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The Harp (Fuller Smith & Turner)
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| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Dark Star - Seville |  | 1 |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | | 6 |
| Burning Sky - Aurora | | 1 |
| Dark Star - American Pale Ale (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | | 2 |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | | 2 |
| Brixton - Windrush Stout | | 1 |
| Sambrook's - Archer Mild Ale |  | 1 |
| Palmers - Copper Ale | | 1 |
| Clarence & Fredericks - Best Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Signature Brew - Black Vinyl Stout | Not Tried | 0 |
| Crouch Vale - Brewers Gold | Not Tried | 0 |
| Fat Cat - Meow Mild | Not Tried | 0 |
| Sambrook's - Wandle | Not Tried | 0 |
| Weird Beard - Black Perle (superseded by 3.8% version) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Mad Squirrel (formerly Red Squirrel) - Red Dawn Mild | Not Tried | 0 |
| Windsor & Eton - Parklife | Not Tried | 0 |
| Late Knights - Crack of Dawn Pale Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Harvey's - XX Dark Mild (or Sussex XX Mild) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Summer Wine (SWB) - Barista Espresso Stout | Not Tried | 0 |
| Dark Star - Victorian Ruby Mild | Not Tried | 0 |
| Clarkshaws - Gorgon's Alive! | Not Tried | 0 |
| Sambrook's - Junction | Not Tried | 0 |
| Palmers - Dorset Gold | Not Tried | 0 |
| Burning Sky - Plateau (was 3.5%) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Mad Squirrel (formerly Red Squirrel) - London Porter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Ossett - Majestic Mild | Not Tried | 0 |
| RedWillow - Heartless | Not Tried | 0 |
| First In Last Out (FILO) - Mike's Mild | Not Tried | 0 |
| Weird Beard - Little Things That Kill | Not Tried | 0 |
| Bristol Beer Factory - Milk Stout | Not Tried | 0 |
| Palmers - IPA (Best) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Clarkshaws - Hellhound IPA | Not Tried | 0 |
| Crouch Vale - Anchor Street Porter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - Smiler's Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Tring - Great Bustard | Not Tried | 0 |
| Nethergate (was Nethergate Growler for a while then name reverted) - Old Growler | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
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 |
28 Mar 2014 (Brian)
Arrived feeling grim from the night before's gig in Brixton. It was only 11:20 so was pleased to find the place already open. Soon filled up by the time we left 3 pints later feeling much better. There were 8 beers on in total.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brixton - Windrush Stout | 5.00 | | Really nice medium bodied stout, some sourness, bitter dark chocolate. |
| Dark Star - American Pale Ale (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 4.70 | | As you'd expect - nice and fruity |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | | Nice pint of hophead. |
| Dark Star - Seville | 4.00 | Not Tried |
14 Mar 2014 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening late. Skin of the teeth entry for last knockings.
| 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 | |
| Palmers - IPA (Best) | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Crouch Vale - Anchor Street Porter | 4.90 | Not Tried | |
| Sambrook's - Wandle | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Tring - Great Bustard | 4.00 | Not Tried |
11 Mar 2014 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening until the last metaphorical bell.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | |
| Sambrook's - Archer Mild Ale | 3.60 | | First time I've seen a mild from Sambrook's |
| 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 | |
| Palmers - Dorset Gold | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Mad Squirrel (formerly Red Squirrel) - London Porter | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| RedWillow - Heartless | 4.90 | Not Tried | |
| Weird Beard - Little Things That Kill | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Clarkshaws - Gorgon's Alive! | 4.00 | Not Tried |
07 Mar 2014 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening last knockings for just one nightcap.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | Sharply bitter |
| 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 - Wandle | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Mad Squirrel (formerly Red Squirrel) - Red Dawn Mild | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Late Knights - Crack of Dawn Pale Ale | 3.90 | Not Tried | |
| Summer Wine (SWB) - Barista Espresso Stout | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
| Burning Sky - Aurora | 5.60 | Not Tried | |
| Clarkshaws - Gorgon's Alive! | 4.00 | 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