Retro Eatery In Chalfont To Close; A Victim Of The Pandemic

CHALFONT, PA — Pop Inn, a retro bar and restaurant at 4 North Main Street in Chalfont, will close its doors at the end of the year, the victim of the pandemic.

The owners announced the news over the weekend in a social media post on its Facebook page.

“We are sorry to say, that after four years, Pop Inn will be closing at the end of the year,” the owners wrote. “We were not able to recover from the pandemic, simple as that.

“We are proud of what we created and accomplished and we hope that you remember the good times we’ve had. Events like trivia night will go on and the kitchen will be open until it’s not. We will try to be as normal as we can.

“To our regulars, we’re very sorry,” the owners wrote. “We would like to hang out with you and see your kids grow up even more, but rest assured that you will all hold a special place in our hearts forever. Please stop in a bunch before the end of the year to say bye to our awesome staff that have enjoyed serving you for four years. We appreciate you. Winter is coming.”

The announcement drew 139 comments on it Facebook page.

“So sad to hear this. Always had a great meal and the atmospheres so perfect,” wrote Amber Burkhardt.

“We're so very sorry to hear this news. We've loved your concept and your food since you opened. Our kids will be super bummed as well. We will definitely be in several times before you close up shop to say hi and farewell,” wrote Bob Raynor.

“So sorry to hear this. Such an amazing place, our family loved coming there. You guys always made our dinners there feel special, so much so our kids always asked on their birthdays to go!”wrote Brian Walter.