Jeremy Clarkson 'thanks' pub staff for support as he makes announcement

Jeremy Clarksonhas made a sudden declaration about his pub, The Farmer's Dog, on social media this week as he praised staff who have made its inaugural year of trading a triumph.

TheClarkson's Farmstar launched his Cotswolds watering hole in August 2024, documenting the adventure on his Prime Video programme as workers at the time mounted a significant walkout.

Now Jeremy, 65, has shared a photograph of the pub's signage on Instagram and informed followers: "Exactly a year ago, we opened The Farmer's Dog to back British farming.

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"Today, there are 146 people on the payroll, and I'd like to thank every single one of them for making it such a roaring success."

Supporters hurried to praise the former Top Gear presenter on his accomplishment, with one retailer of his Hawkstone beer disclosing they have also been marking his triumphs in the commercial realm.

The retailer wrote: "Congratulations! We are proud sellers of Hawkstone and have sold almost 6000 bottles in just over a year! Good going for a small indie shop," reports the Express.

"Not only are you providing jobs, you are helping small businesses like mine keep going during tough times. Cheers."

Another person added: "Happy first birthday! We just visited yesterday, what a wonderful creation."

A third admirer commented, "I hope everyone within the farmers' cooperative is thriving through the enterprise, too. I've visited twice and had a great time. Lovely staff, great location, wonderful food."

Someone else expressed support by saying, "I look forward to visiting soon; it's just up the road for me."

The Farmer's Dog, a mere 10 miles south of Diddly Squat Farm and nestled in the Oxfordshire countryside along the A40, was formerly known as The Windmill.

Jeremy reportedly paid "less than £1million" for the property, only to find that it had been a popular spot for particularly exhibitionist locals.

Thankfully, the pub has undergone a complete makeover, including the addition of a massive chrome tractor hanging in the bar area.