About

Step inside the pub to a welcoming atmosphere, with a proper bar where locals gather to drink local ales, eat from our menus with dishes ranging from good casual pub classics to sophisticated seasonal dishes showcasing the very best of local produce.

Stay the night with a choice of accommodation ranging from comfy and cosy country charm pub rooms, larger garden rooms or the generously proportioned rooms with contemporary styling in our house adjacent to the pub. If you want to self cater, we have that too with our charming Duckling Cottage just a few doors down from the pub.

Run by husband and wife team Mark and Sally Dobby, both having a wealth of experience in the hospitality trade. Mark has made a name for himself along the coast, running several business before he came to the Dabbling Duck and is a true publican and Sally taking on all design aspects, particularly most recently refurbishing Barrack House and also having her own experience within the trade.

They also have a brilliant team and Dale Smith head chef  has been with them for over five years and fell in love with the pub and Great Massingham. Not forgetting the rest of the team who are all local most of whom are from the village itself.

Lastly not forgetting the main member of the team Doris Dobby the black Labrador, pub dog, who you may see roaming around.

The Dabbling Duck bedrooms are tastefully decorated and furnished to high specification making the Dabbling Duck an ideal base for an unforgettable stay in one of the prettiest and unspoilt parts of Norfolk. We pride ourselves on our breakfasts where everything is home-made or locally sourced. Whether your a meat lover and just want a good fry up , or you’re looking for vegan, vegetarian or have a special dietary requirement we have something for everyone…and that’s just breakfast!

Rooms 1 – 6 are located within our pub, and are traditional rooms as you would find in an old building , some with views over our quintessential village green.

Rooms 7 – 9 are our garden rooms, these are slightly bigger rooms, and are located on the ground floor. They are also a little quieter located at the end of the garden away from the hustle and bustle of the pub

Rooms 10 – 13 These are our premium rooms, located in our newly refurbished house adjacent to the pub, each one individually designed and carefully styled and all equally sumptuous offering a unique space to unwind from life’s everyday stresses.

Some of our rooms are indeed pet friendly , please contact us directly to find out which ones, we charge £15 extra to bring your pooch.