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The Harp (Fuller Smith & Turner)
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| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Dark Star - Green Hopped IPA |  | 1 |
| Boggart - Rum Porter | | 1 |
| Dark Star - Skinner's Pale Ale |  | 2 |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | | 5 |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | | 2 |
| Dark Star - Winter Meltdown | | 1 |
| Clarence & Fredericks - Croydon Community Porter | | 1 |
| Crouch Vale - Blackwater Mild | | 1 |
| Boggart - Mud Brawler | | 1 |
| Palmers - Tally Ho! | | 1 |
| Weird Beard - Hit the Lights | | 1 |
| Triple fff - I Can't Remember ! | | 1 |
| Dark Star - Critical Mass |  | 1 |
| Palmers - IPA (Best) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Leeds - Yorkshire Gold | Not Tried | 0 |
| Windsor & Eton - Canberra | Not Tried | 0 |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | Not Tried | 0 |
| Brown Ales - Matrix | Not Tried | 0 |
| Dark Star - American Pale Ale (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Windsor & Eton - Knight of the Garter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Sambrook's - Junction | Not Tried | 0 |
| Tiny Rebel - FUBAR | Not Tried | 0 |
| Sambrook's - HBC Red Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Butcombe - Haka | Not Tried | 0 |
| Titanic - Nautical Mild | Not Tried | 0 |
| Palmers - Dorset Gold | Not Tried | 0 |
| Palmers - Copper Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Gale's Firecracker | Not Tried | 0 |
| Sambrook's - Wandle | Not Tried | 0 |
| Weird Beard - Mariana Trench | Not Tried | 0 |
| Clarence & Fredericks - Golden Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Titanic - Mild | Not Tried | 0 |
| Weird Beard - Kentish Town Beard | Not Tried | 0 |
| Weird Beard - Black Perle | Not Tried | 0 |
| Triple fff - Smells Like Team Spirit | Not Tried | 0 |
| Windsor & Eton - Parklife | Not Tried | 0 |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Red Fox | Not Tried | 0 |
| Burning Sky - Plateau (was 3.5%) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Mighty Oak - Oscar Wilde Mild | Not Tried | 0 |
| Clarence & Fredericks - Best Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
08 Dec 2014 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening until close.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Star - Critical Mass | 7.40 | | Nightcap |
| Dark Star - Skinner's Pale Ale | 3.70 | | Not a patch on the 5* one here a week or so ago |
| 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 - I Can't Remember ! | 6.00 | Not Tried | |
| Sambrook's - Junction | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Windsor & Eton - Parklife | 3.20 | Not Tried | |
| Burning Sky - Plateau (was 3.5%) | 3.40 | Not Tried |
01 Dec 2014 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening until close. I went, like Oliver, for some more (Skinner's Pale Ale). "What!" said the barmaid at length, in a faint voice. "Please, barmaid," I replied, "I want some more." Fortunately the barmaid had no ladle and the beadle was nowhere to be seen. Unfortunately Mr Sod had visited and the only change from yesterday's selection was that the Skinner's Pale Ale had all gorn, as is his law.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | | |
| Dark Star - Winter Meltdown | 5.00 | | |
| 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 | |
| Titanic - Mild | 3.50 | Not Tried | |
| Palmers - Copper Ale | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Sambrook's - Junction | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Weird Beard - Black Perle | 3.80 | Not Tried |
30 Nov 2014 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening until close.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Star - Skinner's Pale Ale | 3.70 | | No hesitation in giving this the top score. Good traditional English pale ale with hop nose, bitter and clean tasting balance all just right. Just what the doctor ordered - pity not on free prescription. Even better than in its heartland Evening Star in Brighton! |
| 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 | |
| Titanic - Mild | 3.50 | Not Tried | |
| Palmers - Copper Ale | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Sambrook's - Junction | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Weird Beard - Black Perle | 3.80 | Not Tried | Only indication of abv was handwritten by Harp staff on back of clip. It is a lower abv than the one previously logged on this website |
21 Nov 2014 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening until close. First visit for a while.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | Very bitter tonight |
| Triple fff - I Can't Remember ! | 6.00 | | Very like Palmers Tally Ho! |
| 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 | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Gale's Firecracker | 4.80 | Not Tried | Not a mention of Fuller's at point of sale |
| Weird Beard - Mariana Trench | 5.10 | Not Tried |
07 Nov 2014 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening until close.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palmers - Tally Ho! | 5.50 | | |
| 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 | |
| Sambrook's - Junction | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Windsor & Eton - Knight of the Garter | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Tiny Rebel - FUBAR | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Butcombe - Haka | 4.50 | Not Tried |
18 Oct 2014 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening until close.
| 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 - IPA (Best) | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Sambrook's - Junction | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Leeds - Yorkshire Gold | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Windsor & Eton - Canberra | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Brown Ales - Matrix | 5.00 | Not Tried |
10 Oct 2014 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening until close.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Star - Green Hopped IPA | 6.50 | | Perfect and the pub has 3 more firkins waiting in the cellar |
| 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 | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Red Fox | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Mighty Oak - Oscar Wilde Mild | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Sambrook's - Junction | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Clarence & Fredericks - Best Bitter | 4.10 | Not Tried |
04 Oct 2014 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening until close. Nice to learn something at every pub visit. Tonight's gem is that Däumling is German for little thumb.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | Back to top notch form |
| Clarence & Fredericks - Croydon Community Porter | 5.00 | | First rate condition and presentation |
| 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 | |
| Weird Beard - Kentish Town Beard | 5.60 | Not Tried | No abv on clip once more |
| Triple fff - Smells Like Team Spirit | 4.80 | Not Tried | A green hop pale ale |
02 Oct 2014 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening until close.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boggart - Rum Porter | 4.60 | | I had a 5* Tap East Brown Porter yesterday. This one was a wow too |
| 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 | |
| Titanic - Nautical Mild | 4.80 | Not Tried | Ran out |
| Palmers - Copper Ale | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Sambrook's - Wandle | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Clarence & Fredericks - Golden Ale | 3.80 | Not Tried |
30 Sep 2014 (Archie14)
As ever very busy, nice to see all the familiar bar staff still here after Binnie's retirement, and new owners Fullers have so far left this wonderful pub alone apart from the one pump of London Pride.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | | |
| Crouch Vale - Blackwater Mild | 3.70 | | A velvety mild |
| Boggart - Mud Brawler | 4.40 | | |
| Weird Beard - Hit the Lights | 6.00 | | Wow! a very powerful pint packed with 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 | |
| Palmers - Tally Ho! | 5.50 | Not Tried | |
| Sambrook's - Junction | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Sambrook's - HBC Red Ale | 4.50 | 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