Monthly Archives: January 2011

The weekend may be coming to a close, and the weather may be a touch colder, but don’t let all that drive you inward. Get out and get into the pub! We’ve got a fantastic brunch served (10:00 am – … Continue reading →

Question: What are you doing on Wednesday night? Answer: Enjoying the Watkins Wednesday Pub Quiz! Join us at 7:30 pm for the best Isles-style quiz in the Cities. Hosted by yer man Bill Watkins, author of A Celtic Childhood, Scotland … Continue reading →

Tonight is our very popular – kilt and corset night! That’s right, wear your kilt or a corset and get a free pint! It may be cold out but it is warm in the pub! Pipers will be here throughout … Continue reading →

Prepare thyselves! Merlins already owns Minnesota’s most impressive stock of single-malt scotches and Irish whiskys. We’ve acquired another Irish gem (bringing that particular cadre to 32), and it’s none other than Jameson Gold Reserve–a magnificently delicious blend, allegedly their best yet, and … Continue reading →

Every Wednesday at 7:30 pm sharpish, yer man Bill Watkins leads the Twin Cities’ best pub quiz. Merlins Rest follows the traditional Isles style–teams, laughter, fun facts and more than a few smart revelations (as well as some historical or … Continue reading →