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The Harp (Fuller Smith & Turner)
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| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Oakham - Slovenian Wolf Single Hop |  | 1 |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - The January Brews | | 1 |
| Brewster's - Aromatic Porter | | 1 |
| Weird Beard - Hippy Hating Hippie | | 1 |
| Titanic - Plum Porter | | 2 |
| Weird Beard - Collabageddon ’17 | | 1 |
| London Brewing Co. - Skyline | | 1 |
| Gipsy Hill - Lemondrop & Denali | | 1 |
| Mallinsons - The Redeemer | | 1 |
| Five Points - Railway Porter | | 1 |
| Bexley - 6 Nations English Challenger | | 1 |
| Bexley - Black Prince Porter | | 1 |
| Wiper and True - Milk Shake |  | 1 |
| Dark Star - Table Beer | | 1 |
| Southwark - Pamplemousse | | 1 |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | | 3 |
| 360° - Single Hop Citra | | 1 |
| Siren Craft - Suspended in Citra | | 1 |
| Marble - Uppe Hela Natten |  | 1 |
| Navigation - New Dawn Pale |  | 1 |
| Tiny Rebel - Stay Puft | Not Tried | 0 |
| Windsor & Eton - Conqueror Black IPA | Not Tried | 0 |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Lord Marples | Not Tried | 0 |
| Windsor & Eton - Parklife | Not Tried | 0 |
| Uprising (sub-brand of Windsor & Eton) - Cola de Mono | Not Tried | 0 |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | Not Tried | 0 |
| Elgood's - Black Dog Mild | Not Tried | 0 |
| Sambrook's - Wandle | Not Tried | 0 |
| Dark Star - American Pale Ale (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Crouch Vale - Yakima Gold | Not Tried | 0 |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Dark Star - Hophead Loral | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hawkshead - Lakeland Gold | Not Tried | 0 |
| Arbor Ales - Single Hop - Simcoe | Not Tried | 0 |
| Sambrook's - Junction | Not Tried | 0 |
| Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - Summer Down Under | Not Tried | 0 |
| Great Heck - Patrick | Not Tried | 0 |
| Weird Beard - Black Perle | Not Tried | 0 |
| Reunion - Opening Gambit | Not Tried | 0 |
| Downlands (formerly South Downs) - Best | Not Tried | 0 |
| London Beer Factory - Sayers Stout | Not Tried | 0 |
| Blackjack - Aces High IPA | Not Tried | 0 |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Holly Bush | Not Tried | 0 |
| Mad Squirrel (formerly Red Squirrel) - De La Crème | Not Tried | 0 |
| London Brewing Co. - Beer Street | Not Tried | 0 |
| Three Sods - Trade Union | Not Tried | 0 |
| Brighton Bier - West Pier | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
10 Feb 2018 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening until midnight close.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | |
| Bexley - 6 Nations English Challenger | 4.10 | | A nice little number |
| 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 | |
| Blackjack - Aces High IPA | 5.50 | Not Tried | |
| Weird Beard - Black Perle | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Mad Squirrel (formerly Red Squirrel) - De La Crème | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Three Sods - Trade Union | 4.50 | Not Tried |
10 Feb 2018 (Stephen Harris)
An early meeting here with five or six of my friends and a group of 20-plus Notts County supporters of our acquaintance, who are on their way to watch football at Barnet. Most of them have been here since 10:30 and I am a latecomer at 11:20. We have taken over the whole of the rear area.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Star - Table Beer | 3.10 | | A low-strength, golden, hoppy beer in the ’murky’ category. Lemons. |
| Southwark - Pamplemousse | 5.00 | | A hazy, golden beer that tastes of grapefruit juice. |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| 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 | |
| Weird Beard - Black Perle | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Downlands (formerly South Downs) - Best | 4.10 | Not Tried |
05 Feb 2018 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening until 11.30pm close. Perhaps the quietest I have known it.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakham - Slovenian Wolf Single Hop | 3.90 | | Usual high standard Oakham ale |
| Weird Beard - Hippy Hating Hippie | 4.10 | | Liked this a lot on a miserable late Winter night. A rose cinnamon cardamom stout, all flavours not overbearing so enjoyable |
| Marble - Uppe Hela Natten | 5.10 | | Poured flat, sweetish |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| 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 - Single Hop - Simcoe | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - Summer Down Under | 3.90 | Not Tried |
