Jeremy Clarkson to offer free pints at £1m Cotswolds boozer – but there’s a catch
JEREMY Clarkson plans to offer free pints of his Hawkstone beer in The Windmill – but there’s a catch.
The Clarkson’s Farm star has revealed more of his plans for the country boozer he bought for just under £1 million earlier this year.
Over the past few months, TV personality Jeremy, 64, has been working hard to get the neglected Cotswolds establishment ready to reopen.
Fans got a glimpse inside Jeremy’s pub, which is located near Burford, Oxfordshire, earlier this year when he temporarily opened it up for the final of the Euros as England faced off against Spain.
However, it was closed again after the event.
Jeremey previously stated that The Windmill won’t officially open to the public until 2025, with the exception of a private wedding which is booked at the venue later this year.
But when it does, Jeremy has reportedly promised to give away free pints of his Hawkstone Lager on the premise, but only to farmers.
Jeremy also hopes The Windmill will be a cornerstone of the local communities as he envisions a “fun” and homely pub featuring bar billiards, darts, and a garden, as well as a place where he can enjoy a Sunday meal with his granddaughter.
He also hopes to incorporate bar games, while banning noisy TVs in the establishment.
To achieve this, the pub is undergoing a major renovation, including adding a second bar upstairs.
The Grand Tour star has lodged an application with West Oxfordshire District Council that details plans for an upstairs bar and a request to extend the alcohol limit so sales can be made outdoors too.
Supporting documents for the application state: “To update the floor plans to include a bar on the first floor, extend the licensable area outside the premises and include a temporary tent in a fixed location.”
A spokesperson for West Oxfordshire District Council also confirmed that the application was being processed.
“We have received an application to vary the Premise Licence at the Windmill Restaurant.
“It will follow the legal process for an application for this type, which starts with a 28 day public consultation before the council determines the request in line with national guidelines, taking into account any feedback received,” they said.
Meet the cast of Clarkson's Farm
Clarkson's Farm began streaming in 2021 and follows Jeremy Clarkson and his team managing Diddly Squat Farm in the Cotswolds. Here's a 'who's who' of faces in the Clarkson's Farm cast.
- Jeremy Clarkson: Presenter and journalist; also known for Top Gear, The Grand Tour and Who Wants to be a Millionaire?
- Lisa Hogan: A former actress and Jeremy’s partner, who assists in the running of the farm shop.
- Kaleb Cooper: A young farm worker from Chipping Norton, who forms a double act with Jeremy on-screen. He’s later promoted to farm manager in series three.
- Gerald Cooper: Specialist in the construction and maintenance of dry stone walls and the farm’s “head of security”. Of no relation to Kaleb.
- Charlie Ireland: Nicknamed “Cheerful Charlie”, a professional land agent who advises Jeremy on land management.
When the pub officially opens its doors, it will have “well-priced, British-grown food” on his menu, along with Jeremy’s Hawkstone beer, the TV presenter confirmed.
Fans caught a glimpse of his new Hawkstone beer pumps when the former Top Gear presenter temporarily opened the pub for the Euro final.
