Merlins Rest Pub

10/09/2026

Weather is changing and so is our menu....Get ready for the Winter menu coming next week. Think Merlins Stew...Cottage Pie...and so many more exciting changes...what are you most excited for???

10/08/2026

This weekend is special because it is the return of Gus The Bardic Troubadour after time away. Stop in and help us cheer on Gus and because we love a party - 3 Floyds Brewing will be in house offering samples of a couple of delicious beers and there will be giveaways - join us for Pint Night at the pub!!! See you this weekend - as a last reminder...Brunch on Saturday and Sunday always is a good idea, just saying

10/08/2026

We opened up a few more tickets so if you tried and were unable to get one - get it today - these won't last long and Tuesday is coming!! See you at the pub

🥃 KILCHOMAN TASTING WITH JAMES WILLS 🥃
Islay's farm distillery comes to Merlins!
Join James Wills from Kilchoman for an evening of delicious peated single malt, straight from the family who makes it.
The line-up:
🔸 Kilchoman Rockside
🔸 Kilchoman Machir Bay
🔸 Kilchoman ImpEx Evolution 6 Year Old (Ruby Port Cask)
🔸 Kilchoman Batch Strength
🔸 Kilchoman Sanaig Cask Strength
📅 Tuesday 13th October | 🕖 7.00pm
🎟️ $35, fully redeemable on food and drink on the night. The tasting is basically FREE!
Seats are limited, so book now: Tickets:
https://products.spothopperapp.com/checkout
Peat, smoke and stories from Islay. Don't miss it.
**ky **kytasting
Kilchoman Distillery

10/07/2026

Quiz Show tonight starting at 7.00 pm - be sure to get there early to ensure a seat:

10/01/2026

🥃 KILCHOMAN TASTING WITH JAMES WILLS 🥃
Islay's farm distillery comes to Merlins!
Join James Wills from Kilchoman for an evening of delicious peated single malt, straight from the family who makes it.
The line-up:
🔸 Kilchoman Rockside
🔸 Kilchoman Machir Bay
🔸 Kilchoman ImpEx Evolution 6 Year Old (Ruby Port Cask)
🔸 Kilchoman Batch Strength
🔸 Kilchoman Sanaig Cask Strength
📅 Tuesday 13th October | 🕖 7.00pm
🎟️ $35, fully redeemable on food and drink on the night. The tasting is basically FREE!
Seats are limited, so book now: Tickets:
https://products.spothopperapp.com/checkout
Peat, smoke and stories from Islay. Don't miss it.
**ky **kytasting
Kilchoman Distillery

09/30/2026

🧙‍♂️ Calling All Merlins 🧙‍♂️

We all know the legend of Merlin the Wizard. But here's a little secret: our name, Merlins Rest, was never really about just one Merlin. It's about the many Merlins who come here to rest.

This Halloween, we're finally giving the wizard his moment.
Introducing our newest costume category: BEST DRESSED MERLIN

The winner gets a little magic for their WHOLE year:
✨ $6.50 to spend every week for 52 weeks, on anything you want - that's at least a pint a week for 52 weeks, if you choose
✨ Your name and photo on a plaque right here in the pub, forever

Break out the robes, the beards, the staffs, and the pointy hats. Classic, comedic, or completely your own take, bring us your best Merlin!

Saturday, October 31
Sign up at the pub by 9 PM to be considered
Contest at 10 PM

The spell only works if at least 3 Merlins answer the call, so tag your wizard friends and let's make it happen! 👇

The fine print (every good spell has some): Weekly credit is use it or lose it, no rollovers, no stacking. This is a pub, not a bank! 😉 Non-transferable, no cash value, 21+ with valid ID. Merlin entrants can't enter another costume category.

09/27/2026

An Evening with Kilchoman: Islay's Farm Distillery Comes to Us
Every single malt distillery in Scotland performs the same small miracle. They take three humble ingredients and, through a mix of craft, patience and a touch of sorcery, turn those humble ingredients into liquid gold. (If you've joined one of our Introduction to Single Malt Scotch tastings, you already know this!)
But here's the magic: no two distilleries cast the spell quite the same way. Ask any of our guests just back from our 2026 Scotland distillery tour, and they'll tell you that every stillhouse has its own secrets, quirks and character.
Now you can uncover the secrets of one very special distillery without leaving the state. 🥃
Join us for an intimate evening with James Wills of Kilchoman Distillery, the independent farm distillery on the Isle of Islay. James and his brother Peter run Kilchoman's worldwide sales and marketing, so you'll be hearing the story straight from the family.
Want to geek out on the finest details of barley, peat and stills? Go for it. Curious about the two distillery cats who delight in tormenting the owner? Also fair game! The conversation is open and informal, and no question is too big, or too small
And did we mention the wh**ky? We'll be pouring five expressions of Kilchoman as we explore everything this remarkable distillery has to offer.
📅 When: Tuesday 13th October
🕖 Time: 7:00pm
🎟️ Cost: $35, fully redeemable on any food or drink on the night
Tickets:
https://products.spothopperapp.com/checkout

Spaces are limited, so grab yours before they vanish faster than a delicious dram of Machir Bay! Sláinte!

09/23/2026

Join us and James for an evening of Kilchoman 7pm Tuesday 13th October, watch this space for full details