PubsandBeer
The Harp (Fuller Smith & Turner)
| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Castle Rock - Oatmeal Stout |  | 1 |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | | 8 |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | | 3 |
| Otherworld - Arion |  | 1 |
| Settle - Old Smithy Porter | | 1 |
| Nightjar (formerly Slightly Foxed) - Low-Key Loki | | 1 |
| Brass Castle - Bad Kitty | Not Tried | 0 |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Jaipur | Not Tried | 0 |
| Firebird - Paleface A.P.A. | Not Tried | 0 |
| Ilkley - Blonde | Not Tried | 0 |
| Tempest - Mind's Eye | Not Tried | 0 |
| North Riding Brewery - Coffee Porter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Neepsend - Alignak | Not Tried | 0 |
| Bristol Beer Factory - Satisfaction - Aussie IPA | Not Tried | 0 |
| Twisted Oak - Sheriff Fatman | Not Tried | 0 |
| Pentrich - Golden Fields of Green | Not Tried | 0 |
| Rooster's - Old Faithful | Not Tried | 0 |
| Brew York - Yorkshire Rider | Not Tried | 0 |
| Salopian - Dark Shadow | Not Tried | 0 |
| Wilde Child - Rik Van Nutter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Tiny Rebel - Juicy | Not Tried | 0 |
| Saltaire - Cascade Pale Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Burnt Mill - Pintle Pale Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Mad Squirrel (formerly Red Squirrel) - London Porter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Anarchy - Citra Star | Not Tried | 0 |
| Rooster's - Easy-Going Assassin | Not Tried | 0 |
| Utopian - Red Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Three Legs - Sesh : Session IPA | Not Tried | 0 |
| Bristol Beer Factory - Escape | Not Tried | 0 |
| Downlands (formerly South Downs) - Evening Star Revival APA | Not Tried | 0 |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | Not Tried | 0 |
| Howling Hops (Brewed at Hackney Wick) - Small Batch Special Wait for Me | Not Tried | 0 |
| Neepsend - Yahweh | Not Tried | 0 |
| Dark Star - American Pale Ale (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Bristol Beer Factory - Higher State Idaho 7 / Ahtanum | Not Tried | 0 |
| Tartarus - Nain Rouge | Not Tried | 0 |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Twisted Barrel - Boys Don't Cry | Not Tried | 0 |
| Oakham - Inferno | Not Tried | 0 |
| Amity - Thunderdome | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
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 |
04 Aug 2025 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit until close. Lower Monday footfall made for less jostling.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | 2nd pint was cooler and felt a tad fresher and better - don't know how |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | 1st pint very good but note my second score |
| 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 | |
| Bristol Beer Factory - Satisfaction - Aussie IPA | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Pentrich - Golden Fields of Green | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Brew York - Yorkshire Rider | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Wilde Child - Rik Van Nutter | 4.90 | Not Tried |
29 Jul 2025 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit until close. A seat evaded me until after the closing time bell.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | A cracking pint and another too |
| 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 | |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Jaipur | 5.90 | Not Tried | |
| Ilkley - Blonde | 3.90 | Not Tried | |
| Twisted Barrel - Boys Don't Cry | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Amity - Thunderdome | 4.90 | Not Tried | |
| North Riding Brewery - Coffee Porter | 4.50 | Not Tried |
26 Jul 2025 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit until close. Some very very late arrivals.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | Just as it should be |
| Castle Rock - Oatmeal Stout | 4.60 | | Spot on condition, albeit pricey at £7 pp |
| 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 | |
| Bristol Beer Factory - Higher State Idaho 7 / Ahtanum | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Twisted Barrel - Boys Don't Cry | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Amity - Thunderdome | 4.90 | Not Tried |
16 Jul 2025 (Philip Pirrip)
Late evening visit until close.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | The second one was a tad 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 | |
| Anarchy - Citra Star | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Settle - Old Smithy Porter | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
| Utopian - Red Ale | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Bristol Beer Factory - Escape | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Howling Hops (Brewed at Hackney Wick) - Small Batch Special Wait for Me | 5.40 | Not Tried |
15 Jul 2025 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit until close. Searching conversation with Dave, a Glaswegian living in United States these past few years, who wanted a selfie at closing time.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | In good form |
| Settle - Old Smithy Porter | 4.70 | | Good nourishing nightcap |
| 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 | |
| Twisted Oak - Sheriff Fatman | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Tiny Rebel - Juicy | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
| Burnt Mill - Pintle Pale Ale | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Otherworld - Arion | 4.70 | Not Tried |
12 Jul 2025 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit until a silly so early 11pm close.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | Good condition - slight sour aftertaste |
| Otherworld - Arion | 4.70 | | Low on strong taste |
| 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 | |
| Twisted Oak - Sheriff Fatman | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Rooster's - Old Faithful | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Salopian - Dark Shadow | 4.40 | Not Tried |
27 Jun 2025 (Philip Pirrip)
Last knockings return visit until close. Why 2300 close still, madness.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | In lovely nick at bitter end of this ale's possible taste spectrum |
27 Jun 2025 (Philip Pirrip)
Late evening visit. Enough space to move about without having to breath in all the time.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | In lovely nick at bitter end of this ale's possible taste spectrum. A healthy price discount adds to the pleasure |
| 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 - Inferno | 4.00 | Not Tried | Ran out |
| Brass Castle - Bad Kitty | 5.50 | Not Tried | |
| Firebird - Paleface A.P.A. | 5.20 | Not Tried | |
| Tempest - Mind's Eye | 4.60 | Not Tried | |
| Neepsend - Alignak | 4.50 | Not Tried |
About The Harp
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
 | 24 |
| 568 |
| 287 |
 | 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 538 times, seen 1098 different beers and tried 432 of them.
Postcode: WC2N 4HS