| Having a bar in your home is a fantastic way of | | | | sticks, umbrellas and shakers. |
| entertaining your friends and is becoming an | | | | |
| increasingly common feature in many homes and | | | | For spirits it's best to get measures (it's far too |
| houses. | | | | easy to be over generous) The best type of bar |
| Home bars come in all shapes and sizes but you | | | | equipment to get is often stainless steel as it is |
| really don't need a lot of room to have a nice bar | | | | easy to clean but don't forget as these things are |
| at the back of your living room and setting up a | | | | going in your home you might want some better |
| home bar is quite simple to do. All you need to | | | | designs than the standard sorts you get in pubs. |
| work out is: | | | | And of course, no home bar would be a complete |
| - Where you want the bar | | | | without a good selection of glasses. Choose a |
| - What drinks you will need | | | | wide variety of shot glasses, tall glasses, wine |
| - What bar equipment you will require | | | | glasses and cocktail glasses and you should have |
| The location of your home bar is really up to you. | | | | something for every eventuality. |
| Nearly every room can have a bar but you want | | | | It's also important to remember plates for |
| somewhere where you can socialise. As for the | | | | snacks, ashtrays, and other small catering |
| type of drinks it really depends on what you and | | | | accessories, not too to mention the mixers as it |
| your friend's prefer as a tipple. Draught beers are | | | | is all to easy to get carried away buying the |
| expensive to plumb in but a good selection of | | | | booze and forget the soft drinks. |
| spirits and mixers will take care of most people's | | | | Now add a couple of bar stools, some coasters |
| tastes. | | | | or drink mats and there you will have the perfect |
| When it comes to bar equipment and bar | | | | place to make you the envy of all your friends |
| accessories then a lot will depend on what you | | | | and as drinking at home is cheaper than going out |
| are going to serve. If you are into cocktails then | | | | – it will probably pay for itself too. |
| you will need the cocktail accessories such as | | | | |