The Wooly Pub has been an institution in downtown Guelph for 35 years, welcoming neighbours to a second home to share in life’s biggest and smallest moments and celebrations.
The pub was built on the foundation of being good for the planet. This means supporting local growers and makers and committing to carbon neutrality – all while offering the best micro-brews in the area. One of the only restaurants in Canada that is B Corp Certified, The Wooly Pub proves its commitment to use business as a force for good.
Founder, Bob Desautels, was inspired by the Ontario micro-brewery “explosion” that occurred in the late 1980’s. Teaching a course on beer at the University of Guelph, he knew the brewery industry was dominated by 3 large companies for over 40 years and wanted a community space that championed the local, small craft breweries.
Over the past 3 decades, the pub has become a beacon of environmental action, social justice and strengthening the local economy. Above all, putting people before profits.
