In Shrek 2, what is the name of the tavern where fairy-tale villains meet?

In Shrek 2, the tavern where fairy-tale villains meet is called the Poison Apple.

The Poison Apple is a disreputable bar in the film, run by the innkeeper Doris, one of Cinderella’s stepsisters. It becomes the meeting place for villains and outcasts who feel that traditional fairy-tale heroes have taken over their stories.

The tavern is important to the plot because Fairy Godmother uses it to find allies for her plan to make Prince Charming marry Fiona. Captain Hook, several witches, and other recognizable storybook villains appear there. The scene also introduces the song “I’m on the Highway to Hell,” performed by the villains.

The name can be confused with the poisoned apple associated with Snow White. In Shrek 2, however, “Poison Apple” is the name of a tavern, not a magical fruit. The location helps the film parody the familiar good-versus-evil structure of classic fairy tales.