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The Harp (Fuller Smith & Turner)
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| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - She Sells Sea Shells |  | 2 |
| Burning Sky - Plateau (was 3.5%) |  | 1 |
| Crouch Vale - Chinook | | 1 |
| Dark Star - American Pale Ale (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | | 1 |
| Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - Decade 10th Anniversary IPA | | 1 |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | | 3 |
| Palmers - Tally Ho! | | 1 |
| Boggart - Rum Porter | | 1 |
| Tiny Rebel - One Inch Punch | | 1 |
| Oakham - Green Devil IPA | | 1 |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter |  | 7 |
| Palmers - Dorset Gold | Not Tried | 0 |
| Mad Squirrel (formerly Red Squirrel) - Red Dawn Mild | Not Tried | 0 |
| Clarence & Fredericks - Cascadian Black | Not Tried | 0 |
| Weird Beard - Kentish Town Beard | Not Tried | 0 |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - ESB | Not Tried | 0 |
| Crouch Vale - Citra | Not Tried | 0 |
| Palmers - Copper Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Windsor & Eton - Eton Boatman | Not Tried | 0 |
| Sambrook's - Junction | Not Tried | 0 |
| Blackjack - The Pokies | Not Tried | 0 |
| Clarkshaws - Phoenix Rising | Not Tried | 0 |
| Sambrook's - HBC Red Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Triple fff - Alton's Pride | Not Tried | 0 |
| Weird Beard - Hit the Lights | Not Tried | 0 |
| Buxton - Buxton Spa | Not Tried | 0 |
| Ilkley - Ruby Jane | Not Tried | 0 |
| Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - Redhead | Not Tried | 0 |
| Triple fff - Rock Lobster (has previously been 4% & 4.5%) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | Not Tried | 0 |
| Weird Beard - Decadence Stout | Not Tried | 0 |
| Crouch Vale - Blackwater Mild | Not Tried | 0 |
| Fat Cat - Stout Cat | Not Tried | 0 |
| Sambrook's - Wandle | Not Tried | 0 |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Wild River | Not Tried | 0 |
| Weird Beard - Little Things That Kill | Not Tried | 0 |
| Clarence & Fredericks - Best Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Upstairs - Arabian Nights | Not Tried | 0 |
| Crouch Vale - Brewers Gold | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
27 Sep 2014 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening until close.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palmers - Tally Ho! | 5.50 | | Top notch for Winter, pity still Summery tonight |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 |  | Nondescript, did not enjoy as little nose or hop taste |
| 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 | |
| Crouch Vale - Blackwater Mild | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Sambrook's - Junction | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Sambrook's - HBC Red Ale | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Weird Beard - Hit the Lights | 6.00 | Not Tried | I won't touch Weird Beard until it declares the abv on its pumpclips. This is the third "informally" advised abv for this one beer alone |
22 Sep 2014 (Stephen Harris)
My first visit here since the changing of the guard. As only an occasional visitor, I honestly couldn’t see any difference.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - Decade 10th Anniversary IPA | 5.00 | | Special beer to celebrate the brewery’s tenth anniversary. A very good, full-bodied Pale Ale/IPA. |
| 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 | |
| Sambrook's - Junction | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Crouch Vale - Citra | 3.90 | Not Tried | |
| Windsor & Eton - Eton Boatman | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Blackjack - The Pokies | 3.60 | Not Tried |
14 Sep 2014 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening until Sunday "early" close.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - She Sells Sea Shells | 4.70 | | Faultless |
| 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 | |
| Crouch Vale - Brewers Gold | 4.00 | 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) - Red Dawn Mild | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Weird Beard - Kentish Town Beard | 5.60 | Not Tried | Ran out but POOR show with Weird Beard choosing not to show abv on its pumpclips |
09 Sep 2014 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening until close.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | | |
| Crouch Vale - Chinook | 4.10 | | |
| Dark Star - American Pale Ale (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
| Fat Cat - Stout Cat | 4.60 | Not Tried | |
| Palmers - Copper Ale | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Sambrook's - Junction | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Wild River | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Clarence & Fredericks - Best Bitter | 4.10 | Not Tried |
08 Sep 2014 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening until close.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - She Sells Sea Shells | 4.70 | | The almost unpronounceable beer |
| 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 | |
| Triple fff - Rock Lobster (has previously been 4% & 4.5%) | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Palmers - Copper Ale | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Sambrook's - Junction | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Weird Beard - Decadence Stout | 5.50 | Not Tried |
02 Sep 2014 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening last knockings. On Tuesday nights they empty and clean all the handpump lines.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | | |
| Boggart - Rum Porter | 4.60 | | |
| Tiny Rebel - One Inch Punch | 3.90 | | |
| 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 - Copper Ale | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Sambrook's - Wandle | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - Redhead | 4.10 | Not Tried |
01 Sep 2014 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening until close. The Door Hinge Micropub, Welling and here both work beer quality magic day on day - the top notch London pair.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | Superb third beer here tonight |
| Dark Star - American Pale Ale (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 4.70 | | A grinding rasping bitterness |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | | Hophead reborn or only where they know how to keep it? |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Palmers - Copper Ale | 3.70 | Not Tried | Ran out |
| Sambrook's - Wandle | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Buxton - Buxton Spa | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Clarkshaws - Phoenix Rising | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Ilkley - Ruby Jane | 4.00 | Not Tried |
30 Aug 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 | |
| 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 | |
| Palmers - Dorset Gold | 4.50 | Not Tried | Ran out |
| Palmers - Copper Ale | 3.70 | Not Tried | Replaced the Dorset Gold |
| Sambrook's - Junction | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Clarkshaws - Phoenix Rising | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Triple fff - Alton's Pride | 3.80 | Not Tried |
24 Aug 2014 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening until close. Being accused of looking so sad cheered me up.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burning Sky - Plateau (was 3.5%) | 3.40 | | |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | Sharper than yesterday |
| 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 | |
| Crouch Vale - Blackwater Mild | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Palmers - Dorset Gold | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Sambrook's - Wandle | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Clarence & Fredericks - Cascadian Black | 5.00 | Not Tried |
23 Aug 2014 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening until close.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | |
| Oakham - Green Devil IPA | 6.00 | | |
| 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 | |
| Crouch Vale - Blackwater Mild | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Sambrook's - Wandle | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Weird Beard - Little Things That Kill | 3.50 | Not Tried | |
| Upstairs - Arabian Nights | 5.40 | Not Tried | Apparently a cuckoo operation at Clarence & Fredericks |
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