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Hippodrome, March

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Opens at 8:00am
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Operator: Wetherspoon
Dartford Road, March, PE15 8AQ (View on Google Map)
(01354) 602980
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Originally a 900 seat cinema which opened in 1929. In 1970 it became a Lucky Seven Bingo Hall, although films continued to be shown. Closed in 2009 but reopened in March 2011 as a Wetherspoon pub after a major refurbishment. Vintage cinema posters adorn the walls of the entrance foyer and main auditorium, and a large, impressive work of art called "The March Montage" catches the eye on the wall above the bar. Other interesting artifacts include an original Hunter Penrose process camera, film cans and a "rogues gallery" of local figures in the balcony overlooking the bar, along with Statler and Waldorf from The Muppet Show. Ten handpumps serve the two regular beers plus changing guests.

Information for this venue is provided by the Peterborough Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Fenland District
Last updated
22/07/2023
Last surveyed
26/02/2014
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Wetherspoon
Pub ID
PET/584
Asset of Community Value

Conversion

Originally a cinema which opened in 1929, it became a bingo hall that reopened in 2011 after a major refurbishment by Wetherspoon's with little alteration of Art Deco features including the circle, moulded box fronts, a 32 feet wide proscenium arch and a 24 feet deep stage. Vintage cinema posters adorn the walls and a large work of art catches the eye above the bar. Other interesting artefacts include an original process camera, film cans and a gallery of local figures in the balcony overlooking the bar, including Statler and Waldorf from The Muppet Show. Overall the striking interior is a strong homage to its previous use. The pub serves real ales and ciders and meals.

General information about outstanding conversions and restorations
Wednesday
8:00am - Midnight
Thursday
8:00am - Midnight
Friday
8:00am - 1:00am
Saturday
8:00am - 1:00am
Sunday
8:00am - Midnight
Monday
8:00am - Midnight
Tuesday
8:00am - Midnight
Wednesday
8:00am - 11:00pm
Thursday
8:00am - 11:00pm
Friday
8:00am - 11:00pm
Saturday
8:00am - 11:00pm
Sunday
8:00am - 11:00pm
Monday
8:00am - 11:00pm
Tuesday
8:00am - 11:00pm

Current beers

This Pub serves 8 changing beers and 2 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen
Adnams - Broadside
Adnams - Broadside Red Ale • 4.7%
Adnams - Broadside
Adnams - Broadside

Red Ale

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4.7%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
ABBOT ALE PUMP CLIP CLOSE UP
Greene King - Abbot Premium Bitter • 5%
ABBOT ALE PUMP CLIP CLOSE UP
Greene King - Abbot

Premium Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 5%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Morland - Old Speckled Hen
Morland - Old Speckled Hen Premium Bitter • 4.5% Spotted once
Morland - Old Speckled Hen
Morland - Old Speckled Hen

Premium Bitter

ABV: 4.5%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
Spotted once recently. Last spotted 2 days ago
Rutterkin pumpclip
Brewster's - Rutterkin Premium Bitter • 5% Spotted once
Rutterkin pumpclip
Brewster's - Rutterkin

Premium Bitter

ABV: 5%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
Spotted once recently. Last spotted 3 days ago

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Sports TV Sports TV
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Restaurant Restaurant
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
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Cask Marque: Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating 5 out of 5
Transport
Close to bus routes
33
Nearby Station (900m)
March

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