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The Harp (Fuller Smith & Turner)
| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter |  | 10 |
| Bristol Beer Factory - Milk Stout | | 1 |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | | 1 |
| Dark Star - Green Hop |  | 1 |
| Nightjar (formerly Slightly Foxed) - Low-Key Loki | | 1 |
| Atom - Newton Golden Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Atom - Quantum State | Not Tried | 0 |
| Bexley - Five Arches Summer Pale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Bristol Beer Factory - Respect | Not Tried | 0 |
| Burton Bridge - Brewers Gold | Not Tried | 0 |
| Dark Star - American Pale Ale (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Darwin - Beagle Blonde | Not Tried | 0 |
| Downlands (formerly South Downs) - Evening Star Revival APA | Not Tried | 0 |
| Five Points - Pale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | Not Tried | 0 |
| Ilkley - Blonde | Not Tried | 0 |
| Kelham Island (probably brewed by Thornbridge now) - Pale Rider | Not Tried | 0 |
| Kent - Green Manalishi Peter Green Hopped Pale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Lakedown - Goldhawk London Stout | Not Tried | 0 |
| Lunebrew - LB208 - Swoop BRU1, Nectaron & Citra | Not Tried | 0 |
| Mad Squirrel (formerly Red Squirrel) - London Porter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Neepsend - Yahweh | Not Tried | 0 |
| Nene Valley - Release the Chimps | Not Tried | 0 |
| Nightjar (formerly Slightly Foxed) - Mean Old Scene | Not Tried | 0 |
| Northdown - Tidal Pool | Not Tried | 0 |
| Oakham - Citra | Not Tried | 0 |
| Orkney (Sinclair) - Cliff Edge | Not Tried | 0 |
| Pig & Porter - Apparition Stout | Not Tried | 0 |
| Rooster's - Easy-Going Assassin | Not Tried | 0 |
| Rooster's - Rhode Island Red | Not Tried | 0 |
| Saltaire - Cascade Pale Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Squawk - Inca | Not Tried | 0 |
| Stancill - Casper | Not Tried | 0 |
| Stardust - Silk | Not Tried | 0 |
| Sureshot - Whole Lotta Funk 45's - stout | Not Tried | 0 |
| Tartarus - Nain Rouge | Not Tried | 0 |
| Three Acre - Ernest Green Hop | Not Tried | 0 |
| Three Legs - Sesh : Session IPA | Not Tried | 0 |
| Titanic - Plum Porter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Trig - False Summit | Not Tried | 0 |
| Two by Two - Citra Idaho 7 Azacca | Not Tried | 0 |
| UnBarred (brewed at Two Tribes then later at Missing Link) - Hazy Pale Simcoe & Ekuanot | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
01 Nov 2025 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit until close. Good that even though the custom here is very itinerant there are always some regular faces on every visit.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | As expected here. Odd, the second one was noticeably cooler than the first |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Dark Star - American Pale Ale (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Orkney (Sinclair) - Cliff Edge | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
| Pig & Porter - Apparition Stout | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Three Acre - Ernest Green Hop | 5.20 | Not Tried | |
| Burton Bridge - Brewers Gold | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| UnBarred (brewed at Two Tribes then later at Missing Link) - Hazy Pale Simcoe & Ekuanot | 5.00 | Not Tried |
25 Oct 2025 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit until the madly early 11pm close. Colder weather outside meant more jostling inside with rucksack wearers becoming human obstacles par excellence.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | Slightly sourer hopping than usual |
| Dark Star - Green Hop | 6.50 | | Sharpness of green hops. Sharpness of 8 sovs a pint to match |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Dark Star - American Pale Ale (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Mad Squirrel (formerly Red Squirrel) - London Porter | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Five Points - Pale | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Atom - Newton Golden Ale | 4.50 | Not Tried |
18 Oct 2025 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit until close. Jostling inside until about 1040 when it cleared quite a bit.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | On top form in all respects |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Dark Star - American Pale Ale (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Oakham - Citra | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Titanic - Plum Porter | 4.90 | Not Tried | |
| Stancill - Casper | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Lunebrew - LB208 - Swoop BRU1, Nectaron & Citra | 5.20 | Not Tried |
11 Oct 2025 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit until close. Managed to get a stool just allowing me to not quite be jostled by passing in and out customers.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | I don't know if a new cask had been put on but this second pint was cooler, fresher and better than the first by quite some way. This one was a delight |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | My first pint here. Overshadowed by a much better second one |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Kelham Island (probably brewed by Thornbridge now) - Pale Rider | 5.20 | Not Tried | Where brewed now - who knows |
