Truman's Somerset at the Dickens Tavern, Paddington

After checking in, food was the next priority and so I headed back towards Paddington station in search of substance. Along the way I passed the Dickens Tavern which was the longest pub in London; so it would be a shame not to go in. I hovered at the bar to ask if they were still serving food; then thought better of it and found a table as after all; his was in the capital. It also meant capital prices; as a pint of the local brew from Truman’s was £4.35; and this had increased from £4.26 since July when a friend of mine visited and also noted the price. But the burger was well received with dips; onion rings and thick chips; and the Blonde Somerset beer was in excellent condition (you'd expect it to be for that price).  My table was in a high stretch part of the corridor; and beyond led a set of steep steps down to the lounge bar and the pool table. The licence also has a good sense of humour; a movie quote was put outside the gents which said; “Remember; short and controlled sharp bursts”; Corporal Hicks; Aliens; 1986. Brilliant!