12 April/May 2019
Playing lively tunes from a retro jukebox and
serving classic diner food, Shooters brings a taste
of fifties America to the quiet town of March
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VPLOHGRZQIURPEODFNDQGZKLWHEnjoy the Route 66 SundaeThe burgers are made fresh on the premisesDaniel and Claire Smethurst opened Shooters in 2018PHOTOS BY MATTHEW USHERWords: BLYTH BRENTNALL