Ye Olde Poppe Inn is one of the oldest inns in the county. The earliest record refers to a date of 1792 when it was called "Culverhay". There is a tradition that the name of the Poppe Inn derived from when servants from Parrock Lodge could pop in the back entrance of the inn and have a drink without the squire’s knowledge. There is a plain public bar and a more comfortable lounge area with a wood burning stove within a large fireplace which separates the lounge from the dining area.
Historic Interest
There is a very old custom held at “The Poppe Inn” every year called Stowell Court, when during the burning of an inch of candle, a field called Stowell Mead is let by auction for one year. The candle is placed on a wooden platter, dated 1832, lighted by the steward and the bidding begins, and when the candle flickers out the last bidder has the field for a year.
This Pub serves no changing beers and 3 regular beers.
Olde Poppe Inn, Tatworth
Source: Regional