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The Harp (Fuller Smith & Turner)
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| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Bee - Tangled Up IPA |  | 2 |
| Dark Star - Six Grain | | 2 |
| Dark Star - Revelation | | 1 |
| Palmers - Tally Ho! | | 1 |
| Sambrook's - Powerhouse Porter | | 1 |
| Clarkshaws - Hellhound IPA | | 1 |
| Dark Star - American Pale Ale (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | | 2 |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | | 7 |
| Clarkshaws - Gorgon's Alive! |  | 1 |
| Triple fff - Old Dray |  | 1 |
| Sambrook's - Wandle | Not Tried | 0 |
| Late Knights - Old Red Eyes | Not Tried | 0 |
| Mad Squirrel (formerly Red Squirrel) - Red Dawn Mild | Not Tried | 0 |
| Weird Beard - Little Things That Kill | Not Tried | 0 |
| Ilkley - Joshua Jane | Not Tried | 0 |
| Whitstable - Renaissance Ruby Mild | Not Tried | 0 |
| Mad Squirrel (formerly Red Squirrel) - Jack Black | Not Tried | 0 |
| XT Brewing - Animal Brewing Moo! | Not Tried | 0 |
| Windsor & Eton - Windsor Knot | Not Tried | 0 |
| Mad Squirrel (formerly Red Squirrel) - Winter's Tail | Not Tried | 0 |
| Big Penny (formerly Truman's) as of late 2022 contract brewed - Bold as Brass | Not Tried | 0 |
| Blackjack - Double Bluff | Not Tried | 0 |
| The Brew Co (now called Exit 33 after a spell as Sky's Edge) - Autumnus Porter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Weird Beard - Hit the Lights | Not Tried | 0 |
| Tiny Rebel - Dirty Stop Out | Not Tried | 0 |
| The Brew Co (now called Exit 33 after a spell as Sky's Edge) - KPA | Not Tried | 0 |
| Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - Naked Ladies | Not Tried | 0 |
| Sambrook's - Junction | Not Tried | 0 |
| Tiny Rebel - Flux | Not Tried | 0 |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Crouch Vale - Brewers Gold | Not Tried | 0 |
| Windsor & Eton - Canberra | Not Tried | 0 |
| Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - Autumn Red | Not Tried | 0 |
| Clarkshaws - Phoenix Rising | Not Tried | 0 |
| Palmers - Dorset Gold | Not Tried | 0 |
| Dark Star - Green Hopped IPA | Not Tried | 0 |
| Clarence & Fredericks - Best Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
13 Dec 2013 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening. Apparently the busiest pub evening before Christmas all over London and probably all other UK towns and cities and here was good evidence. Heaving and people asking for "give me an ale". The staff here worked like Trojans and kept everyone happy.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | |
| Palmers - Tally Ho! | 5.50 | | |
| Clarkshaws - Hellhound IPA | 5.50 | | |
| 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 | |
| Sambrook's - Powerhouse Porter | 4.90 | Not Tried | |
| Blackjack - Double Bluff | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
| Weird Beard - Hit the Lights | 6.30 | Not Tried |
07 Dec 2013 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Bee - Tangled Up IPA | 6.00 | | |
| Dark Star - American Pale Ale (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 4.70 | | New cask on, first pint out. Fresh |
| Clarkshaws - Gorgon's Alive! | 4.00 | | Refreshing at first but became cloying towards end of pint |
| 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 | Ran out |
| 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 | |
| Whitstable - Renaissance Ruby Mild | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Sambrook's - Powerhouse Porter | 4.90 | Not Tried | |
| Mad Squirrel (formerly Red Squirrel) - Winter's Tail | 5.00 | Not Tried |
06 Dec 2013 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening and as the end of the day approaches.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | |
| Blue Bee - Tangled Up IPA | 6.00 | | |
| 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 - Wandle | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Sambrook's - Junction | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Whitstable - Renaissance Ruby Mild | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Clarkshaws - Phoenix Rising | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| XT Brewing - Animal Brewing Moo! | 4.60 | Not Tried |
23 Nov 2013 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening. The beer here is so consistently good and the service top notch that all readers should try to visit at least once in life.
| 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 | | |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | Not Tried | Always 2 of the 10 pumps serve this beer |
| Palmers - Dorset Gold | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Sambrook's - Wandle | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Sambrook's - Powerhouse Porter | 4.90 | Not Tried | |
| Clarence & Fredericks - Best Bitter | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Late Knights - Old Red Eyes | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Weird Beard - Little Things That Kill | 3.80 | Not Tried |
18 Nov 2013 (Judy G Garland)
Early Lunch Time Session
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sambrook's - Powerhouse Porter | 4.90 | | |
| Triple fff - Old Dray | 4.80 | | |
| 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 | |
| Sambrook's - Junction | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - Autumn Red | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Dark Star - Six Grain | 4.80 | Not Tried |
16 Nov 2013 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 |  | Wow! |
| Dark Star - Revelation | 5.70 | | |
| 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 | |
| Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - Naked Ladies | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Sambrook's - Junction | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Sambrook's - Powerhouse Porter | 4.90 | Not Tried | |
| Tiny Rebel - Flux | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Dark Star - Six Grain | 4.80 | Not Tried | Ran out |
15 Nov 2013 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | |
| Dark Star - Six Grain | 4.80 | | |
| 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 | |
| The Brew Co (now called Exit 33 after a spell as Sky's Edge) - Autumnus Porter | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
| Tiny Rebel - Dirty Stop Out | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Big Penny (formerly Truman's) as of late 2022 contract brewed - Bold as Brass | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| The Brew Co (now called Exit 33 after a spell as Sky's Edge) - KPA | 4.60 | Not Tried |
13 Nov 2013 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening at absolutely 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 | |
| Sambrook's - Wandle | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Sambrook's - Powerhouse Porter | 4.90 | Not Tried | |
| Windsor & Eton - Windsor Knot | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Big Penny (formerly Truman's) as of late 2022 contract brewed - Bold as Brass | 4.20 | Not Tried |
11 Nov 2013 (Judy G Garland)
Early Afternoon Session
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Star - Six Grain | 4.80 | | |
| 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 | |
| Sambrook's - Wandle | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Mad Squirrel (formerly Red Squirrel) - Red Dawn Mild | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Ilkley - Joshua Jane | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Mad Squirrel (formerly Red Squirrel) - Jack Black | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
| Clarkshaws - Phoenix Rising | 4.00 | Not Tried |
08 Nov 2013 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening for last knockings but virtually packed still.
| 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 | |
| Sambrook's - Powerhouse Porter | 4.90 | Not Tried | |
| Windsor & Eton - Canberra | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Clarkshaws - Phoenix Rising | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Dark Star - Green Hopped IPA | 6.50 | 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