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The Harp (Fuller Smith & Turner)
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| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Dark Star - American Pale Ale (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) |  | 1 |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | | 6 |
| Great Heck - Powerhouse | | 1 |
| Sambrook's - Lavender Hill (originally exclusively for Nicholson's) |  | 1 |
| Dark Star - Sussex Extra Stout | | 1 |
| Clarence & Fredericks - Strong Mild | | 1 |
| Fyne - Hurricane Jack | | 1 |
| Dark Star - 1910 Porter | | 1 |
| Mad Squirrel (formerly Red Squirrel) - Mister Squirrel (superseded by 4% version) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Dorset Brewing Company - Flashmans Clout | Not Tried | 0 |
| Greene King - Caritas | Not Tried | 0 |
| Harvey's - Knots of May Light Mild | Not Tried | 0 |
| Sambrook's - Wandle | Not Tried | 0 |
| Crouch Vale - Amarillo | Not Tried | 0 |
| Saltaire - Cream Stout | Not Tried | 0 |
| Blue Monkey - Infinity IPA (was Infinity) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Saltaire - South Island Pale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Rebel - Black Rock Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Clarence & Fredericks - Smoked Red | Not Tried | 0 |
| Mad Squirrel (formerly Red Squirrel) - Red Dawn Mild | Not Tried | 0 |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Potbelly - Captain Pigwash | Not Tried | 0 |
| Pilgrim - Moild | Not Tried | 0 |
| Oakham - Scarlet Macaw | Not Tried | 0 |
| Sambrook's - Junction | Not Tried | 0 |
| Great Yorkshire (see also Cropton) - Yorkshire Classic | Not Tried | 0 |
| Ilkley - Black | Not Tried | 0 |
| Crouch Vale - Brewers Gold | Not Tried | 0 |
| Mad Squirrel (formerly Red Squirrel) - London Porter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Saltaire - Cascade Pale Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Dark Star - Carafa Jade | Not Tried | 0 |
| Colchester - Double Drop Mild Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Mad Squirrel (formerly Red Squirrel) - Redwood Colorado American IPA | Not Tried | 0 |
| Dark Star - Original | Not Tried | 0 |
| Windsor & Eton - Guardsman | Not Tried | 0 |
| Tring - Tea Kettle Stout | Not Tried | 0 |
| Windsor & Eton - Conqueror | Not Tried | 0 |
| Waen - Sick & Twisted | Not Tried | 0 |
| Buxton - Dark Nights | Not Tried | 0 |
| Mad Squirrel (formerly Red Squirrel) - Summer Daze | Not Tried | 0 |
| Clarence & Fredericks - Best Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Cairngorm - Trade Winds | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
17 Jul 2013 (Mick)
Day out in London with work mates. A chance to visit some of those pubs we normally walk past at 6am. This one was very busy, nice pub with helpful staff.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Star - American Pale Ale (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 4.70 | | I love this beer, in perfect condition, good hop finish. |
| Great Heck - Powerhouse | 5.00 | | Nice porter, dry, rich with some hops. |
| 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 | |
| Sambrook's - Junction | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Mad Squirrel (formerly Red Squirrel) - Red Dawn Mild | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Dorset Brewing Company - Flashmans Clout | 4.50 | Not Tried |
02 Jul 2013 (Philip Pirrip)
Late evening. Great staff, great regulars.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sambrook's - Lavender Hill (originally exclusively for Nicholson's) | 4.50 | | Particularly sharp bittering |
| 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 | |
| Cairngorm - Trade Winds | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Sambrook's - Wandle | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Mad Squirrel (formerly Red Squirrel) - Red Dawn Mild | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Mad Squirrel (formerly Red Squirrel) - Summer Daze | 4.50 | Not Tried |
21 Jun 2013 (Philip Pirrip)
Late. Managed to sneak in after last entry time.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Dark Star - Original | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Sambrook's - Junction | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Windsor & Eton - Conqueror | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Sambrook's - Lavender Hill (originally exclusively for Nicholson's) | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Tring - Tea Kettle Stout | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
| Waen - Sick & Twisted | 6.00 | Not Tried | |
| Mad Squirrel (formerly Red Squirrel) - Summer Daze | 4.50 | Not Tried |
08 Jun 2013 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening last knockings. The welcome gets better and better here. Long chat with Lee who had visited the re-opened Wenlock Arms earlier in the week and appraised me of the "changes".
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Star - 1910 Porter | 5.60 | | |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 |  | Not the pub's fault but this was sweetish and variable |
| 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 | |
| Saltaire - Cascade Pale Ale | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
| Sambrook's - Wandle | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Sambrook's - Junction | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Colchester - Double Drop Mild Ale | 4.50 | Not Tried |
31 May 2013 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening 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 | |
| Potbelly - Captain Pigwash | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Sambrook's - Wandle | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Oakham - Scarlet Macaw | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Mad Squirrel (formerly Red Squirrel) - Red Dawn Mild | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Dark Star - 1910 Porter | 5.60 | Not Tried | |
| Great Yorkshire (see also Cropton) - Yorkshire Classic | 4.00 | Not Tried |
17 May 2013 (Philip Pirrip)
Last knockings.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | |
| Fyne - Hurricane Jack | 4.40 | | |
| 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 | |
| Crouch Vale - Amarillo | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Sambrook's - Wandle | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Windsor & Eton - Guardsman | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Saltaire - South Island Pale | 3.50 | Not Tried | |
| Mad Squirrel (formerly Red Squirrel) - Red Dawn Mild | 3.70 | Not Tried |
10 May 2013 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening. Good chat with Alistair of SPBW at his usual seat!
| 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 | |
| Harvey's - Knots of May Light Mild | 3.00 | Not Tried | |
| Sambrook's - Wandle | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Sambrook's - Junction | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Saltaire - Cream Stout | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Clarence & Fredericks - Strong Mild | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
| Rebel - Black Rock Bitter | 4.80 | Not Tried |
29 Apr 2013 (Stephen Harris)
Clarence & Fredericks are launching a new beer here tonight, and somewhere in the throng was a brewer to meet.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clarence & Fredericks - Strong Mild | 4.80 | | Dark brown. Full-bodied, with chocolate tastes. |
| Mad Squirrel (formerly Red Squirrel) - Redwood Colorado American IPA | 5.40 | Not Tried | |
| Pilgrim - Moild | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Sambrook's - Junction | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Windsor & Eton - Guardsman | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Windsor & Eton - Conqueror | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Buxton - Dark Nights | 4.60 | Not Tried | |
| Clarence & Fredericks - Best Bitter | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Mad Squirrel (formerly Red Squirrel) - Mister Squirrel (superseded by 4% version) | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Caritas | 4.00 | Not Tried |
26 Apr 2013 (Philip Pirrip)
Last knockings just before midnight.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | Truly bitter |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | Not Tried | On 2 pumps here tonight |
| Pilgrim - Moild | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Sambrook's - Wandle | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Sambrook's - Junction | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Ilkley - Black | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Mad Squirrel (formerly Red Squirrel) - London Porter | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Dark Star - Carafa Jade | 5.00 | Not Tried |
02 Mar 2013 (Wittenden)
I'd a few minutes before my train, so I enjoyed a quick half in this excellent pub. Busy on an early Saturday evening, but quick and friendly service.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Star - Sussex Extra Stout | 4.50 | | Black and smooth, but a bit one dimensional for this brewery , I felt, but it had been a long day... |
| 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 | |
| Sambrook's - Wandle | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Blue Monkey - Infinity IPA (was Infinity) | 4.60 | Not Tried | |
| Clarence & Fredericks - Smoked Red | 5.10 | 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