Durham Ox in Hambleton

We had a gorgeous dinner date night here when also staying in the Pool Cabin accommodation onsite. The restaurant is cosy, a beautiful autumnal vibe with wonderful service. We had the surf and turf which was divine! My favourite thing being the queenies! We’ll definitely be back! Never disappoints!

From arrival to sad time of departure this hidden gem delivered, delighted and certainly exceeded our expectations. Front of house Emily ( and team) is a true professional in this industry; doesn’t miss a heartbeat but is sincere, honest, welcoming and just damn efficient! Great welcome on arrival in this true quintessential English village; which oozes appeal . Bar, dining area homely, food choices , presentation and service- fabulous. Our Studio room - words cannot adequately describe the wow factor- you need to go & experience. Housekeeping faultless. How good? We’re about to book another 2 visits before Christmas and take the family to the Pool Villa in the Spring . Thanks Durham Ox - way ahead in your sector.

Stayed at Durham Ox as part of a road trip with my husband and dog for a single night . Completely blown away by accommodation of our cottage and pub/ restaurant. Our cottage was warm and the bed 10/10 and I’m fussy . The staff were welcoming professional and top of their game . The atmosphere was great and quietly energised by the quality of food and wine.. great attention to detail. Very dog friendly . Fabulous views great walks from the Durham Ox Great value great experience . Looking forward to going back .

A single night visit this week to Durham Ox with my husband and dog. Excellent pub with rooms and true boutique experience with fantastic attention to detail in both in our cottage and pub/ restaurant. Staff friendly efficient and welcoming . Fantastic food and wine in a cosy proper pub with plenty of atmosphere. Our cottage was sparklingly clean comfortable with a great bed and pillows . Lovely views and great walks on doorstep . Very dog friendly . Exceptional value . We’ll be back

Having stayed and been for dinner previously I was blown away by the care and attention along with quality that the Durham Ox provided. You can imagine the disappointment I felt when we arrived to a disjointed and frankly un-bothered service from the Durham Ox. This was compounded by the poor standard in food quality that was presented this time around. The Oysters were fresh but not of a great quality and were a little mushy for my tastes and the shallot vinaigrette had not had long steeping enough to develop the flavours, and this was the pre-starter! The starter of Pork Belly with Sticky sauce (5 pieces) came with one piece being completely fat! very unappealing. The Main course of a sharing Surf and Turf plater came with the Cheesy scallops over cooked, and the medium rare Ribeye bleeding more than it possibly could've done when it was alive! The Ribeye was sent back and cooked for the required length to get a caramelised flavour to the steak. Finally the Cheese platter just isn't worth the money, if you get 50g of Cheese in total I would be exaggerating. Not only this, but the choices of cheese, no matter how good, hardly showcase the stunning local cheeses that are available with one from France, one from Wales and one locally from Yorkshire. We were pleasantly surprised with the way the staff generally stayed away from us, only coming to take away the plates or bring a fresh disappointment, other high quality restaurants would want to check if the meal was alright and met our approval, but not at the Durham Ox that night! So to surmise if you are looking for a mediocre meal with sub standard service but want to pay top hotel prices? Then this is the place for you

Had a lovely meal just disappointing veggie welly so small gonein a few mouthfuls and would have sunk in the gravy, cheese and cranberry not noticeable. Shame as the gravy was delicious. Rest of the meal was 5 star.

I recently visited the Durham ox for some drinks, and I was blown away by the experience! The service was truly exceptional from start to finish. Our server Eloise was attentive, friendly, and made sure we had everything we needed. We sat outside under the fairy lights with the heaters on, perfect for a relaxing evening out. Although we only had drinks, they were crafted to perfection with a great selection to choose from. It's clear that the team takes pride in what they do, and it made our visit memorable. I highly recommend this spot, and I’ll definitely be back! 5 stars all the way!

