November 18th 2024.
Earlier this year, the famous Jeremy Clarkson made headlines for opening his Cotswolds pub, The Farmer's Dog. Fans were excited for the grand opening in August, especially since Clarkson had reportedly spent almost £1,000,000 on the establishment. However, as Christmas approaches, it seems that some customers may be disappointed with the pub's holiday plans.
Being the star of Clarkson's Farm, it's no surprise that the presenter is expecting big crowds over the festive period. In order to manage the influx of customers, he has put some measures in place. One of these measures is a strict one-hour time limit for diners who arrive in the early to mid evening for their three-course meal. This means that if someone books a slot for 7:30pm, they will receive a warning message stating that their table is required back by 8:30pm. The confirmation email also reminds customers of this time restriction.
Naturally, some punters have expressed their disappointment with this tight turnaround. As reported by the Express, one fan even joked, "How are we expected to down three courses and drinks in an hour? What do they call that – a micro meal?" To make matters more complicated, the restrictions do not apply for bookings after 8:30pm, and lunch and drinks are only available for walk-ins. This could result in long queues for those hoping to dine at the pub during the festive season.
Despite these limitations, there are still plenty of options for customers who do manage to secure a table. The festive menu, which costs £40 for three courses, will be available from December 2nd until Christmas Eve, with serving times from 12pm to 11pm. The website invites customers to "join us for a three-course festive menu packed with local ingredients from British farms."
The menu offers a variety of options for each course, all served with local sourdough bread. For starters, customers can choose between Scotch broth with crispy kale, baked Brie with Cumberland sauce, or smoked ham and turkey terrine with pear chutney. For the main course, there's the traditional turkey breast with sage and onion stuffing, pigs in blankets, and roast potatoes. Other options include Pan Haggery with mushrooms, Jerusalem artichokes, and pickled apple, or the pub's 12-hour slow-cooked beef with horseradish mash, crispy onions, and gravy. And for dessert, there's a choice between bread and butter pudding with ice cream, treacle tart with whiskey mascarpone and apple syrup, or a blue cheese platter with quince jelly, honey walnuts, and crackers.
In a recent interview, Jeremy opened up about the financial pressures of running his own pub. He admitted to The Daily Mail's Tom Parker Bowles that The Farmer's Dog was "costing [them] a fortune" and that he was unsure if they would ever make their money back. He also revealed that the pub was originally going to be named The Dog Inn, in honor of its past as a famous dogging site, but they decided against it.
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