Starting August 14 (Saturday) we will be showing English Premier League Football–some of the world’s best. These matches will be shown on the big screen starting at 9:00 am on Saturday mornings, which makes them pair with our weekend breakfast service.

* Weekend breakfast happens 9:00 am – 12:30 pm, Saturday AND Sunday.
** Premier League Football will be shown at 9:00 am, Saturdays starting August 14.  Teams vary based on league schedule.

Sweet monkey! Seems the heat is starting to break. Celebrate with a spot of dinner and a pint at Merlins. Take in a bit of non-tortuous air on our patio. And take part in one of the Isles’ true joys: the pub quiz. It’s Wednesday, so that means we welcome our quizmaster Bill Watkins, a man of ever-changing mysteries.

Bill will deliver 25 questions to teams of up to 4, and it’s always a good time. Join in or just ogle. It’s a fantastic weekday break. Quiz starts at 7:30 pm sharpish.

THURSDAY
Monthly Scotch Tasting
7:30 pm

Every first Thursday of the month, Merlins holds a grand scotch tasting. The next opportunity is Thursday, August 5.

What will be poured? We’ve got one of the Twin Cities’ best scotch collections, so you can be sure it’ll be a joy to the nose, the tongue, the belly and the blood. Our monthly tastings always include four or five nice pours from our extensive stock.

All (of age!) are invited to participate. And for those who do not wish to participate, hey: no worries! Please remember that we’re open for all, whether you’re here for dinner, a pint, or the tasting itself.

Scotch tasting time: 7:30 pm
Cost: $25/person

SATURDAY

Open at 9:00 am for BREAKFAST! – Breakfast has come to Merlins Rest, and it’s outstanding.

Papa John and Hot Club of East Lake – 9:00 pm – Our weekly Saturday night music is tough to beat. One of the true class acts of Minneapolis.

SUNDAY

Open at 9:00 am for BREAKFAST!

Sunday Pub Quiz – 7:30 pm - What better way to close out the weekend than with a bit of trivia levity over a pint or two? Perhaps a little summer fare on a plate. Join us for 25 questions and loads of laughs.

This weekend, July 17 and 18, we’ll begin regular breakfast service here at Merlins Rest. We’ll open at 9:00 am, we’ll continue to do so on Saturdays and Sundays hereafter.

And this coming weekend, on Sunday morning, we’ll celebrate the new breakfast service with some foot-stomping fun courtesy of the Fat Chance Jug Band. They have an infectious sound. Come in for breakfast, some coffee and maybe even a “Spooky” bloody mary. At 1:00 pm, the Fat Chance Jug Band will start the entertainment.

THURSDAY CORRECTION

Merlin’s beard! Made a little mistake yesterday in posting that it was Deano’s week to play on Thursday night. Alas, I’ve skipped a week in my mind, but only because sometimes it gets a little confusing living backward, as Merlin must. Your future is my past: do you see? Thursday this week is Cooker John’s.

Cooker John is one of the Twin Cities’ finest musicians. He plays finger-style and slide guitar, mixing folk, blues and originals that reflect a performing experience of over 40 years. Pop in for a tincture and at the same time enjoy this opportunity to share a musical experience of unusual depth and expertise. Music starts around 8:30 PM.