The Durham Ox, Crayke

The Durham Ox, Crayke A 300-year-old, family-owned pub in Crayke. Award-winning food, local produce, fine wines & cask ales. Dog Friendly. Private dining, events and weddings.
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Rooms, cottages & Pool Suites for the perfect country escape. Owned by the Ibbotsons since 1999. 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 wishin

g for 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!

Autumn days and nights….. A gentler pace and a comforting warmth from the colours around us and the flickering light of ...
03/09/2026

Autumn days and nights….. A gentler pace and a comforting warmth from the colours around us and the flickering light of a fire….. seasonal produce and cooking changes.
You can still book our Summer Sleepover for stays up to 1st October and thereafter our Winter Escape
📸 Kym Grimshaw Photography
➡️ Head to the link in Bio to Find out More or To Book

Come and enjoy Bank Holiday Monday with us. We’re open for drinks and food both in the Pub (from 12 noon) and the Doghou...
31/08/2026

Come and enjoy Bank Holiday Monday with us.
We’re open for drinks and food both in the Pub (from 12 noon) and the Doghouse (from 3.30pm).
In the pub we’re serving our A La Carte and Set Lunch/ Early Bird Menu for lunch and dinner. And don’t forget that you can enjoy glass of white, rosé or Champagne with one of our feasting platters when you’re in for lunch and the early bird.
Lunch 12-2.30pm
Early Bird - 5.30 - 6.45pm
A La Carte 5.30 - 9pm
If you’re hungry in between times then The Doghouse is serving great bar meals and snacks.

This pint of Timothy Taylor's Brewery is looking mighty tempting especially on this grey wet afternoon. 📸 Ives Eats | Ga...
27/08/2026

This pint of Timothy Taylor's Brewery is looking mighty tempting especially on this grey wet afternoon.
📸 Ives Eats | Gastronomy, Travel & Lifestyle

LIVE IN THE DOGHOUSE Not made plans yet for this Bank Holiday Sunday, and not looking for a traditional Sunday lunch, th...
26/08/2026

LIVE IN THE DOGHOUSE

Not made plans yet for this Bank Holiday Sunday, and not looking for a traditional Sunday lunch, then don’t forget we’ve got Gary Stewart playing from 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. Meanwhile fear not, it will be business as usual in the pub with lunch from 12 noon until 3.45pm.

Everyone welcome, no tickets required.

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

This Sunday….
25/08/2026

This Sunday….

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/

This triple stacker Mushroom and Halloumi Burger with pesto is absolutely delicious. So juicy and tasty. Served with fri...
24/08/2026

This triple stacker Mushroom and Halloumi Burger with pesto is absolutely delicious. So juicy and tasty. Served with fries and a salad.. and of course a couple of onion rings too.

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.

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Westway
Crayke
YO614TE

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