The Durham Ox

The Durham Ox 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.

As if Sundays weren't special enough... 😍If last night's England win has left you feeling a little delicate, we've got j...
12/07/2026

As if Sundays weren't special enough... 😍

If last night's England win has left you feeling a little delicate, we've got just the cure. 🍻🍴

Today's specials are looking very special indeed... who's joining us? 🧡

🦁🦁🦁

10/07/2026

🥵 Sometimes you've just gotta do what you've gotta do... 🚿😂

The kitchen's roasting, the chefs are still smiling, and service must go on!

Looking after the work family... one hosepipe at a time. ❤️

🥵 Anyone joining us for dinner tonight...If you don't mind, me and Lois will just be camped out underneath the air-condi...
09/07/2026

🥵 Anyone joining us for dinner tonight...

If you don't mind, me and Lois will just be camped out underneath the air-conditioning unit. ❄️😂 We promise we won't take up a table...

Just one small favour...

⚠️ Mind your step... and the staff... on your way to the bar. 🍻🤣

We'll peel ourselves off the floor when your food's ready. 🫠❤️

We know... we're spoiling you. 😏You lot couldn't get enough the first time around, so Greek Nights are back for one fina...
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... 👀

Hello Sunday! ☀️We've got some rare last-minute availability today, so if you'd rather swap cooking, washing up and deci...
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!

NEW SUMMER MAIN – and just look at it! 😍Sesame seared Tuna steakGrade 1 Tuna, king prawns, yellow Thai curry, lemongrass...
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! 🇯🇲

🦁 COME ON ENGLAND! ❤️🤍Our phone lines will be closed from 5pm this evening so we can get behind our boys... alongside th...
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! 🦁🦁🦁

Move over lads, there's a new member of management in town... 👶😂Chef Jay spent the morning proving that multitasking is,...
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. 😂❤️

The final week of Spanish Tapas is here... and we're already not ready to say goodbye! 🇪🇸❤️It's been a month of sangria,...
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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25 Durham Street
Ilkeston
DE78FQ

Telephone

+441158547107

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