The Durham Ox
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Thursday: 17:00 - 23:00
Friday: 17:00 - 23:00
Saturday: 17:00 - 23:00
Sunday: 12:00 - 17:00
About The Durham Ox
Step off the motorway of life to a time less hurried with old world surroundings, real ale, real food, real fires and real hospitality (words of a customer
The Durham Ox Description
The Durham Ox Inn is the oldest Inn in Ilkeston and dates back to 1780 when it also doubled up as the town jail. The convicts were held in the cellars beneath the Inn before being taken through the underground caves and passageways up to St Mary’s church at the top of the town. They were then tried at the church, and depending on the severity of the crime, were sometimes hung on the gallows that stood there.
Things have changed over the centuries of course and we now only hang customers who complain or misbehave on a regular basis. . . . . . .
When we were renovating the Durham Ox Inn our aim was to enhance the centuries of character and charm that were inherent in the building and create a respite from the rigours and chaos of everyday modern fast paced life.
Our ambition was that when you walked through our door a feeling of calm would pass over you and allow you to switch off and relax, enjoy a drink or a meal in comfortable unhurried surroundings, and not feel the need to rush off anywhere. . .
We are proud to say our customers tell us that we have achieved that very ambition and we hope you will soon pay us a visit and join the Durham Ox Family
Reviews
King scallops with crispy black pudding, pancetta & a pea purée One of this weeks Chefs Specials
The new and improved Ox burger 🐂
New look coming soon!
Salmon with baked polenta, salsa verde & seasonal veg One of this weeks Chefs Specials
Hoisin duck stir fry, one of this weeks Chefs Specials!
Call 0115 854 7107 to make a reservation
Not just a roast, a Durham Ox Roast! all our roasts are home cooked and presented on a large platter with roast and boiled potatoes, Yorkshire pudding, pork sage and onion stuffing, steamed seasonal vegetables, cauliflower cheese and an individual jug of home-made gravy (vegetarian and gluten-free options available)
Pan fried Salmon Fillet on stir Fried vegetables in a sweet chilli sauce One of this weekends Chefs Specials
This weekends specials, call 0115 854 7106 to book a table
Windy & rainy, forget the BBQ, why not join us for a Sunday roast instead, tables available this afternoon call 0115 854 7107
Mussels in a creamy white wine, garlic & parsley sauce, one of this weeks chefs specials
Our New lemon & lime pie topped with meringue lime zest & lemon drizzle!
Tables available today Call 0115 8547107 now
Why not join us this Sunday for the Biggest & Best roast in town Call 0115 8547107 to book a table
Springtime desserts, Salted Caramel, Gin Tonic & Raspberry Panna cottas
Another bank holiday !!! Let us take care of it. Tables available this weekend Call 0115 854 7107
More about The Durham Ox
Tuesday: -
Wednesday: -
Thursday: 17:00 - 23:00
Friday: 17:00 - 23:00
Saturday: 17:00 - 23:00
Sunday: 12:00 - 17:00