Ludham, Norfolk

Dotty's
Bistro

The Old Fire Station · Latchmoor Lane · Ludham · NR29 5QY

Good food and relaxed charm

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Welcome

Welcome to Dotty's Bistro

Nestled in the heart of the picturesque village of Ludham, close to the Norfolk Broads, Dotty's is a cosy, dog-friendly bistro where good food and relaxed charm come together.

Our menu celebrates a thoughtful mix of brunch favourites, crafted using locally sourced ingredients and complemented by our selection of artisan bakes, all prepared with care.

Alongside our main menu, we offer a daily-changing selection of seasonal specials, as well as takeaway options for those on the go.

Dotty's is a place to pause, settle in, and enjoy something truly comforting — whether you're catching up with friends or simply taking a moment for yourself.

Amy and the team look forward to welcoming you!
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We're also delighted to cater for special events and offer private hire — please get in touch to find out more.

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Breakfast

  • Dotty's Breakfast Sausage, Beer Cured Back Bacon, Egg, Standard Tomatoes, Mushrooms, Hash Brown, Black Pudding & Sriracha Ketchup served on Sourdough
    £13.95Double up £18.95
  • Vegetarian Breakfast Toasted sourdough with vegetarian sausages, fried halloumi, vine tomatoes, mushrooms, hash browns, baked beans & vegan butter
    £13.95
  • Vegan Breakfast Toasted sourdough topped with vegan sausages, mushrooms & spinach, avocado, baked beans, vine tomatoes & hash browns
    £13.95

Topped Toasted Sourdough – Brunch

  • Smoked Salmon, Avocado & Chilli Guacamole Served with poached or scrambled eggs
    £13.95
  • Sautéed Mushrooms with Garlic & Herbs V/Vegan available
    £12.95
  • Fresh Vine Tomatoes, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Red Onion, Olives & Fried Halloumi V/Vegan option available
    £12.95
  • Pan-Seared Chicken Breast Seasoned with paprika, thyme & garlic, served with Mediterranean roasted vegetables. Vegetarian option – grilled halloumi.
    £16.95

Dotty's Benedict

Served until 11.30am · GFO

Poached eggs served on English muffins with freshly made Hollandaise sauce, paired with your choice of…

  • Smoked Salmon
    £12.95
  • Smoked Streaky Bacon
    £12.95
  • Spinach and Mushrooms
    £10.95
  • Butchers Cut Ham
    £10.95

Dotty's Granola Bowl

  • Homemade Gluten-Free Granola Served with Natural Greek Yogurt, Fresh Fruit, a Dusting of Mint and Honey
    £7.95

Dotty's Pancake Stack

  • Streaky Bacon & Maple Syrup
    £10.25
  • Strawberries, Banana & Nutella
    £9.95
  • Spiced Apple Crumble & Maple Syrup
    £9.95
  • Natural Yogurt, Seasonal Fresh Fruit, Honey and a Dash of Mint
    £10.25

Freshly Baked Baps

  • Beer Cured Back Bacon
    £6.50
  • Sausage
    £6.50
  • Bacon & Egg
    £7.00
  • Bacon & Sausage
    £7.00
  • Sausage, Bacon & Egg
    £7.50

Lighter Bites & Lunch Options

  • Salt & Pepper Squid Served with Sweet Chilli Sauce or Garlic Mayo
    £9.95
  • Marinated Olives Served with Sourdough, Butter Bean Hummus, Balsamic & Oil
    £8.95
  • Bowl of Chips Seasoned chips, served with a side fresh baked buttered bap
    £4.95
  • Dotty's Fish Finger Sandwich Breaded Cod Fillet Fingers with chunky Tartare Sauce served in fresh baked White or Granary Bread
    £10.95
  • Soup of the Day Homemade Soup of the Day, served with Warm Toasted Sourdough, or Cheese Sourdough Toastie
    £10.25
  • Warm Goat's Cheese Salad Warm Goat's Cheese served on a bed of Leafy Salad, Red Onion, Peppers, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Fresh Tomatoes, Olives, Cucumber & Toasted Sourdough, drizzled with Balsamic Vinegar, Honey & Pine Nuts
    £15.95
  • Baked Camembert – served with Toasted Sourdough Topped with your choice of:
    Toasted Walnuts, Honey & Thyme
    Fig & Pistachio
    Crispy Bacon & Mushroom
    £16.95
  • Dotty's Burger of the Day Dotty's Butcher Burger of the day, served with Baby Gem Lettuce, Beef Tomato, Triple Cooked Chips & Side Salad
    £19.95

All prices are inclusive of VAT.

Local suppliers: Meat – Ludham Butchers · Freshly baked bread – Krusty Loaf · Fish – G R Bunning Fish Merchants · Eggs – Hickling Eggs.

Available Daily

We also offer a daily selection of Freshly made Cakes, Homemade Sausage Rolls & Homemade Fruit and Cheese Scones.

Please ask about today's selection.

Cold Drinks

Belvoir — Hydration

Ginger & Turmeric£3.00
Blueberry & Lemon£3.00

Belvoir

Mango & Peach£2.70
Ginger Beer£2.70

Posh Pops

Raspberry Lemonade£3.40
Sugar-Free Elderflower£3.40
Plum & Cherry£3.40
Blackcurrant & Raspberry£3.40
Ginger Beer & Chilli£3.40

Folkington’s

Orange Juice£3.60
Apple Juice£3.60
Cranberry Juice£3.60
Lemon & Mint£3.40
Rhubarb & Apple£3.40

Water & Soft Drinks

Sparkling Water£2.25
Still Spring Water£1.95
Coca-Cola£2.00
Diet Coke£2.00
Coke Zero£2.00
Fanta£2.00
Sprite£2.00

Coffee, Tea & Extras

Coffee & Specialities

Iced Latte£4.25
Chai Latte£3.90
Latte£3.60
Cappuccino£3.60
Flat White£3.40
Double Espresso£2.60
Mocha£3.60
Black Americano£3.20
White Americano£3.40
Hot Chocolate With cream & marshmallows
£4.25
Iced White Chocolate Matcha With squirty cream & fresh strawberries
£5.00

Tea

Peppermint£2.95
Berry£2.95
Chamomile£2.95
Breakfast£2.95
Earl Grey£2.95
Green Tea£2.95
Pot of Tea£3.50

Extras

Alternative Milk Soya or oat
£0.30
Syrups Vanilla, caramel, white chocolate or pumpkin spice
£0.50

For little ones

Children's Menu

Something for every little explorer

From our kitchen

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Allergen Information

Before placing your order, please inform your server if a person in your party has a food allergy. While we take every precaution to prevent cross-contamination, we cannot guarantee that any product is 100% free of allergens. If you would like to see our full allergens list, please ask a member of staff.

Getting here

Find Us

Find Dotty's Bistro at The Old Fire Station in Ludham. Use the map below or open our Google Maps location for directions.

Address The Old Fire Station, Latchmoor Lane
Ludham, Norfolk NR29 5QY
Email dottysbistro@gmail.com
Opening Days and Times
Thursday: 9am–4pm
Friday: 9am–4pm
Saturday: 9am–4pm
Sunday: 9am–4pm
Monday: 9am–4pm
Tuesday: 9am–4pm
Wednesday: Closed
Dogs Always welcome
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