Merlins Rest Pub

How do we start off the week here at Merlins? Good food, tasty pints and the weekly Open Mic with Harrison Matthews. It’s a grand gathering. Poems, stories, anecdotes and songs are shared. And, of course, plenty of laughs are had all round in the casual conversation that takes place around this event.
The mic […]

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It’s the weekend, and there’s a bit of a chilly stillness to the air, but we’re keeping it warm and vibrant in the pub. Here’s what going on:
BRUNCH - Saturday and Sunday, our raved-about and ravenously enjoyed brunch is served from 9 am - 2 pm. Traditional Irish and UK fare, some American classics and […]

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Oochie-mama! It’s cold out there. But it’s never too cold to kilt up, friends.
Tonight we’re holding our weekly Kilt Night and the Celtic session players–they’d be musicians–are expected. It’s a fantastic way to warm yourself on these deep-freeze winter days: a pasty, a pint or two, some brilliant music, and plenty of laughs. See you […]

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Right! It’s Thursday and we’ve got a couple things on tap: music and birders. And we’ll write about this in reverse order. So: Not only do we have our new menu with loads of pub dishes to keep you warm this winter, we’ve got Cooker John in the pub tonight!
Cooker John plays finger-style and slide […]

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NEW MENU!!
It’s here! The NEW MENU! We’ve been tinkering with the menu for quite some time, and as many of you know a number of these items have been unofficially available. We appreciate all the suggestions we receive. They’ve helped us narrow in on our winter fare.
Check out not just our crazy-good bangers and mash […]

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