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The Harp (Fuller Smith & Turner)
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| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Otherworld - New Horizons |  | 1 |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | | 1 |
| Mallinsons - Ten Long Years | | 1 |
| Mallinsons - Motueka | | 1 |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter |  | 8 |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Pica Pica | | 1 |
| Otherworld - Arion | | 1 |
| Settle - Old Smithy Porter | | 1 |
| Vale of Glamorgan (VOG) - Porter | | 1 |
| Ilkley - Olicana Pale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Brass Castle - Bad Kitty | Not Tried | 0 |
| Firebrand - An Howl IPA | Not Tried | 0 |
| Firebird - Paleface A.P.A. | Not Tried | 0 |
| Rooster's - Pangea Fusion IPA | Not Tried | 0 |
| Tempest - Mind's Eye | Not Tried | 0 |
| Sambrook's - Lavender Hill (originally exclusively for Nicholson's) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Neepsend - Alignak | Not Tried | 0 |
| Two by Two - Citra Idaho 7 Azacca | Not Tried | 0 |
| Twisted Oak - Sheriff Fatman | Not Tried | 0 |
| Tiny Rebel - Neon Necta | Not Tried | 0 |
| Rooster's - Old Faithful | Not Tried | 0 |
| Rivington - Moving South Nelson Sauvin Pale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Salopian - Dark Shadow | Not Tried | 0 |
| Mad Squirrel (formerly Red Squirrel) - London Porter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Tiny Rebel - Juicy | Not Tried | 0 |
| MBH - Harvest IPA | Not Tried | 0 |
| Burnt Mill - Pintle Pale Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | Not Tried | 0 |
| North Riding Brewery - Single Hop American Pale Ale Cashmere | Not Tried | 0 |
| Dark Star - American Pale Ale (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Arbor Ales - Shangri-la | Not Tried | 0 |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Grand Slam | Not Tried | 0 |
| Twisted Oak - Ultra | Not Tried | 0 |
| Tempest - Cresta | Not Tried | 0 |
| Pig & Porter - Whispering Grass | Not Tried | 0 |
| Pentrich - Front Row Seats | Not Tried | 0 |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Golden Rays | Not Tried | 0 |
| Bristol Beer Factory - Back to Cali | Not Tried | 0 |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - McConnel's | Not Tried | 0 |
| Oakham - Inferno | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
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 |
19 Feb 2025 (Philip Pirrip)
Mid afternoon visit.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 |  | Quite a sour aftertaste |
| 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 | |
| Arbor Ales - Shangri-la | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Grand Slam | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Tempest - Cresta | 4.20 | Not Tried | Ran out |
| Pentrich - Front Row Seats | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Bristol Beer Factory - Back to Cali | 4.20 | Not Tried |
17 Nov 2024 (Philip Pirrip)
Mid evening visit until close. Astoundingly this place now closes at 8pm on a Sunday, blimey the evening has not really even started by then.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Otherworld - New Horizons | 4.80 | | Top notch condition. Being hazy not really to my liking. £7 a pop before any discounts though |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | Had better |
| 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 | Ran out at very end of session |
| MBH - Harvest IPA | 5.20 | Not Tried | |
| North Riding Brewery - Single Hop American Pale Ale Cashmere | 4.30 | Not Tried |
22 Jun 2024 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit until close. Wherever I stood was in the way.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | Top form |
| Vale of Glamorgan (VOG) - Porter | 4.20 | | Perhaps a tad fresh |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Sambrook's - Lavender Hill (originally exclusively for Nicholson's) | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Two by Two - Citra Idaho 7 Azacca | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Tiny Rebel - Neon Necta | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Rivington - Moving South Nelson Sauvin Pale | 4.20 | Not Tried |
13 Apr 2024 (Philip Pirrip)
Late evening visit until its now insane 11pm close.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | Harvey's Best as it should be |
| Mallinsons - Motueka | 3.90 | | First rate single hopper - Mallinsons's quality |
| 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 - McConnel's | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Ilkley - Olicana Pale | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Firebrand - An Howl IPA | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
| Rooster's - Pangea Fusion IPA | 5.70 | Not Tried |
08 Jul 2023 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit until close. This part of central London a madhouse tonight and pub crammed too. Prices seem up again but CAMRA discount softens them.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mallinsons - Ten Long Years | 3.90 | | An excellent brew as Mallinsons always seems to deliver |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | OK but far from its best - a rather sharp bitterness this one |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Pica Pica | 4.80 | | Good but limited 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 | |
| Twisted Oak - Ultra | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Pig & Porter - Whispering Grass | 5.50 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Golden Rays | 4.20 | Not Tried |
29 May 2023 (Philip Pirrip)
Why I abhor bank holidays so much. 2145 hours and already stopped serving, though the local area was alive with bodies. No business acumen some people.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
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About The Harp
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
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 | 24 |
| 573 |
| 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 542 times, seen 1109 different beers and tried 432 of them.
Postcode: WC2N 4HS