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The Harp (Fuller Smith & Turner)
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| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Exit 33 (formerly The Brew Company then Sky's Edge) - Nicaraguan Rum Stout |  | 1 |
| Dark Star - Crème Brûlée | | 1 |
| Weird Beard - 7th Church of the Apocalyptic Lawnmower | | 1 |
| Dark Star - Winter Solstice | | 1 |
| Five Points - Railway Porter | | 1 |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Golden Pride | | 1 |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Imperial Stout | | 2 |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Vintage Ale 2016 | | 1 |
| Siren Craft - Liquid Mistress Red IPA |  | 1 |
| Hobsons - Town Crier | | 1 |
| London Brewing Co. - 100 Oysters Stout | | 1 |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | | 3 |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride |  | 1 |
| London Beer Factory - Sayers Stout | Not Tried | 0 |
| Southwark - Harvard APA | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hobsons - Champion Mild | Not Tried | 0 |
| Southwark - Bermondsey Best | Not Tried | 0 |
| Five Points - Brick Field Brown | Not Tried | 0 |
| Tyne Bank - Northern Porter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Vale - Dorian Gray | Not Tried | 0 |
| Southwark - Routemaster Red (superseded by 4.2% version) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Clarkshaws - White Out! | Not Tried | 0 |
| CTZN (formerly Kew) - Botanic Amber | Not Tried | 0 |
| CTZN (formerly Kew) - Pagoda Pale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Saltaire - Triple Choc (was Triple Chocoholic) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Dark Star - American Pale Ale (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | Not Tried | 0 |
| East London (ELB) - Cowcatcher | Not Tried | 0 |
| Siren Craft - Sound Wave | Not Tried | 0 |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hammerton - N1 | Not Tried | 0 |
| Sambrook's - Junction | Not Tried | 0 |
| Weird Beard - Black Christmas | Not Tried | 0 |
| Windsor & Eton - Parklife | Not Tried | 0 |
| Clarkshaws - Strange Brew Pale Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Vale - Red Kite | Not Tried | 0 |
| Rooster's - High Tea | Not Tried | 0 |
| Windsor & Eton - Mandarin | Not Tried | 0 |
| Southwark - Potters' Fields Porter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Redemption - South Pacific Pale Ale (collaboration with Weird Beard) | Not Tried | 0 |
| CTZN (formerly Kew) - Sandycombe Gold | Not Tried | 0 |
| East London (ELB) - Quadrant Oatmeal Stout (with vanilla) | Not Tried | 0 |
| London Brewing Co. - Never Mind The Kent Hops | Not Tried | 0 |
| Belleville - Northcote Blonde | Not Tried | 0 |
| Sambrook's - Wandle | Not Tried | 0 |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Wise Men | Not Tried | 0 |
| Arbor Ales - Smac My Brew Up | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
30 Dec 2016 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening until 11.30pm close. Fewer in than I expected.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | |
| 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 - Triple Choc (was Triple Chocoholic) | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
| Siren Craft - Sound Wave | 5.60 | Not Tried |
28 Dec 2016 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening until 10pm closure. Not 10.30 as its website implied but apparently pressured by an earlier murder close nearly.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | A tad too fruity for the Harveys Best I like most |
| Siren Craft - Liquid Mistress Red IPA | 5.80 | | Initial promise dissipated somewhat, still nourishing |
| 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 | |
| Arbor Ales - Smac My Brew Up | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
| Southwark - Harvard APA | 5.50 | Not Tried | |
| Weird Beard - Black Christmas | 4.50 | Not Tried |
23 Dec 2016 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening until midnight close plus a good helping of time to finish my slow sipper beer causing one, maybe two trains to be missed!
