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The Harp (Fuller Smith & Turner)
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| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Palmers - Tally Ho! |  | 1 |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | | 7 |
| Fyne - Maverick | | 1 |
| Acorn - Sticklebract |  | 2 |
| Hawkshead - Red | | 1 |
| Palmers - IPA (Best) | | 1 |
| Harvey's - R | | 2 |
| Hawkshead - Dry Stone Stout | Not Tried | 0 |
| Windsor & Eton - Koh-i-noor | Not Tried | 0 |
| White Horse - Dark Blue University Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Weird Beard - Black Perle (superseded by 3.8% version) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Dark Star - American Pale Ale (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Mighty Oak - Oscar Wilde Mild | Not Tried | 0 |
| Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - Naked Ladies | Not Tried | 0 |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Mad Squirrel (formerly Red Squirrel) - London Porter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Crouch Vale - Blackwater Mild | Not Tried | 0 |
| Frome (formerly Milk Street) - Funky Monkey (organic) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Jarrow - McConnells Irish Stout | Not Tried | 0 |
| Windsor & Eton - Parklife | Not Tried | 0 |
| Sambrook's - Junction | Not Tried | 0 |
| Dark Star - Espresso Stout | Not Tried | 0 |
| Late Knights - Crack of Dawn Pale Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Cropton (see also Great Yorkshire) - Scoresby Stout | Not Tried | 0 |
| Clarence & Fredericks - Single Hop Amarillo | Not Tried | 0 |
| Titanic - Nautical Mild | Not Tried | 0 |
| White Horse - Black Beauty | Not Tried | 0 |
| Mad Squirrel (formerly Red Squirrel) - Hopfest | Not Tried | 0 |
| Weird Beard - Fade to Black | Not Tried | 0 |
| Windsor & Eton - Conqueror | Not Tried | 0 |
| Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - Redhead | Not Tried | 0 |
| Burning Sky - Plateau (was 3.5%) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Anarchy - Urban Assault | Not Tried | 0 |
| Muirhouse - Tick Tock | Not Tried | 0 |
| Palmers - Copper Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
02 Aug 2014 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening. Nearly stymied by an even earlier close, at 11, than yesterday. Despite late arrival I got a beer somehow.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawkshead - Red | 4.20 | | |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Dark Star - Espresso Stout | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Cropton (see also Great Yorkshire) - Scoresby Stout | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Sambrook's - Junction | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Windsor & Eton - Conqueror | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Burning Sky - Plateau (was 3.5%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Muirhouse - Tick Tock | 4.00 | Not Tried |
01 Aug 2014 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening. Last minute blag of a pint before an unusually early Friday closing time.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | |
| 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 | |
| Dark Star - Espresso Stout | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Cropton (see also Great Yorkshire) - Scoresby Stout | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Titanic - Nautical Mild | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
| Sambrook's - Junction | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Mad Squirrel (formerly Red Squirrel) - Hopfest | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Hawkshead - Red | 4.20 | Not Tried |
31 Jul 2014 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening until close. Just a feeling that the lamps are going out all over Europe!
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | 4.5*s edging to 5. Beautiful balance |
| 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 - Tally Ho! | 5.50 | Not Tried | |
| Crouch Vale - Blackwater Mild | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Frome (formerly Milk Street) - Funky Monkey (organic) | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Sambrook's - Junction | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Mad Squirrel (formerly Red Squirrel) - London Porter | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Windsor & Eton - Parklife | 3.20 | Not Tried |
30 Jul 2014 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening until close. It is said that the black hats take over here next Tuesday.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | |
| Palmers - Tally Ho! | 5.50 | | Best in Winter obviously but this was gorgeous |
| 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 | |
| Mighty Oak - Oscar Wilde Mild | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - Naked Ladies | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Sambrook's - Junction | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Mad Squirrel (formerly Red Squirrel) - London Porter | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Anarchy - Urban Assault | 5.00 | Not Tried |
26 Jul 2014 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening until close. A toerag street person walked in nonchalantly and tried to snatch my carrier bag off the bar hook. Ironically, one wonders what she would have done with it as it contained only a Fuller's boxed bottle of 10.7% Imperial Stout given to me by a friend earlier in Margate. You couldn't make it up could you?
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | |
| Acorn - Sticklebract | 5.00 |  | Well gone. Swapped with good grace |
| 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 - Black Perle (superseded by 3.8% version) | 4.50 | Not Tried | No abv on clip - so unprofessional |
| Windsor & Eton - Koh-i-noor | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| White Horse - Dark Blue University Ale | 4.30 | Not Tried |
25 Jul 2014 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening until close enjoying the dying embers of a dynasty with sad and heavy heart.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | |
| Acorn - Sticklebract | 5.00 | | Good end of session ale. Extreme sour and bitter hopping |
| 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 | |
| Hawkshead - Dry Stone Stout | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Windsor & Eton - Koh-i-noor | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| White Horse - Dark Blue University Ale | 4.30 | Not Tried |
20 Jul 2014 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening until close.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palmers - IPA (Best) | 4.20 | | Fresh, lacking full condition |
| Harvey's - R | 2.80 | | But expensive for 2.8%. Might expect £3 here pp |
| 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 | |
| Fyne - Maverick | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Sambrook's - Junction | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| White Horse - Black Beauty | 3.90 | Not Tried | |
| Weird Beard - Fade to Black | 7.00 | Not Tried | |
| Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - Redhead | 4.10 | Not Tried |
19 Jul 2014 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening until close. All the talk this side of the bar was about the sale of the pub to Fuller's and the predicted changes for the worst that they all expected.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | |
| Fyne - Maverick | 4.20 | | |
| Harvey's - R | 2.80 | | I enjoyed this having been given a taster earlier in the evening. Distinct bitter for such low abv. Harvey's spiel says this has been brewed and marketed to appeal to the increasing number, 49% of consumers surveyed, looking to moderate their drinking |
| 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 | |
| White Horse - Black Beauty | 3.90 | Not Tried | |
| Weird Beard - Fade to Black | 7.00 | Not Tried | |
| Anarchy - Urban Assault | 5.00 | Not Tried |
18 Jul 2014 (Philip Pirrip)
Heard this evening The Harp has been sold to Fuller's for a reported £7m being £3,000 per square foot.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|
04 Jul 2014 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening. Last knockings visit.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | Bittersweet today |
| 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 | |
| Crouch Vale - Blackwater Mild | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Jarrow - McConnells Irish Stout | 4.60 | Not Tried | |
| Sambrook's - Junction | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Late Knights - Crack of Dawn Pale Ale | 3.90 | Not Tried | |
| Clarence & Fredericks - Single Hop Amarillo | 5.00 | 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