Black Horse pub in Barnet nearly runs out of beer after reopening
The Black Horse pub in Barnet has successfully reopened after being saved by local residents who secured the lease. The historic venue, which dates back to the 1720s, saw high demand from the community upon its return.
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The story highlights the role of community-led initiatives in preserving local heritage and hospitality businesses against closure.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Harry Low London Black Horse The Black Horse is one of the oldest pubs in the borough of Barnet Wendy Hurrell Barnet A north London pub dating back to the 1720s has reopened after being saved by three former regulars who all live within a five-minute walk.
The Black Horse, at the junction of Wood Street and Union Street in Barnet, closed suddenly last September and is now being run by Simon Anderson, Martin Taylor and Danny Daly after they secured the lease from Heineken-owned Star Pubs.
A petition to save the former coaching inn attracted 4,000 signatures - and the pub nearly ran out of beer on its third weekend back.
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