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The Harp (Fuller Smith & Turner)
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| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Three Sods - Mud Puddler |  | 1 |
| Dark Star - Imperial Stout | | 1 |
| Dark Star - Revelation | | 1 |
| Bexley - Kent Green Hop (Hukins' Bullion) Pale Ale | | 1 |
| Redemption - Victorian Mild (collaboration with The Kernel) | | 1 |
| Five Points - Green Hop Bullion | | 1 |
| Titanic - Plum Porter | | 1 |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - New English IPA (Fuller's & Friends collaboration with Wiper & True) | | 1 |
| Harvey's - Star of Eastbourne | | 1 |
| Dark Star - Green Hopped IPA | | 1 |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | | 2 |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Bengal Lancer | | 1 |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Porter |  | 1 |
| Gloucester - You've Got Pale | | 1 |
| Mad Squirrel (formerly Red Squirrel) - Berkhopsted (2018) Wet Hop Harvest Ale | | 1 |
| Five Points - Brick Field Brown | | 1 |
| Gorgeous - Gunpowder | | 1 |
| Weird Beard - Sour Slave |  | 1 |
| Gloucester - 01.Cascade | Not Tried | 0 |
| Southwark - M.B. Single Hop | Not Tried | 0 |
| Windsor & Eton - Kellerbier | Not Tried | 0 |
| XT Brewing - No. 8 Porter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Signature Brew - Roadie - All-Night IPA | Not Tried | 0 |
| Exeter - 'fraid Not | Not Tried | 0 |
| Shiny - Happy People | Not Tried | 0 |
| Windsor & Eton - Conqueror Black IPA | Not Tried | 0 |
| East London (ELB) - Walthamstow Beer – Green-hopped Dark Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | Not Tried | 0 |
| Gorgeous - Geekhunter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Dark Star - American Pale Ale (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Mighty Oak - Oscar Wilde Mild | Not Tried | 0 |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Pig & Porter - Too Many Dicks On The Dance Floor Hibiscus Pale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Marble - Pint (was 3.9%) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Weird Beard - Weird Wired | Not Tried | 0 |
| Oakham - Citra | Not Tried | 0 |
| Abbeydale - Deception | Not Tried | 0 |
| Five Points - Railway Porter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Burning Sky - Plateau (was 3.5%) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hammerton - N7 | Not Tried | 0 |
| Southwark - Potters' Fields Porter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Acorn - Barnsley Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Southwark - Harvard APA | Not Tried | 0 |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Steam Effort (Fuller's & Friends collaboration with Redemption) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Pig & Porter - Jingle Jangle Morning | Not Tried | 0 |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - The V'n'O Stout (Fuller's & Friends collaboration with Anspach & Hobday) | Not Tried | 0 |
| East London (ELB) - Foundation Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Mad Squirrel (formerly Red Squirrel) - London Porter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Bexley - Redhouse | Not Tried | 0 |
| Exeter - County Best | Not Tried | 0 |
| Three Sods - BoHo Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
02 Nov 2018 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit until midnight close.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Porter | 5.40 | | |
| Five Points - Brick Field Brown | 5.40 | | Lacking something compared to past examples |
| 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 | |
| Signature Brew - Roadie - All-Night IPA | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Shiny - Happy People | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| East London (ELB) - Walthamstow Beer – Green-hopped Dark Ale | 4.50 | Not Tried |
30 Oct 2018 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit until 11.30pm close. Racking brains when asked by someone what were the 4 remaining brewpubs when CAMRA started. Forgot Ma Pardoe's at Netherton, until the questioner had gone home!
