24/02/2026
Colin Hill, former landlord of The Saracens Head, sadly died in December 2025.
Colin was impossibly loud, larger than life, and more than a little intimidating — the sort of presence you couldn’t miss even if you tried. He was the kind of man no one ever felt neutral about: some loved him, some couldn’t stand him, and somehow he thrived on both.
Behind that booming voice was a man who was kind and endlessly generous. He had a way of helping you without fanfare — a quiet gesture here, a tough lesson there — always delivered in his own unmistakable style. We learned more from him than he probably ever realised: about people, about hard work, and about standing your ground.
He didn’t just shape the atmosphere of the pub; he shaped the people who passed through it.
He lived loudly, loved fiercely, gave generously, and refused to be anything other than himself.
We will be raising a glass in memory of him on Saturday 7th March from 3pm, and we hope you’ll join us to share stories and laughter.
