Setting up a home bar can turn any ordinary space into a prime spot for relaxing and hosting friends. I have experimented with all sorts of gear and decorations in my own bar at home. With some planning and the right items, I found it pretty easy to make my home bar practical, comfortable, and … Read more
It has been 18 months since I built our pub shed Welsh Cockney. Has it been worth the investment? And what is it like living with a pub shed? It has definitely been worth the investment to have a separate space for relaxing and entertaining. It is great to have a dedicated space to invite … Read more
Flair Bartending is an art and a skill that many bartenders make look simple. However it is possible to develop flair skills even in your own home bar or pub shed. You can start with the basics of flair bartending and with a little practise become a home flair expert. The basics of flair bartending … Read more
Creating a home bar is an exciting project, but it’s not just about picking the right stools and glasses. It’s crucial to start with the right dimensions to ensure your home bar is not only good-looking but also fully functional. Although a home bar can be built to your own custom measurements, it is a … Read more
Many people who build home bars and pub sheds want the classic cosy pub atmosphere. We all love the traditional British pub style, but can we replicate that in a home bar or pub shed? Of course, but creating a cosy pub vibe goes beyond just slapping some memorabilia on the walls; it’s about capturing … Read more
How do I get WIFI in my pub shed is the exact question I have asked myself. So I set about finding out, and got it sorted which was simple. Well I thought I had sorted it, however it didn’t work. But now I have the best solution. To get WIFI in my pub shed … Read more
Building a pub shed home bar is quite a big project, from the ground work and base to the actual shed build. Then there is the interior to kit out, so when is a pub shed home bar finished? A pub shed home bar is never really finished because it develops over time. While the … Read more
Most homebrewers will use either bottles or a pressure barrel for their beer. Each have their advantages and disadvantages. However some like to use a beer engine for their homebrew. But is this possible? It is possible to use a beer engine for serving homebrew. However it needs to be connected to either a cask … Read more
There are a few ways to upholster bench seating. One, have it upholstered professionally. Two, buy the foam and the fabric of choice and upholster it yourself. Or three, have custom size cushions made to measure. So what is the best upholstery for my pub shed bench seat? After weighing up the effort and cost, … Read more
The Home bar or pub shed have gained popularity in recent years, especially since the beginning of 2020. Many of these home bars and pub sheds have real draught beer on tap, TV’s, dartboards, pool tables and even toilets. But will the home bar kill the pub? Although many pubs have closed their doors in … Read more