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The Harp (Fuller Smith & Turner)
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| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter |  | 6 |
| Brixton - Windrush Stout | | 1 |
| Dancing Duck - Duck's Courage | | 1 |
| Palmers - IPA (Best) | | 1 |
| Titanic - Plum Porter | | 1 |
| Palmers - Copper Ale | | 2 |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) |  | 1 |
| Sambrook's - Archer Mild Ale | | 1 |
| Dark Star - American Pale Ale (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | | 1 |
| Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - Sundancer | Not Tried | 0 |
| Dancing Duck - Nice Weather (was Nice Weather 4 Ducks) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Dancing Duck - Seduction | Not Tried | 0 |
| Blackjack - Stout | Not Tried | 0 |
| Burning Sky - Aurora | Not Tried | 0 |
| Summer Wine (SWB) - Huldra | Not Tried | 0 |
| Jarrow - McConnells Irish Stout | Not Tried | 0 |
| Great Orme - Welsh Black | Not Tried | 0 |
| Great Heck - Voodoo Mild | Not Tried | 0 |
| Sambrook's - Wandle | Not Tried | 0 |
| Weird Beard - Mariana Trench | Not Tried | 0 |
| Mad Squirrel (formerly Red Squirrel) - London Porter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Burning Sky - Plateau (was 3.5%) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Windsor & Eton - Conqueror | Not Tried | 0 |
| Dark Star / Saltaire Collaboration - Bock | Not Tried | 0 |
| Celt Experience (now brands are owned by Evans Evans) - Bleddyn 1075 | Not Tried | 0 |
| Ilkley - Fireside Porter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Late Knights - Crack of Dawn Pale Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Summer Wine (SWB) - Barista Espresso Stout | Not Tried | 0 |
| Clarkshaws - Gorgon's Alive! | Not Tried | 0 |
| Windsor & Eton - Zinzan's Drop | Not Tried | 0 |
| Palmers - Dorset Gold | Not Tried | 0 |
| Clarkshaws - Curse of Cthulhu | Not Tried | 0 |
| RedWillow - Heartless | Not Tried | 0 |
| Crouch Vale - Brewers Gold | Not Tried | 0 |
| Abbeydale - Black Mass | Not Tried | 0 |
| Weird Beard - Little Things That Kill | Not Tried | 0 |
| Pilgrim - Moild | Not Tried | 0 |
| Mad Squirrel (formerly Red Squirrel) - Red Dawn Mild | Not Tried | 0 |
| Crouch Vale - Anchor Street Porter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Sambrook's - Junction | Not Tried | 0 |
| Tiny Rebel - Beat Box | Not Tried | 0 |
| Tring - Great Bustard | Not Tried | 0 |
| RedWillow - Wreckless | Not Tried | 0 |
| Mighty Oak - Oscar Wilde Mild | Not Tried | 0 |
| Dark Star - Seville | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
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 |
01 Mar 2014 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening. Blimey third visit this week.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palmers - IPA (Best) | 4.20 | | Once I'd had one I was hooked |
| 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 | |
| Great Orme - Welsh Black | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Sambrook's - Wandle | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Mad Squirrel (formerly Red Squirrel) - London Porter | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Windsor & Eton - Conqueror | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Burning Sky - Plateau (was 3.5%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Celt Experience (now brands are owned by Evans Evans) - Bleddyn 1075 | 5.60 | Not Tried |
25 Feb 2014 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening until close.
| 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 | |
| Mighty Oak - Oscar Wilde Mild | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Sambrook's - Junction | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Dancing Duck - Nice Weather (was Nice Weather 4 Ducks) | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Dancing Duck - Duck's Courage | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Blackjack - Stout | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Summer Wine (SWB) - Huldra | 5.40 | Not Tried | Angry looking pumpclip again |
24 Feb 2014 (Philip Pirrip)
Last knockings. Once again less crowded on a Monday night.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dancing Duck - Duck's Courage | 5.00 | | Fruity bitterness |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | Last pint out of last cask until new delivery tomorrow. Replacement was proferred but I like last knockings of Harvey's Best |
| 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 | |
| Abbeydale - Black Mass | 6.70 | Not Tried | In fact 6.66% |
| Sambrook's - Junction | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Mad Squirrel (formerly Red Squirrel) - Red Dawn Mild | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Summer Wine (SWB) - Barista Espresso Stout | 4.80 | Not Tried | That angry looking pump clip again |
| Tiny Rebel - Beat Box | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Burning Sky - Plateau (was 3.5%) | 3.40 | Not Tried |
17 Feb 2014 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening until close. Unusually quiet.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palmers - Copper Ale | 3.70 | | Top notch |
| 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 | |
| Sambrook's - Junction | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Ilkley - Fireside Porter | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Summer Wine (SWB) - Barista Espresso Stout | 4.80 | Not Tried | The angriest looking pumpclips belong to SWB |
| Burning Sky - Plateau (was 3.5%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Windsor & Eton - Zinzan's Drop | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Clarkshaws - Curse of Cthulhu | 4.90 | Not Tried | This beer, whose name I could not pronounce, was proferred as a taster and was rather home brew wet dog |
14 Feb 2014 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening. Bit light on people presumably scared off a late finish by the wind.
| 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 | |
| Jarrow - McConnells Irish Stout | 4.60 | Not Tried | |
| Sambrook's - Junction | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Great Heck - Voodoo Mild | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Weird Beard - Mariana Trench | 5.30 | Not Tried | |
| Burning Sky - Plateau (was 3.5%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Dark Star / Saltaire Collaboration - Bock | 5.60 | Not Tried |
31 Jan 2014 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening until close. I think travel warnings had frightened off a few late night stayers.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Titanic - Plum Porter | 4.90 | | Never had this beer with such a bitter tart behind the fruitness before. Suspect this is absolutely tip-top condition |
| 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 | |
| Pilgrim - Moild | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Sambrook's - Junction | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| RedWillow - Wreckless | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
| Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - Sundancer | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Dancing Duck - Seduction | 5.20 | Not Tried | |
| Burning Sky - Aurora | 5.60 | 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