If you like beer and you’re a fan of Elmwood, get ready for a sweet addition to the street in the form of a Belgian beer bar. That’s right, I just learned from Mike Shatzel of Coles that he is preparing to sign a lease and operating agreement that will ultimately lead to the conversion of Merlin’s into a beer-lover’s sanctuary.
The bar will also have a full kitchen and with the right support from the neighborhood Mike would like to incorporate a beer garden in the back… from Merlin’s to a Belgian beer bar and beer garden? Can we get a little support on this one?! Shatzel’s team is presently inside gutting the establishment in preparation for the conversion. We should have more news and interior photos in coming days. This has been a long time coming – I am so happy to see this building get a makeover, and who doesn’t like a good Belgian beer? Way to go Mike!