We went for my partners birthday as we’d seen it online and it did not disappoint, Emily looked after us and made it a really special lunch making sure we had everything we needed and even phoned us and organised having my partners blazer sent to us when we forgot it. 10 out of 10 for service and food 🥘

We booked a one night getaway over the August Bank Holiday weekend. Bed, Breakfast and £70 per couple towards the evening meal. We stayed in the suite and it is truly wonderful. Beautifully decorated, with a shower and toilet room, and then a separate huge bathroom. The bed was possibly the comfiest bed we have ever slept in. There's a kettle, with teas, coffees, ginger biscuits, a Yorkie bar and bottles of water. The supplied toiletries are lovely and the towels are soft and beautiful. Our evening meal was booked for 7pm and we were shown to a lovely table. Starters were; Queenie Scallops and Sticky Belly Pork. Mains: one Fillet Steak, one Ribeye Steak and a side order of onion rings. Desserts : Creme Caramel and an Afrogato. Every single morsel of food was delicious and perfectly cooked. The service was quick and efficient but not instrusive at all After a fabulous night's sleep we had breakfast in the gorgeous room in the morning. Fruit Juices, Pastries, Cereals, Yoghurt - followed by one full English and one sausage sandwich - with toast and marmalade and piping hot fresh coffee. Without exception, all of the staff were friendly, welcoming and incredibly good at their jobs. It's a popular place and I really understand why. The perfect night away and we will be back, for sure.

Very disappointed! Been dining here many times over the last 20 years, but yesterday was a major disappointment I wanted to go somewhere special for my birthday! So had no hesitation based on previous visits even though we were staying about 1 hour away! Right from our arrival when asked about my birthday we were told “ we always do a platter”- but then nothing arrived and no further mention or recognition was made about my birthday My starter of crab wrapped in smoked salmon was disappointing- crab is a delicate flavour and was totally overwhelmed by the salmon. (My Partners starter was good btw) I then went for the special goan fish curry with sea bass and shellfish Again this was disappointing With the main emphasis on the specials board being the sea bass for this fish I would have expected to at least get 1 fillet - barely had 1/3 of a fillet and it was the tail end so very thin too Tbh the dish seemed to be more of a vegetarian curry with so many big slices of onion and red pepper ( which coincidentally there was a vegetarian option on the main menu) and although the curry sauce had a nice amount of heat / spice it actually tasted like a ‘cook- in ‘ sauce you can buy from a supermarket ! ( again my Partners lamb dish was good) Finally we went for my favourite dessert ( which I’d been hoping they would do, ) a Creme brulee with shortbread Again very disappointed- I’ve never had a Creme Brulee with such a thick layer of caramelised sugar on top ever! Indeed this was thicker than the crème brulee itself! And the shortbread was inedible! When asked by the waitress how our meal was - we advised her of the issues and said how disappointed I was. She was great , acknowledged the issue and said she’d refer this to her Manager who we expected to come to discuss- nothing ( indeed we felt the Manager avoided us / this ) On leaving we still had no acknowledgment of any of these issues so we left and will never return again I would suggest you think very carefully about booking here - my perception is it’s all about profit and not customer service or quality of good!

We come to the Durham Ox fairly regularly and as it was time for a big birthday, we wanted to book the Ox Barn for the event (perfect for up to 60 people) From the start, the team, including Sasha, Adam and Claire were fantastic in advising us on the set up, drinks and food for the evening. We booked the Pool Villa (with a great hot tub outside) which was fantastic and family and friends took pretty much all other rooms. On the evening of the party, the Ox staff served drinks as guests arrived and then invited everyone in to be seated. The food (beef) was exceptional as was the speed of service. After eating, tables were quickly cleared to allow the dancing to start. The bar was perfect to keep people in the barn while chatting/dancing. A huge thank you to all the staff for fantastic organisation, service and food.

We had our wedding celebration in the "Ox Barn" and what can I say... it was perfect. Adam, Michael & the team made our day run exactly as we planned it. Michael (owner) manned the gourmet BBQ, the food was divine & Adam (manager) was there to welcome us back from our ceremony in York with Champagne and well wishes. We had a small wedding with 23 guests so the Barn was decorated with one large table (small tables are available but we preferred one large one). We also stayed over the night before and wedding night, the rooms were lovely, comfortable beds and a luxurious feel. Breakfast in the morning was spot on and the staff so friendly. If you're looking for somewhere relaxed yet beautiful for your wedding then please give The Durham Ox a look, I really can't recommend them highly enough for your special day. Thank You Durham Ox

Went for the early menu to try it out and was extremely disappointed. All 4 of us said we wouldn't eat there again. Fish was dry and the pastry on the pasty was as thin as a taco and dry filling. Also chips were covered in gravy. Should have served the gravy in a separate pot. Its a nice pub so would possibly go just for a drink. Overall a disappointing evening.

