We, Sneak's Noise, ran the Burnt Post from 1977 to 1986. Universally regarded as one of the best clubs in the Midlands at the time.
Closed in 1986. A couple of people had a go at re-opening during the 90s, but never really took off.
Main problem was the pub itself, and one of the reasons why we closed it. Being a managed house, the managers used to change fairly frequently. We were lucky with some great gaffers, but latterly, it all started to go downhill. It was re-classified by the brewery as a 'training pub', which meant we started getting managers who were just passing through, and usually had no concept about folk clubs, and saw it as a nuisance.
This remains the case, and I believe the upstairs room has now been turned into offices/training facility.
On the other hand, there is the Maudslay pub, which has a great upstairs room, and is the venue for the new Maudslay Thursday venture started by Duellingbouzoukis.
Well worth checking out if you are returning to/visiting Coventry. I am sure details of upcoming gigs will be posted here!!