Jeremy Clarkson’s Cotswolds pub has been met with several disgruntled reactions after prospective punters spotted a strict measure at the establishment.
Days after Clarkson himself admitted the business venture had been a “total disaster”, his pub tried to attract visitors to the location by rolling out its post-festive menu.
On the menu were several mouth-watering dishes to try and get customers through the door, from Scotch Broth to Baked Brie and Pan Haggerty to 12hr Slow Cooked Beef.
However, at the bottom of the menu under the desserts was the footnote: “Please note we are a cashless venue.”
The menu was shared on the pub’s official Instagram page alongside the caption: “Tired of Christmas cracker jokes & turkey sandwiches? None of those here. So join us! Open from 12-6 with food until 4:30.
“A pint of Hawkstone is sure to provide some welcome relief from certain family members, don’t you think? Merry Christmas, one and all.”
Jeremy Clarkson opened his own pub in August
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While some fans rushed to praise the tasty-looking menu, others rushed to slam the fact The Farmer’s Dog refuses cash from customers.
“Why are you a cashless venue?” one fan questioned before a second weighed in: “Perfect, but cash is king. Regardless.”
A third also commented: “The menu looks amazing. Would love to visit but why are you cashless?? Very disappointed. Now sadly won’t visit because of this. Shame on you jeremy.”
And a fourth also strongly hit out: “Noooo cashless should be banned or boycotted, why boost the banks… KEEP CASH ALIVE.”
“Why isn’t cash accepted?” a fifth questioned. “Maybe this is common in places like London but it Seems a strange decision for a rural country pub.”
And a sixth similarly raged: “Cash should always be accepted, I understand it’s not always easy for some places, but it’s against the law to refuse it and we will regret it when it’s gone.”
Amid the outrage, however, were some fans who jumped to the business’ defence to offer possible explanations.
One hit back: “Many venues around the country now cashless, it’s more hygienic, you don’t have to spend time to count the money at the end of the night, you don’t have to pay the bank to count the cash when you deposit it, you don’t have to have a float, you eliminate pilfering from the till, you eliminate miscounting of change, saves time at the bar and in the restaurant.
“It’s just a decent idea especially with the move towards tap to pay on the whole.”
GB News has contacted The Farmer’s Dog for comment on the complaints.
