Inside jeremy clarkson's pub including one food that's 'banned' due to odd rule

A food critic has given his verdict on Jeremy Clarkson's popular pub, and noticed one thing was missing. The Farmer's Dog in Asthall, Oxfordshire, opened its doors in August last

year, and has been praised by fans and customers alike. In the latest series of Clarkson's Farm, the television personality and former Top Gear host shared how he opened the new pub,

much to the delight of fans. The 65-year-old paid less than £1m for the building, previously known as The Windmill. The new food establishment quickly became a hit, mirroring the success he

experienced when he opened his Diddly Squat farm shop in February 2020. Fans quickly flocked to the pub, with lengthy queues forming at the bar filled with people eager to see what it had to

offer. Many have since claimed that the food and drink they had was well worth the wait. One man named Phil decided to check out the pub to see if it lived up to its reputation. Known for

his candid and occasionally harsh reviews, TikToker Phil didn't hold back when it came to Clarkson's pub. "We've all seen videos of people queuing for two hours for a

pint after a three-hour drive there on the off chance they see their imaginary friend Jezza," Phil stated in his video, adding that he "had a much better time than I was

expecting." However, there were some downsides. "The Farmer's Dog is a right pain to get to," he said. "It's 10 miles outside of Oxford, so someone will have to

drive, and the parking shows that." The pub charges a £2 parking fee, which goes to the farmer who owns the land. But Phil decided to walk the two-and-a-half miles to the pub after

checking into a nearby hotel. He was then shocked to see all the activities on offer there. He elaborated: "There is the pub, a restaurant which you will need to book, the Grand Tour

tent which is full of merch, a butchers, and the farm shop." "And then there's an outdoor bar and the Farmer's Puppy where you can just roll up and get food, but the wait

at busy times could be days," he said. Opting for a £14 burger and a £6.75 pint, Phil considered the pricing 'really fair' given the establishment's popularity and was

relieved by the short wait time. He added: "If you're going to come on a weekend in the summer then good luck!" As evening came, Phil observed a growing queue and pointed out:

"It turns out the restaurant is a little bit of a hotspot." However, Clarkson's pledge to only serve British produce means some popular items are not available – including

ketchup. Phil explained: "Jeremy is publicising a lot about the overheads of running a pub, which is brilliant. "They do have a lot of self-imposed rules, though. All ingredients

and products must be British, so there's no ketchup or coffee or lemonade or anything like that." Concluding his review, Phil shared his verdict: "The pub is quite fun, the

conversation with other people there wasn't too surreal, and some of Hawkestone's beers are genuinely top tier. "If you're a fan of the TV show, then take a day off work

to come here. Book a hotel, so you can rattle through the full Hawkestone offering and stay away from the weekends and the bank holidays."