Bishop's Castle Poppy House café reopens after revamp

The Poppy House Café has officially reopened following a refurbishment programme carried out since The Castle Hotel announced its takeover of the property in July.

The café has already enjoyed a soft launch and a busy Michaelmas Fair weekend and is currently open from Wednesday to Sunday between 10am and 5pm.

Customers can currently enjoy coffee, cake and a selection of bagels, with a full brunch menu launching later this week.

The Poppy House Café in Bishop’s Castle has reopened following a refurbishment programme carried out by The Castle Hotel after taking over the business earlier this year. (Image: The Castle Hotel)

Inside the refurbished Poppy House Café in Bishop’s Castle, where customers can enjoy coffee, cake, bagels and a new brunch menu. (Image: The Castle Hotel)

A spokesperson said: “We're really excited to finally open the doors and welcome everyone.

“It's been a busy few months getting everything ready, but we're delighted with how the opening has gone and can't wait to welcome more people through the doors.”

The Castle Hotel announced its acquisition of The Poppy House in July and said it planned to breathe new life into the building while retaining its four en-suite guest rooms.

The Poppy House café menu

The new menu at The Poppy House Café includes a range of bagels, hot drinks, wines and local beverages, with a full brunch offering set to launch following the café's reopening in Bishop's Castle. (Image: The Poppy House)

At the time, the owners said they wanted to create a thriving hospitality hub for both residents and visitors, with plans to eventually introduce evening dining alongside the daytime café offering.

The team said the revamped venue would cater for both locals and tourists, with an emphasis on brunch, light lunches, coffee and cake in the heart of the town.

They also paid tribute to previous operators Clive, Julie, Lynn and Claire, thanking them for their stewardship of the business over the past 17 years.