The Dabbling Duck Pub Great Massingham

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  Ben Wright

  ·2 weeks ago

  “We came here for breakfast while in the area for our friends’ wedding. The pub is beautifully decorated with really nice touches all over the place. We had a full English and eggs royale. Both were awesome. Delicious bacon & sausage on the fry-up, and lovely smoked salmon on the royale, with perfectly cooked eggs. Great coffee too. The lunch and evening menus sounded just as good. The service was also excellent. Highly recommended”

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  Richard Slater

  ·1 month ago

  “Popped in for some lunch to an old favourite. Great experience, well served, staff always friendly. Rosie always adds a personal friendly touch to the experience but the wider team do well also and deliver. Happy to accomodate additional requests and alterations to menu items. As always a venue to return to, knowing you will have a great meal and friendly welcoming homely pub experience.”

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  S Prescott

  ·2 months ago

  “Went here for Sunday lunch at the end of our holiday. My wife, 18 month old son and I. Had read a few mixed reviewed but thought I’d take them with a pinch of salt and make our own opinion. We both had the beef dinner, but I added the brisket to my Yorkshire pudding and my wife ordered a portion of cauliflower cheese. I don’t say this lightly, this was one of the best Sunday lunches I have ever had. The mixture of all the flavours made the meal. If I was being picky I’d say the portion size could have been slightly bigger, maybe an extra roast potato or carrot and being northern, a boat of extra gravy. However this just made enough room for desert. The service was also good and the staff very friendly. The only issue we did have was getting their attention to pay the bill, however I can forgive that as the evening demand had picked up and it only took a minute or two. Overall all I would definitely come again and recommend to a friend.”

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  Bernadette Fernandes

  ·2 months ago

  “I wanted to love this place. I went for a Sunday lunch with the family and dog before heading back to London after a lovely stay in Norfolk. We had booked a table. The place looked lovely. On arrival, we were seated in, what felt like, a corridor with no other people. We were told that the table we were allocated on booking was near a 'reactive' dog and this would be much quieter. We were never asked what we would prefer. We were the only non-white family in the pub, and it felt like we were being segregated from the rest of the clientele. We often holiday around the UK, and this was the first time I have felt like this. The food took a long time to arrive. Our order included 2 roast pork with all the trimmings - one plate was missing the creamed cabbage. When I pointed this out to the waitress, she just looked at me blankly. I asked for some apple sauce - what arrived looked and tasted like baby food. The pork itself was a bit dry and only warm. The area we were seated also had a lot of flies, which we were constantly batting away from our food. I don't know whether they were being deliberately racist, but they definitely did not make us feel welcome.”

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  Aleena A

  ·2 months ago

  “Food Review: Absolutely loved The Dabbling Duck for lunch. Beautiful, characterful setting, genuinely warm service and really excellent food. The Malaysian curry and BBQ butternut squash were both delicious and beautifully presented. It’s also wonderfully dog-friendly, complete with its own dog menu! An easy five stars and somewhere we’d happily return to.”

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  Emma Louise

  ·2 months ago

  “I was all set to give the Dabbling Duck a 5* rating but unfortunately we were overcharged by £20, which is quite a lot. Especially as we gave a generous service tip. I called them when we realised the ice cream had been charged at £22.50 on the bill. I was immediately told the card we used would be reinbursed, which was good. There was an apology at the end of the call. However, it did leave a sour taste. I think it was a genuine mistake, my partner was more suspicious. The pub seems popular and is set in a lovely Norfolk village. It is pretty, quirky and comfortable, I would say. We went in the summer and it was warm inside but I can imagine in the autumn/winter months it would be very cosy. The food we had was good - Scampi and burger, both well cooked and presented. Also, the most delicious Victoria Sponge ice-cream for dessert. Perfectly chilled white wine, a cool shandy for the allocated driver, Americano coffee with warm milk and a perfect Espresso martini were all really good. The service we had was also very good... but I would recommend you check your bill, sadly.”

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  Roz Parkin

  ·3 months ago

  “The Dabbling Duck is a real find. The staff do their best to try and get everyone served as soon as they can. LThe atmosphere is warm. friendly and at peak times very busy . If you want a lovely village pub to sit in (perhaps at the end of a walk on Peddars way ). Gaze at the menus. Order and enjoy. Then give them a call I am sure you will appreciate the warm welcome that awaits you.”

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  Mags Hutchings

  ·3 months ago

  “Absolutely perfect evening We visited The Dabbling Duck during a short birthday weekend away in Norfolk, and it was honestly perfect from start to finish. The pub itself is beautiful — warm, welcoming, relaxed, and full of character without feeling overly fancy or pretentious. Exactly the kind of place where you instantly feel comfortable. The food was excellent. Proper, well-cooked, delicious pub food with real care behind it. Everything felt fresh, generous, and full of flavour. The atmosphere was lovely, the staff were friendly and attentive, and the whole evening felt special without being formal. We had been looking for somewhere with good food, a nice setting, and a relaxed feel, and The Dabbling Duck absolutely delivered. It was one of those places where you leave already thinking, “We would definitely come back.” A brilliant pub, a fantastic meal, and a real highlight of our Norfolk weekend.”

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  Lucy Apthorp

  ·4 months ago

  “We managed to book a table for 5 of us for the evening actually on Fathers Day just a few hours before. We had heard many good things about here so ventured over to see for ourselves. We loved the outside and the setting so it was a good start. We was greeted promptly by a friendly lady at the bar who seated us immediately. The service & food was excellent as was the decor and atmosphere inside. We will definitely be back, thank you.”

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  T

  ·5 months ago

  “Me and my girlfriend dropped in on the off chance. We had some small plates and a burger. The burger is hands down one of the best I've had. Homemade japanese milk buns and homemade American style cheese!! Great service and atmosphere. Will be back again for sure. I would add a picture bud there was nothing left. Ps the garden is lush”

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