Information related to building or installing a home bar.
The Cocktail Corner You Didn’t Know You Had Let’s be honest: when most of us dream of building a home bar, our minds instantly jump to a large basement bar, a sleek, wraparound quartz counter, or a massive, custom-built pub shed dominating the garden. But then reality hits. You look around your home, calculate the … Read more
The Welsh Cockney pub shed is now over 3 years old, so it is time for the annual update on how it has developed over the past year. The pub shed is still a fun place to enjoy and entertain since its build in 2023. It develops more and more as time goes by, whether … Read more
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
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
Building a home bar sounds like a big DIY project — and for many people the first question is simple: Is it actually hard to build a home bar? The honest answer is: No — but it can become difficult, expensive, or frustrating if a few key decisions are made too early or incorrectly. Most … Read more
A home bar is something that we invest time and money into, so we want to make sure we nail it, when we build it. A wooden beer barrel bar could be the way to nail it. Your home bar can be made with a variety of materials, but wood is the most popular choice, … Read more
The very word Tiki conjures up the essence of calm and serenity, the soothing melody of the tiki sound, the rum based cocktail in hand, a gentle sea breeze and the feel of soft sand between our toes. Ooh, and don’t forget the Hawaiian shirt or beautiful floral design dresses. Just pop to any tropical … Read more
A home bar is an exciting concept and a great addition to any home, but many people don’t know where to start and need help with ideas and designs. The type of bar you build is a personal choice and will be governed by how much space you have and the size of your budget. … Read more
The price of timber is high, which can make building your own bar an expensive project. Do not despair though, because you can get free timber, and it goes by the name of pallets. You can literally make anything out of these wooden pallets, but are they cool or not? I think you either love … Read more