The Tees Tap House – South Bruce’s Newest Gathering Place
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Back to SearchA new pub with golf simulators has officially opened its doors in the heart of downtown Teeswater. The Tees Tap House held its ribbon cutting with owners Nancy Dalgard and Dave Billings, Mayor Mark Goetz and other municipal representatives on Dec 6th.
The couple share their excitement about opening the doors to the pub and hope to create memorable experiences for community members. The Tees Tap House offers golf lessons from a pro, multiple public leagues, a wide array of shareable food and drink options, casual drop-in golf, and more.
Providing opportunities for residents to golf in the depths of winter is not the only amenity at the Tap House. Dalgard mentions a desire to be renowned for their cocktails and Billings outlines ambitions for trivia, speciality nights and more to offer for the community.
Dalgard and Billings note that integrating themselves into the community is essential for business and has provided valuable resources and relationships in the process. They describe motivations to continue revitalization efforts in South Bruce and the surrounding area through local employment opportunities, and using local vendors and contractors. The couple notes the importance of providing lifestyle and career options for local youth as a key result of community revitalization.
“[We want people to] go to the city for school but be able to come back. If we can help provide [recreation and employment], the people in the younger generation can come back here and stay, they don’t have to move away,” said Billings
The partners explain that their enjoyment of golf simulators, awareness of anticipated community growth, and the positivity in South Bruce as key inspirations for starting the business here.
Consulting firm metroeconomics has forecasted significant growth in South and anticipates a population increase of 40%, totalling 8,765, by 2046.
“I see that there’s potential growth here. I think that a majority of people here are wanting growth, new businesses and things to do in town, but for me personally it’s the people,” said Dalgard. [We’re] so happy that we’re here, revitalizing the town, [in] a really feel-good community.”
The couple share their excitement about opening the doors to the pub and hope to create memorable experiences for community members. The Tees Tap House offers golf lessons from a pro, multiple public leagues, a wide array of shareable food and drink options, casual drop-in golf, and more.
Providing opportunities for residents to golf in the depths of winter is not the only amenity at the Tap House. Dalgard mentions a desire to be renowned for their cocktails and Billings outlines ambitions for trivia, speciality nights and more to offer for the community.
Dalgard and Billings note that integrating themselves into the community is essential for business and has provided valuable resources and relationships in the process. They describe motivations to continue revitalization efforts in South Bruce and the surrounding area through local employment opportunities, and using local vendors and contractors. The couple notes the importance of providing lifestyle and career options for local youth as a key result of community revitalization.
“[We want people to] go to the city for school but be able to come back. If we can help provide [recreation and employment], the people in the younger generation can come back here and stay, they don’t have to move away,” said Billings
The partners explain that their enjoyment of golf simulators, awareness of anticipated community growth, and the positivity in South Bruce as key inspirations for starting the business here.
Consulting firm metroeconomics has forecasted significant growth in South and anticipates a population increase of 40%, totalling 8,765, by 2046.
“I see that there’s potential growth here. I think that a majority of people here are wanting growth, new businesses and things to do in town, but for me personally it’s the people,” said Dalgard. [We’re] so happy that we’re here, revitalizing the town, [in] a really feel-good community.”
Other projects from the couple include renovating buildings in Teeswater’s downtown into commercial and residential units. They also purchased a local grain mill started by the Little family in the 1880’s and transformed it into to The Post and Beam riverside retreat. Dalgard and Billings express the importance of capturing the character and heritage of South Bruce in their projects. The Tees Tap House is located at 6A Clinton St S, Teeswater, which was occupied by Sillick’s Hardware for generations. Former owner Terry Sillick was also in attendance and cut the ribbon for the special event on Wednesday.
“We love the old buildings… so whenever we are doing [renovations], we always try to keep the history part of it as much as we can,” said Dalgard.
The addition of unique businesses in South Bruce such as The Tees Tap House underscores progress on municipal economic development goals, including village revitalization, fostering a progressive and growing economy, and making South Bruce a healthier, more vibrant community.
Visit The Tees Tap House to remove rust from your golf swing, or to gather with friends. For more information on additional offerings including golf leagues and speciality nights, follow The Tees Tap House on their social media pages.
This article is part of an ongoing Community Revitalization series initiated by the Municipality of South Bruce
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