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The Harp (Fuller Smith & Turner)
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| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Gloucester - Six Malt Porter |  | 1 |
| Reunion - Trial Brew No. 14 Midnight Runner | | 1 |
| Dark Star - Revelation | | 1 |
| Fallen - Chew Chew | | 1 |
| Harvey's - Old Ale (or Sussex XXXX Old Ale) | | 1 |
| Five Points - Derailed Porter | | 1 |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | | 9 |
| Pig & Porter - Red Spider Rye (superseded by 4.8% version) |  | 1 |
| Southwark - Southwark Amber Ale | | 1 |
| Dark Star - Hophead Pekko | | 1 |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride |  | 1 |
| Fyne - Jarl | Not Tried | 0 |
| Burning Sky - Plateau (was 3.5%) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Cromarty - Red Rocker | Not Tried | 0 |
| Bexley - Golden Acre | Not Tried | 0 |
| Swannay (formerly Highland) - A-Babble | Not Tried | 0 |
| XT Brewing - Animal Brewing Polar Bear | Not Tried | 0 |
| Sambrook's - Powerhouse Porter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Exeter - 'fraid Not | Not Tried | 0 |
| Dark Star - American Pale Ale (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | Not Tried | 0 |
| East London (ELB) - Cowcatcher | Not Tried | 0 |
| Exeter - Darkness The Prince of Ales | Not Tried | 0 |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Gloucester - Cascade | Not Tried | 0 |
| Rooster's - Baby-Faced Assassin | Not Tried | 0 |
| Windsor & Eton - Parklife | Not Tried | 0 |
| Gorgeous - Glowfly | Not Tried | 0 |
| London Beer Factory - XPA | Not Tried | 0 |
| Bexley - Crook Log Winter Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Saltaire - Saltaire Blonde | Not Tried | 0 |
| Canopy - Grafter Ruby Mild | Not Tried | 0 |
| Sambrook's - Jaffa | Not Tried | 0 |
| Five Points - Railway Porter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Exeter - County Best | Not Tried | 0 |
| Gipsy Hill - Inspector (collaboration with Boxcar) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Gorgeous - Geekhunter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Bexley - BOB (Bexley's Own Beer) | Not Tried | 0 |
| XT Brewing - Animal Brewing Woodpecker | Not Tried | 0 |
| Gloucester - Warehouse I Biddle | Not Tried | 0 |
| Windsor & Eton - Knight of the Garter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Sambrook's - Junction | Not Tried | 0 |
| East London (ELB) - Jamboree | Not Tried | 0 |
| East London (ELB) - Quadrant Oatmeal Stout (now please use 5.5% entry | Not Tried | 0 |
| Southwark - LPA London Pale Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Canopy - Sunray Pale Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Stewart - Edinburgh Gold | Not Tried | 0 |
| Gorgeous - Gunpowder | Not Tried | 0 |
| Williams Brothers - Birds & Bees | Not Tried | 0 |
| Sambrook's - Wandle | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
27 Feb 2019 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit until 11.30pm close. Suddenly filled at 11.20pm out of nowhere.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Old Ale (or Sussex XXXX Old Ale) | 4.30 | | |
| Five Points - Derailed Porter | 5.20 | | Lovely porter, allegedly kept in store at the brewery for an extended time |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | 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 | |
| Exeter - County Best | 4.60 | Not Tried | |
| Bexley - BOB (Bexley's Own Beer) | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Canopy - Sunray Pale Ale | 4.20 | Not Tried |
22 Feb 2019 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit until midnight close.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | 4½* Superb with that special balance this beer can sometimes have. Although I know all beers here will be in good condition I see no need tonight to move on to any of the unknown or known dud brands |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | 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 | |
| Exeter - 'fraid Not | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Exeter - Darkness The Prince of Ales | 5.10 | Not Tried | |
| Rooster's - Baby-Faced Assassin | 6.10 | Not Tried | |
| London Beer Factory - XPA | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Canopy - Grafter Ruby Mild | 4.30 | Not Tried |
18 Feb 2019 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit until 11.30pm close.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | Lovely bittersweet balance |
| Dark Star - Revelation | 5.70 | | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | 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 | |
| Burning Sky - Plateau (was 3.5%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Bexley - Golden Acre | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| XT Brewing - Animal Brewing Polar Bear | 4.60 | Not Tried |
15 Feb 2019 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit until midnight close.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | |
| Pig & Porter - Red Spider Rye (superseded by 4.8% version) | 5.50 | | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | 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 - Junction | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| East London (ELB) - Quadrant Oatmeal Stout (now please use 5.5% entry | 5.80 | Not Tried | |
| Canopy - Sunray Pale Ale | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Gorgeous - Gunpowder | 4.80 | Not Tried |
09 Feb 2019 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit until midnight close.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | |
| Dark Star - Hophead Pekko | 3.80 | | A play on the Hophead name as its taste bears no relation to the usual Chiswick Hophead. Dry tasting beer but one was enough. Brewed where I wonder |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | 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 - Junction | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Five Points - Railway Porter | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
| Gloucester - Warehouse I Biddle | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Southwark - Southwark Amber Ale | 6.60 | Not Tried |
08 Feb 2019 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit until midnight close.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | |
| Southwark - Southwark Amber Ale | 6.60 | | Pleasantly balanced hopmix |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | 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 | |
| Saltaire - Saltaire Blonde | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Five Points - Railway Porter | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
| Gorgeous - Geekhunter | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Gloucester - Warehouse I Biddle | 3.70 | Not Tried |
05 Feb 2019 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit until 11.30pm close.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | Good sweetness, bitterness balance |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | | After the Harvey's this tasted of pretty much nothing, thin gruel |
| 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 | |
| East London (ELB) - Cowcatcher | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
| Gloucester - Cascade | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Southwark - LPA London Pale Ale | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Gorgeous - Glowfly | 4.00 | Not Tried |
25 Jan 2019 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit until midnight close. I had expected an array of Japanese ales on sale but instead they were Scottish for Burns Night. A gratis whisky to round the evening off, which gave a sleepy feel to the night bus home.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | Great fruity bitterness blend as it should be |
| Fallen - Chew Chew | 6.00 | | A good one and nourishing too |
| 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 | |
| Stewart - Edinburgh Gold | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
| Williams Brothers - Birds & Bees | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Fyne - Jarl | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Cromarty - Red Rocker | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Swannay (formerly Highland) - A-Babble | 4.10 | Not Tried |
18 Jan 2019 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit until midnight close.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gloucester - Six Malt Porter | 4.50 | | Full bodied porter, would be with so much malt |
| Reunion - Trial Brew No. 14 Midnight Runner | 4.80 | | Spot on stout |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | New cask pulled through as I waited. A tad fresh |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | 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 | |
| Windsor & Eton - Knight of the Garter | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| East London (ELB) - Jamboree | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
| Southwark - LPA London Pale Ale | 4.00 | Not Tried |
11 Jan 2019 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit until midnight close.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | New cask compared with yesterday, excellent but not a pinnacle like yesterday's |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | 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 | |
| Windsor & Eton - Parklife | 3.20 | Not Tried | |
| Bexley - Crook Log Winter Ale | 5.20 | Not Tried | |
| Sambrook's - Jaffa | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Gipsy Hill - Inspector (collaboration with Boxcar) | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| XT Brewing - Animal Brewing Woodpecker | 4.60 | Not Tried |
About The Harp
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
 | 24 |
| 573 |
| 287 |
| 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 542 times, seen 1109 different beers and tried 432 of them.
Postcode: WC2N 4HS