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Bengal Lancer | 5.00 | | Absolutely no need to move on to any other beer here tonight |
| 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 | |
| Marble - Pint (was 3.9%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Three Sods - BoHo Bitter | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Southwark - M.B. Single Hop | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| XT Brewing - No. 8 Porter | 4.50 | Not Tried |
20 Oct 2018 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit until midnight close. Some debris apparent from the earlier half a million (or so) anti-Brexit London march.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | |
| Harvey's - Star of Eastbourne | 5.50 | | Good sharp bittering |
| 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 | |
| East London (ELB) - Foundation Bitter | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Bexley - Redhouse | 4.20 | Not Tried |
15 Oct 2018 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit until 11.30pm close.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Three Sods - Mud Puddler | 4.90 | | Black IPA |
| Mad Squirrel (formerly Red Squirrel) - Berkhopsted (2018) Wet Hop Harvest Ale | 4.20 | | A take on a green hop ale. Rather sharp |
| 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 | |
| Abbeydale - Deception | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Burning Sky - Plateau (was 3.5%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Southwark - Potters' Fields Porter | 4.00 | Not Tried |
13 Oct 2018 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit until midnight close.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Star - Revelation | 5.70 | | |
| Five Points - Green Hop Bullion | 3.70 | | A good green hop balance |
| 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 | |
| Oakham - Citra | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Southwark - Harvard APA | 5.50 | Not Tried | |
| Pig & Porter - Jingle Jangle Morning | 5.50 | Not Tried |
09 Oct 2018 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit until 11.30pm close. A Yankee couple had been to Fuller's earlier and had been hitting the beer all day and still wanted more.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Titanic - Plum Porter | 4.90 | | Right fruit balance |
| Dark Star - Green Hopped IPA | 6.50 | | First rate |
| 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 | From Fuller's at Chiswick for sure |
| Mighty Oak - Oscar Wilde Mild | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Pig & Porter - Too Many Dicks On The Dance Floor Hibiscus Pale | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Weird Beard - Weird Wired | 5.70 | Not Tried | Apparent collaboration with 8 Wired Brewery of New Zealand, who did what is not documented at point of sale |
05 Oct 2018 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit until midnight close.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bexley - Kent Green Hop (Hukins' Bullion) Pale Ale | 4.40 | | Refreshing professional green hopped brew |
| Weird Beard - Sour Slave | 4.00 | | Accepting it was sour did not excuse it being flat and lacking condition and so much of a chore that I was happy to only have a half |
| 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 - 'fraid Not | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Windsor & Eton - Conqueror Black IPA | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Gorgeous - Geekhunter | 4.20 | Not Tried |
29 Sep 2018 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit until midnight close, prompted by a vague tip earlier in the week to expect a strong Imperial Stout of some sort to be on at the weekend.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | |
| Dark Star - Imperial Stout | 10.50 | | Hopefully not brewed at Chiswick too |
| 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 variety here most of the time now |
| Mad Squirrel (formerly Red Squirrel) - London Porter | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Exeter - County Best | 4.60 | Not Tried | |
| Gloucester - 01.Cascade | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Windsor & Eton - Kellerbier | 4.70 | Not Tried |
25 Sep 2018 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit until 11.30pm close. Lots of Fuller's and Friends and another colloboration brews on - all strong of abv.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redemption - Victorian Mild (collaboration with The Kernel) | 6.00 | | 4½* A superb combination of brewing and cellarmanship. BUT after half my pint the burnt malt flavours overpowered me |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - New English IPA (Fuller's & Friends collaboration with Wiper & True) | 6.50 | | Another (my second here tonight) 4½* mark. Superb brewing and cellarmanship combined |
| 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 | Behind the bar advice that it has been Chiswick brewed here for some time lately |
| Acorn - Barnsley Bitter | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Steam Effort (Fuller's & Friends collaboration with Redemption) | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - The V'n'O Stout (Fuller's & Friends collaboration with Anspach & Hobday) | 5.50 | Not Tried |
08 Sep 2018 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit until midnight close.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gloucester - You've Got Pale | 5.50 | | Good hop / malt balance. A fine ale |
| Gorgeous - Gunpowder | 4.80 | | New cask on. Was going to give an excellent 4 star mark until I detected a slight metallic tang in the second pint |
| 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 | Chiswick or Partridge Green? Nothing has been proved |
| Marble - Pint (was 3.9%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Oakham - Citra | 4.20 | Not Tried | Ran out |
| Five Points - Railway Porter | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
| Hammerton - N7 | 5.20 | 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