Jeremy Clarkson's Cotswolds pub in running for top award

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Jeremy Clarkson's pub has been nominated as an award finalist.

The Farmer's Dog in Burford, owned by Clarkson, has been nominated in The Cotswolds Awards for 2026.

The business, which opened in August 2024, has been nominated in the 'Best Sunday Lunch in the Cotswolds' category.

The former Windmill pub was bought and restored by Clarkson as part of his wider farming venture featured in Clarkson's Farm.

Since its opening, the pub has become a major attraction for fans of the Amazon series and visitors to the Cotswolds, with great reviews specifically for its traditional Sunday roast.

Clarkson's pub is up against other businesses for the award, including The Chequers in Churchill, a traditional Cotswold inn known for combining classic pub charm with high-quality dining.

The Farmers DogThe Farmers Dog (Image: Ben Birchall/PA)

Also in the nominations is the Royal Oak in Ramsden, near Chipping Norton, a relaxed county pub with a loyal following.

Also up for the same category is The Swan in Ascott-under-Wychwood, a historic pub and hotel that has also become a popular dining destination in the Cotswolds.

The Taste of the Cotswolds Awards, part of the wider The Cotswolds Awards, have been celebrating the region's food and drink industry since 2015, recognising the best restaurants, pubs, cafés, producers and hospitality businesses across Oxfordshire, Gloucestershire and the wider Cotswolds.

A host of Oxfordshire businesses have been shortlisted in the awards, which celebrate the best food, drink and hospitality venues across the region.

Among the Oxfordshire contenders are Blake's Kitchen in Clanfield, which has been shortlisted in the Best Breakfast, Best Brunch and Best Café categories, while The Edge Eatery in Witney is in the running for Best Brunch.

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