Home bar accessories are where many people overspend early. When the main thing is to get your home bar or pub shed to a comfortable and usable entertaining space. It’s easy to buy: But only a small number of accessories genuinely make a bar: This guide focuses only on accessories that truly add value. Disclosure: As … Read more
One of the biggest early decisions when planning a home bar is whether to: Both options can produce an excellent result — but they suit different budgets, skills, and expectations. This guide explains: If you haven’t planned your measurements yet, start here first: → The Ultimate Guide to Home Bar Dimensions (UK) Correct sizing affects … Read more
Why This Matters Outdoor bars fail for one simple reason: No safe power or usable heat. Fix those two things, and a shed bar becomes usable all year. Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.This helps support Home Bar Kit at no extra cost to you.You can read our full affiliate disclosure here. Safe Power … Read more
Choosing the right bar fridge is one of the most important decisions when building a home bar. Get it right, and your bar feels practical, comfortable, and easy to use.Get it wrong, and you can end up with: This guide explains which bar fridges actually work in UK home bars, based on: If you’re still … Read more
La Route De Thor is a French beer made by Ferme-Brasserie La Chapelle (Northmæn) located in Normandy, France. It is of the IPA style and is pretty strong at 6.5% ABV. However, is it any good? Well it is rather good, and I like it. It pours a dark hazy amber with a one finger … Read more
Chimay Gold is a Trappist beer made by the Monks of Scourmont Abbey in Belgium. It is also known as Chimay Dorée and was originally brewed for the Monks and their guests at the Abbey. However it is now available to all, but is it any good? Chimay Gold is rather nice, in fact it’s … Read more
Crazy Peacock is an American IPA from the Bragdy Twt Lol or Trefforest Brewery located in Pontypridd, South Wales. It is said to hoppy and strong in flavour, but is it any good? Crazy Peacock is a pleasant enough beer. It pours a light gold with a one finger white foamy top. On the nose … Read more
The Welsh Cockney Pub Shed is now over 2 years old, so I thought I would share with you a little update of how it has developed in the last year. It has been a fun 2 years since the pub shed was completed and it is surprising how it develops as time goes on. … Read more
NZ Pale is a New Zealand Pale Ale brewed by Freedom Brewery of Staffordshire, England. They have been around since 1995, however although the journey started in London, it moved to Staffordshire some years later. So what is NZ Pale like? NZ Pale is pretty good, but not like your typical pale ale. It pours … Read more
A garden bar isn’t just an outdoor addition; it’s a lifestyle upgrade. Think of it as your personal oasis, where you unwind, host friends, or just savour some alone time with a drink in hand. When you’re thinking about where to place and build it, location can make or break the whole project. Location influences … Read more