Whether your taste is for a hearty meal of Bangers and Mash or our authentic Fish and Chips, you can wash it down with a wide selection of both Import and Domestic beers and the most comprehensive list of Single Malt Scotch and Irish Whiskey in all of Minnesota.
Merlins Rest Pub features a wide selection of import taps and authentic spirits. The pub has the largest selection of single malt scotches and Irish whiskeys in Minnesota (many of which are showcased during our monthly scotch tastings, October – June).
Merlins Rest Pub has some of the best musicians in the Twin Cities come through our doors. Music on Saturday evenings! We feature open jams, live Irish music, jazz, blues, folk, almost every night of the week. Call the pub for more details!
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I've been coming to Merlin's trivia every Wednesday for a few months now so I think it's time I leave a review! Trivia (Weds @ 7:30) is fun and difficult, the staff are friendly and interesting, and I really love the cheap 22oz of Miller. I've also had food a few times and it has all been SO good. The single smash burger was no exaggeration one of the best burgers I've ever had. The Pimm's cup is also amazing...
Mormon's Nest is a great public house. They have multiple bibles available at the bar, no book of mormon but that's okay. The best thing about Merman's Fest is probably the attentive service, from tail to fin! If Merwin's Nets had any room for improvement it would be maybe catching more fish. Their fish are adequate, for sure, but more is always better, right‽
We have been going to Merlin's for over 10 years and figured we would spread the word. It is very homey pub with great atmosphere. The leather booths are great to sit in. Sometimes they are full and the tables are nice too. They have music quite often. We have heard a bagpipe player and folk groups playing new and traditional songs. We have always had friendly and prompt service. They have a British menu and American food with a English flavor...
Their Fish n Chips are excellent. Great tasting, loads of yummy fries, malt vinegar, lemon wedges & tarter sauce -- a regular order for my mom & I. Clean & orderly inside. You sign your cc receipt & keep the pen! Friendly staff. Reasonably priced. So far I haven't had a very long wait either. I'm not kidding you, these are excellent fish n chips & right in my neighborhood!
We were fans of Merlins Rest in the old, normal days, and they're killing it in these new ridiculous Covid days as well. Easy ordering and pickup, quick turnaround times. I had no idea Fish and Chips would travel well and hold up for a 15 minute car ride back home, but they sure do. Can't wait until I can sit in the restaurant and have a beer, but in the meantime, this will definitely do!
