Monthly Archives: August 2011

Back to it!

Well, your publican was back home in the UK of late and enjoyed both holiday and some detailed research by pint and pub plate. (Such a difficult task!) But this is one of the things that keeps us deeply connected to … Continue reading

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Lovely Night for a Quiz!

Summer as it should be! A breeze, not too hot, few to no clouds, and a local stocked with all your favorite pub plates, pints, and drams. Pop on up tonight for the weekly Wednesday Pub Quiz! Hosted by yer … Continue reading

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Irish Hour!

Well, looks like yer man Bill Watkins is off at a book reading (his own, you understand) but he will be back for the Irish Hour. And you might catch Jim Brooks (he of Irish Gazette fame) here too. From … Continue reading

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Ride on!

Don’t be deterred by the weather! This weekend, the Irish Fair takes place on Harriet Island in Saint Paul. This morning (Saturday, August 13) we invite you to join a 9:30 am bike ride from Merlins Rest to Harriet Island. … Continue reading

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Kilts, Corsets, Pipes and Pints

It’s Kilt Night! One of our longest traditions endures: Friday night = Kilt Night. It’s also Corset Night. To boot, we’ve got live Irish music, and it’s not all too unusual to hear a bagpipe sound here and there. Regardless … Continue reading

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