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The Harp (Fuller Smith & Turner)
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| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Dark Star - Imperial Stout |  | 1 |
| Ilkley - Mary Christmas | | 1 |
| Reunion - Frost Fair | | 1 |
| Cloudwater - A-W18 Brown Ale | | 1 |
| Saltaire - New Ground |  | 1 |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | | 1 |
| Five Points - Railway Porter | | 1 |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | | 9 |
| Gorgeous - Geekhunter | | 1 |
| Oakham - Citra | | 1 |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Snow Globe | | 1 |
| Elusive - Three Headed Monkey | | 1 |
| Bexley - BOB (Bexley's Own Beer) |  | 1 |
| Harvey's - Christmas Ale | | 1 |
| XT Brewing - No. 13 Pacific Red Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Elusive - Inertia | Not Tried | 0 |
| Gloucester - Gold | Not Tried | 0 |
| XT Brewing - Animal Brewing Flounder | Not Tried | 0 |
| Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - Milk Stout | Not Tried | 0 |
| Windsor & Eton - Conqueror Black IPA | Not Tried | 0 |
| Bexley - Black Prince Porter Rum | Not Tried | 0 |
| Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - Naked Ladies | Not Tried | 0 |
| Arbor Ales - Mosaic | Not Tried | 0 |
| Mad Squirrel (formerly Red Squirrel) - Mister Squirrel | Not Tried | 0 |
| Reunion - Trial Brew No. 14 Midnight Runner | Not Tried | 0 |
| XT Brewing - 3 West Coast IPA | Not Tried | 0 |
| Redemption - Legacy Oak | Not Tried | 0 |
| Dark Star - American Pale Ale (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Sambrook's - Wandle | Not Tried | 0 |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Pig & Porter - Dream More | Not Tried | 0 |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Porter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Siren Craft - Yu Lu | Not Tried | 0 |
| Southwark - LPA London Pale Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Redemption - Urban Dusk | Not Tried | 0 |
| Five Points - Brick Field Brown | Not Tried | 0 |
| Pig & Porter - Red Spider Rye (superseded by 4.8% version) | Not Tried | 0 |
| East London (ELB) - Walthamstow Beer – Green-hopped Dark Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Belleville - Southie Stout | Not Tried | 0 |
| Mad Squirrel (formerly Red Squirrel) - London Porter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Siren Craft - Suspended in Bravo | Not Tried | 0 |
| Dancing Duck - 22 | Not Tried | 0 |
| Gorgeous - Gunpowder | Not Tried | 0 |
| Tipsy Angel (latterly a cuckoo at 4T's) - Angel's Gold | Not Tried | 0 |
| Rooster's - Not Berry Blue (collaboration with Dark Star) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - Grandstand Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Irving - Type 42 | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
28 Dec 2018 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit until midnight close, seemingly adopted by several customers who required help keeping upright! Such can be life.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | |
| Reunion - Frost Fair | 4.50 | | A heavily spiced very bitter blend |
| 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 | |
| Irving - Type 42 | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Elusive - Inertia | 3.60 | Not Tried | |
| XT Brewing - Animal Brewing Flounder | 4.60 | Not Tried | So called amber ale but quite brown |
| Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - Milk Stout | 4.70 | Not Tried | A so-called small batch jobbie |
22 Dec 2018 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit until midnight close. Festive crowds thinning out now thank the Lord.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | |
| Harvey's - Christmas Ale | 7.50 | | In a pin on the counter top. Rather flat and warm, needed some cooling arrangement to make this more enjoyable |
| 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 | |
| Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - Naked Ladies | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Bexley - Black Prince Porter Rum | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Arbor Ales - Mosaic | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Reunion - Trial Brew No. 14 Midnight Runner | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
| Redemption - Legacy Oak | 4.70 | Not Tried |
15 Dec 2018 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit until midnight close. Late bedlam with last minuters arriving and a dropped glass or two.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Star - Imperial Stout | 10.50 | | Clip attached with one minute to closing time so a very late choice! |
| Ilkley - Mary Christmas | 4.70 | | In excellent condition but the spiciness was well hidden |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | |
| 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 | |
| Belleville - Southie Stout | 5.10 | Not Tried | |
| Gorgeous - Gunpowder | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
| Rooster's - Not Berry Blue (collaboration with Dark Star) | 5.30 | Not Tried |
08 Dec 2018 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit until midnight close. Long chat with a knowledgeable 30 years of drinking here chap who could ring the changes.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | Reliably excellent |
| Saltaire - New Ground | 4.60 | | Coffee porter style |
| 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 | |
| Redemption - Urban Dusk | 4.60 | Not Tried | |
| Pig & Porter - Red Spider Rye (superseded by 4.8% version) | 5.50 | Not Tried | |
| Belleville - Southie Stout | 5.10 | Not Tried | |
| Siren Craft - Suspended in Bravo | 4.00 | Not Tried |
01 Dec 2018 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit until midnight close.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Snow Globe | 5.50 | | Heartily spiced but needed more body to go with it |
| Elusive - Three Headed Monkey | 4.80 | | Cleverly balanced Raspberry and Honey Oatmeal Milk Stout |
| 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 | |
| Pig & Porter - Dream More | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Siren Craft - Yu Lu | 3.60 | Not Tried |
23 Nov 2018 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit until midnight close.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | | New cask pulled through so thought I'd try it. Perhaps freshness explains the lack of taste |
| Five Points - Railway Porter | 4.80 | | |
| Gorgeous - Geekhunter | 4.20 | | Pretty tasteless very pale coloured beer |
| 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 | |
| Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - Naked Ladies | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Mad Squirrel (formerly Red Squirrel) - Mister Squirrel | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| XT Brewing - 3 West Coast IPA | 4.20 | Not Tried |
17 Nov 2018 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit until midnight close. Good conversation with a Swedish couple, weekending in London, who craved pub recommendations and the gentleman of which was critical of Sweden's past neutrality position.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cloudwater - A-W18 Brown Ale | 4.60 | | Lovely nightcap beer |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | |
| 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 | |
| Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - Grandstand Bitter | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| XT Brewing - No. 13 Pacific Red Ale | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Gloucester - Gold | 3.90 | Not Tried | |
| Windsor & Eton - Conqueror Black IPA | 5.00 | Not Tried |
15 Nov 2018 (ChrisE)
Lunchtime visit with a group of friends. I did not manage to note all the beers that were available.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | |
09 Nov 2018 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit until midnight close.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | |
| Bexley - BOB (Bexley's Own Beer) | 4.20 | | Either too fresh or over-conditioned, something not right |
| 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 | |
| Mad Squirrel (formerly Red Squirrel) - London Porter | 5.00 | Not Tried | Taster was flat and headless |
| Dancing Duck - 22 | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Tipsy Angel (latterly a cuckoo at 4T's) - Angel's Gold | 4.10 | Not Tried | Taster was flat and tasteless, a massive disappointment |
03 Nov 2018 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit until midnight close. Jostle, jostle, jostle at the bar area as a small group blocked the way without thought to move away.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | Harvey's usual variability |
| Oakham - Citra | 4.20 | | A tad too fresh to be excellent |
| 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 | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Porter | 5.40 | Not Tried | |
| Southwark - LPA London Pale Ale | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Five Points - Brick Field Brown | 5.40 | Not Tried | |
| East London (ELB) - Walthamstow Beer – Green-hopped Dark Ale | 4.50 | 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