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Welsh Harp, Waltham Abbey
Waltham Abbey
EN9 1DL
Reviews (Current Rating Average: 4 of 10) see review guidelines
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Bucking Fastard left this review about Welsh Harp
A very old building with a crazy roof line with lots of exposed timbers.There is a coaching arch which leads to the churchyard and a few tables and chairs to the front.The interior also shows it's age with low beams , leaded windows and parquet flooring around the L shaped bar.It's a single room but with two wings ,sadly the overall affect is one of neglect.There is an unplayable darts board,bar stools which dont match the other furniture,a security light full on and distracting together with desperate hip hop muzak.Only one real ale in this McMullens tied house being AK served too warm.
Apparently tapas is served on Fridays and Saturdays until 10pm,but there wasnt much sign of other food options,and there wasn't much sign of other customers on my midweek trip.
With some TLC and a better selection of ale this could be a very atmospheric pub,but it's let down due to lack of care.
On 6th September 2018
- rating: 4
[User has posted 2936 recommendations about 2936 pubs]
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BobOs . left this review about Welsh Harp
Was very popular when I lived locally (many years ago) but visited last month at lunchtime on a Friday and was the only customer! Sad for a pub with such character and excellent AK but now very much below average.
On 16th July 2011
- rating: 3
[User has posted 370 recommendations about 355 pubs]
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john mcgraw left this review about Welsh Harp
From the outside this looks a very inviting pub but once inside it is empty of all atmosphere. Even the staff do not improve on matters. The only good thing about it is the sign.
On 5th March 2008
- rating: 2
[User has posted 2044 recommendations about 2025 pubs]
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Alan Winfield left this review about Welsh Harp
The Welsh Harp is a really nice looking pub that is also very old,the pub is in the middle of Waltham Abbey and next to the market.
Once inside this pub was not too bad and it is a McMullens tied house there were two real ales on here i had a drink of McMullens AK bitter and this was a decent drink the other beer was McMullens Country bitter.
I was happy enough having a drink in here.
Pub visited 10/5/2003
On 10th May 2003
- rating: 7
[User has posted 6113 recommendations about 6113 pubs]