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exit 33 (formerly The Brew Company then Sky's Edge) - Nicaraguan Rum Stout | 7.00 | | Monstrous flavour hits, one to sip and savour and not swiggable |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | But too fruity fruity fruity |
| 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 | |
| Rooster's - High Tea | 6.20 | Not Tried | |
| Southwark - Potters' Fields Porter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| CTZN (formerly Kew) - Sandycombe Gold | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| London Brewing Co. - Never Mind The Kent Hops | 5.50 | Not Tried |
19 Dec 2016 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening until 11.30pm close.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Brewing Co. - 100 Oysters Stout | 4.60 | | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | | A dear now departed friend used to call Fuller's beers "sugarwater". I certainly felt a sugar rush from 2 pints of this example |
| Dark Star - American Pale Ale (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 4.70 | Not Tried | Ran out |
| 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 - Bermondsey Best | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Tyne Bank - Northern Porter | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Southwark - Routemaster Red (superseded by 4.2% version) | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| CTZN (formerly Kew) - Botanic Amber | 3.80 | Not Tried |
16 Dec 2016 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening until midnight close. Aren't once a year drinkers tiresome?
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Star - Crème Brûlée | 5.90 | | Nowt wrong with condition but was just vanilla sickly sweet |
| Weird Beard - 7th Church of the Apocalyptic Lawnmower | 6.50 | | |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| 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 | |
| Sambrook's - Junction | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| CTZN (formerly Kew) - Pagoda Pale | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| CTZN (formerly Kew) - Pagoda Pale | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Belleville - Northcote Blonde | 4.00 | Not Tried |
14 Dec 2016 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening until 11.30pm close. The third of Fuller's extra strong beers was still on so mission accomplished.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Golden Pride | 8.50 | | Barley wine qualities which I found slower drinking than the Vintage Ale and Imperial Stout Fuller's beers that had preceded it here. Still time for two though! |
| Hobsons - Town Crier | 4.50 | | Good condition but I rushed it to get to the Golden Pride |
| 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 | |
| East London (ELB) - Cowcatcher | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
| Hammerton - N1 | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Weird Beard - Black Christmas | 4.50 | Not Tried | Cranberry Stout |
| Clarkshaws - Strange Brew Pale Ale | 4.00 | Not Tried |
09 Dec 2016 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening until midnight close. True to the promise Fuller's Vintage Ale had replaced Imperial Stout and very popular with nightcappers it was too.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Vintage Ale 2016 | 8.50 | | An innocent warming brew |
| 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 | |
| Hobsons - Champion Mild | 3.20 | Not Tried | |
| Five Points - Brick Field Brown | 5.40 | Not Tried | |
| Vale - Dorian Gray | 3.90 | Not Tried | |
| Clarkshaws - White Out! | 4.10 | Not Tried |
08 Dec 2016 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening until 11.30pm close. A return visit for more Imperial medicine. Golden Pride and Vintage Ale are in the cellar awaiting their turn on the pump.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Imperial Stout | 10.70 | | Slow drinking chew |
| 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 | |
| Windsor & Eton - Mandarin | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Belleville - Northcote Blonde | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Wise Men | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| London Beer Factory - Sayers Stout | 4.50 | Not Tried |
07 Dec 2016 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening until 11.30pm close. The pub's promise to have Fuller's Imperial Stout on tonight had been kept.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Imperial Stout | 10.70 | | Vineous and slow drinking as expected |
| 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 | Ran out |
| Windsor & Eton - Mandarin | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Redemption - South Pacific Pale Ale (collaboration with Weird Beard) | 6.20 | Not Tried | As always who did what and where on this collaboration are not stated |
| East London (ELB) - Quadrant Oatmeal Stout (with vanilla) | 5.80 | Not Tried |
06 Dec 2016 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening until 11.30pm close. Maybe I misheard but I thought the Fuller's Imperial Stout would be broached tonight, no but it will be tomorrow.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Star - Winter Solstice | 4.20 | | Intriguing spicing |
| 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 | Ran out |
| 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 | |
| Vale - Red Kite | 4.30 | Not Tried |
About The Harp
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
 | 24 |
| 568 |
| 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 538 times, seen 1098 different beers and tried 432 of them.
Postcode: WC2N 4HS