"Irish Pub" wins English Pub Competition

[sammymaguire]

Fair play to Bridget Walsh 



The Harp in London's Covent Garden has become the first in the capital to ever win CAMRA's National Pub of the Year competition.

The freehouse, located near Trafalgar Square, was handed the accolade last week after being praised by judges for having "all the criteria that make a great pub".

Licensee Bridget Walsh, who has run the pub since 1995, said: "This news came as a complete shock but of course we are delighted to be named CAMRA's National Pub of the Year.


"We pride ourselves on the range and quality of our real ale and to be London's first ever National Pub of the Year is a real honour.'

The Harp is described in CAMRA's Good Beer Guide 2011 as 'a small, friendly, independent free house which has become a haven for beer choice'. It serves eight real ales as well as a wide selection of ciders and perries.

Julian Hough, CAMRA pubs director, added: "The most impressive aspect of the Harp is that it retains its appeal as a true local, even though situated in the tourist heart of the capital.

"What makes a great pub is the ability for it to welcome both regulars and first time customers alike and this is something it does to perfection."

[The Real Laoislad]

Not sure if I'd like to try Ostrich sausages

[johnneycool]

They're made by the Aussie barman.

[thebigfella]

What identifies it as an Irish pub?

[ziggysego]

The sign over the door.

[thebigfella]

The sign over the door.

What sign? The Harp?