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The Harp (Fuller Smith & Turner)
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| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Triple fff - Citra Sonic |  | 1 |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | | 2 |
| Burning Sky - Aurora | | 1 |
| Pilgrim - Porter | | 1 |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | | 4 |
| Dark Star - Seville | | 1 |
| Boggart - Dark Mild | | 1 |
| Dark Star - American Pale Ale (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | | 1 |
| Palmers - Copper Ale |  | 1 |
| Clarkshaws - Hellhound IPA |  | 1 |
| Sambrook's - Archer Mild Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Blue Monkey - 99 Red Baboons | Not Tried | 0 |
| Signature Brew - Black Vinyl Stout | Not Tried | 0 |
| Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - Redhead | Not Tried | 0 |
| Fat Cat - Meow Mild | Not Tried | 0 |
| Crouch Vale - Brewers Gold | Not Tried | 0 |
| Weird Beard - Black Perle (superseded by 3.8% version) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Tring - Mansion Mild | Not Tried | 0 |
| Windsor & Eton - Parklife | Not Tried | 0 |
| Clarkshaws - Phoenix Rising | Not Tried | 0 |
| Clarkshaws - Gorgon's Alive! | Not Tried | 0 |
| Harvey's - XX Dark Mild (or Sussex XX Mild) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Dark Star - Victorian Ruby Mild | Not Tried | 0 |
| Sambrook's - Junction | Not Tried | 0 |
| Burning Sky - Plateau (was 3.5%) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Ossett - Majestic Mild | Not Tried | 0 |
| First In Last Out (FILO) - Mike's Mild | Not Tried | 0 |
| Palmers - Dorset Gold | Not Tried | 0 |
| Bristol Beer Factory - Milk Stout | Not Tried | 0 |
| Nethergate (was Nethergate Growler for a while then name reverted) - Old Growler | Not Tried | 0 |
| Mad Squirrel (formerly Red Squirrel) - London Porter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Sambrook's - Wandle | Not Tried | 0 |
| Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - Smiler's Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Clarence & Fredericks - Best Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Crouch Vale - Yakima Gold | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
03 Jul 2014 (Stephen Harris)
Very busy, as ever, although the good weather meant there was room for the crowds to spread in all directions outside.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilgrim - Porter | 4.10 | | Very nice, chocolaty Porter. |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | 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 | |
| Tring - Mansion Mild | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Sambrook's - Junction | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Clarkshaws - Phoenix Rising | 4.00 | Not Tried |
28 Jun 2014 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening until close. Someone said that, on such a good day, I should have seen a rainbow and a unicorn.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Triple fff - Citra Sonic | 4.10 | | |
| Clarkshaws - Hellhound IPA | 5.50 | | Hazy and less natural carbonation than I should have desired |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | 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 | |
| Mad Squirrel (formerly Red Squirrel) - London Porter | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - Redhead | 4.10 | Not Tried |
27 Jun 2014 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening until close. A Scotsman at the bar was very entertaining on Edinburgh trams, Courage Russian Stouts, once great Scottish bars and the fun of buying up dead Company names and domains.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | |
| Boggart - Dark Mild | 4.00 | | Nicely bittered |
| 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 | |
| Crouch Vale - Yakima Gold | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Blue Monkey - 99 Red Baboons | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Clarkshaws - Hellhound IPA | 5.50 | Not Tried | Ran out |
09 Jun 2014 (Archie14)
Very very busy evening visit, could not get close to the bar to see the ale selection so opted for Hophead as I knew full well it would be on.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | | Lovely |
16 May 2014 (Philip Pirrip)
Last knockings and glass dropping (not me) time.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | Back to top notch after a blip earlier this week |
| 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 | |
| First In Last Out (FILO) - Mike's Mild | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Sambrook's - Junction | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Mad Squirrel (formerly Red Squirrel) - London Porter | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Bristol Beer Factory - Milk Stout | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Sambrook's - Archer Mild Ale | 3.60 | Not Tried | |
| Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - Smiler's Ale | 4.80 | Not Tried |
15 May 2014 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening. Brief visit.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | Poorish not quite right. Did run out shortly afterwards but usually this beer is superb to the very end of the cask |
| 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 |
| First In Last Out (FILO) - Mike's Mild | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Sambrook's - Junction | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Bristol Beer Factory - Milk Stout | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Clarkshaws - Hellhound IPA | 5.50 | Not Tried | |
| Sambrook's - Archer Mild Ale | 3.60 | Not Tried |
09 May 2014 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening until close.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | |
| Harvey's - XX Dark Mild (or Sussex XX Mild) | 3.00 | Not Tried | A rare visitor here. Ran out |
| 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 | |
| Dark Star - Victorian Ruby Mild | 6.00 | Not Tried | Certainly popular here tonight |
| Sambrook's - Junction | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Burning Sky - Plateau (was 3.5%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Clarkshaws - Gorgon's Alive! | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Ossett - Majestic Mild | 3.50 | Not Tried | Came on at 5 minutes to midnight |
12 Apr 2014 (Philip Pirrip)
Afternoon. Rare daylight visit - just not the same as at night.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palmers - Copper Ale | 3.70 | | |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | 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 | |
| Fat Cat - Meow Mild | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Sambrook's - Wandle | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Weird Beard - Black Perle (superseded by 3.8% version) | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Windsor & Eton - Parklife | 3.20 | Not Tried | |
| Clarkshaws - Gorgon's Alive! | 4.00 | Not Tried |
05 Apr 2014 (Edbeck)
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Star - American Pale Ale (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 4.70 | | |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | | |
| Burning Sky - Aurora | 5.60 | |
31 Mar 2014 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening until close.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Star - Seville | 4.00 | | Took ¾s of first pint for the bitter orange to come through then I'd got it and was hooked |
| 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 | |
| Nethergate (was Nethergate Growler for a while then name reverted) - Old Growler | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Sambrook's - Wandle | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Clarence & Fredericks - Best Bitter | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Sambrook's - Archer Mild Ale | 3.60 | Not Tried | |
| Signature Brew - Black Vinyl Stout | 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