PubsandBeer
The Harp (Fuller Smith & Turner)
[Back to most recent] [Previous Visits] [More Visits]
| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Belleville - Southie Stout |  | 1 |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Jaipur | | 1 |
| Exit 33 (formerly The Brew Company then Sky's Edge) - Night Light | | 1 |
| Siren Craft - Liquid Mistress Red IPA | | 1 |
| Dark Star - Imperial Stout | | 1 |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Porter | | 1 |
| Wishbone - Lunar Zenith | | 1 |
| Dark Star - American Pale Ale (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | | 1 |
| Hammerton - Penton (or Pentonville Oyster Stout) | | 1 |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - 1845 |  | 3 |
| East London (ELB) - Quadrant Oatmeal Stout (with vanilla) | | 1 |
| Exit 33 (formerly The Brew Company then Sky's Edge) - Generation X | | 1 |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | | 3 |
| Weird Beard - Master of Nuggets |  | 1 |
| Gipsy Hill - Beatnik | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hammerton - Blank Slate | Not Tried | 0 |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | Not Tried | 0 |
| Pig & Porter - Cast No Shadow Chocolate Orange Porter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Belleville - Northcote Blonde | Not Tried | 0 |
| Sambrook's - Junction | Not Tried | 0 |
| Weird Beard - Holy Hoppin' Hell !! | Not Tried | 0 |
| Southwark - Potters' Fields Porter | Not Tried | 0 |
| One Mile End Brew Co. (formerly Mulligans at the White Hart and then WH Brew Pub) - Hospital Porter | Not Tried | 0 |
| One Mile End Brew Co. (formerly Mulligans at the White Hart and then WH Brew Pub) - Tinker's Cuss | Not Tried | 0 |
| Crouch Vale - El Dorado | Not Tried | 0 |
| Dark Star - Darkness | Not Tried | 0 |
| Southwark - Routemaster Red (superseded by 4.2% version) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Belleville - Commonside Pale Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| East London (ELB) - Foundation Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Bexley - Redhouse | Not Tried | 0 |
| Triple fff - Pressed Rat & Warthog | Not Tried | 0 |
| Oakham - JHB | Not Tried | 0 |
| Fat Cat - Hell Cat | Not Tried | 0 |
| Titanic - Black Ice | Not Tried | 0 |
| Pig & Porter - Slow, Black | Not Tried | 0 |
| Sambrook's - Scrumdown | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hammerton - Life on Mars | Not Tried | 0 |
| Oakham - Scarlet Macaw | Not Tried | 0 |
| Pig & Porter - Fatal Flaw American Amber | Not Tried | 0 |
| London Beer Factory - Sayers Stout | Not Tried | 0 |
| Southwark - Olicana | Not Tried | 0 |
| Belleville - Battersea Brownstone | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
09 Mar 2017 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening until 11.30pm close. Some heavy ones on tonight, possibly to complement the London Drinker Beer Festival on this week.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Star - Imperial Stout | 10.50 | | Served on gravity from an upright metal pin on the bar back. A belated proverbial kick of the mule on the train home, unless there was actually a mule travelling too |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - 1845 | 6.30 | | I thought this lacked condition and clarity |
| 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 | |
| Oakham - Scarlet Macaw | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Sambrook's - Scrumdown | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| London Beer Factory - Sayers Stout | 4.50 | Not Tried |
06 Mar 2017 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening until 11.30pm close and tolerably quiet.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Porter | 5.40 | | |
| Wishbone - Lunar Zenith | 3.70 | | Hoppy, hoppy, hoppy |
| 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 | |
| East London (ELB) - Foundation Bitter | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Bexley - Redhouse | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Exit 33 (formerly The Brew Company then Sky's Edge) - Generation X | 4.20 | Not Tried |
04 Mar 2017 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening until midnight close. Lunacy here tonight with several highly animated groups hogging the narrow bar area lacking the skill of respecting personal space.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Star - American Pale Ale (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 4.70 | | |
| East London (ELB) - Quadrant Oatmeal Stout (with vanilla) | 5.80 | | |
| Exit 33 (formerly The Brew Company then Sky's Edge) - Generation X | 4.20 | | A latchkey pale whatever that is. A particularly sour hop taste |
| Oakham - JHB | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | Ran out, next cask not ready |
| 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 | |
| Titanic - Black Ice | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Sambrook's - Scrumdown | 4.00 | Not Tried |
28 Feb 2017 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening until 11.30pm close.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exit 33 (formerly The Brew Company then Sky's Edge) - Night Light | 4.60 | | Good malt, hop balance |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | Flattish and overly fruity |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | Ran out |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| One Mile End Brew Co. (formerly Mulligans at the White Hart and then WH Brew Pub) - Hospital Porter | 5.20 | Not Tried | |
| Crouch Vale - El Dorado | 3.90 | Not Tried | |
| Southwark - Routemaster Red (superseded by 4.2% version) | 3.80 | Not Tried |
25 Feb 2017 (Philip Pirrip)
In by the skin of my teeth for a visit until midnight close (and a bit).
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belleville - Southie Stout | 5.10 | | Excellent condition but simply lacked much that defined it |
| 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 | |
| Belleville - Battersea Brownstone | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
| Gipsy Hill - Beatnik | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Hammerton - Blank Slate | 3.20 | Not Tried |
21 Feb 2017 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening until 11.30pm close.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | |
| Hammerton - Penton (or Pentonville Oyster Stout) | 5.30 | | Very rich |
| 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 | |
| Pig & Porter - Fatal Flaw American Amber | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Hammerton - Life on Mars | 4.60 | Not Tried | |
| Weird Beard - Master of Nuggets | 7.00 | Not Tried | |
| Southwark - Olicana | 5.00 | Not Tried |
18 Feb 2017 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening until midnight close. Absolutely buzzin'.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weird Beard - Master of Nuggets | 7.00 | | Described as a brown ale, not one of Weird Beard's successes. Lacked the condition and mouthfeel to make it palatable. Admittedly it had only just been put on sale |
| 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 | |
| Triple fff - Pressed Rat & Warthog | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Fat Cat - Hell Cat | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Pig & Porter - Slow, Black | 5.10 | Not Tried | |
| Hammerton - Life on Mars | 4.60 | Not Tried |
16 Feb 2017 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening until 11.30pm close.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Jaipur | 5.90 | | The best balanced Jaipur I have had for a long time |
| Siren Craft - Liquid Mistress Red IPA | 5.80 | | Rich and nourishing |
| 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 | |
| Dark Star - Darkness | 3.50 | Not Tried | |
| Belleville - Commonside Pale Ale | 5.00 | Not Tried |
13 Feb 2017 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening until 11.30pm close. Chance meeting with a long time good old SE London branch CAMRA activist.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - 1845 | 6.30 | | |
| 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 - Potters' Fields Porter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| One Mile End Brew Co. (formerly Mulligans at the White Hart and then WH Brew Pub) - Tinker's Cuss | 5.20 | Not Tried |
11 Feb 2017 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening until midnight close. Some heavy heavy beers on tonight and quite a few late arrivals chose to nightcap on them.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - 1845 | 6.30 | | Well balanced, just like a strong best bitter |
| 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 | |
| Pig & Porter - Cast No Shadow Chocolate Orange Porter | 5.70 | Not Tried | |
| Belleville - Northcote Blonde | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Weird Beard - Holy Hoppin' Hell !! | 9.50 | Not Tried | The taster was of a heavily sour hopped beer called a Double IPA but with no abv on the clip, only Weird Beard seem to get away with this on a regular basis |
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