The Durham Ox, Shrewley

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  Clare Preston

  ·2 weeks ago

  “Very mixed experience. Arrived early as we wanted to walk then have lunch. Went in to book a table. Was told there was no need but until we had lunch we couldn’t register our cars in their massive empty car park. We had to pay, set up a new app etc. The staff we met were disinterested bordering on rude. When we got back and had lunch the same staff were very helpful and delivered great service and great food. I last went several years ago and the place was busy. This time it was very empty.”

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  Conor Bullivant

  ·4 weeks ago

  “We have now visited the Durham Ox around four times, and unfortunately, each visit has been consistently disappointing. The service has been poor on every occasion, with excessively long waits for food and a general lack of attention from staff. We have often ended up getting up from our table and going to the bar to request and pay for the bill rather than waiting any longer. We have also experienced basic service oversights, such as not being offered a second round of drinks and not having our cutlery replaced after our starters. While the food itself is reasonably decent, it is fairly basic, and some of the smaller details really let the experience down. For example, the cheap-tasting ketchup served with a burger meal and lemonade that tastes unpleasantly like soap are disappointing, particularly when dining out. Overall, after four visits, the experience has been consistently underwhelming. Unfortunately, the poor service and lack of attention to detail make it difficult to justify returning.”

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  Dave Kay Madhatter1

  ·3 months ago

  “It was a bit quiet inside,as i left it late in the day. Gardens were busy. Great Sunday roast. It was HOT 🔥 and tasty. 😋 Good banter with the staff Especially Tara. Nice to see a smile and manners for a change. Gardens front and rear. I will be back 👍 👌”

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  Joshua Lacy

  ·6 months ago

  “A very nice and cosy dog-friendly pub in a quiet village by the train tracks. There's a large TV with sky sports in a lounge area and there is plenty on the menu. The camembert sharer and chicken burger are particularly nice. The only possible downside would be that if you go to one of the stalls in the toilets for too long, and no one else comes in, the lights will turn out on you. Don't ask me how I know.”

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  james schofield

  ·6 months ago

  “Great pub, I really recommend coming here, the place is very clean and the staff are friendly. Food is lovely too, I had the pie of the day and shared a camembert as a starter. Really tasty food, will definitely come back when I'm in the area”

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  Lesley Holiday

  ·6 months ago

  “Clean and tasteful decor. Several comfortable large round tables for 6-8. Interesting menu at reasonable prices. Food was beautifully presented and absolutely delicious (I had trout). Staff were very friendly but could have done with one extra on duty. Would thoroughly recommend a visit.”

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  Fiona Armstrong

  ·8 months ago

  “Absolutely amazing service & the food was sooooo tasty !! Congrats to the chefs & the very funny manager !! Special mention for Tana who had a beautiful smile & was very welcoming Thank you x Lovely atmosphere, spacious & relaxed & our dog was spoilt with treats. 100% be back. Highly recommend.”

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  Samantha Balchin

  ·10 months ago

  “Absolutely beautiful! I cannot complain about the food or service. Starter was fabulous and the ribeye steak with peppercorn sauce for main…was literally out of this world. The best steak I think I’ve had… 5* Thanks so much! We have a fantastic Christmas Eve xx”

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  chris Bushell

  ·1 year ago

  “Had a lovely evening at The Durham Ox last night. We all had fish and chips and they were well worth the money. The only thing I could say as a negative was that the size of the pot of curry sauce was way to small, not even enough to dip half of the chips in before it had run out. Only gave 3 stars for atmosphere because it was a quiet evening so wasn’t much in the way of atmosphere. As for the staff, they couldn’t of been nicer, and Tabitha was very bubbly and engaging and a credit the the business.”

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  Travel & Explore

  ·2 years ago

  “Lunch was great, food excellent. With attentive and friendly service. The Nacho's are unbelievable and there big definitely would say there a Sharing plate lol.. It was a nice sunny day when i went so sat in the lovely garden with great views. 5***** Went back again the weekend 13/11/22, again food was great, service as expected top notch, Came here again 30/09/23 very nice again had the steak and mustard on a flat bread sandwich which was really good and more filling that you’d think. Came back again 20/04/24 as expected another great meal with an hour or 2 of sunshine in there lovely garden”

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