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March Hare, Dunton

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Opens at Noon
Operator: Jenny & Craig Mackie
34 High Street, Dunton, SG18 8RN (View on Google Map)
(01767) 306863
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This much loved village pub re-opened under new management in May 2026.

The new publicans (Jenny & Craig) have announced a series of exciting plans. For now the pub is wet led with four real ales and a good range of other drinks and snacks.

The pub has announced plans to refurbish the kitchen and offer a traditional food service towards the end of the summer 2026.

Historic Interest

A pub from 1840 and formerly known as the Wheatsheaf. Owned by Fordhams of Ashwell in the early 20th century. Later owned by Whitbreads, then became a Freeehouse in 2010.

The name was changed to the March Hare in the mid 1980's under Whitbread's control. It closed in 2008, until bought and rescued from Admiral Taverns in February 2010.

After a refurbishment, it re-opened in August 2010 as a freehouse operated by the current owners Janice & John. 2020 saw a further refurbishment during lockdown. In April 2022 the March Hare installed a half barrel brewery and became the March Hare BrewPub, with real ales brewed and served on the premises.

John & Janice retired from brewing and serving in December 2024 and the pub was closed throughout 2025 while new tenants were found.

Information for this venue is provided by the East Bedfordshire Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Wheatsheaf
Local Authority
Central Bedfordshire
Last updated
Last surveyed
05/05/2026
Leasehold owner
Jenny & Craig Mackie
Freehold owner
John & Janice Pritchett
Pub ID
BEE/510
Asset of Community Value
Monday
Noon - 11:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - 11:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 11:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 10:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 2 changing beers and 2 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Fuller's - London Pride TasteMatch Prediction

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Fuller's London Pride Pumpclip
Fuller's - London Pride Session Bitter • 4.1%
Fuller's London Pride Pumpclip
Fuller's - London Pride

This beer is served regularly at March Hare, Dunton.

ABV 4.1%
Cask
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Woodforde's - Wherry TasteMatch Prediction

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Woodforde's - Wherry
Woodforde's - Wherry Session Bitter • 3.8%
Woodforde's - Wherry
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Woodforde's - Wherry

This beer is served regularly at March Hare, Dunton.

ABV 3.8%
Cask
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Adnams - Ghost Ship , Tring - Side Pocket for a Toad

Source: National

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Facilities
Live Music Live Music
Occasional music events including folk
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Games Games
Cribbage, Darts
Real Fire Real Fire
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Free password on request from staff
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
LocAle LocAle
Quiet Quiet
Transport
Close to bus routes (50m)
Grant Palmer: 72, 189; A2B Bus & Coach: X75

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