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The Harp (Fuller Smith & Turner)
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| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Dark Star - Hophead Galaxy |  | 1 |
| Saltaire - New World Red | | 1 |
| Dark Star - Revelation | | 1 |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | | 5 |
| Mad Squirrel (formerly Red Squirrel) - Red Dawn Mild |  | 1 |
| Portobello - Star | | 1 |
| Titanic - Plum Porter | | 1 |
| Clarence & Fredericks - Strong Mild | | 1 |
| Dark Star - Sussex Extra Stout | | 1 |
| Clarence & Fredericks - Redcurrant Stout |  | 1 |
| Windsor & Eton - Canberra | Not Tried | 0 |
| Mad Squirrel (formerly Red Squirrel) - Mister Squirrel (superseded by 4% version) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Sambrook's - Wandle | Not Tried | 0 |
| Mad Squirrel (formerly Red Squirrel) - Jack Black | Not Tried | 0 |
| Greene King - Caritas | Not Tried | 0 |
| Atomic - Bomb | Not Tried | 0 |
| Sambrook's - Junction | Not Tried | 0 |
| First In Last Out (FILO) - Cardinal Sussex Porter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Harvey's - Knots of May Light Mild | Not Tried | 0 |
| Windsor & Eton - Conqueror | Not Tried | 0 |
| Crouch Vale - Blackwater Mild | Not Tried | 0 |
| Saltaire - Cream Stout | Not Tried | 0 |
| Mad Squirrel (formerly Red Squirrel) - Winter's Tail | Not Tried | 0 |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Brock | Not Tried | 0 |
| Rebel - Black Rock Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Greene King - Yardbird | Not Tried | 0 |
| Tiny Rebel - Cwtch | Not Tried | 0 |
| Titanic - Stout | Not Tried | 0 |
| Blue Monkey - Infinity IPA (was Infinity) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Sunny Republic - St Wite's Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Clarence & Fredericks - Smoked Red | Not Tried | 0 |
| Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - Vanguard | Not Tried | 0 |
| Pilgrim - Moild | Not Tried | 0 |
| Dark Star - Dark Star The Original | Not Tried | 0 |
| Ilkley - Black | Not Tried | 0 |
| Dark Star - Winter Meltdown | Not Tried | 0 |
| Mad Squirrel (formerly Red Squirrel) - London Porter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Sunny Republic - Beach Blonde | Not Tried | 0 |
| Dark Star - Carafa Jade | Not Tried | 0 |
| Dark Star - American Pale Ale (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Mad Squirrel (formerly Red Squirrel) - Redwood Colorado American IPA | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hardknott - Coolfusion | Not Tried | 0 |
| Windsor & Eton - Guardsman | Not Tried | 0 |
| Vale - Black Swan Mild | Not Tried | 0 |
| Buxton - Dark Nights | Not Tried | 0 |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Black Harry | Not Tried | 0 |
| Clarence & Fredericks - Best Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Mighty Oak - Oscar Wilde Mild | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
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 |
22 Feb 2013 (Philip Pirrip)
Last knockings. Once again arrivals with minutes to go - well after me!
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Star - Revelation | 5.70 | | What a head above the top of the glass |
| Titanic - Plum Porter | 4.90 | | |
| 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 | |
| Crouch Vale - Blackwater Mild | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Brock | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Sambrook's - Wandle | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Sambrook's - Junction | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Tiny Rebel - Cwtch | 4.60 | Not Tried |
20 Feb 2013 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening. This place is invariably packed. Good chat with the proprietor of one of London's first micro-breweries in the late 1970s.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | Much cleaner mouthfeel and less fruity than other recent examples. |
| 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 | |
| Hardknott - Coolfusion | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Vale - Black Swan Mild | 3.90 | Not Tried | |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Black Harry | 3.90 | Not Tried | |
| Windsor & Eton - Canberra | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Mad Squirrel (formerly Red Squirrel) - Jack Black | 4.80 | Not Tried | A black IPA - latest Red Squirrel brew |
| First In Last Out (FILO) - Cardinal Sussex Porter | 4.60 | Not Tried |
19 Jan 2013 (Martin the Mildman)
Early doors on a snowy Saturday morning and the pub is filling up fast.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saltaire - New World Red | 5.20 | | Hoppy red ale with maltiness balanced by fruity new world hop flavours. Score 16/20. |
| Mad Squirrel (formerly Red Squirrel) - Red Dawn Mild | 3.70 | | Probably about as good as this will get, benefitting from good cellaring here. Dry maltiness to start with a little toffee coming through leading to dried fruit in the finish. My score 15/20. |
| Clarence & Fredericks - Redcurrant Stout | 5.40 | | The tartness of the fruit unfortunately dominates over the roast malt flavours making this taste a bit "off style" for my taste. My score 14/20. |
18 Jan 2013 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening until close - people still arriving at one minute to midnight such is popularity here.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | |
| Dark Star - Dark Star The Original | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Dark Star - Winter Meltdown | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Sambrook's - Wandle | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Sambrook's - Junction | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Mad Squirrel (formerly Red Squirrel) - Red Dawn Mild | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Sunny Republic - Beach Blonde | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Clarence & Fredericks - Redcurrant Stout | 5.40 | Not Tried | |
| Saltaire - New World Red | 5.20 | Not Tried |
17 Jan 2013 (Stephen Harris)
Exceptionally busy in the early evening – I eventually managed to squeeze past the bar to the back, where there was a little more room.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Star - Hophead Galaxy | 3.80 | | With the hop levels in the regular Hophead having been even further reduced lately, it was good to find this supercharged version, full of Galaxy hops. |
| Portobello - Star | 4.30 | | Decent, amber-coloured, straightforward, quite nutty bitter. |
| 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 | |
| Titanic - Stout | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Sambrook's - Wandle | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Sambrook's - Junction | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Mad Squirrel (formerly Red Squirrel) - Red Dawn Mild | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Sunny Republic - St Wite's Ale | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - Vanguard | 4.10 | Not Tried |
09 Jan 2013 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening. Second pub where I saw closing 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 | |
| Mighty Oak - Oscar Wilde Mild | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Sambrook's - Wandle | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Atomic - Bomb | 5.20 | Not Tried | |
| Sambrook's - Junction | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Windsor & Eton - Conqueror | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Mad Squirrel (formerly Red Squirrel) - Winter's Tail | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Yardbird | 4.00 | Not Tried | Not seen this one before. The pump clip describes it as "Crafted Ale". A Suffolk pub website describes it as "Full of hops and with a lasting fruity flavour, this beer is inspired by bold American IPAs" |
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