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Mon Jul 18 2011

Where once fine and varied sausages were the main selling points of this well-hidden pub near Charing Cross post office, now it’s sought-after ales. The board outside details the current selection, while around a bar counter eminently suited to being propped up, obscure beer mats tell of ales from yesteryear.

It’s not only ales – at present Sambrook’s, Thornbridge and Dark Star – but traditional cider and perry, too. Sausages still sizzle away on the hob beside the bar, where cheery regulars chat with the staff or study the racing form. Decor is provided by portraits of long-forgotten personalities lining the narrow walls of the one main bar, and signature harps glazing in the front windows, which open out completely as summer comes.

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Address:
Harp 47 Chandos Place
London
WC2N 4HS

Venue phone:
020 7836 0291
Venue website:
www.harpcoventgarden.com
Opening hours:
Open 11am-11pm Mon; 11am-11.30pm Tue-Sat; noon-10.30pm Sun
Transport:
Tube: Charing Cross tube/rail
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1. Harp
  - 47 Chandos Place
    London
    WC2N 4HS
  - 020 7836 0291
  - www.harpcoventgarden.com
  - 51.509713,-0.125766

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(8 ratings)

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carlos About 5 days ago
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Been in this pub on many occassion, very friendly staff and the beer and cider is excellent, i would say this is my favorite pub in london

sheila shabbirdin Thu Mar 14
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Amazing pub - highly recommended!¬!!!!!!

Abi Wed Mar 6
Rated as: 5/5
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Absolutely fantastic pub, definitely my favourite in Central London and probably second only to the Southampton Arms in Gospel Oak as my favourite in the entire city. Fantastic atmosphere, wide range of real ales (including regulars from Dark Star), one of the best cider ranges in London, and very reasonably priced as far as Covent Garden ever goes (£3.45-£3.65 per pint). The only downside is that it can get extremely busy from five to seven, but that's a badge of its quality.

Finton Stack Fri Jan 25
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Absolutely fantastic pub, definitely my favourite in Central London and probably second only to the Southampton Arms in Gospel Oak as my favourite in the entire city. Fantastic atmosphere, wide range of real ales (including regulars from Dark Star), one of the best cider ranges in London, and very reasonably priced as far as Covent Garden ever goes (£3.45-£3.65 per pint). The only downside is that it can get extremely busy from five to seven, but that's a badge of its quality.

Finton Stack Fri Jan 25
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