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April Scotch Tasting event photo

April Scotch Tasting

Thursday April 16th

Join us for an expertly guided exploration of port cask influence and coastal character in an exceptional Single Malt Scotch tasting. Featuring the opulent richness of Dalmore Port Wood Reserve, the elegant, honeyed depth of Tomintoul 12 Year Port Cask, the bold maritime power of Talisker 2023 Special Release, and the refined balance of Oban 15 Year Port Wood, this curated lineup showcases the remarkable interplay between spirit, cask, and place. Expect layers of dark fruit, gentle spice, coastal salinity, and lingering sweetness, all revealed through the lens of expert insight and thoughtful selection. This is more than a tasting—it’s a deep dive into the craft, nuance, and quiet complexity that define truly memorable single malts.

Tasting total $66 per person - $49 with app & our specialty phrase

Reserve your seat with a $25 deposit

07:30 PM - 09:30 PM

2026-04-16 19:30:002026-04-16 21:30:00America/ChicagoApril Scotch TastingJoin us for an expertly guided exploration of port cask influence and coastal character in an exceptional Single Malt Scotch tasting. Featuring the opulent richness of Dalmore Port Wood Reserve, the elegant, honeyed depth of Tomintoul 12 Year Port Cask, the bold maritime power of Talisker 2023 Special Release, and the refined balance of Oban 15 Year Port Wood, this curated lineup showcases the remarkable interplay between spirit, cask, and place. Expect layers of dark fruit, gentle spice, coastal salinity, and lingering sweetness, all revealed through the lens of expert insight and thoughtful selection. This is more than a tasting—it’s a deep dive into the craft, nuance, and quiet complexity that define truly memorable single malts.Tasting total $66 per person - $49 with app & our specialty phraseReserve your seat with a $25 depositMerlins Rest PubMerlins Rest Pubchatwithmerlin@yahoo.com
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19 Year Anniversary Celebration

Saturday April 25th

Join us as we celebrate all the memories and pints poured for the last 19 years in the Longfellow neighborhood. We want to see you and say THANK YOU  - we will have dancers, and singers, and music, and cake, and our annual t shirt giveaway and so much more. Please stop in and share your favorite memory as we cheers to another 19 years coming up!  we will finish the night with Deano and the Dinosaurs performing - our longest performing band from way back in 2007

12:00 PM - 10:30 PM

2026-04-25 12:00:002026-04-25 22:30:00America/Chicago19 Year Anniversary CelebrationJoin us as we celebrate all the memories and pints poured for the last 19 years in the Longfellow neighborhood. We want to see you and say THANK YOU  - we will have dancers, and singers, and music, and cake, and our annual t shirt giveaway and so much more. Please stop in and share your favorite memory as we cheers to another 19 years coming up!  we will finish the night with Deano and the Dinosaurs performing - our longest performing band from way back in 2007Merlins Rest PubMerlins Rest Pubchatwithmerlin@yahoo.com

Mother's Day

Sunday May 10th

Join us on Mother's Day and treat your mom to a delicious meal!

11:00 AM - 12:00 AM

2026-05-10 11:00:002026-05-10 00:00:00America/ChicagoMother's DayJoin us on Mother's Day and treat your mom to a delicious meal!Merlins Rest PubMerlins Rest Pubchatwithmerlin@yahoo.com
May Scotch Tasting event photo

May Scotch Tasting

Thursday May 14th

Thursdays every week

A rare and unmissable finale before the summer break—by popular demand, we proudly recreate the legendary 2016 tasting. Join us for A Study in Sherry, an extraordinary exploration of cask influence through the exceptionally limited Tomatin Quatro Series—four remarkable single malts, each restricted to just 2,000 bottles, and each matured for four years in a distinct style of sherry cask: Fino, Manzanilla, Oloroso, and Pedro Ximénez. This is a masterclass in nuance and transformation, where the delicate spirit of Tomatin is shaped by the world’s most expressive fortified wines. To set the stage, we begin with Tomatin Dùlchas, matured in ex-bourbon and virgin oak, before progressing through the series—each dram accompanied by a tasting of its respective sherry, offering a deeper, more intimate understanding of the profound influence these casks impart. A truly special evening for the curious and the connoisseur alike.

