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The Harp (Fuller Smith & Turner)
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| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Boggart - Dark Mild |  | 1 |
| Canopy - Full Moon Porter | | 1 |
| Great Heck - Stormin Norman (previously Stormin' Norman) | | 1 |
| Titanic - Plum Porter | | 2 |
| Anspach & Hobday - The Porter | | 1 |
| Boggart - Rum Porter | | 1 |
| Dark Star - Redhead | | 1 |
| Dragonfly - MAN Passion | | 1 |
| Crouch Vale - El Dorado | | 1 |
| Dark Star - American Pale Ale (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | | 1 |
| Clarkshaws - Strange Brew No. 1 | | 1 |
| Hammerton - Baron H Black IPA | | 2 |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter |  | 3 |
| Brick - Kinsale Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Weird Beard - Black Perle | Not Tried | 0 |
| Mad Squirrel (formerly Red Squirrel) - London Porter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hackney - Best Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Crate - Golden Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Sambrook's - Junction | Not Tried | 0 |
| Sambrook's - Powerhouse Porter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Sambrook's - Lavender Hill (originally exclusively for Nicholson's) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Belleville - Thyme Square | Not Tried | 0 |
| Bexley - BOB (Bexley's Own Beer) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Ilkley - Black | Not Tried | 0 |
| Sambrook's - Wandle | Not Tried | 0 |
| RedWillow - Seamless | Not Tried | 0 |
| London Brewing Co. - Beer Street | Not Tried | 0 |
| Burning Sky - Plateau (was 3.5%) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hammerton - Penton (or Pentonville Oyster Stout) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Clarkshaws - Archer Cloudy Wheat | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hackney - New Zealand Pale Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Weird Beard - Decadence Stout | Not Tried | 0 |
| Crate - Pale Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Mad Squirrel (formerly Red Squirrel) - Mister Squirrel (superseded by 4% version) | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
20 Jul 2015 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening until close.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boggart - Rum Porter | 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 | |
| Ilkley - Black | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| RedWillow - Seamless | 3.60 | Not Tried | |
| Burning Sky - Plateau (was 3.5%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Belleville - Thyme Square | 4.50 | Not Tried |
17 Jul 2015 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening until close.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boggart - Dark Mild | 4.00 | | |
| Great Heck - Stormin Norman (previously Stormin' Norman) | 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 - 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 | |
| Sambrook's - Lavender Hill (originally exclusively for Nicholson's) | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Belleville - Thyme Square | 4.50 | Not Tried |
13 Jul 2015 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening until close. Quite quiet.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crouch Vale - El Dorado | 3.90 | | Superb condition but rather boring single dimensional taste |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 |  | Bit fresh I thought |
| 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) - Mister Squirrel (superseded by 4% version) | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Brick - Kinsale Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Weird Beard - Black Perle | 3.80 | Not Tried | No abv still on pumpclip. Back of clip had handwriiten 3.9% this time - who knows!! |
12 Jul 2015 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening until 1030pm close.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Titanic - Plum Porter | 4.90 | | 4½* as yesterday |
| Dark Star - Redhead | 3.70 | | Couldn't fault it but too malty for my taste |
| 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 - Wandle | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Mad Squirrel (formerly Red Squirrel) - Mister Squirrel (superseded by 4% version) | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Brick - Kinsale Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried |
11 Jul 2015 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening until close. Spoke to a fellow who had been crawling Highgate earlier as had I - we had somehow dodged one another.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Titanic - Plum Porter | 4.90 | | 4½* - not quite perfection |
| 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 - Wandle | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Hackney - Best Bitter | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Brick - Kinsale Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Dark Star - Redhead | 3.70 | Not Tried |
10 Jul 2015 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening until close.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clarkshaws - Strange Brew No. 1 | 4.00 | | Nice and dry and oily lip feel from the 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 - Junction | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Mad Squirrel (formerly Red Squirrel) - London Porter | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Hackney - Best Bitter | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Crate - Golden Ale | 3.80 | Not Tried |
06 Jul 2015 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening until close.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hammerton - Baron H Black IPA | 5.80 | | |
| Canopy - Full Moon 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 | |
| Sambrook's - Junction | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Crate - Pale Ale | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Clarkshaws - Archer Cloudy Wheat | 4.00 | Not Tried |
04 Jul 2015 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening until close.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hammerton - Baron H Black IPA | 5.80 | | A meal in itself |
| 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 | |
| Hackney - New Zealand Pale Ale | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Weird Beard - Decadence Stout | 5.50 | Not Tried | |
| Clarkshaws - Archer Cloudy Wheat | 4.00 | Not Tried |
03 Jul 2015 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening until close. A massive Thunderclap Newman just before midnight and lightning illuminated the street outside.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Star - American Pale Ale (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 4.70 | | |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | Fruity and a bit sickly - we have to love Harveys Best for its variability |
| 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 | |
| Sambrook's - Junction | 4.50 | Not Tried | Ran out |
| London Brewing Co. - Beer Street | 4.00 | Not Tried | Taster seemed home brewish and very oily |
| Hammerton - Penton (or Pentonville Oyster Stout) | 5.30 | Not Tried | Ran out |
| Clarkshaws - Archer Cloudy Wheat | 4.00 | Not Tried |
01 Jul 2015 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening until close.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | |
| Anspach & Hobday - The Porter | 6.70 | | A superb nightcap |
| Dragonfly - MAN Passion | 5.80 | | Passion fruit notes |
| 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 | Being used as a substitute for all the lagers which have run out here in the heatwave |
| Sambrook's - Junction | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Sambrook's - Lavender Hill (originally exclusively for Nicholson's) | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Bexley - BOB (Bexley's Own Beer) | 4.20 | Not Tried |
About The Harp
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
 | 24 |
| 562 |
| 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 530 times, seen 1074 different beers and tried 429 of them.
Postcode: WC2N 4HS