Merlins Rest Pub

Friends,
We’ve had a solid first month of operation, and that’s due not only to your support in coming to the pub but your continuing feedback. We appreciate it. Everything from “your voicemail isn’t working” to “great fish and chips!” is listened to and welcomed. It’s all about community, and we love the one we have. […]

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Wednesday evenings feature the Old Molly’s Folk Jam! Following our years-old tradition, some musicians gather informally, find an open spot, and play. It’s a right-fine soundtrack for a mid-week eve. Also, Bill Watkins will be in the house, adding to the music, songs, stories and so forth.
Let it be known: Wednesday is a grand evening […]

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Tuesday nights feature favorites Bedlam providing the good good tunes. Wonderful stuff–a blend of Irish and Scottish folk–and grand spirit. And we received a write up from Fabulous Records about last week’s Bedlam happenings–which included an appearance of the Minnesota Police Pipe Band.
Jalov writes:
“We have another night of fun scheduled at Merlins’ Rest tonight with […]

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NEWS 
Some headlines from around the Isles that may interest you, friends:
Cutty Sark arson?  - The historic Cutty Sark has burned. One of the last of the 19th-century clipper ships to be built before steamships overtook the seas, it has had about 15 million visitors since being docked and opened to the public. The ship had […]

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Wow. We’re still recovering from that Preakness race! Amazing finish.
But one cannot live in the past–unless it involves trivia! Sunday nights you’ll find the always welcoming pub quiz. It’s free and fun to play. How many questions? 25. How many people per team? Up to 4. What time is the quiz held? 8 pm. What […]

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