The Durham Ox, Crayke

The Durham Ox, Crayke A 300-year-old, family-owned inn in Crayke. Award-winning food, local produce, fine wines & cask ales. Private dining, events & dog-friendly areas. Book below!
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Rooms, cottages & Pool Suites for the perfect country escape. The quintessential English pub! The Durham Ox is an award winning traditional pub complete with flag stone floors, exposed beams, oak panelling and roaring fires in the main bar during the winter. Family owned for the past twenty years and located in the most beautiful hill top village, 30 minutes from historic York. For those wishing f

or over-night accommodation there are five converted farm buildings that provide a peaceful and charming place to stay and The Studio Suite located above the pub with its own private entrance. All of the bedrooms open onto their own private terrace. There is also a self-catering cottage that sleeps up to six just a two minute walk from the pub. The Durham Ox is the ideal country get away, with easy access to York and up on to the Moors and Coast. Great covered outside space with wood-burning stove as well as other outside areas. Renowned for it's food, some of the classics include: Cheesy scallops, Lobster platters, The Ox Seafood Platter; Steak Frites, Sticky Toffee Pudding, Whole grilled turbot, Chateaubriand for two to share; and of course a great Sunday lunch with Yorkshire puddings and all the trimmings....and so much more. Head to the website for up to date menus and some wonderful overnight dining offers. Our Sunday Supper Club offer is particularly amazing!

Happy Yorkshire Day! A few expressions if you’re out and about in Yorkshire today! Ey up: A friendly hello or gr**ting (...
01/08/2026

Happy Yorkshire Day!

A few expressions if you’re out and about in Yorkshire today!

Ey up: A friendly hello or gr**ting (short for “hey up”).

It’ll be r**t: A reassuring way to say “it will be alright” or not to worry.

Nowt’s as q***r as folk: People do very strange things.

Owt and nowt: Meaning “anything” and “nothing”.

Chuffed: Feeling very happy or proud about something.

Put t’kettle on, let’s have a brew….

Hope to see you all for a brew or a pint over the weekend!

One of those days when it’s a Club Sandwich and Fish Butty kind of day. Served with a shot of soup, salad and a few of o...
31/07/2026

One of those days when it’s a Club Sandwich and Fish Butty kind of day. Served with a shot of soup, salad and a few of our triple cooked chunky chips.
Lots of options for sandwiches at lunchtime check out our Lunch Menu on the website via link in bio.

Our new home-made pies are absolute winners! Steak and Ale Pie, Seasonal Greens, Chips or Mash
30/07/2026

Our new home-made pies are absolute winners!
Steak and Ale Pie, Seasonal Greens, Chips or Mash

Homemade Lamb and mint pies at the Ox this week. Chef Darren’s Nana’s recipe. Beautifully hand made with love and delica...
27/07/2026

Homemade Lamb and mint pies at the Ox this week.
Chef Darren’s Nana’s recipe.
Beautifully hand made with love and delicate crimped pastry!
Only 48 more to make!

Not made plans yet for the August Bank Holiday Weekend, then don't forget we've got Gary Stewart playing in The Doghouse...
26/07/2026

Not made plans yet for the August Bank Holiday Weekend, then don't forget we've got Gary Stewart playing in The Doghouse on the August Bank Holiday Sunday, 30th August 6-8pm.

Bar opens from 3.30pm. Bar snacks and Bar Meals served from 3.30pm or join us for our Bank Holiday BBQ from 5pm.

Everyone welcome, no tickets required.

https://thedurhamox.com/the-doghouse/

Haven’t made plans for a trip away this Summer, but looking for the odd night away? We’d like to help by offering ‘kids ...
24/07/2026

Haven’t made plans for a trip away this Summer, but looking for the odd night away? We’d like to help by offering ‘kids for free’* on selected dates in Rose, Family Suite and our two Pool Suites.
Selected dates only - please head to the Offers Page on our website for our Kids Stay Free Summer Promotion
Prices from £270 for two adults sharing with a food and drink allowance of £70 total - QUOTE « KIDS FOR FREE » on booking. See available dates and suites. If booking online, please make sure you let us know there will be more guests in your party at least 24 hours ahead of your stay.

https://thedurhamox.com/offers/

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Did you know that on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays when The Doghouse is open we serve food from opening at 3.30pm?Ideal...
24/07/2026

Did you know that on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays when The Doghouse is open we serve food from opening at 3.30pm?

