Whether you purchase a ready made bar or build your own bar it is going to sit on the floor. Is it enough for the bar to just sit on the floor. Or should a home bar be secured to the floor? For me it is a no brainer and I will share my thoughts … Read more
There are plenty of things that commercial bars and pubs use that are not needed for a home bar. Some of those things we still add to the home bar even if we don’t need them. So what is a service bar rail? And do I need one for my home bar? Not every pub … Read more
If you have a beer tap or beer engine in your home bar. Then just like the taps and pumps in a pub, the lines will need cleaning. Obviously in a home bar there is not the amount of beer lines a pub would have. But how often should I clean my beer lines? Maybe … Read more
Having a bar at home is a dream for many beer lovers. But what about having a real ale pump, that has got to be the ultimate dream. However what equipment do I need to dispense real ale at my home bar? It may seem a little daunting to set up a real ale home … Read more
A good home bar is one that has everything to hand. This makes it easy to prepare and serve drinks to your guests. So the right equipment is important, but does my home bar need a speed rail? A well organised busy commercial bar will have a speed rail. However a home bar is never … Read more
When building a home bar we try to authenticate a real bar or pub. Many pubs have a rail that runs along the bottom of the bar. What are their purpose? And should I fit a bar foot rail? Although not all pubs have a bar foot rail, the ones that do are there for … Read more
Having our own home bar to entertain friends and family gives us the freedom to make any drink we choose. There are no limits, so why create a home bar cocktail menu? We want our guests to have a good experience and have the drink they want. So creating a bar menu would surely restrict … Read more
Whether we stack glasses to carry them from one place to another, or when storing them. Is it the right thing to do? In my opinion it is a no no, but will stacking glasses damage them? Any kind of home bar, small or large will need plenty of glassware. How we care for those … Read more
A bar is a perfect addition to any home for personal enjoyment as well as entertaining family and friends. So it is best to plan it well before we jump in and build it. Getting the measurements and spacings right is very important. So how much space should I have behind a home bar? Build … Read more
How do I display liquor bottles in a bar? A question that I have been asked recently and one that requires a little thought. It is not ideal to store your liquor bottles in a cupboard out of site. Mainly because you can’t see exactly what you have at a glance. Displaying your liquor bottles … Read more