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The Harp (Fuller Smith & Turner)
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| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Oakham - Citra |  | 1 |
| Bexley - Howbury 10 American Hopped Pale | | 1 |
| Five Points - Railway Porter | | 1 |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | | 2 |
| Fat Cat - E.P.A. | | 1 |
| Harvey's - Lewes Castle Brown Ale | | 1 |
| Blackjack - Stout | | 2 |
| Dark Star - Sunburst | | 1 |
| Fat Cat - Verve | | 1 |
| Fyne - Atlantic Blvd |  | 1 |
| Hammerton - N7 | | 1 |
| Vibrant Forest - Summerlands (was 3.5%) | | 1 |
| Hammerton - Life on Mars | | 1 |
| Roaring Four - APA One | | 1 |
| Redemption - Fellowship Porter | | 1 |
| Weird Beard - K*ntish Town Beard | | 1 |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Imperial Stout | | 1 |
| Siren Craft - Liquid Mistress Red IPA | | 1 |
| Exit 33 (formerly The Brew Company then Sky's Edge) - Oat Stout |  | 1 |
| Bexley - Golden Acre | Not Tried | 0 |
| Dark Star - American Pale Ale (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | Not Tried | 0 |
| London Beer Factory - Beyond the Pale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Windsor & Eton - Parklife | Not Tried | 0 |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Lord Marples | Not Tried | 0 |
| Weird Beard - Black Perle | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hackney - Kapow! | Not Tried | 0 |
| Roaring Four - Small Beer | Not Tried | 0 |
| Five Points - XPA | Not Tried | 0 |
| Gloucester - West Coast Red | Not Tried | 0 |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - McConnel's | Not Tried | 0 |
| Great Heck - Mt. Hood | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hackney - Best Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Gloucester - Kiss My Grist | Not Tried | 0 |
| Blackjack - Poker Face | Not Tried | 0 |
| Gloucester - Aussie Pale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Sambrook's - Junction | Not Tried | 0 |
| XT Brewing - Animal Brewing Raven (collaboration with Uprising sub brand of Windsor & Eton) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Pig & Porter - Birdsong | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hackney - American Pale Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Fyne - Summer Dawn | Not Tried | 0 |
| Sambrook's - Wandle | Not Tried | 0 |
| Mad Squirrel (formerly Red Squirrel) - London Porter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Redemption - Hopspur | Not Tried | 0 |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
08 Sep 2017 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening until midnight close. Very noisy tonight or was it me after a quiet day?
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fat Cat - E.P.A. | 5.00 | | The sharp bitterness grew on me |
| Exit 33 (formerly The Brew Company then Sky's Edge) - Oat Stout | 5.00 | | Rather flat and a chore to drink |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| 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 | |
| Sambrook's - Junction | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Roaring Four - APA One | 5.50 | Not Tried | |
| Gloucester - Aussie Pale | 5.20 | Not Tried |
04 Sep 2017 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening until 11.30pm close. No crowds tonight.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackjack - Stout | 5.00 | | |
| Fat Cat - Verve | 4.20 | | |
| 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 | |
| Dark Star - Sunburst | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
| Vibrant Forest - Summerlands (was 3.5%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Gloucester - Kiss My Grist | 2.60 | Not Tried |
02 Sep 2017 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening until midnight close.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackjack - Stout | 5.00 | | Thick |
| Weird Beard - K*ntish Town Beard | 5.50 | | Murky rather than hazy wheat beer |
| 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 | |
| Gloucester - West Coast Red | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
| Great Heck - Mt. Hood | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Gloucester - Kiss My Grist | 2.60 | Not Tried | Generally to be avoided was the general view here tonight |
25 Aug 2017 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening until midnight close. New charging policy in abv bandwidths now in operation, except for regular real ales. Will make some of the over 6%ers guests well over £5 in future, thank the Lord for CAMRA discount for he is gracious and good. A mango cider to finish off on.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | |
| Vibrant Forest - Summerlands (was 3.5%) | 3.40 | | Citric notes not well disguised |
| 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 | |
| Windsor & Eton - Parklife | 3.20 | Not Tried | |
| Weird Beard - Black Perle | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Roaring Four - Small Beer | 3.50 | Not Tried | My taster had a definite acetic sniff and back-taste but no one else agreed |
19 Aug 2017 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening until midnight close. A few regulars were slurring.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Star - Sunburst | 4.80 | | Nicely fruity |
| Oakham - Citra | 4.20 | | |
| 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 | |
| Bexley - Golden Acre | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| London Beer Factory - Beyond the Pale | 4.20 | Not Tried | Ran out |
13 Aug 2017 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening until 10.30pm close. Usual beer experts in.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | |
| Harvey's - Lewes Castle Brown Ale | 4.80 | | Surprisingly good, much less sweet than I expected |
| Roaring Four - APA One | 5.50 | | Slight haze, undistinguished flavour |
| 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 | |
| Redemption - Hopspur | 4.50 | Not Tried |
07 Aug 2017 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening until 11.30pm close.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bexley - Howbury 10 American Hopped Pale | 4.90 | | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Imperial Stout | 10.70 | | Fortunately only time for 1! |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | 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 | |
| Hackney - American Pale Ale | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Fyne - Summer Dawn | 3.50 | Not Tried |
05 Aug 2017 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening until midnight close. The lime green Welsh dresser has gone.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redemption - Fellowship Porter | 5.10 | | |
| 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 | |
| XT Brewing - Animal Brewing Raven (collaboration with Uprising sub brand of Windsor & Eton) | 4.60 | Not Tried | |
| Pig & Porter - Birdsong | 3.50 | Not Tried |
01 Aug 2017 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening until 11.30pm close. All the talk is of the garish lime green dresser leaving the bar floor before the week is out.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hammerton - N7 | 5.20 | | Some haze, cloying |
| Hammerton - Life on Mars | 4.60 | | |
| 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 - McConnel's | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Hackney - Best Bitter | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Blackjack - Poker Face | 4.20 | Not Tried |
29 Jul 2017 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening until midnight close. A carbuncle in the form of a lime green Welsh dresser has appeared in the rear half of the bar floor - gross!
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Siren Craft - Liquid Mistress Red IPA | 5.80 | | Cloying and a bit sickly |
| Fyne - Atlantic Blvd | 5.60 | | Subtle hops blend, not harsh at all |
| 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 | |
| Hackney - Kapow! | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Five Points - XPA | 4.00 | Not Tried |
About The Harp
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
 | 24 |
| 560 |
| 280 |
| 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 528 times, seen 1069 different beers and tried 429 of them.
Postcode: WC2N 4HS