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!

If you love what we do and can spare a minute please vote for us for The Good Food Guide Nominations close tomorrow, T...
12/08/2026

If you love what we do and can spare a minute please vote for us for The Good Food Guide
Nominations close tomorrow, Thursday, 13th August at 23.59
For all nominations please go to
https://www.thegoodfoodguide.co.uk/best-of/best-pubs/nominations

Nominations are now open for Britain's 100 Best Pubs 2026 in partnership with Timothy Taylor's Brewery, and supported by Square.

Over the next ten days, we're looking for the country's best dining pubs – places that combine outstanding cooking, beautifully kept real ale, a warm welcome and a true sense of community.

Nominate your favourite pubs using the link below and you'll also be entered into a prize draw to win £250 to spend at a Good Food Guide pub of your choice. But don't wait – nominations close at 23:59 on Thursday 13 August: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0xmHk80

Nights out with friends….and platters galore…. Thanks for the fabulous 📸 𝕾𝖔𝖕𝖍 • travels + music + food
11/08/2026

Nights out with friends….and platters galore….
Thanks for the fabulous 📸 𝕾𝖔𝖕𝖍 • travels + music + food

Something different for today…Sunday Blackboard Dessert SpecialMascarpone Cheese Cake, Strawberry and Cooper King Gin Je...
09/08/2026

Something different for today…
Sunday Blackboard Dessert Special
Mascarpone Cheese Cake, Strawberry and Cooper King Gin Jelly, White Chocolate Mousse, Macerated Strawberries

Whitby Crab, Oak Smoked Salmon, Guacamole 🦀 A substantial starter, share with a basket of bread or enjoy as a main with ...
07/08/2026

Whitby Crab, Oak Smoked Salmon, Guacamole 🦀
A substantial starter, share with a basket of bread or enjoy as a main with one of our sides.

You may have noticed if you’ve popped in recently…. We’ve had a bit of a “facelift”… We’ve taken advantage of the hot dr...
06/08/2026

You may have noticed if you’ve popped in recently…. We’ve had a bit of a “facelift”…
We’ve taken advantage of the hot dry weather to redecorate the exterior of the pub and we think we’re looking rather smart! Thanks to John and the team and Helen too.

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/

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Westway
Crayke
YO614TE

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+441347821506

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