20 Jan 2018 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit until midnight close.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Five Points - Railway Porter | 4.80 | | |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| 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 | |
| Elgood's - Black Dog Mild | 3.60 | Not Tried | |
| Sambrook's - Wandle | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Crouch Vale - Yakima Gold | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Dark Star - Hophead Loral | 3.80 | Not Tried |
19 Jan 2018 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening until midnight close.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weird Beard - Collabageddon ’17 | 6.40 | | Excellent black IPA. A number of teeny brewers' logos on the pumpclip. One wonders what part they play in a collaboration, I assume they drop a hop cone each into the boil |
| Mallinsons - The Redeemer | 5.00 | | As usual Mallinsons produces superb goods |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| 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 - Lord Marples | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Windsor & Eton - Parklife | 3.20 | Not Tried | |
| Uprising (sub-brand of Windsor & Eton) - Cola de Mono | 4.80 | Not Tried | I thought the Uprising brand name was reserved for fizz beers but clearly not. This described itself as a Chilean milk stout |
16 Jan 2018 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening until 11.30pm close. Chance catch-up with old mucker from my regular Angel, Islington drinking days.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - The January Brews | 4.80 | | A nice warming brew, with Goldings |
| Siren Craft - Suspended in Citra | 4.00 | | Somewhat resembling scrumpy cider or bilge water in opacity. Not the cleanness of taste I should like for a Citra single hopper |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| 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 | |
| Sambrook's - Junction | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Tiny Rebel - Stay Puft | 5.20 | Not Tried | |
| Windsor & Eton - Conqueror Black IPA | 5.00 | Not Tried |
08 Jan 2018 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening until 11.30pm. Comfortably genteel Monday patronage.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | |
| Titanic - Plum Porter | 4.90 | | Last pint out of the cask, as good, if not better, than the first |
| 360° - Single Hop Citra | 4.10 | | |
| Navigation - New Dawn Pale | 3.90 | | Taste was minimal, no head, no condition, flat as a pancake, no off flavours though |
| 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 | |
| London Brewing Co. - Skyline | 5.30 | Not Tried | |
| Reunion - Opening Gambit | 3.80 | Not Tried |
06 Jan 2018 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening until midnight close.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brewster's - Aromatic Porter | 4.50 | | |
| London Brewing Co. - Skyline | 5.30 | | An APA |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| 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 | |
| London Brewing Co. - Beer Street | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Brighton Bier - West Pier | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Reunion - Opening Gambit | 3.80 | Not Tried |
27 Dec 2017 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit until 11.30pm close. Seemed all back to normal after the Yuletide.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Titanic - Plum Porter | 4.90 | | |
| Gipsy Hill - Lemondrop & Denali | 4.50 | | Not the lemon juice I feared I might be served. Subtly hopped |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| 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 | |
| Hawkshead - Lakeland Gold | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Sambrook's - Junction | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Great Heck - Patrick | 4.80 | Not Tried |
22 Dec 2017 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit until midnight close.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bexley - Black Prince Porter | 4.60 | | A gratis Xmas drink on the house - thank you |
| Wiper and True - Milk Shake | 5.60 | | Bottle conditioned, not quite so good as previous ones here |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | Harvey's Best's recent variability showed through here |
| 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 | |
| Sambrook's - Junction | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Reunion - Opening Gambit | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| London Beer Factory - Sayers Stout | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Holly Bush | 4.50 | Not Tried |
About The Harp
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
 | 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