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@conker
I use bull horn bars and find them perfect for climbing. I agree with several of the posts above - choosing bars that are of the same (or at least very similar) to your shoulder width.
Anything other than a gentle slope and I usually get up out of the saddle, it does use more energy than sitting, but it doesn't strain my knees! Also, although swinging the bike while climbing isn't very good form, it does allow you to use your upper body as part of the leverage applied to the pedals, so unless you're worried about how 'pro' you look, or unless you have 'pro' thigh muscles, it may not be such a silly thing to do, especially on big hills.
Also, also, I gave up using a TT brake lever and now use a horizontal one, as near the centre as I can get, as I usually grip the bars in the middle (when not climbing that is)