We enjoyed our visit to this pub - the shared seafood platter to start and the Chateaubriand to share for the main - all perfectly cooked and presented well with excellent service. The only slight minor issue was that the table we were sat on was too small for the shared platter board and the beef main board to be placed on but this was something of nothing and easily resolved and didn’t impact the overall enjoyment of the evening. This pub seemed like a thriving place and was very busy which really speaks for itself - we would not hesitate to recommend this restaurant to others - we found it a very pleasant and relaxing evening and the staff were all very friendly.

When booking our accomodation, Emily was attentive enough to ask if I'd like to book a table for our evening meal. Booked in for 6pm we arrived 15 minutes early, we were greeted warmly and asked where we'd like to sit. It being a particularly warm evening we asked to be seated in a cool spot which was found for us very quickly. Drinks ordered and served efficiently likewise with our food. The menu offers a broad range from pub classics through a more fine dining selection. On top of that there was plenty of choice also on the specials boards. I ordered the burger and my partner the fish and chips. My burger was a good size, juicy and piping hot with a well dressed salad. My partners fish and chips was massive with a generous portion of chips, mushy peas and homemade tartare sauce. For dessert my partner had locally sourced ice-cream which she insisted we had to buy more of on our way home (it's a short drive to Helmsley) I had crêpes Suzette with the Cointreau ignited at the table before being poured over my crêpes. All of the staff working that night were attentive, friendly and efficient We will certainly be back !

We came for drinks on Saturday before going for dinner at a Michelin star restaurant, the staff were so friendly and the place was buzzing We then came back for a table of 8 for Sunday lunch for a birthday celebration The place was full , atmosphere was great. We had a variety of dishes, everything was delicious, the roast beef was some of the best I have had as were the vegetables etc It was the best Sunday lunch we have had in such a long time. The service was excellent, friendly and very attentive by very smart young staff always smiling and so polite The Durham Ox is a one off in the area, we would like to thank all of the staff for making our weekend so special That beef was something else!!!

Did the Sunday supper club last night, can only speak positively. Room - lovely Pub - very cosy Beer - spot on Food - AMAZING People and service first class. Thank you, we will be back 👍

Nice pub but the price of the food doesn't warrant what you get you could easily have the same stranded of food for half the price. Also being served by a person in a very dirty apron is not acceptable in any places!

What a terrible disappointment. I was initially delighted to read that beef was served rare as standard so that was my choice for the Sunday roast. However, the beef was well done and as tough as old boots.. At one point, I had to leave the table as I swallowed some gristle. The roast potatoes were as hard as bullets. All I managed to eat were the vegetables. My husband ordered scallops which were also badly cooked, being hard and greasy. The pub itself is charming and set in a lovely village but the meal was one of the worst I have ever had.

Venue and grounds are stunning - beautiful building set in a lovely village and location, and the dog house is an excellent addition! The room was so lovely - we stayed in field, the old beams and large bathroom made the perfect one night stay. The food was outstanding! We had oysters, the salmon and caviar starter, I had the steak Rossini which was so delicious and I ended with the vegan pudding which tasted just like an amazing carrot cake. Breakfast was wonderful. You could make yourself a Bloody Mary or mimosa and the breakfast items were delicious! Continental and cooked on offer. The service was superb. They accommodated every request we had, nothing was too much and no hesitation - just of course will go and sort for you. Couldn’t recommend this place enough! So much so went back the next day to try some of the doghouse snacks.

