.”

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