Merlins Rest Pub

Calling all ex-pats! Calling all native citizens! It’s New Year’s Eve and you’re invited.
Tonight we’re throwing a Hogmanay party…which is like a New Year’s Eve party, only with a Scots name. We’ll be open from 2.00 PM until some time in 2008!
So bring, ring, drink in the new year Scottish style. Kilts and bagpiping included. [...]

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Confession: I happen to know the copywriter for the monster truck and motorcross commercials.
Right! It’s Sunday and we’re serving brunch from 9 am to 2 pm. And tonight: the Sunday Pub Quiz! Join us by 8 pm for the weekly torture session with our trivial host John Dingley, a charming young man. And providing [...]

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It’s the weekend! Lovely.
We’ve got brunch from 9 am - 2 pm Saturday and Sunday; the Hot Club of East Lake on Saturday night; and a pub quiz and Sam’s Sandwich on Sunday. But more on Sunday tomorrow.
Today is Saturday and we’re battling the wintry weather with warm food, plentiful pints (such as the Fuller’s [...]

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The Kilt Krash is here! Look out!
Our weekly Kilt Night will feature members of the St. Andrew’s Society and the Twin Cities Scottish Club. Wear your kilt (or anything tartan) and enjoy the evening.  It’s a great way to share an event with another Scottish organization.
The event starts at 7:00 p.m.
And if you [...]

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Some folks get blue around the holidays, others just enjoy the blues. If you’re in the former group, it’s time to cheer up and with us, friend. And if you’re in the latter, we’ll see you tonight for Dino and the Dinosaurs!
Dino and the Dinosaurs play some outstanding blues here at Merlins. We’re big fans. [...]

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