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The Durham Ox, Crayke in North Yorkshire - The Durham OX, Crayke, York, North Yorkshire

The Durham OX, Crayke

4.6
4.6
1301 Reviews
£41 and over
Gastro Pub

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2 people
23:00
Booked 22 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
The Durham Ox is a family owned traditional village Inn offering friendly and efficient service; showcasing the best of local produce in our menu, as well as stocking an extensive range of wines and cask ales. An award winning traditional pub complete with flag stone floors, exposed beams, oak panelling and roaring fires in winter.
(We have dog friendly tables, but these are limited so please do call us to secure one if your dog is dining with us.)
As well as our extensive restaurant areas, The Durham Ox has several spaces for Private Dining to celebrate any occasion and can seat between 10-85 guests for a formal or informal dinner. For those wishing for over-night accommodation there are five converted farm cottages that provide a peaceful and charming place to stay, the converted Studio Suite located above the pub and a self catered cottage in the village, Ivy Cottage that sleeps up to 6 people.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub, British, Steak
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 12:00–14:15 Sun 12:00–15:30 Dinner Mon–Sat 17:30–21:00 Sun 17:30–20:30
  • Phone number
    01347 821506
  • Website
    http://www.thedurhamox.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    We embrace the principle of good food, we have always used the freshest and best of ingredients and buy locally wherever possible. Our Menu celebrates a fabulous array of locally sourced meats, vegetables, fresh fish and seafood. <br />
  • Private party facilities
    We have a first floor Private Dining Suite with dining room and sitting room, which can be reserved exclusively for any occasion. Our Private Dining Suite seats up to 22 for a formal sit-down meal. We also have the Ox Barn available from 25 to 80 guests for weddings, dinners, parties, and much more..please contact us if you would like more details.
  • Location
    The Durham Ox, Crayke, York, North Yorkshire YO61 4TE
  • Area
    York
  • Parking details
    The Durham Ox has a large private car park to the rear of the Inn.
  • Public transit
    We are situated in the historic village of Crayke, less than 30 minutes from York City Centre. <br />Nearest airports are Teeside or Leeds and we are 90 minutes from Manchester. The nearest railway stations are York or Thirsk. <br />There is a good Bus service from Easingwold to York.
  • Entertainment
    The Durham Ox runs a monthly event programme , from Gourmet Dinners, Theatre Productions, Ladies Shopping Evenings to good old fashioned entertainment. Our website has all the details under "Whats on at The Ox".
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 1,301 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • Yorkshire

    Great for scenic views

  • North Yorkshire

    Great for fine wines

  • North Yorkshire

    Great for scenic views

  • North Yorkshire

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Durham OX in Crayke offers a "wonderful setting" with "outstanding food" and "excellent service." It's known for its "fabulous Sunday roast" and varied, seasonal menu catering to vegetarians and vegans. Guests appreciate the "friendly and attentive staff" and the "lovely atmosphere." Despite occasional service delays, it remains a "reliable place" for a delightful dining experience.

1,301 Reviews

  1. margaret

    Yorkshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My favourite lace to eat , food excellent could die for the Scollops and the grand Marnier Craps , first time we have had Sunday lunch but will go Again . I said if it was your final meal of your life it would be here I picked to have it thank you for excellent meal

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  2. Stephen

    Newcastle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always a wonderful visit to the Durham Ox. Cosy atmosphere, attentive service and a superb menu. The food and wine were all excellent and I look forward to my next visit.

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  3. Mark

    Yorkshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Friday lunch, service, food and ambience absolutely fantastic!! Thank you for a memorable afternoon, we highly recommend the Durham Ox !!

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  4. Lorna

    Yorkshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent lunch, great service and good menu choices. All good and would recommend.

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  5. Andrew

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great place to have lunch. Fabulous, friendly, helpful people on the team and the ambiance is everything you'd want from a traditional country inn. We had set menus and they were very good indeed, and there's pretty much everything on the main menu that anyone could possibly desire. It's a top quality place.

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  6. Shaan

    London

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent lunch, good service (although young lad did confuse turkey and pork). Wonderful touch with deserts for the birthdays we were celebrating - already booked for March next year.

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  7. Lucy

    Yorkshire

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 4 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was as good as ever, it is the start of Christmas bookings so the service was slightly slower than normal. A very enjoyable evening!

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  8. Ann E

    Yorkshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 29 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A really lovey evening as always. Food & service fabulous. Thank you very much!

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  9. michelle

    Berkshire

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on 29 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great meal, celebrating their 25 year anniversary. A nice menu. good food, cooked well. Lovely cozy pub, which looked extra special with the Christmas decorations and lights!

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  10. Oliver

    South Wales

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 24 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    2nd time to the Durham OX. It was so good the 1st time we brought friends with us this time. Service is great. Very attentive staff. Atmosphere is comfy and cozy. Food is fantastic. The destination is about a 40 minute drive for us but absolutely worth it. I highly recommend anyone going for a visit. I look forward to our next one.

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The Durham OX, Crayke is rated 4.6 stars by 1301 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
23:00
Booked 22 times today
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The Durham Ox, Crayke, York, North Yorkshire YO61 4TE

Additional information

  • Area
    York
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 12:00–14:15 Sun 12:00–15:30 Dinner Mon–Sat 17:30–21:00 Sun 17:30–20:30
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub, British, Steak
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    The Durham Ox has a large private car park to the rear of the Inn.
  • Public transit
    We are situated in the historic village of Crayke, less than 30 minutes from York City Centre. Nearest airports are Teeside or Leeds and we are 90 minutes from Manchester. The nearest railway stations are York or Thirsk. There is a good Bus service from Easingwold to York.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Entertainment
    The Durham Ox runs a monthly event programme , from Gourmet Dinners, Theatre Productions, Ladies Shopping Evenings to good old fashioned entertainment. Our website has all the details under "Whats on at The Ox".
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.thedurhamox.com/
  • Phone number
    01347 821506
  • Catering
    We embrace the principle of good food, we have always used the freshest and best of ingredients and buy locally wherever possible. Our Menu celebrates a fabulous array of locally sourced meats, vegetables, fresh fish and seafood. <br />
  • Private party facilities
    We have a first floor Private Dining Suite with dining room and sitting room, which can be reserved exclusively for any occasion. Our Private Dining Suite seats up to 22 for a formal sit-down meal. We also have the Ox Barn available from 25 to 80 guests for weddings, dinners, parties, and much more..please contact us if you would like more details.
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