Setting up a home bar is a big project and the costs can run wild if you don’t keep them in check. Knowing what you need for your home bar is also a big project, there is so much stuff to get. Working off a home bar essentials list may not be your best bet. … Read more
When I invite guests to my home bar, should I supply all the drink and snacks? Or ask them to bring their own? Alternatively should I charge them to cover my costs? What is the home bar etiquette on BYOB? Just in case you are unsure, BYOB means bring your own bottle, booze, beer or … Read more
The main part of a home bar is the actual bar itself. This where all the action happens, where we mix and serve the drinks to our guests. We all design and make the bar to our own needs, but what is a bar top counter hatch? And is it worth fitting one to my … Read more
Having a home bar is a great thing, whether it be in an existing room, basement, extension, garage or separate outbuilding. Our prime reason for installing one is to entertain and enjoy time with family and friends. At the same time we need to consider their welfare, so here are some tips for home bar … Read more
When we go to a bar or pub we don’t even have to think about how the beer is stored. All that is taken care of by the bartenders. However when storing beer at home, we do need to think about the right way to store beer. So should beer be kept in the fridge? … Read more
Most people have their own way of pouring beer. Some like their beer to have a nice foamy head. While others try to avoid the foam completely. But what is the correct way to pour a beer? And should I tilt the glass when pouring beer? In this article I will cover how to pour … Read more
When it comes to building a home bar the bar top is one of the best parts. This is the part of a home bar that shines and shows your own personality. A bar top is your own unique stamp, whether it be simple or extravagant in design. So what is the best type of … Read more
There seems to be plenty of beer kegs for sale on classified ad sites and auction sites. People buy beer kegs to upcycle them into brewing kettles, sinks, barbecues and even tables or light shades. But can you legally buy a keg? Or does a beer keg belong to the brewery? Converting a beer keg … Read more
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