The Durham Ox

Name: The Durham Ox
Address: 25 Durham Street, Ilkeston, DE78FQ, GB
Telephone: +441158547107
Rating: 4.9

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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.

08/07/2026

We know... we're spoiling you. 😏

You lot couldn't get enough the first time around, so Greek Nights are back for one final appearance this year! 🇬🇷

One last fling before we wave goodbye until next year...

Menu dropping soon... 👀

05/07/2026

Hello Sunday! ☀️

We've got some rare last-minute availability today, so if you'd rather swap cooking, washing up and deciding what's for tea... let us do the hard work.

Come and let us feed you, fuel you up, and send you home happy before the nation settles in for a little pre-match nap ahead of the 1am England kick-off! ⚽😴

Great food, great drinks and no washing up? Sounds like the perfect Sunday to us.

📞 Give us a call or book online – these last few tables won't hang around!

03/07/2026

NEW SUMMER MAIN – and just look at it! 😍

Sesame seared Tuna steak
Grade 1 Tuna, king prawns, yellow Thai curry, lemongrass & coconut rice, pak choi, sesame cracker

This beauty has been absolutely flying out of the kitchen, and once you see it (and taste it!), it's easy to understand why.

Fresh, vibrant, packed with flavour and already becoming one of this summer's favourites. If you haven't tried it yet... what are you waiting for? 🌞🍴

Book your table and come see what all the fuss is about!

02/07/2026

🌴🍹 TONIGHT... WE'RE HEADING TO THE CARIBBEAN! 🍹🌴

Well... sort of. 😏

Caribbean Tapas Night has finally arrived, bringing you a menu bursting with bold island flavours, plenty of Rum Punch to get you in the Caribbean spirit, and tunes that'll have your bottom shaking before dessert even lands! 💃

And if you're a last-minute planner, you're in luck... we've still got a few tables available!

So if you fancy escaping to the Caribbean for the evening (without the long-haul flight 😜), give us a call and we'll do our best to squeeze you in.

We can't wait to welcome you all for a night of incredible food, great vibes and a little taste of the islands.

See you tonight! 🇯🇲

01/07/2026

🦁 COME ON ENGLAND! ❤️🤍

Our phone lines will be closed from 5pm this evening so we can get behind our boys... alongside this little hooligan! 🤣

If you think Lois is loud during service... you ain't seen nothing yet! 📣

Here's hoping for a result worth celebrating... even if it means a few sore heads in the morning! 🍻 So, if we're looking a little bleary-eyed tomorrow, go easy on us during service! 😅

Come on, England! 🦁🦁🦁

25/06/2026

Move over lads, there's a new member of management in town... 👶😂

Chef Jay spent the morning proving that multitasking is, in fact, possible — with baby Eleena helping him tackle the mountain of paperwork.

We're not sure whether she's assisting with admin or conducting a performance review, but Jay looked suitably under pressure. 🤣

Could this be the start of a new side hustle? Professional paperwork assistant, aged 6 months. Applications currently closed. 😂❤️

24/06/2026

The final week of Spanish Tapas is here... and we're already not ready to say goodbye! 🇪🇸❤️

It's been a month of sangria, sunshine, and some seriously good plates, but all good things must come to an end.

The good news? There's still time for one last taste of Spain before the fiesta is over.

We've got a few last-minute tables available this week at 5pm, 8pm and 8:30pm.

And with the weather doing its best Costa del Sol impression, it's about as close to Spain as you'll get without packing a suitcase. ☀️🍷

You know what to do... 📞

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21/06/2026

Happy Father’s Day to all the amazing dads, grandads, stepdads and father figures out there! 🍻

We can’t wait to welcome all the wonderful families joining us today. The restaurant is set, the kitchen is ready, and we’re looking forward to a day filled with delicious food, great company, plenty of laughter, and a little well-deserved spoiling for the dads.

To everyone celebrating with us today — thank you for choosing to spend such a special occasion at The Durham Ox. We hope you all have a fantastic day and make some wonderful memories with the people who matter most. ❤️

20/06/2026

Well… you’ve done it again!

We are officially full to bursting for Father’s Day and we cannot wait to welcome you lovely lot for a day of amazing food, great atmosphere and plenty of spoiling for all the wonderful dads, grandads and father figures out there.

Father’s Day is always a special occasion for us, and we feel incredibly lucky to be part of so many family celebrations.

Just a little heads up to help the day run smoothly: please arrive at your allocated booking time, as unfortunately we won’t be able to seat guests any earlier and our waiting space is very limited. We’d also really appreciate tables being vacated at the end of your slot so we can give the next round of families the same warm welcome.

As always, thank you for your incredible support and for keeping us wonderfully busy. You lot make it very easy for us to love what we do, and we are forever grateful.

Here's to celebrating all the fantastic dads this Sunday — we can't wait to see you all! 🍻❤️

18/06/2026

New Summer starter alert... and this one is turning heads! 🔥

Pan Roaster Mackerel – Sourdough Welsh Rarebit, rhubarb chutney, smoked mackerel mousse, pickled rhubarb

Our new Summer menu landed last week, and the feedback has been incredible. This dish in particular has been getting a lot of love, with guests already calling it one of their favourites.

If you haven't tried it yet, consider this your sign... 👀

Address

25 Durham Street
Ilkeston
DE78FQ

Telephone

+441158547107

Website

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

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