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The Harp (Fuller Smith & Turner)
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| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Dark Star - Six Hop |  | 3 |
| Titanic - Plum Porter | | 1 |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Brother Rabbit | | 1 |
| Pig & Porter - Dance First | | 1 |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | | 2 |
| Siren Craft - Yu Lu | | 1 |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Golden Pride | | 2 |
| Dark Star - American Pale Ale (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | | 1 |
| Weird Beard - Coconhagen Interpretation | | 1 |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Dr Sunshine's Special Friendly English Wheat Ale |  | 1 |
| Oakham - Bishops Farewell | | 1 |
| Weird Beard - Opulence | | 1 |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride |  | 1 |
| Redemption - Hopspur | | 1 |
| Hop Stuff - Fusilier | Not Tried | 0 |
| Pig & Porter - Red Spider Rye | Not Tried | 0 |
| Exit 33 (formerly The Brew Company then Sky's Edge) - Stout | Not Tried | 0 |
| Pig & Porter - Ashcan Rantings Citra | Not Tried | 0 |
| Dark Star - Sunburst | Not Tried | 0 |
| Saltaire - Galaxy Pale Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Sambrook's - Junction | Not Tried | 0 |
| Sambrook's - Lavender Hill (originally exclusively for Nicholson's) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Mad Squirrel (formerly Red Squirrel) - London Porter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Five Points - XPA | Not Tried | 0 |
| Burning Sky - Plateau (was 3.5%) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Oakham - JHB | Not Tried | 0 |
| Sambrook's - Wandle | Not Tried | 0 |
| Southwark - The Clink | Not Tried | 0 |
| Dark Star - Partridge Best Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| East London (ELB) - Quadrant Oatmeal Stout (now please use 5.5% entry | Not Tried | 0 |
| Belleville - Picnic Session IPA | Not Tried | 0 |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Sambrook's - Powerhouse Porter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Crouch Vale - Brewers Gold | Not Tried | 0 |
| Windsor & Eton - Eton Boatman | Not Tried | 0 |
| Redemption - Urban Dusk | Not Tried | 0 |
| Southwark - Bankside Blonde | Not Tried | 0 |
| Tiny Rebel - Cwtch | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hammerton - Life on Mars | Not Tried | 0 |
| Siren Craft - Half Mast QIPA | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hammerton - N7 | Not Tried | 0 |
| Harvey's - Copperwheat Beer | Not Tried | 0 |
| Dark Star - Espresso Stout | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
15 Jul 2017 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening until midnight close.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Star - Six Hop | 6.50 | | 4½* Nose and body just perfect |
| Titanic - Plum Porter | 4.90 | | |
| Oakham - JHB | 3.80 | 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 | |
| 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 | |
| Southwark - The Clink | 4.50 | Not Tried |
12 Jul 2017 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening until 11.30pm close.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Golden Pride | 8.50 | | Delightfully and innocently smooth |
| Weird Beard - Coconhagen Interpretation | 6.50 | | A half was enough as this was so rich and rather sickly tasting |
| 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 - Galaxy Pale Ale | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Sambrook's - Lavender Hill (originally exclusively for Nicholson's) | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Pig & Porter - Red Spider Rye | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
| Five Points - XPA | 4.00 | Not Tried |
11 Jul 2017 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening until 11.30pm close. Quite a few still in after a CAMRA branch meeting upstairs.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Golden Pride | 8.50 | | Innocently smooth |
| 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 - Espresso Stout | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Pig & Porter - Red Spider Rye | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
| Pig & Porter - Ashcan Rantings Citra | 4.20 | Not Tried |
05 Jul 2017 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening until 11.30pm close.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Brother Rabbit | 4.00 | | |
| Pig & Porter - Dance First | 4.20 | | |
| Siren Craft - Yu Lu | 3.60 | | |
| 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 | |
| Dark Star - Partridge Best Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Hammerton - N7 | 5.20 | Not Tried |
01 Jul 2017 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening until midnight close.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Star - Six Hop | 6.50 | | A porridge of hops |
| 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 - Powerhouse Porter | 4.90 | Not Tried | |
| Windsor & Eton - Eton Boatman | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Southwark - Bankside Blonde | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Hammerton - Life on Mars | 4.60 | Not Tried |
26 Jun 2017 (Philip Pirrip)
Warned by hordes of regulars at Charing Cross station that the pub had closed early due to plumbing problems tonight
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|
20 Jun 2017 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening until 11.30pm close. A lighting fault gave this an intimate feel, fortunately the fans kept us cool.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Star - American Pale Ale (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 4.70 | | |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | | |
| Redemption - Hopspur | 4.50 | | Lacklustre with few discerning features at all |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Sambrook's - Wandle | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Dark Star - Partridge Best Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| East London (ELB) - Quadrant Oatmeal Stout (now please use 5.5% entry | 5.80 | Not Tried | |
| Belleville - Picnic Session IPA | 4.40 | Not Tried |
16 Jun 2017 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening until midnight close. Thinned out quite a bit with half an hour to go.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | | At the top of its form; head, lacing, condition and taste |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Dr Sunshine's Special Friendly English Wheat Ale | 4.20 | | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | | Redeemed a Beer Day Britain gratis pint, unfortunately a blander tasting pint I have not encountered for a while |
| 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 - Sunburst | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
| Sambrook's - Junction | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Mad Squirrel (formerly Red Squirrel) - London Porter | 5.00 | Not Tried | Clip has reverted from Mad to Red! |
| Burning Sky - Plateau (was 3.5%) | 3.40 | Not Tried |
14 Jun 2017 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening until 11.30pm close.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Star - Six Hop | 6.50 | | Superb bitter sweet balance |
| 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 | |
| Crouch Vale - Brewers Gold | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Harvey's - Copperwheat Beer | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
| Hop Stuff - Fusilier | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Exit 33 (formerly The Brew Company then Sky's Edge) - Stout | 5.00 | Not Tried |
08 Jun 2017 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening until 11.30pm close.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakham - Bishops Farewell | 4.60 | | |
| Weird Beard - Opulence | 10.90 | | Heavy, slow drinking vanilla stout. Needed more time but chucking out time could not be extended longer than it was |
| 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 | |
| Crouch Vale - Brewers Gold | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Redemption - Urban Dusk | 4.60 | Not Tried | |
| Tiny Rebel - Cwtch | 4.60 | Not Tried | |
| Siren Craft - Half Mast QIPA | 2.80 | Not Tried |
About The Harp
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
 | 24 |
| 559 |
| 279 |
| 74 |
 | 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 526 times, seen 1061 different beers and tried 428 of them.
Postcode: WC2N 4HS