Jeremy Clarkson's pub visited by Big Brother star who gives savage review
Jeremy Clarkson's pub visited by Big Brother star who gives savage review
Fans of Jeremy Clarkson's series Clarkson's Farm have been rushing to visit his popular pub, the Farmer's Dog. Following the hype, a Big Brother star decided to see if it was worth it
Crowds of people queue up every week to get into the establishment
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Jeremy Clarkson's pub, the Farmer's Dog, has been the talk of the town ever since it featured on Amazon Prime series, Clarkson's Farm. The show's fourth season dropped three weeks ago, with fans getting a behind-the-scenes look at the former Top Gear's presenter's agricultural ventures.
This intrigue has driven many enthusiasts to visit the Oxfordshire location, hoping to sample the fare, soak in the atmosphere, and perhaps even encounter Jeremy himself.
Among those drawn in was Big Brother's Henry Southan, who decided to spend Father's Day at the Farmer's Dog. The reality TV star and influencer documented his visit on TikTok for his 183,000 followers, comparing his arrival to a festival experience.
Astonished by the huge crowd, Henry exclaimed in his social media video: "I've just got to Jeremy Clarkson's pub, the Farmer's Dog and got a reservation for lunch for my dad for Father's Day - it's like arriving at Glastonbury.
"I feel like I've arrived at like a musical festival, there is just so many people. Where are they all going to go? The pub can't be that big, surely. I'm very confused."
Jeremy Clarkson's pug, the Farmer's Dog has become a popular hotspot for roast dinners and drinks
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Showing the expanse of cars, he quipped: "This is the overflow car park, like I'm in a field far away from the pub and now I've got to trek to the pub. Even with a reservation it's absolutely wild."
Henry fretted that he'd be late for his booking as he looked at the walk to the venue and lengthy queue outside.
He said: "I tell you what this better the best roast I have ever eaten to justify the pain and the rigmarole that has gone into parking and everything."
And judging by his final verdict, the food didn't exactly live up to his expectations. He delivered a savage two-word critique, describing the roast dinner meat as "really dry".
Henry wrapped up his video by stating: "Jeremy Clarkson's pub was... interesting."
While this might sound harsh, there were some viewers that agreed with the punter. One said: "I loved Clarkson's Farm and I love everything Jezza does for the farming community, but I wont lie when I visited the pub I was SO disappointed!"
And another wrote: "We went on opening weekend and didn't even get to go in the actual pub. Watching the series I understand why now, but seriously sucks being part of the dramatic bits in the show when you've driven three hours and get no food."
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However, some defended the famous pub and urged Henry to lower his expectations. One said: "You booked... on Father's Day. Did you expect it to be dead?
"Did you expect the food to be like it would be if it wasn't overbooked? Work in hospitality for a bit and then you'd actually be in the real world."
Another asked: "Really, did you think you were off to your local?" And a third sarcastically enquired: "Booked busiest restaurant in Britain right now - angry when busy?".
One observer remarked: "It's a pub, it's not Michelin starred, it's not famed for its food or its facilities so why expect it. It's only famous for the guy who owns it and the TV programme it appears on. People need to lower their expectations."
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Meanwhile, another patron who visited the pub over the weekend shared: "I took my dad there for Father's Day. I went in the pub for a drink but didn't book for food, that burger from 'The Farmer's Puppy' burger van was possibly one of the best I've had in my life. 11/10 fantastic day out just get there early!".
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