We have stayed and eaten her before and it was excellent. This meal was not the best experience. The younger waitressing staff are lovely and really work hard but the older staff-seem uninterested. The food is good. They choose good simple food steak /prawns/scallops and cook them well ( although i could have played tennis with the prawns on my seafood platter they were so rubbery and my caramel sauce tasted burnt ) but quality doesn’t warrant the hefty charge. I am confident if i’d raised any issue -prawns or sauce they would have corrected them. I am more than happy to pay the high prices-but I expect the food and service to match the price.

Fabulous two night break staying in spacious and creatively decorated rooms at the back of the pub. Lovely cosy, separate sitting area and charming extras on hospitality tray including Durham Ox ground coffee and biscuits. Dinner is superb and everything is of a high quality. Portions are generous! Great breakfast especially the Eggs Royale. Lovely ambience throughout.

Spent one night at the Ox on their Supper Club offer. The room is free and you have a generous allowance towards food and drink which we struggled to spend to be honest. We upgraded to the Studio room which was extremely comfortable and had a double aspect view. The food is very good and seemed great value to me. Lots of tempting blackboard specials as well! They have a wide range of wines including some nice surprises. About the best thing is the ambiance in the wood panelled restaurant which is fabulous. On a winters night there's no better place to be. Good breakfast in the morning and then off to walk the woods near Ampleforth and then pick up some herb fed chicken in Easingwold. A great little trip!

We have visited the Ox a number of times for Sunday lunch which is always very good. But as we had a special birthday to celebrate we took advantage of their supper club offer which includes bed and breakfast. What a great decision. The staff were really good and made us feel very welcome. The food was first class and that includes the breakfast. Could not fault anything and the supper club deal is fantastic value. Well done the Ox.

We had a superb meal here last weekend. The food is really good and the service spot on. Excellent value for money as well. Worth a bit of a detour if you’re in the area. Advisable to book

Stayed in the newly launched Pool Cabin - the first guests to spend the night and what an amazing addition to the Durham Ox this is! Completely private space with a spa pool (generously sized) with your own private terraced area, fenced off for complete privacy and a lovely pond, plus the most fantastic views. That's all before you get inside - the outside/inside area as you enter with log burning stove is a great extra space - lovely on a Saturday afternoon to sit and relax. And then to the main cabin - cosy, a little quirky and with everything you could need already there for you - nothing has been forgotten - including ice cream! Having the 1.5 bathrooms is a genius idea especially when you're getting ready to go to the pub for dinner! Which, was also outstanding - the starter of Whitby Crab was delicious! A fantastic stay! Highly recommend!

Great stay , food & service at the Durham Ox. Lots of choice & specials on the menu. Great selection of wines. Will be returning at some stage

Stopped for a late lunch after reading very good reviews of the Durham ox. My goodness, true to the reviews, the food was really delicious. We enjoyed a tomahawk pork chop, with mustard mash , veg etc. It was cooked to perfection! Thankyou. We are returning to the area in August, and booked for Sunday lunch.. great place, and credit goes to the staff as well, what an asset to the Durham ox.

We booked a midweek single night here with breakfast before a funeral next day. I am a very restless sleeper so we chose the 2 bedroom cottage with sitting room (Rose). The bedrooms were full of olde worlde charm but the beds were excellent. Watch the low beams in the twin! Huge, well equipped bathroom (downstairs) and comfy sitting area plus the added bonus of a sort of kitchen with fridge. Thoughtful touches like toiletries, proper milk and real ground coffee for the caffetiere set this apart from other placed we have stayed. Breakfast was included and while not the range of bigger places in the continental selection, the cooked breakfasts were the most interesting i have been offered. I opted for the healthy breakfast-poached eggs, tomato, mushroom and an absolutely delicious smashed avocado thing. Cooked to perfection. The advance reservation for dinner wasn't really needed as the restaurant and bar was quiet that night, but it is a good idea in busier periods. The food was well presented and cooked, staff helpful and prices very fair for what we had. Just a couple of minor niggles. Hanging space for clothes is on the tiny landing and quite limited if there were 4 of you staying more than one night. Too many cushions on the beds (a pet peeve of mine-they look great but get thrown on the floor whan you sleep). The "kitchen" was equipped with mugs and glasses, a fridge and a wine cooler. A microwave and some plates, knives and forks would give more options to overnighters and longer stayers. All in all, this was a great place to stay and i am really pleased we opted for it. Would love to stay longer under different circumstances.

