Their traditional establishment embodies the noblest of British Isles Institutions: the local pub. Historically, the public house is an abode of welcome to all who come in search of solace, sustenance, and a drop of good cheer. Free from the gaze of the television’s all-numbing eye, the conversation is king. Merriment, music and a little of Merlin's magic ease the cares of the day towards the pleasures of the evening. Whether your needs are a good meal, a glass of fine wine, a tipple of malt whiskey, or merely a pint or two and a chat with the locals, Merlins Rest Pub is your “home away from home” — just bring your heart. Gus the Bardic Troubadour will be providing his spirited mix of Traditional and Modern Irish Folk Music all evening, so have your requests ready!

Join us for a festive night of Irish & Celtic pub songs, plus a few pub-style covers of modern pop songs! Gus the Bardic Troubadour will be playing lively Irish pub songs, sea shanties, and group participation songs, that will get you clapping, singing and chanting, and maybe even dancing. Our Pub Song Social is the perfect opportunity to get a little goofy and wind down at the end of the week! Pub Song Socials will be hosted on the last Friday of each month so there are multiple opportunities to let loose with fun music and great beers!

The Minnesota Renaissance Festival began its journey in September of 1971 on a 22 acre field in Jonathan, MN. More than 25,000 people visited the two weekend grand opening of the festival then named A Celebration of Nature, Art, and Life! That celebration has since grown to be the largest Renaissance Festival in the United States with an annual attendance of 300,000.

Come and be a part of this long-standing tradition by visiting the festival grounds in Shakopee, MN.

Gus the Bardic Troubadour will be performing his lively music sets oach day of the festival and will be found at the following Points of Interest:

11:00am - Queens Pub

12:45pm - Folkstone Pub for the 1st Pub Crawl

1:30pm - Event Tent for the Wine & Wits Show*

4:15pm - Folkstone Pub for the 2nd Pub Crawl

6:00pm - Clover Cottage

*Wine & Wits is a ticketed event

The Minnesota Renaissance Festival began its journey in September of 1971 on a 22 acre field in Jonathan, MN. More than 25,000 people visited the two weekend grand opening of the festival then named A Celebration of Nature, Art, and Life! That celebration has since grown to be the largest Renaissance Festival in the United States with an annual attendance of 300,000.

Come and be a part of this long-standing tradition by visiting the festival grounds in Shakopee, MN.

Gus the Bardic Troubadour will be performing his lively music sets oach day of the festival and will be found at the following Points of Interest:

11:00am - Queens Pub

12:45pm - Folkstone Pub for the 1st Pub Crawl

1:30pm - Event Tent for the Wine & Wits Show*

4:15pm - Folkstone Pub for the 2nd Pub Crawl

6:00pm - Clover Cottage

*Wine & Wits is a ticketed event

Aa picturesque patio located in the heart of the North Loop, just steps from Target Field. Gus the Bardic Troubadour will be providing his lively mix of traditional and contemporary tunes starting at 6pm!