latest venture, the opening of his new , The Farmer's Dog in Asthall, has caused quite the stir, with reactions ranging from calling it "the greatest pub in the world" to leaving some underwhelmed. The pub, set against the picturesque backdrop of Oxfordshire near Burford, opened its doors on Friday, August 23, following an extensive rebranding and refurbishment driven by the himself. Crowds flocked to the venue, some queuing for hours just for the chance to sample the offerings and sip a Hawkstone beer poured by Clarkson.
Oxfordshire County Council had previously stated it was fully engaged and "closely and pro-actively" collaborating with Clarkson's team prior to the launch due to anxieties about the local managing the expected influx of clientele. "Several measures have been taken to reduce the likelihood of traffic and related problems, and to support the safe and successful opening of the site," confirmed a council spokesperson. Clarkson publicly expressed his gratitude towards Oxfordshire County Council for their significant assistance leading up to last Friday's eagerly awaited launch.
Through a social media post shared on Thursday night, he disclosed: "Credit where credit is due. Our new pub opens tomorrow and this might sound odd but I'd like to thank Oxfordshire County Council for all their help. We couldn't have done it so fast without you.
" A culmination of months of detailed planning and hard work by Jeremy, Lisa, and their dedicated team evidently did wonders, as.