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

The Durham OX, Crayke

4.7
4.7
1316 Reviews
£41 and over
Gastro Pub

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2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 17 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood 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 pm–2:15 pm Sun 12:00 pm–3:30 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:30 pm–9:00 pm Sun 5:30 pm–8:30 pm
  • 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
  • Neighborhood
    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. 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.
  • 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 1,316 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

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

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • Yorkshire

    Best Ambiance

  • North Yorkshire

    Best Overall

  • North Yorkshire

    Best Food

  • North Yorkshire

    Best Ambiance

  • North Yorkshire

    Best Value

  • North Yorkshire

    Kid-friendly

  • North Yorkshire

    Great for fine wines

  • North Yorkshire

    Great for scenic views

  • North Yorkshire

    Good for special occasions

  • North Yorkshire

    Vegetarian-friendly

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.

1,316 Reviews

  1. Michaela

    Yorkshire

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of our favourite places, the food is really good quality and extremely friendly staff.

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  2. Sheila

    London

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect place to say goodbye to the old with great food as always, wine and service. One of our top ten 👍. Happy New Year all.

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  3. Gala

    Berkshire

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely Fabulous Highly recommend the seafood sharing platter but you need to be hungry. Staff were amazing despite being so busy. Really good value for money compared to a famous name we’ve dined at recently too

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  4. Jessica

    Yorkshire

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First visit after several recommendations and it did not disappoint! Fantastic food at a very reasonable price, great service, perfect for a special occasion

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  5. Mark

    VIP

    London

    53 reviews

    5.0

    53 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding in every respect. Located in a lovely spot, with ample parking spaces at the back of the pub. Amazing vibe inside and very cheerful servers who made us feel welcome. Incredible food and a wonderful wine list. We will return.

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  6. Mo

    Yorkshire

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Highly recommend dining at the Durham Ox at Crayke. Staff were very welcoming, service was professional, atmosphere was warm and comfortable and the food was well presented and tasted great. Good choice of dishes and we'll prepared. Would definitely come back for a special occasion. A lovely place to come for a treat

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  7. Craig

    Yorkshire

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A lovely meal and our young waitress was so warm and attentive, it made our experience really lovely, thank you

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  8. Janet

    Yorkshire

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our first visit to The Durham Ox, the food was lovely and a really nice ambience, we would highly recommend to friends.

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  9. Pru

    London

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on December 26, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a lovely meal here on Boxing Day. Busy but well managed by the staff. Food was excellent But price has gone up a bit.

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  10. Steve

    Yorkshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely atmosphere. Great Service. Unbelievable food. Thank You!

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The Durham OX, Crayke is rated 4.7 stars by 1316 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 17 times today
Google Map for The Durham OX, Crayke

The Durham Ox, Crayke, York, North Yorkshire YO61 4TE

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    York
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–2:15 pm Sun 12:00 pm–3:30 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:30 pm–9:00 pm Sun 5:30 pm–8:30 pm
  • 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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