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The Harp (Fuller Smith & Turner)
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| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter |  | 4 |
| Titanic - Chocolate & Vanilla Stout | | 1 |
| Palmers - Colmers | | 1 |
| Rother Valley - Golden Valley Wheat Beer | | 1 |
| Rother Valley - Ebulem | | 1 |
| Five Points - Railway Porter | | 2 |
| Saltaire - Decennium Pale | | 1 |
| Palmers - Tally Ho! | | 1 |
| Mallinsons - Rakau | | 1 |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - ESB |  | 1 |
| Arundel - Wild Heaven | | 1 |
| Hawkshead - Great White |  | 1 |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Chiswick | | 1 |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | Not Tried | 0 |
| Arbor Ales - Yakima Baby | Not Tried | 0 |
| Dark Star - American Pale Ale (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Crouch Vale - Posh | Not Tried | 0 |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Pollards | Not Tried | 0 |
| Palmers - Dorset Gold | Not Tried | 0 |
| Fallen - Dragonfly | Not Tried | 0 |
| Moncada - Notting Hill Amber | Not Tried | 0 |
| Sambrook's - Junction | Not Tried | 0 |
| Sambrook's - Powerhouse Porter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Blackjack - Summer (Pale Specials) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hammerton - N7 | Not Tried | 0 |
| Palmers - Copper Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Moncada - Notting Hill Summer | Not Tried | 0 |
| Moncada - Notting Hill Ruby Rye | Not Tried | 0 |
| Oakham - Scarlet Macaw | Not Tried | 0 |
| Salopian - Golden Thread | Not Tried | 0 |
| Bexley - Five Arches | Not Tried | 0 |
| Sambrook's - Wandle | Not Tried | 0 |
| Moncada - Notting Hill Blonde (was 4.2%) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - Naked Ladies | Not Tried | 0 |
| Tiny Rebel - One Inch Punch | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hammerton - Penton (or Pentonville Oyster Stout) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Mad Squirrel (formerly Red Squirrel) - Mr. Squirrel | Not Tried | 0 |
| Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - Autumn Red | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
03 Oct 2016 (Philip Pirrip)
Last knockings until 11.30pm close. Unusually 2 empty pumps tonight but it is clean the lines night too.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - ESB | 5.50 | | As dry as a bone |
| 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 | |
| Oakham - Scarlet Macaw | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Fallen - Dragonfly | 4.60 | Not Tried | |
| Bexley - Five Arches | 3.80 | Not Tried |
01 Oct 2016 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening until midnight close. Rammed as usual. The best in the west.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - ESB | 5.50 | 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 | |
| Crouch Vale - Posh | 3.90 | Not Tried | |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Pollards | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Fallen - Dragonfly | 4.60 | Not Tried | |
| Moncada - Notting Hill Amber | 4.70 | Not Tried | Once again no abv on clip, what is wrong with Moncada in making this major omission |
30 Sep 2016 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening until midnight with time for two.
| 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 | |
| Palmers - Dorset Gold | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Sambrook's - Junction | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Sambrook's - Powerhouse Porter | 4.90 | Not Tried | |
| Hammerton - N7 | 5.20 | Not Tried | Ran out |
| Moncada - Notting Hill Summer | 3.20 | Not Tried |
26 Sep 2016 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening until 11.30pm close.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | |
| Palmers - Tally Ho! | 5.50 | | Was this announcing the start of autumn? |
| 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) - Naked Ladies | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Tiny Rebel - One Inch Punch | 3.90 | Not Tried | |
| Hammerton - Penton (or Pentonville Oyster Stout) | 5.30 | Not Tried | |
| Mad Squirrel (formerly Red Squirrel) - Mr. Squirrel | 4.00 | Not Tried |
23 Sep 2016 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening until midnight close.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Titanic - Chocolate & Vanilla Stout | 4.50 | | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Chiswick | 3.50 | | Thin characterless gruel which needed some lemonade to give me a wish to finish it. A dud brew perhaps |
| 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 | |
| Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - Autumn Red | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Arbor Ales - Yakima Baby | 6.00 | Not Tried | The beer I should have tried tonight |
20 Sep 2016 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening until 11.30pm close.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rother Valley - Ebulem | 4.50 | | Elderberry porter |
| Saltaire - Decennium Pale | 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 | |
| Salopian - Golden Thread | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Sambrook's - Wandle | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Palmers - Colmers | 4.00 | Not Tried |
19 Sep 2016 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening until 11.30pm close.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Five Points - Railway Porter | 4.80 | | |
| Palmers - Colmers | 4.00 | | Apparently Citra hopped but if so they were well disguised |
| 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 - Golden Thread | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Sambrook's - Wandle | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Moncada - Notting Hill Blonde (was 4.2%) | 4.30 | Not Tried | No abv on clip front is a poor show |
16 Sep 2016 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening until midnight close.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mallinsons - Rakau | 4.00 | | Another fine single hop jobbie from the brewsters |
| 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 | |
| Palmers - Copper Ale | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Sambrook's - Junction | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Hawkshead - Great White | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
| Arundel - Wild Heaven | 5.20 | Not Tried |
15 Sep 2016 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening until 11.30pm close.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arundel - Wild Heaven | 5.20 | | Good but some haze |
| Hawkshead - Great White | 4.80 | | Did not like this but added lemonade gave it some sparkle! |
| 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 | |
| Rother Valley - Golden Valley Wheat Beer | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Palmers - Copper Ale | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Moncada - Notting Hill Ruby Rye | 5.20 | Not Tried |
13 Sep 2016 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening until 11.30pm close to end the warmest September day for a hundred years.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rother Valley - Golden Valley Wheat Beer | 4.20 | | Clear as a bell and dry in taste I hardly gave this a wheat beer epithet |
| Five Points - Railway Porter | 4.80 | | |
| 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 | |
| Palmers - Dorset Gold | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Sambrook's - Junction | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Blackjack - Summer (Pale Specials) | 4.40 | Not Tried | One sip of the taster telegraphed this to be a vicious lemon juicer |
About The Harp
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
 | 24 |
| 578 |
| 290 |
| 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 547 times, seen 1124 different beers and tried 434 of them.
Postcode: WC2N 4HS