Locals furious as Russell Brand rumoured to be turning village’s only pub into vegan diner

Last year, it was reported that the comedian and his wife Laura Gallacher had bought The Crown Inn in Pishill in Oxfordshire for roughly £850,000.

Alongside the pub, which dates back to the 15th century, the property includes a separate barn that can be used for events as well as a two-bedroom cottage.

Although Brand, who is vegan himself, is yet to confirm himself that he'll be turning the venue into a plant-based eatery, the mere suggestion of it has left locals angry.

"Why would anybody want that? He clearly never had any intention of using the pub as a pub.

"He doesn’t even drink alcohol. Why buy a pub if you don’t like drink?"

Planning documents state: "The entire property has recently undergone a change of ownership and the public house is temporarily closed whilst plans to refurbish the building and formulate the nature of the new establishment are put in place."

It is believed a decision will be made by 27 September, although this is yet to be confirmed.

Some of the issues Brand has taken shots at in his recent videos include private health care companies, Amazon's palm payment system and contradiction in the media.

LADbible has contacted a representative for Brand for comment.