A lovely pub and restaurant with a great atmosphere. Warm and friendly staff. The steak was great, abeit pricey. £37 for a 10oz ribeye. Onion rings £4.50 a portion. We also stayed over in the 'blue' room. Very nice. Breakfast was lovely. Would definitely recommend the food and the accomodation. One thing to watch out for. The service charge thats added. You dont have to pay it so why add it in the first place I ask myself. I got them to remove it and left a tip that I wanted to leave.

Excellent ambience from the onset. Lovely village gastro pub with accommodation. This time was a special treat so we stayed in the new Villa lodge with a hot tub for the ‘Sunday supper club’ We had a Fabulous lunch and absolutely excellent evening meal, every meal coming out of the kitchen looked amazing and very well presented, they were very busy so well done chefs… 👏🏼👏🏼 All Staff were very friendly and on the ball cleaning tables etc as soon as people had left them. All in all a great special night away.

We had a family stay in the Durham Ox this weekend for a birthday celebration. We stayed in three of the rooms Blue Room, Field Room and the Studio, all were extremely clean, comfortable and attractively presented with tea/coffee facilities and bottled water. The food was excellent and the staff couldn’t have been more helpful. A special thank you to Adam. We have visited the Durham Ox many times over the last 30 years and believe it is at its best!

We first came here over 18 years ago and only returned in late 2022. It was so good we went back again recently and found it just as good. From the moment we arrived the staff were welcoming and helpful, and this extended to the team running the restaurant that night. Highly efficient and every tasty course arrived after a respectable and brief interval. From bar to waiting staff everyone was friendly and we enjoyed talking to them all. The phrase gastro pub usually refers to a more upmarket kind of establishment than many, and although The Durham Ox is in this category in terms of food it edges itself into a more 'fine dining' experience. The menu isn't extensive but what's on it is all excellent. A carefully selected wine list covered most food orientated areas. Our starters of a salmon trio on one hand and salt and pepper squid on another were spot on. Mains of chicken for my wife and fillet steak for myself were cooked to perfection with a glorious square of richly flavoured potato dauphinoise and bright green veg on the side. Absolutely delicious and beautifully cooked. We somehow squeezed in a chocolate brownie for dessert which was about as good as that kind of pudding is. A crunchy exterior with a sumptuously thick chocolate interior made this a spectacular way to end our dinner. A full English breakfast next morning set us off very well for the day ahead and we left thoroughly satisfied. The room we had just over a year ago was luxurious, and on our recent visit we were in a different suite which was just as nice. A super comfortable bed, beautifully appointed bathroom and everything was just right. In terms of what we wanted from out night away we genuinely couldn't fault anything. The key to getting places like this right is employing the right people and delivering food that's as good as it claims to be. The Durham Ox obviously uses meticulously selected local suppliers for its ingredients, all of which tasted superb, but they've obviously got an excellent kitchen team to prepare it all too. Definitely an experience we'll repeat!

Started with a rude bartender who got our table wrong. Food very expensive for the portion size and the halibut was over cooked with very salty bisque. The rosti was just a circle of slimy potatoes and onion, Had to ask twice times for a water and asked for more bread which never arrived. Cutlery was placed on the table by the prongs of the fork. Pestered every 5 minutes if the food was ok and lectured on the burning point of milk when requesting a hot coffee which was undrinkable on arrival. The staff looked sullen. Ambience of the place is lovely but will only return for drinks going forward. Such a shame.

Visited with family just before new year. Place was packed. Service was excellent particularly helpful in sorting out taxis. Food was very tasty. If anything portion sizes too big. But well presented. Couldn’t fault it.

On New Year's Eve, my friends and I started our evening with drinks at a local pub, where we had been staying for christmas. Unfortunately, we encountered a dismissive bartender who openly expressed disgust with our chosen cocktails (from the board ) !! Thankfully, we...