| Dark Star - American Pale Ale (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Kent - Green Manalishi Peter Green Hopped Pale | 4.90 | Not Tried | |
| Stardust - Silk | 5.80 | Not Tried | |
| Rooster's - Rhode Island Red | 4.60 | Not Tried |
27 Sep 2025 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit until close.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | No need to try any other ales here - Harvey's Best as the brewer intended |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Dark Star - American Pale Ale (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Northdown - Tidal Pool | 4.60 | Not Tried | |
| Sureshot - Whole Lotta Funk 45's - stout | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Bristol Beer Factory - Respect | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Trig - False Summit | 5.50 | Not Tried |
13 Sep 2025 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit until close. Due to earlier marches plastic glasses de rigeur here tonight but I was served into proper glass.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | Prime condition |
| Bristol Beer Factory - Milk Stout | 4.50 | | The most authentic of the milk stouts in really superb condition |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Dark Star - American Pale Ale (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Nene Valley - Release the Chimps | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Atom - Quantum State | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Lakedown - Goldhawk London Stout | 4.80 | Not Tried |
06 Sep 2025 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit until close. Lots of strangers seemed to want to talk tonight.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | Simply - spot on |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Dark Star - American Pale Ale (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Oakham - Citra | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Ilkley - Blonde | 3.90 | Not Tried | |
| Squawk - Inca | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Nightjar (formerly Slightly Foxed) - Mean Old Scene | 5.40 | Not Tried |
30 Aug 2025 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit until close. Medium jostle level inside tonight.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | Spot on, quite simply HSBB as it should be |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Dark Star - American Pale Ale (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Darwin - Beagle Blonde | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Pig & Porter - Apparition Stout | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Two by Two - Citra Idaho 7 Azacca | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Bexley - Five Arches Summer Pale | 4.00 | Not Tried |
13 Aug 2025 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit until close.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | Cool, refreshing, in great nick |
| Nightjar (formerly Slightly Foxed) - Low-Key Loki | 4.50 | | Soon lost all head and lacing |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Dark Star - American Pale Ale (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Downlands (formerly South Downs) - Evening Star Revival APA | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
| Neepsend - Yahweh | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Tartarus - Nain Rouge | 5.40 | Not Tried |
09 Aug 2025 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit until 11pm close. People still coming in after closing time.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | Just as it should be - ideal bitterness, sweetness balance |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Dark Star - American Pale Ale (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Saltaire - Cascade Pale Ale | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
| Mad Squirrel (formerly Red Squirrel) - London Porter | 5.00 | Not Tried | Ran out - not that I had any intention of ordering one |
| Rooster's - Easy-Going Assassin | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Three Legs - Sesh : Session IPA | 4.50 | Not Tried |
About The Harp
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
 | 24 |
| 576 |
| 290 |
 | 75 |
 | 7 |
The pub is found in Charing Cross, Central London, WC2N 4HS.
Formerly the Welsh Harp, a small narrow long pub on Chandos Place, just a stone's throw from Charing Cross railway station, so very handy for commuters. Hanging baskets at the front are attractive. A steep flight of stairs leads to the toilets and an upstairs room. There is an alley at the rear for smokers. Won the ultimate accolade as CAMRA National Pub of the Year in 2010. In 2011 CAMRA London Cider Pub of the Year, in 2012 CAMRA West London branch Pub of the Year, and again in 2014 as joint branch Pub of the Year and in 2016, 2018, 2020 and 2021 as branch Pub of the Year once more. Previously privately owned it was sold to Fuller's in mid July 2014 for a reported £7 million so changes expected. Closed for some days in February 2015 for an upgrade to plumbing and electrics, in particular to swap over the Gents and Ladies toilets. Good range of regional and micro breweries beer available through 10 handpumps and a superb range of ciders and perries sold from boxes in the chilled cabinets behind the bar. 10% price discount for card carrying CAMRA members on cask ales.
We have visited this pub 546 times, seen 1120 different beers and tried 433 of them.
Postcode: WC2N 4HS