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The Harp (Fuller Smith & Turner)
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| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Brew Buddies - BB01 Best Bitter |  | 1 |
| Harvey's - Bonfire Boy | | 1 |
| Dark Star - American Pale Ale (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | | 1 |
| Titanic - Plum Porter | | 1 |
| Arbor Ales - Yakima Valley | | 1 |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | | 1 |
| Oakham - Green Devil IPA | | 1 |
| Weird Beard - Mariana Trench | | 1 |
| Sambrook's - A.P.A. | | 1 |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Seasider | | 1 |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Porter | | 1 |
| Burning Sky - Aurora | | 1 |
| Hammerton - N7 |  | 1 |
| Durham - Stocks First Gold | | 1 |
| Pig & Porter - Flanders Pigeon Murderer Green Hopped Rye IPA | | 1 |
| Dark Star - Bock | | 1 |
| Moor - Rebirth (collaboration with Fuller's) |  | 1 |
| Five Points - XPA | Not Tried | 0 |
| Five Points - Railway Porter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Sambrook's - Battersea Rye | Not Tried | 0 |
| Five Points - Brick Field Brown | Not Tried | 0 |
| Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - Grandstand Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Sambrook's - Wandle | Not Tried | 0 |
| Southwark - Routemaster Red (superseded by 4.2% version) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | Not Tried | 0 |
| Salopian - Darwin's Origin | Not Tried | 0 |
| Windsor & Eton - Parklife | Not Tried | 0 |
| Sambrook's - Powerhouse Porter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Gun - Parabellum Milk Stout | Not Tried | 0 |
| Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - Strange Brew | Not Tried | 0 |
| Salopian - Sienna | Not Tried | 0 |
| Fyne - Jarl | Not Tried | 0 |
| Windsor & Eton - Knight of the Garter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Dark Star - Revelation | Not Tried | 0 |
| Mad Squirrel (formerly Red Squirrel) - London Porter | Not Tried | 0 |
| XT Brewing - No. 4 Mellow Amber | Not Tried | 0 |
| Siren Craft - Under Current | Not Tried | 0 |
| Tiny Rebel - Juicy | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hammerton - N1 | Not Tried | 0 |
| Sambrook's - Junction | Not Tried | 0 |
| Bristol Beer Factory - Milk Stout | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
06 Nov 2017 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening until 11.30pm close. Apparently a Titanic Brewery tap takeover is planned for later this week - roll on Titanic Plum Porter Grand Reserve eh?
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Bonfire Boy | 5.80 | | The very best of this beer I have ever had |
| Titanic - Plum Porter | 4.90 | | 4½* A superbly brewed beer in superbly kept condition and one to happily drown in |
| 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 - Wandle | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| XT Brewing - No. 4 Mellow Amber | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Tiny Rebel - Juicy | 4.80 | Not Tried |
03 Nov 2017 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening until midnight close. More pushy and shovey than usual at 11.35pm-ish.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Seasider | 4.30 | | |
| Pig & Porter - Flanders Pigeon Murderer Green Hopped Rye IPA | 6.00 | | Tasty but could have been cleaner tasting. Very cloudy. £5.60pp |
| 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 - Wandle | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Fyne - Jarl | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Dark Star - Revelation | 5.70 | Not Tried |
30 Oct 2017 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening until 11.30pm close.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakham - Green Devil IPA | 6.00 | | Superb but extortionate at £5.60pp |
| 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 | |
| Salopian - Darwin's Origin | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Sambrook's - Wandle | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Sambrook's - Powerhouse Porter | 4.90 | Not Tried | |
| Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - Strange Brew | 4.10 | Not Tried |
23 Oct 2017 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening until midnight close.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hammerton - N7 | 5.20 | | Taste grew on me but it was hazy |
| Durham - Stocks First Gold | 4.20 | | Made from Stocks Farm Green Hops. I liked this for being refreshing, others exclaimed it was tasteless and wishy-washy |
| 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 - Wandle | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Mad Squirrel (formerly Red Squirrel) - London Porter | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Southwark - Routemaster Red (superseded by 4.2% version) | 3.80 | Not Tried |
20 Oct 2017 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit until midnight close.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Porter | 5.40 | | Smooth and well balanced with no harshness |
| Dark Star - Bock | 5.40 | | Not to my taste so a chore to finish |
| 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 | |
| Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - Grandstand Bitter | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Sambrook's - Junction | 4.50 | Not Tried |
20 Oct 2017 (Brian)
I think this pub opens at 11:00. We got there at 11:03 and at least 8 people had beat us to the bar.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | | Hmm breakfast.... |
| Weird Beard - Mariana Trench | 5.30 | | It's 5.3 said the barman. Ah well! Strange sweetness I couldn't place, but lovely. |
| Dark Star - American Pale Ale (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
| Five Points - Railway Porter | 4.80 | Not Tried | Good choice said the barman and then it ran out as mine was being poured. |
| Sambrook's - Battersea Rye | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Five Points - Brick Field Brown | 5.40 | Not Tried |
16 Oct 2017 (Magnus Greel)
Late evening visit and not too busy, we found an unoccupied table at the rear of the pub. I've only listed the beer I had.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Star - American Pale Ale (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 4.70 | |
13 Oct 2017 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening until midnight close.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burning Sky - Aurora | 5.60 | | A great full flavoured well manufactured and kept ale |
| Brew Buddies - BB01 Best Bitter | 4.30 | | In beautiful nick |
| 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 | |
| Bristol Beer Factory - Milk Stout | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Five Points - XPA | 4.00 | Not Tried |
03 Oct 2017 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening until 11.30pm close. First thing that struck me upon arrival was a vile, nasty and cheap looking new style bright red Fuller's London Pride pumpclip. Finished off on Panting Partridge Herefordshire Perry.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sambrook's - A.P.A. | 4.50 | | |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | The one with the new garish, lurid pumpclip |
| 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 | |
| Windsor & Eton - Knight of the Garter | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Mad Squirrel (formerly Red Squirrel) - London Porter | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Siren Craft - Under Current | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Hammerton - N1 | 4.10 | Not Tried |
22 Sep 2017 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening until midnight close. Blimey prices for the heavier beers have just soared to previously unknown heights!!
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arbor Ales - Yakima Valley | 7.00 | | Great condition BUT £5.60pp |
| Moor - Rebirth (collaboration with Fuller's) | 6.00 | | Allegedly a recreation of the original ESB 1971 recipe but what a nonsense. It is unfined but would have not have been so at that time. This was lacking much condition and not that pleasant. £5.40pp too! |
| 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 | |
| Windsor & Eton - Parklife | 3.20 | Not Tried | |
| Gun - Parabellum Milk Stout | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Salopian - Sienna | 4.40 | 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