Really disappointed. Very poor service, food very overpriced. Will not be returning. Feel the place is running on past reputation - customer service is nonexistent

Excellent dinner, nice ambience, good service.Nice well appointed bedroom ( The Green Room). Excellent breakfast with plenty of options. Would return without hesitation.

This was soooo disappointing. We had booked a meal for a birthday celebration and have been before many times but not for a while. The service was hurried and almost rude. They may have been busy but we were there on a wednesday evening and...

Food excellent, especially the lobster & scollops. Service excellent thank you Harry. Value for money.

We stayed in the brand new Villa. Superb in every way. Huge amount of private outdoor space, complete with luxurious hot tub. 2 bedrooms with modern design and furnishIngs. The Villa also has a well appointed lounge area with stocked bar. Great night's sleep. Highly...

Disappointing food quality spoilt an otherwise welcoming restaurant. Service, setting both very good but?

Hadn’t been for a very long time, flew over on the way to a shoot and thought we should give it a go. Excellent reviews, made the desire even stronger, although spoke to at least 3 people who said it was starting to lose its...

Family visit to this venue, nice atmosphere and decor, however that's were the positives end! The food prices are already lofty, I am happy to pay for good quality, unfortunately the food that was served to me was of an appallingly low standard, greasy and...

En route from Scotland to the south coast of England, a pit stop at this beautiful Inn with rooms, is just what you need to recharge your batteries. Its set in the pretty village of Crayke not too far off the M1 and has wonderfully...

A gorgeous spot with incredible food! Special thank you to Kia for her incredible service and of course to the amazing chefs behind the menu. 10/10 I would recommend to anyone!

This is where we celebrated our golden wedding five years ago and where we've been more than once since. Today we took two friends back who hadn't been for a while. It was Sunday lunch and we all had lovely meal. I had to write...

We were recommended to go to The Durham Ox, Crayke, North Yorkshire. We arrived in this beautiful village. We were made to feel welcome straight away. We were shown to our room by Kia. We were in the Green Room, which is lovely, very comfortable,...

We had a lovely stay here - room was really cosy and great location to explore the area. We had a delicious meal in the evening - very generous portions and local produce. The seafood sharing starter was particularly good!

We were staying in Crayke for a week and visited the Durham Ox twice; firstly for Sunday Lunch and a second time on Thursday evening. For both visits the food was excellent and the service very friendly. We also had plenty of time to enjoy...

We stopped overnighting at the Durham Ox in Lavender room and enjoyed an evening meal . The rooms are new and of a very high standard , they use loccitane products , good quality tea and coffee including their own blend Caffitier breakfast coffee with...

We have not been to the Durham Ox for 5 years so we though we would give it a go for a birthday celebration. There was 4 in our party table booked for 9pm. On arriving we received a somewhat cold reception, very little conversation...

Arrived at the Durham ox I had never been there before and wasn’t disappointed the from the moment we arrived we were made to feel welcome table was well presented the complimentary bread and two different hummus was a real nice touch which we both...

This is just the kind of pub do you want in your village. Solid well cooked food and a cosy, relaxed atmosphere. Particularly well chosen and incredibly well priced wine list, the like of which you rarely come across. Shame that I don’t live nearby!

Sticky table, we had napkins over edges to protect our clothes. Lipstick on one glass- we were not wearing lipstick. Beef was frazzled literally to a crisp! Vegetables were cold Roast pots rock hard with chewy impenetrable skins. We left most. Nut roast and bread...

Absolutely fantastic stay here - we loved every minute of it. The accommodation was beautiful, our evening meal in the restaurant was perfect and so was the breakfast. Staff are very hardworking and nothing too much trouble. We will definitely come back

Absolutely superb! This was recommended to us and did not disappoint. The food and ambience was amazing, but for me the staff were incredible. They were so responsive and well informed. Thoroughly enjoyed. Please thank the staff from the USA and Cambridgeshire.

Great food in a lovely location. Had a wonderful evening with great service and superb food. One of those "must come back" experiences. The menu has a strong selection of sea food and wonderful local cuts of meat sourced from farmers in the area. The...

We stayed for one night in the Studio and ate in the restaurant. It was a really lovely stay with great food and a wonderful room. The food was the highlight! My partner is Spanish and complains bittery about the food in the UK. I...