Ideal if you've been out with/without the kids and need to feed them/yourself...before heading home...or settle in for the evening with us...

It can be hard to find somewhere in-between lunch and dinner and so we thought we'd remind you this was something you could do.

From Small plates including our Sticky Spicy Belly Pork, Ox Queen Scallops, Goats Cheese Fritters and Oysters to Bar Meals including Bacon & Cheese Burgers, Diablo Chilli Burger, Mushroom & Grilled Halloumi Burger, Fish Butties and Fish Goujons & Chips. How about some Fancy Fries including Alpine Fondue Fries and Dirty Chilli Fries or our Ploughman's Board?
The Children's Menu includes a Burger, Fish & Chips, Cheesy Garlic Bread, Sausage and Chips. All children's meals are served with Fries or Chips, Garden Peas or Baked Beans and are all £8
Children's desserts include Tubs of Ryeburn of Helmsley ice-creams, Chocolate Brownie and Sticky Toffee Pudding.

Take a look at the menu here......
https://thedurhamox.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/JUNE-DOGHOUSE-2026-2.pdf

Next week only: Midweek Supper Club in The Pool SuitesOffer dates:  Available Monday 27th to Thursday 30th July only in ...
23/07/2026

Next week only: Midweek Supper Club in The Pool Suites

Offer dates: Available Monday 27th to Thursday 30th July only in the Pool Suites.
A full £225 goes towards food and drink during your overnight stay.

From the moment you check-in (from 3pm) enjoy drinks in the pub then choose from the A La Carte Menu or the Blackboard Specials for your evening meal and treat yourself to something special from the wine list or bar.

You have a maximum allowance of £225 to spend as you wish on food and drink (whether 2,3 or 4 guests are staying in any given room). After a good night’s sleep enjoy our full A La Carte Breakfast menu with Bloody Marys and Bucks Fizz before you head home.

The Pool Cabin for 2 guests: Pay £445 : £220 Room supplement; receive £225 towards food and drink.

The Pool Villa for 2 guests: Pay £525 : £300 Room supplement; receive £225 towards food and drink.

The Pool Villa for 3 or 4 guests: Pay 625: £400 Room supplement; receive £225 towards food and drink.

The Pool Villa is fully air conditioned. Sleeps 4 but folding beds for children may be added. Large living area and honesty bar with cocktails, wine and beers with each room opening onto large outside private terrace.

The Pool Cabin is incredibly private with highlights being the amazing views, enormous spa pool, outside seating with log burner, honesty bar with ice creams, cocktails, beers and wine. Sofa bed for up to two small children. Dog friendly.

For more information:
https://thedurhamox.com/accommodation/types/pool-suites/
https://thedurhamox.com/events-offers/midweek-supper-club/

Photo: Kym Grimshaw

Looking for a night away, and need a little help with when we have availability? Last Minute Availability This Week:We h...
21/07/2026

Looking for a night away, and need a little help with when we have availability?

Last Minute Availability This Week:
We have a couple of rooms available tonight and one room only tomorrow and Thursday. Exceptionally a number of rooms have become available this Friday and Saturday night including The Pool Villa (with the added bonus of air conditioning). Sunday night is fully booked.

Ivy Cottage This Weekend & Next - our Self Catering Cottage that sleeps up to six is available Friday and Saturday night and the weekend of Friday, 31st & Saturday 1st August, or stay for longer and stay up to seven nights. You can always add breakfast and not self-cater if you'd prefer. And it's staggering distance to the pub.

Next Week: Availability next week is a little better than other weeks of the summer - Don't forget: Stay 3 nights and receive 20% off

To check availability or find out more about offers and rooms visit our website:
https://thedurhamox.com/

Ox Ploughman’s Lunch Cheddar, Harrogate Blue, Ham Hock Terrine, Pickles, Bread & Biscuits, a Shot of Soup & a Few chips ...
20/07/2026

Ox Ploughman’s Lunch
Cheddar, Harrogate Blue, Ham Hock Terrine, Pickles, Bread & Biscuits, a Shot of Soup & a Few chips

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Crayke
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