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The Durham Ox is a Family owned local restaurant with rooms in the heart of Ilkeston, Derbyshire.
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Nestled between Nottingham and Derby our award winning chef creates something a little bit special. Nestled between Nottingham and Derby our award winning chef creates something a little bit special – fresh exciting food with a healthy mix of wonderfully talented people that are passionate about what they do. Recognised as a 2021 Traveller’s Choice winner by Trip Advisor for consistently delivering fantastic experiences to our guests.

30/08/2026

HELLO, AUTUMN… WE’VE BEEN WAITING FOR YOU 🍂

Just look how gorgeous she is! 😍 Our brand new Autumn Menu is officially here, and quite frankly, she’s a bit of a beauty!

Cooking from Friday 11th September 🍽️

Cosy season is just around the corner… think candlelight, a roaring log burner, good food, great wine and absolutely nowhere else you’d rather be.

Summer had its moment, time to get cosy 🍂

28/08/2026

SSSSSHES BACK! 👀💃🏼

Well… kinda 😂

Not officially back-back just yet, but our girl is dipping her toe back in with a little phased return… and last night we got the girl gang back together! 🥹❤️

It was SO good having Lauren back alongside us again — honestly, we’ve missed her more than we can say.

The three of us back together? Dangerous. 😂🐂

Welcome back Loz, we’ve missed you! ❤️

27/08/2026

🎄 APPARENTLY IT’S CHRISTMAS ALREADY… 🎄

We’ve been absolutely inundated with enquiries for December — you lot are well and truly over summer already! 😂

MOVE OVER SUMMER… NEXT! 👋🏼

Our December diary lands NEXT WEEK, which means bookings can officially be taken from WEDNESDAY 2ND SEPTEMBER. 📖✨

Menus will be going live in October, but we thought we’d give you a little heads-up now…

🎄 AND GUESS WHAT… 🎄
Our much-loved Around The World Christmas Tapas is making its festive comeback, running on Wednesdays throughout December! 🌎🎅🏼

A little reminder for the organised ones amongst you — tables of 5+ require a £10 per person deposit upon booking.

And finally, we will be CLOSED on Christmas Day this year 🎄❤️

So yes… apparently we’re talking Christmas in August. We don’t make the rules. 😂

📞 0115 854 7107
Booking lines open Wednesday–Sunday from 12pm.

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26/08/2026

🇬🇷 THE FINAL GREEK GOODBYE 🇬🇷

Three nights. One final hurrah. And then our most-loved tapas hangs up its dancing shoes for another year. 💃🏼

Greek Tapas is running Thursday, Friday & Saturday this week — and these are the tables still up for grabs:

THURSDAY: 8:30pm
FRIDAY: 5pm • 5:30pm • 6pm • 8pm
SATURDAY: 5pm • 5:30pm • 8:30pm

If you’ve been meaning to squeeze in one last taste… this is your sign. 👀🇬🇷

📞 0115 854 7107

22/08/2026

THE SUMMER MENU COUNTDOWN IS ON… ☀️⏳

Two of the biggest stars of the season… and our two best-selling mains 👀

🐟 Sesame Seared Tuna Steak
🦆 Gressingham Duck Breast

With just under 3 weeks left before we say goodbye to our much-loved Summer Menu, consider this your official warning not to miss out. 😏

The clock is ticking…

Summer is nearly over at the Ox. 🐂❤️

21/08/2026

OUR GRACE ❤️

After two years, it’s time for us to let our girl fly the nest and face the big wide world… and quite frankly, we’re not sure we’re ready for it! 🥹

She joined us at just 16, all shy and quiet — absolutely NOTHING like the crazy woman we see today! 😂

We’ve watched her grow, find her feet and become such a big part of the Durham Ox family. She’s always given her best, been there when we needed her and never let us down. ❤️

As much as we’re going to miss her, we know she’s going to smash this next chapter. She’s special, she’s capable and we couldn’t be prouder.

Thank you for two brilliant years. ❤️

Although… it sucks to be you, because you’ve hit the jackpot with the funniest and best people you’ll ever work with. 😂🐂

Go smash it… and don’t forget who made you this crazy! 😂❤️

20/08/2026

CHATEAUBRIAND… JUST BECAUSE WE CAN. 🥩❤️

It’s not even on the menu… but there’s not much we won’t do to make you guys happy!

Pre-order it and we’ll make it happen. And why wouldn’t you?! 👀

We love going the extra mile and making your visits a little bit special. Just don’t get too carried away… 😂

You ask, we’ll always do our best. ❤️🐂

19/08/2026

🇮🇹 ITALIAN TAPAS IS HERE… 🇮🇹

The menu has landed! 👀

Every Thursday throughout September, we’re bringing Italian tapas to the Ox — and yes, Jay’s “best lasagne in the whole wide world” is officially on the menu. 😏

Let’s eat. 🇮🇹❤️

16/08/2026

SUNDAY LUNCH PLANS? SORTED. 👀🐂

We’ve got some rare Sunday lunch availability today… and you know how quickly those tables disappear!

Let us do the cooking, the washing up and the looking after — you just turn up hungry. 😉

DM us or call 0115 854 7107 to grab a table.

15/08/2026

DUCK, DUCK… DINNER! 🦆

One of the beauties from our summer menu… and quite frankly, this one is a bit special. 👀

Gressingham Duck, pan roasted duck breast, summer pea & broccoli puree, dauphinoise potatoes, crispy confit duck, tenderstem broccoli, Ox's caramel

A plate full of deliciousness, Durham Ox style. ❤️

Now THAT’S how you do duck. 🦆🤌

Address

25 Durham Street
Ilkeston
DE78FQ

Telephone

+441158547107

Website

http://www.durhamoxilkeston.co.uk/

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