We had the most excellent lobster and seafood sharing board - the experience was second to none. Friendly staff and fantastic food.

This definitely a cut above your average pub that serves food. Crayke as a village is extremely picturesque, and the Durham Ox nestles perfectly in a street of cottages that could be taken from a Hovis advert. You enter from the side of the building...

My partner took us for Sunday lunch at The Durham Ox in Crayke, about 30 minutes from where we live. The wine was great, the food - roast beef and all the trimmings - equally good. The dessert came with a candle for my birthday...

My birthday treat. We went to Castle Howard then Durham Ox! They Looked after our big family amazingly and food was excellent. Planning to go

Just returned from an overnight stay at the Durham Ox. Rose cottage was superb for two adults, two teenagers and a dog. Little kitchen area was very useful and bathroom with L’occitane toiletries was fabulous. Beds very comfy and huge fluffy white towels. Dinner was...

The Durham Ox is lovely. We stayed the night, which there are five, quaint rooms, with some absolutely lovely touches - modern bathrooms, cosy living rooms, kitchen space and very comfortable rooms. We had a reunion with some friends and one was not able to...

In terms of the stay, the Durham Ox really outdid itself - the rooms were really spacious and quaint. Comfy beds, good television and signal plus modern appliances. Located in a great area, the food here didn’t live up to the expectations that we were...

Went for a quiet dinner for two but it was more like a school playground. Six children belonging to the people at the table next to ours were running around uncontrolled and very noisy. Mentioned the noise to the waitress but she was very dismissive....

Wonderful food great service in a great venue. Very helpful and friendly staff made the evening special. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this pub.

A very easy review. Location, top class Restaurant and terrace, top class. Accommodation, top class. Cleanliness, top class. Service, top class. Food, top class. To sum up. A top class restaurant/ inn/ hotel . A total gem.

My wife and I plus another couple stayed at the Durham Ox on bank holiday Monday. The whole experience was superb. The rooms in the courtyard are lovely, lots of space and a gorgeous bathroom. The staff are brilliant, cheerful and attentive. And the food...

I rarely put any reviews on any site but have to make an exception here. Booked the private dining room for a family 80th birthday, with set menu Sunday lunch. What a treat, could not fault anything! Food was hot, tasty and plentiful. Service excellent,...

We have been several times to this pub for meals. Previously the food was fantastic and the service was very friendly as well as being polite and efficient. Paul, the manager who has been there previously when we’ve been was always very charming and friendly....

Super super lunch for large group in the Ox Barn. Took care of all our needs and very accommodating to last minute dietary requirements. Fantastic Sunday lunch with lovely atmosphere. Couldn’t recommend more. Thank you very much to Emily and team for hosting us!

Birthday Treat Booked a table for four for my birthday treat, having not been for some time and really looking forward to it. We arrived at 7.20pm and managed to get the last space in the car park. Restaurant was very busy which was nice...

We booked in for one night. Plenty of parking at the back We stayed in the Blue room Its small and compact.. Drinks were in like a ski lodge in the grounds of the Pub with a log burner in the middle. Locals love it...

What a wonderful place.. quaint and cosy. FANTASTIC food. Great value and large portions. Will be booking again. Often. The stick belly pork was amazing. My friend had the steak pie. Filled to the brim with diced steak. Great crusty pastry. AMAZING FOOD. Great service....

A joy from start to end, the mussels in white wine were a nice light starter. I did also taste my friends sticky belly pork starter which was also incredibly good. The mains of Sunday lunch came with lots of seasonal vegetables and all cooked...

Been here a few times over the years. My mother used to come here in her 20’s. It’s a great place. The food was superb & for the quality, portions and atmosphere - not over priced. Staff were lovely! Shout out to the young actor...

Had a great meal on Sunday evening. Service was very good and both our starter and main courses were very tasty. Delicious sticky toffee pudding too. Our only criticism was that both the ladies and gents toilets are in need of a revamp and were...

I have been going to this gastropub fairly regularly for many many years and have always found the food and service excellent. I went for Sunday lunch recently with my wife and another couple who had not been before but on this occasion I wasn’t...

