A longtime West Fort Worth staple is stepping into its next era as Roy Pope Grocery partners with Westland Hospitality to reimagine the neighborhood favorite while preserving its roots. Opened in 1943 as a grocery store and meat market, Roy Pope has long been a go-to for prepared foods and everyday essentials, serving generations of families in the Camp Bowie and Cultural District areas.
The refreshed concept will maintain the Roy Pope name while introducing a more defined dining experience shaped by Westland’s hospitality-driven approach. The culinary direction will be led by a team including Gigi Howell and chef Levi Gardner of Margie’s Italian Gardens, with a menu expected to reflect a refined take on Southern Americana flavors.
While details are still unfolding, the goal is clear: honor the familiarity that made Roy Pope a neighborhood institution while creating a place that feels just as relevant for the next generation of Fort Worth diners…