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03-10-2021, 09:26
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Picture from TripAdvisor
I love London. Unashamedly, unrepentantly. I miss it so much, having not been there since summer of 2019, pre-demic. I love its Swedish food shops. I love its markets and small streets and bookshops.
And of course, I love its pubs. There will be many London locations covered in this mini-series, but the place to start would unquestionably be the Harp in Covent Garden (although it's physically closer to Charing Cross tube and national rail stations).
The best glasswork in this pub is not even that in which you get your beer poured. The frontage makes your heart skip a beat before you even cross the threshold.
https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhMFRAraujZTJ5GxAdXSFjkT7tiT6-_TezhrQGb5XkV53RffQ8ZcuNtxKaZn7HKVGLRM8RC9e1dbX_uj jwWR60ZTuMg4lTaxVsq-ThU15AA-nMR748bm3nJFr9Chf2srgV8-EmXpLcu4sGkX06iijw2diAH4OGa7XXKXl-tQPa74k-GDR_9UjgqOrwdMg=s320
Kids in a sweet shop
What it lacks in size it makes up for in choice. A beer enthusiast standing at its bar is the literal definition of a kid in a sweetshop. They are one of the few pubs to advertise regularly their lineups on social media (https://twitter.com/harppub/status/1436792013886722051) which allows you to pre-decide on what you want and thus reduce waiting/browsing time at the bar. The Harvey's Sussex Best served here is considered by many (https://www.pelliclemag.com/home/2019/8/14/where-the-wild-things-are-the-joy-of-harveys-sussex-best) to be the quintessential version.
"Those in the know, however, will more than likely head to Covent Garden instead. For it is The Harp, a Fuller’s Pub with a reputation for serving some of the best pints of cask ale in the capital, that offers (for me, at least) the finest pint of Best outside Lewes. Much of this is down to the expert management of its cellar by deputy manager, Karl Seville." - Matt Curtis, Pellicle
As a Fullers' house, you will also find London Pride here for the "when in Rome" types.
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Accolades
The "small in stature, big at heart" theme continues once you've got your pint in hand. Standing room only is the order of business. If you are lucky to have a seat be prepared to share. There is a little alley out back for fresh-air seekers, and a spiral staircase to the toilets will test your mettle and your balancing skills.
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Yes it's been done before and elsewhere, but not quite this well
If I would recommend one thing, to truly appreciate this bijou beauty go early in the day, or on a weekday if possible. As you'd expect with a city-centre boozer it gets busy, and boisterous, but never bothersome.
A jewel in the crown, quite literally - shiny, precious, rare and visually stunning, but with a strong unbreakable core. A definite must if you can.
More... (https://bringotbeer.blogspot.com/2021/10/pubtober-day-3-harp.html)
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Picture from TripAdvisor
I love London. Unashamedly, unrepentantly. I miss it so much, having not been there since summer of 2019, pre-demic. I love its Swedish food shops. I love its markets and small streets and bookshops.
And of course, I love its pubs. There will be many London locations covered in this mini-series, but the place to start would unquestionably be the Harp in Covent Garden (although it's physically closer to Charing Cross tube and national rail stations).
The best glasswork in this pub is not even that in which you get your beer poured. The frontage makes your heart skip a beat before you even cross the threshold.
https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhMFRAraujZTJ5GxAdXSFjkT7tiT6-_TezhrQGb5XkV53RffQ8ZcuNtxKaZn7HKVGLRM8RC9e1dbX_uj jwWR60ZTuMg4lTaxVsq-ThU15AA-nMR748bm3nJFr9Chf2srgV8-EmXpLcu4sGkX06iijw2diAH4OGa7XXKXl-tQPa74k-GDR_9UjgqOrwdMg=s320
Kids in a sweet shop
What it lacks in size it makes up for in choice. A beer enthusiast standing at its bar is the literal definition of a kid in a sweetshop. They are one of the few pubs to advertise regularly their lineups on social media (https://twitter.com/harppub/status/1436792013886722051) which allows you to pre-decide on what you want and thus reduce waiting/browsing time at the bar. The Harvey's Sussex Best served here is considered by many (https://www.pelliclemag.com/home/2019/8/14/where-the-wild-things-are-the-joy-of-harveys-sussex-best) to be the quintessential version.
"Those in the know, however, will more than likely head to Covent Garden instead. For it is The Harp, a Fuller’s Pub with a reputation for serving some of the best pints of cask ale in the capital, that offers (for me, at least) the finest pint of Best outside Lewes. Much of this is down to the expert management of its cellar by deputy manager, Karl Seville." - Matt Curtis, Pellicle
As a Fullers' house, you will also find London Pride here for the "when in Rome" types.
https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg804-nDMRihslihWXqDhPYuaDFXrdx_ydACHlgWDlzNhVr7B9923ye3 lpGgEbk5tyEMazS2cw8w1e71hEv5O-3jDGntDzfau1Gj3nkdsa2WvZKlFd_QGiMYLEIHlQSqI1Xjxt6W vgOtmmrNLJs5c2TJwtpw6enz3ibLXi1HNYGIh42SCgObBGgPLD GgA=s320 (https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg804-nDMRihslihWXqDhPYuaDFXrdx_ydACHlgWDlzNhVr7B9923ye3 lpGgEbk5tyEMazS2cw8w1e71hEv5O-3jDGntDzfau1Gj3nkdsa2WvZKlFd_QGiMYLEIHlQSqI1Xjxt6W vgOtmmrNLJs5c2TJwtpw6enz3ibLXi1HNYGIh42SCgObBGgPLD GgA=s1200)
Accolades
The "small in stature, big at heart" theme continues once you've got your pint in hand. Standing room only is the order of business. If you are lucky to have a seat be prepared to share. There is a little alley out back for fresh-air seekers, and a spiral staircase to the toilets will test your mettle and your balancing skills.
https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj3P4mk4csNvedxzwcoa1Uj3WHT1ygWlCs20HqjeKyli4 HgV8MNi56kVHENsgJ4TMTFvAfSRFHATa8y4pX6_UWOuOBqesA9 q3IHKaA-7oG1Z5d8SzLzSoSEu_hWyvCD_4LJslaV5elscD4ZSi_1AruoXY ryP1YNghW_5Fep4BH2MqU4I8m93LFupZubDg=s320 (https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj3P4mk4csNvedxzwcoa1Uj3WHT1ygWlCs20HqjeKyli4 HgV8MNi56kVHENsgJ4TMTFvAfSRFHATa8y4pX6_UWOuOBqesA9 q3IHKaA-7oG1Z5d8SzLzSoSEu_hWyvCD_4LJslaV5elscD4ZSi_1AruoXY ryP1YNghW_5Fep4BH2MqU4I8m93LFupZubDg=s1200)
Yes it's been done before and elsewhere, but not quite this well
If I would recommend one thing, to truly appreciate this bijou beauty go early in the day, or on a weekday if possible. As you'd expect with a city-centre boozer it gets busy, and boisterous, but never bothersome.
A jewel in the crown, quite literally - shiny, precious, rare and visually stunning, but with a strong unbreakable core. A definite must if you can.
More... (https://bringotbeer.blogspot.com/2021/10/pubtober-day-3-harp.html)