We recently spent a night in the self catering Ivy Cottage at The Durham Ox. The cottage is just a few mins walk from the Durham Ox and is absolutely charming, lots of period features with a lovely big kitchen which was spotless, very well...

Took advantage of the supper club offer to stay over on boxing day. Will definitely do it again we has a great time. The room was very comfortable, the service is second to none and the food is spectacularly good. With a friendly and warm...

29/12/22, PM. Myself and my partner decided to dine here before a quick night away after not coming for a year or two. We’ve been before and we were happy to come back to a lovely environment and good quality food with a decent reputation....

It as become an annual tradition for the family to converge on the Durham Ox from various parts of Yorkshire. The food is excellent - a mix of traditional, with some twists (e.g. the excellent beetroot felafel) - with service to match. A really cosy...

Was excellent, service, food. We were are family with a baby and little ones. Nothing was too much trouble. The adults all had Beef, it was tender, fabulous veggie’s. Will defo be back soon. Thank you.

What a wonderful place to eat. We couldn’t have been made to feel more welcome with our 5 month old border collie pup. I had the limb rump and my wife the chicken supreme - both were excellent. We both had the Bakewell tart for...

Stayed overnight - dinner (halibut) was wonderful with a great menu to chose from. The Bakewell tart and Grand finale were spot on! Staff were all lovely. We stayed in Blue, which was cosy and perfect for our stay - thank you!

Another good meal at the Ox. Efficient service, warm welcome, good food and beer / wine…what’s not to like?? Only gave 4 stars rather than 5 as the lights kept going off due to an electrical fault however romantic candles were brought to the table...

Went on a dreary Sunday but what a fantastic atmosphere in this place. Fire was lit, a lovely heater next our table and was busy and buzzy. Staff are so efficient so on the ball. Starters were amazing! Sticky pork and tempura prawns. Lamb rump...

We had a private birthday lunch for some 50 guests in the Ox Barn. The food was very good and acclaimed as such by all. This was a remarkable achievement for 50+ all ordering (albeit in advance) a variety of food (not a set meal)....

My wife and I were in a party of 10 that had Sunday lunch at the Durham Ox. The ambience was warm and comfortable, the service efficient and friendly and the food was good. It's quite pricey but we didn't mind that because the overall...

We have stayed many times, but have not stayed in the studio for a couple of years. We always found the bathroom dated by comparison with the cottages. However on Sunday night we stayed in the studio and it has been transformed. There is a...

We booked for 3pm on a Sunday hoping for a relaxed afternoon with delicious food. We did enjoy our food however we was very underwhelmed with the service. One of our party arrived on time the other was running 5 to 10 minutes late. The...

We had booked Sunday Lunch for 3pm. I had arrived at just before 3 and was waiting for my friend to arrive so was told I could wait at the bar. At a few minutes past 3 I was handed a menu and told I...

I have long wanted to visit this pub and was not disappointed. I had the roast pork which was cooked to perfection and accompanied by equally delicious veg, served just how I like them. we each enjoyed a glass of red and white wine respectively...

We couldn’t wait to return for the Ox where we’ve had a couple of meals including the fab Sunday lunch an extension of a few days away in Richmond area. This ime it was for the Sunday Supper Club. Over night stay in the amazing...

I had eaten at the Durham Ox some years ago when I lived nearby, indeed it was at the Ox that I ate my very first Barnsley Chop. I hoped that this return visit would not disappoint and I am delighted to say that the...

we went to the Durham Ox for a Sunday night supper club with our daughter and her boyfriend. Wasn't sure how it worked but a great value dining and accommodation package, really good value for money. The staff could not have been nicer, very friendly...

We stayed with friends at The Durham Ox this week, to celebrate our wives' retirement. This is a truly fabulous place. A warm welcome from our host, then shown to our rooms. The bedrooms are beautiful, plenty of space, tastefully decorated, great views over the...

Perfect Sunday lunch. Delicious choice of dishes, perfectly cooked. Impeccable service. Couldn’t have asked for better. Will definitely be back. Thank you!