The new restaurant at the Hilton Head Island, S.C. property will offer “pub fare with a Low Country twist” and evoke the brick-manufacturing heritage of the region.
Shipyard Golf Club, a 27-hole public golf club located in Shipyard Plantation on Hilton Head Island, S.C., is scheduled to unveil a new restaurant concept, Brickyard Pub, during the week of the RBC Heritage Golf Tournament, which will be held April 11-17 at the Harbour Town Golf Links on Hilton Head.
The restaurant will offer pub fare with a Low Country twist. Executive Chef Eric Seaglund partnered with Heritage Golf Group’s culinary advisor, Chef Michael Toscano, to develop the seasonal menu utilizing fresh, regional ingredients.
Signature items will include the “Yard of Wings,” 36 meaty chicken wings lathered in six signature sauces that are made in-house. Guests can also indulge in the “Tower of Beer,” offering 84 ozs. of craft or domestic beer, ideal for large groups and celebrations.
The Pub will be decorated with mortar-washed brick walls, a treated wooden pine bar top, leather club chairs, wooden pub chairs, saddle stools, copper pendants, worn sconces, bar chandeliers, saw-marked wooden tables, and sweeping, dark-wood-finish floors throughout.
Additionally, each one of the seven booths in Brickyard Pub will be named after one of the founding families of Shipyard Plantation, allowing guests to connect with another place and time.
Inspired by the rich history of Shipyard Plantation fused with the vibe of old-fashioned Irish pubs, Brickyard Pub will honor the nostalgia of Hilton Head Island while providing a comfortable, rustic setting for guests to relax before and after a round, or simply spend time with friends and family.
Brickyard Pub will be adorned with vintage, rustic bricks as well as historical documents and photos that tell the story of the area, which is a former brick-manufacturing center. Seven families including the Talbots, bricklayers from Ireland, founded Brickyard Plantation. The plantation’s first owner, Henry Talbot, supplied most of the bricks for the first Tybee Lighthouse made of brick. On a deed recorded in London, Talbot’s family name was misspelled as “Tailbird,” which most of them ended up adopting.
As a reward for building the lighthouse, Henry’s family was granted additional land that came to be known as Tailbird Plantation. Eventually, the Ficklings family founded a shipbuilding operation on nearby Broad Creek, giving the plantation its current name.
Shipyard Golf Club is one of four clubs making up the Heritage Golf Collection on Hilton Head Island. Shipyard GC features three individually designed courses by George W. Cobb and Willard C. Byrd.
“Brickyard Pub is going to be a tremendous addition to Shipyard Golf Club, providing a fresh experience to our members and guests on the island,” said Rick Shoemaker, General Manager of the Heritage Golf Collection on Hilton Head Island. “We wanted the design inspiration to feel connected to Hilton Head Island, yet feel unique by creating a traditional Irish pub atmosphere.
“After discovering the history of the plantation, we found exactly what we were looking for,” Shoemaker added. “Brickyard Pub will be the ideal setting for golfers to grab a quick bite to eat, friends and family to hang out and relax, and couples to enjoy a local craft brew or signature cocktail.”
Heritage Golf Group, established in 1999, is an owner/operator of premier private, resort and daily-fee golf properties in Florida, South Carolina, Georgia, Virginia, and Texas.
“At Heritage Golf Group, we’re focused on creating experiences for our guests both on and off the course, priding ourselves on offering something for everyone,” said Davis Sezna, CEO. “In all of our departments, and at every property, our experts are focused on tailoring amenities and programs to the community around them. Our philosophy is this: Everyday we throw a party, and the better the party, the more people will come.”
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