The Dabbling Duck Pub – Great Massingham

We won a nights stay here, with dinner, from an event at Duration Brewery (also 5 ⭐). Hospitality from the moment we checked in was outstanding. The room was so cosy with everything you would need and loved the added extra of the homemade vodka. We had the roast dinner, hubby had beef and I had the vegan option. The food was first class, well presented and tasted amazing. All the staff were attentive and very friendly, especially Annie who even made sure we were ok before she left. Breakfast was just as nice with a large selection to suit all. The Dabbling Duck has a really cosy pub atmosphere and definitely worth a visit, it's also dog friendly. Can't thank the staff enough for making our stay a memorable one. Will definitely be returning.

The food was excellent and service very quick. We went on a Sunday lunch. The vegan roast was lovely and the best I have had. Big portions. It was busy but we had booked. Separate areas so it doesn't seem you are on top of each other. Very dog friendly as lots of dogs. The car park was busy although they had an overflow that was waterlogged. The pub itself is very quirky decorated. Would definitely be going back again.

We have been eating at the Dabbling Duck for many years and love the ever changing menu - everything from pub classics to in season fine dining style. We visited last night and had duck and beef from the valentine set menu and venison and tarte tatin from the classics. It was all amazing - the best meal we’ve had there so compliments to the chef!! The waiting staff are lovely and they are dog friendly too! Thoroughly recommend !!

I visited this restaurant today 22/2 as a table of 11 and unfortunately the experience was disappointing. We had to wait quite a long time for our food, and when it finally arrived, it was cold. As We went on a Sunday most of us had roast dinners, some had burgers, Again we were disappointed and not what we expected for the price they charge. Roast potatoes were terrible, reheated, hard and not what a roastie should be. Service wasn’t overly great, we waited ages to order drinks then no one checked on our table to see if our food was ok, if they had at this point we could have mentioned our food was cold, it was only when they cleared the table they asked us and we then mentioned about the food being cold and a burger bun being burnt and not edible. The waitress was apologetic and then made us aware they were an oven down and most stuff was being cooked on the grill. she then went on to offer us complimentary deserts, which were delicious but not everyone on the table had them so again didn’t compensate us hugely. ( another waitress had let a table beside us know on arrival what the situation was and that there could be a wait) if they were struggling then why not make a smaller menu ? Or cancel bookings so people are not paying for expensive meals and not getting the quality. Also to note it is a dog friendly pub/restaurant, we had a dog in our party so not an issue; however there were dogs barking which some owners seem to let happen!! Over all, we were really looking forward to coming, most reviews are really good and sadly it seemed we happened to go on a bad day, would we go back ? Probably not !!

Had an absolutely fantastic experience at The Dabbling Duck last night. The atmosphere and decor is really nice and cosy and the staff were so friendly and welcoming. Despite being absolutely packed, the service was actually really quick. The food was also unreal! We had the duck nuggets and the pumpkin starter, both of which were delicious. We then got the steak of the day and the scampi and they were also both fantastic. The steak was cooked perfectly and had so much flavour. Cannot recommend this place highly enough, and it’s earned a rightful place on our list of best pubs/restaurants in Norfolk!