Clarkson's Farm fan works out way to avoid queue disappointment
Jeremy Clarkson's Diddly Squat Farm has become a major tourist attraction and one fan has worked out a way they can visit both the shop and the pub without disappointment
Those headed to Diddly Squat farm were told to do one thing to avoid disappointment (file)
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One Jeremy Clarkson fan hoping to visit the Diddly Squat farm shop and his Farmer's Dog pub has worked out a clever way to avoid queue disappointment. The beloved location from the Amazon Prime television programme attracts lengthy queues practically every single day.
Those planning a trip to the farm shop might want to take note. A message posted on the r/ClarksonsFarm Reddit forum saw one enthusiast seeking recommendations for visiting Clarkson's establishment, The Farmer's Dog. Their journey to the location is motivated by sampling the cuisine at the restaurant, though they've been unable to secure a booking despite "a month" of attempts.
The sought-after venue regularly sees queues stretching beyond its entrance, with previous visitors offering one key suggestion to prevent a letdown.
A message from an optimistic Farmer's Dog customer stated: "I've been trying for a month to get a reservation at The Farmer's Dog.
"That's not working. My plan is to take a train from Paddington early to Oxford, get the rental car, then queue at the pub with our fingers crossed that we get in. We're happy to just eat at the tents if we don't get in.
"We'll stay the night then try to get to the farm shop at 8:00 or 9:00 so we're there before the lines, then head back to Oxford to drop off the car and take the GWR back to London. Is this feasible?".
The guidance offered to the visitor was straightforward: bypass the restaurant and make for an alternative on-site dining option instead for identical quality cuisine.
The Clarkson's Farm enthusiast reveals they, alongside numerous other regulars at the Clarkson-owned establishment, will choose outdoor seating rather than joining lengthy queues to secure a spot inside.
One supporter responded: "The Farmer's Dog has the Grand Tour marquee on site (with shops/bar) so if you can't get a table in the pub you can get drinks in there and food from the food wagon. I'm local and that's what we do when we visit.
Clarkson's farm has been a hit with viewers of his Amazon Prime show (file)
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"The garden is lovely and has great views so I'd rather do that than spend hours queuing for the pub. People visit from all over the world/UK so it's nice to chat to other people in the beer garden."
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This follows Clarkson's criticism of "corporate bullying" which would force him to implement an "impossible" modification at the establishment.
Clarkson acknowledged he must address the woeful water pressure issues at The Farmer's Dog, as presently they receive little more than a "dribble".
He explained: "They want [a change] made to our Rational steam ovens, which, according to our plumber, would be impossible. This is exactly the sort of corporate bullying that pubs really don't need right now."
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