Irish Hour – Defying Time, Defining Fun

On Tuesday you’ll find Merlins Rest hosting the “Irish Hour,” a celebration of wit, wisdom, storytelling, and all around good times. And much as a Swedish mile is longer than an American mile, Irish Hour is longer than an hour. Join us from 5:30 – 7:00pm.

Good craic!

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Vote Now! Best of the Twin Cities

Merlins Rest is nearing its 5-year anniversary, and we have succeeded in large part because of the fantastic involvement we have with our community. The past two years, in fact, we’ve earned recognition in the Best Neighborhood Pub category during the City Pages’ annual “Best of the Twin Cities” open poll.

Please vote in the 2012 “Best Of…”!
http://polls.citypages.com/polls/min/bestof12/

We would appreciate your support, of course, in the Best Neighborhood Bar (Pub) category. But we also hope you vote for Paciugo Gelato and Cafee, which we consider the Best Ice Cream.  (We love our beer and gelato!)

Again, thank you for your continued support, friends. Win or lose, we are winners with patrons like YOU! Each and every day you inspire and encourage us. You keep it lively, from musicians popping in to take part in open jams to pub sing-alongs to jokes around the bar, it’s been a very satisfying ride. And we’re more than happy to keep the fire lit.

See you soon!

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St. Patrick’s Day Is Here!

We’ve been open since 9:00 am today with Full Irish Breakfast (including black pudding). Start your engines of celebration!

ON TAP TODAY

Join us here on St. Patrick’s Day for a day of music, corned beef (we braise ours for more than 5 hours), laughter and friends. Breakfast service starts at 9:00 am and Corned Beef & Cabbage is available from 11:00 am.

And, of course, we’ll have plenty of Irish stout flowing.

Music, food, bevvies and fun: it’s what Paddy’s Day is supposed to be. See you soon!

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Special St. Patrick’s Day Whiskey Tasting – Thursday!

We are starting the party just a wee bit early, and why not!?

This Thursday, March 15, we’ll hold a pre-Paddy’s whiskey tasting featuring premium Irish whiskeys: Tullemore Dew 10yr single malt, Redbreast 15yr, Knappogue 17yr Sherry Cask, and the Connemara Cask Strength.

Call +1 612 216 2419 for details and to reserve your spot!

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British Pie Week

It’s British Pie Week! No joke. The Isles, as you know, are renowned for their pies, pasties, butties and brews. And this week is all about the British Pie.

We’re having some fun in the kitchen too.

Pop on up, enjoy a savory pie, take in a pint or dram or glass of your preferred elixir, and celebrate life.

Don’t forget to follow us on Facebook!

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