There is a 25.00 deposit due and the remaining amount of the tasting cost will be paid at the event

07:30 PM - 09:30 PM

2026-05-14 19:30:002026-05-14 21:30:00America/ChicagoMay Scotch TastingA rare and unmissable finale before the summer break—by popular demand, we proudly recreate the legendary 2016 tasting. Join us for A Study in Sherry, an extraordinary exploration of cask influence through the exceptionally limited Tomatin Quatro Series—four remarkable single malts, each restricted to just 2,000 bottles, and each matured for four years in a distinct style of sherry cask: Fino, Manzanilla, Oloroso, and Pedro Ximénez. This is a masterclass in nuance and transformation, where the delicate spirit of Tomatin is shaped by the world’s most expressive fortified wines. To set the stage, we begin with Tomatin Dùlchas, matured in ex-bourbon and virgin oak, before progressing through the series—each dram accompanied by a tasting of its respective sherry, offering a deeper, more intimate understanding of the profound influence these casks impart. A truly special evening for the curious and the connoisseur alike. There is a 25.00 deposit due and the remaining amount of the tasting cost will be paid at the eventMerlins Rest PubMerlins Rest Pubchatwithmerlin@yahoo.com
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National Veggie Burger Day

Friday June 5th

It's National Veggie Burger Day! Come down and grab a healthy burger!

11:00 AM - 01:00 AM

2026-06-05 11:00:002026-06-05 01:00:00America/ChicagoNational Veggie Burger DayIt's National Veggie Burger Day! Come down and grab a healthy burger!Merlins Rest PubMerlins Rest Pubchatwithmerlin@yahoo.com
WORLD CUP 2026 event photo

WORLD CUP 2026

Thursday June 11th

Sundays, Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays every weeks

Join us for all the matches - Big screen plus the 2 smaller screens - specials on pints during the matches. No reservations and we are sitting PUB STYLE - explanation: we sit whereever theres a chair available meaning you may be sharing a table with new friends!

04:00 PM - 06:00 PM

2026-06-11 16:00:002026-06-11 18:00:00America/ChicagoWORLD CUP 2026Join us for all the matches - Big screen plus the 2 smaller screens - specials on pints during the matches. No reservations and we are sitting PUB STYLE - explanation: we sit whereever theres a chair available meaning you may be sharing a table with new friends!Merlins Rest PubMerlins Rest Pubchatwithmerlin@yahoo.com

National Bourbon Day

Sunday June 14th

Join us on National Bourbon Day! June 14th - Sit back, relax and sip on your favorite bourbon!

11:00 AM - 12:00 AM

2026-06-14 11:00:002026-06-14 00:00:00America/ChicagoNational Bourbon DayJoin us on National Bourbon Day! June 14th - Sit back, relax and sip on your favorite bourbon!Merlins Rest PubMerlins Rest Pubchatwithmerlin@yahoo.com

Father's Day

Sunday June 21st

Treat your dad and join us for Father's Day!

11:00 AM - 12:00 AM

2026-06-21 11:00:002026-06-21 00:00:00America/ChicagoFather's DayTreat your dad and join us for Father's Day!Merlins Rest PubMerlins Rest Pubchatwithmerlin@yahoo.com

National Dive Bar Day

Tuesday July 7th

It's National Dive Bar Day! As if we needed a holiday! Either way come join us for a drink!

11:00 AM - 01:00 AM

2026-07-07 11:00:002026-07-07 01:00:00America/ChicagoNational Dive Bar DayIt's National Dive Bar Day! As if we needed a holiday! Either way come join us for a drink!Merlins Rest PubMerlins Rest Pubchatwithmerlin@yahoo.com

National French Fry Day

Friday July 10th

Join us on National French Fry Day July 12th and grab a bite (with a side of fries)!

11:00 AM - 01:00 AM

2026-07-10 11:00:002026-07-10 01:00:00America/ChicagoNational French Fry DayJoin us on National French Fry Day July 12th and grab a bite (with a side of fries)!Merlins Rest PubMerlins Rest Pubchatwithmerlin@yahoo.com

National Mojito Day

Saturday July 11th

Grab a cold refreshing Mojito because it's National Mojito Day!

11:00 AM - 01:00 AM

2026-07-11 11:00:002026-07-11 01:00:00America/ChicagoNational Mojito DayGrab a cold refreshing Mojito because it's National Mojito Day!Merlins Rest PubMerlins Rest Pubchatwithmerlin@yahoo.com

National Mac and Cheese Day

Tuesday July 14th

Mac Attack! Come down and get your mac on for National Mac n' Cheese Day July 14th!

11:00 AM - 12:00 AM

2026-07-14 11:00:002026-07-14 00:00:00America/ChicagoNational Mac and Cheese DayMac Attack! Come down and get your mac on for National Mac n' Cheese Day July 14th!Merlins Rest PubMerlins Rest Pubchatwithmerlin@yahoo.com