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    Man cave/ Home bar advice

    Thinking of building a bar in my garden. Anyone got any information/ experience about best way to get a draught beer/ cider installed? Not wanting anything too complicated,

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    If you are going to go that far, you may as well start brewing your own beer

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    It's a good idea though..

    https://www.pinterest.co.uk/explore/man-shed/


    I remember looking into this but it seemed a bit expensive

    https://www.beerhawk.co.uk/perfect-d.../perfect-draft

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    Seek advice from AA.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Wales-Bales View Post
    It's a good idea though..

    https://www.pinterest.co.uk/explore/man-shed/


    I remember looking into this but it seemed a bit expensive

    https://www.beerhawk.co.uk/perfect-d.../perfect-draft
    The Beer hawk site looks promising 👍

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    Quote Originally Posted by William Treseder View Post
    The Beer hawk site looks promising ��
    Fine for small volumes, but if you have more ambitious plans you could visit a pub that does craft ale, and chat to the barman to see how they do it.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Wales-Bales View Post
    Fine for small volumes, but if you have more ambitious plans you could visit a pub that does craft ale, and chat to the barman to see how they do it.
    Not looking to be too ambitious. Just a garden bar to relax in on weekends and have a few friends around now and then. Be nice to have a draught beer on hand as well as cans bottles and spirits.
    Hopefully a few on here may have tried the same thing, or have friends/family who have.

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    Draught beer on tap trumps what I offer: I have a wee Beach Bar at the foot of my garden that accommodates one person behind the bar, a standard-sized fridge and three stools in front of it. Leaving the french doors open it is largely used to access the fridge when there are more than a handful of people. I subsequently also bought a potting shed that I made into somewhere where 8 people can sit and eat. Both erections are adorned with naff lights, cheesy signs, beach paraphernalia such as shells and pebbles, assorted beach-themed junk, nets hanging from the roofs, small music speakers etc.
    I tend to have a Beach Bar evening once a month between Easter and October (themed, of course) and invite different sets of 7 people each time. However, the nearest beach is half an hour away...

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    Quote Originally Posted by Taunton Blue Genie View Post
    Draught beer on tap trumps what I offer: I have a wee Beach Bar at the foot of my garden that accommodates one person behind the bar, a standard-sized fridge and three stools in front of it. Leaving the french doors open it is largely used to access the fridge when there are more than a handful of people. I subsequently also bought a potting shed that I made into somewhere where 8 people can sit and eat. Both erections are adorned with naff lights, cheesy signs, beach paraphernalia such as shells and pebbles, assorted beach-themed junk, nets hanging from the roofs, small music speakers etc.
    I tend to have a Beach Bar evening once a month between Easter and October (themed, of course) and invite different sets of 7 people each time. However, the nearest beach is half an hour away...
    How does one get an invite? It sounds like fun having my erection adorned with naff lights, cheesy signs, shells and pebbles, and assorted beach-themed junk

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    Can you buy kegerators over there?

    https://www.kegerator.com/

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    I just use a cooler in my back garden. 3 bags of ice. Keeps beer cold for a couple of days at least.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Wales-Bales View Post
    How does one get an invite? It sounds like fun having my erection adorned with naff lights, cheesy signs, shells and pebbles, and assorted beach-themed junk
    😂😂

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    I think it's only TBG that gets his erections decorated. 🤔

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    Schoolboy error by TBG using the word “erection” on this board.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Divine Wright View Post
    Schoolboy error by TBG using the word “erection” on this board.
    Deliberately, of course. It didn't occur to me that anyone would think it was accidental

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    Quote Originally Posted by Taunton Blue Genie View Post
    Draught beer on tap trumps what I offer: I have a wee Beach Bar at the foot of my garden that accommodates one person behind the bar, a standard-sized fridge and three stools in front of it. Leaving the french doors open it is largely used to access the fridge when there are more than a handful of people. I subsequently also bought a potting shed that I made into somewhere where 8 people can sit and eat. Both erections are adorned with naff lights, cheesy signs, beach paraphernalia such as shells and pebbles, assorted beach-themed junk, nets hanging from the roofs, small music speakers etc.
    I tend to have a Beach Bar evening once a month between Easter and October (themed, of course) and invite different sets of 7 people each time. However, the nearest beach is half an hour away...
    Do we have to wear specific swimwear and bring an overnight bag ?

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    Quote Originally Posted by life on mars View Post
    Do we have to wear specific swimwear and bring an overnight bag ?
    Hello sailor, I see you've done this before then. I never knew beachcombing was your thing

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    Quote Originally Posted by Wales-Bales View Post
    Hello sailor, I see you've done this before then. I never knew beachcombing was your thing
    Go anywhere for a free drink , and a naked barby party .

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    Quote Originally Posted by life on mars View Post
    Do we have to wear specific swimwear and bring an overnight bag ?
    No, you can leave the wife at home.

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    I was hoping for a bit more, but it seems TBG’s decorated erection is too “hard” to get past 🤔

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    Quote Originally Posted by Wales-Bales View Post
    How does one get an invite? It sounds like fun having my erection adorned with naff lights, cheesy signs, shells and pebbles, and assorted beach-themed junk

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    I picked up a new batch of anti hard on tablets today, am I allowed without an erection?

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    Quote Originally Posted by NYCBlue View Post
    Can you buy kegerators over there?

    https://www.kegerator.com/
    Yes, https://www.brewuk.co.uk/brew-kegerator.html or, with a bit of googling you can build your own from an old freezer.

    These are good for mini kegs https://www.amazon.co.uk/Klarstein-I...5Q57N9SK2CZ9YC

    And if you get in to homebrew you can refill the kegs you buy in Tesco with your own beer

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    I acquired one last year , link below, plenty big enough. Bought a big beer fridge from gumtree which takes all the bottles etc. Wine and spirits behind bar. I acquired some beer pumps and put them on for show (not wired up or attached to proper kegs), instead for draft I buy 5 litre kegs from the supermarket ( about 9 pints), get some lager, strongbow, IPA and your sorted (£10-£18 for a keg depending on offers). Mine is in the conservatory, but treat this and bobs your uncle it will last in the garden for a few years. Then if you like it you can always step up...tip here is an old reception desk from a hairdressers, shop/office etc.....makes a fantastic bar. Run some electric out to the bar with waterproof sockets etc.....

    I will post a picture up of mine if I have one


    https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Garden-Ba...sAAOSwD6xZrsR~

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    Quote Originally Posted by Nicerino View Post
    I acquired one last year , link below, plenty big enough. Bought a big beer fridge from gumtree which takes all the bottles etc. Wine and spirits behind bar. I acquired some beer pumps and put them on for show (not wired up or attached to proper kegs), instead for draft I buy 5 litre kegs from the supermarket ( about 9 pints), get some lager, strongbow, IPA and your sorted (£10-£18 for a keg depending on offers). Mine is in the conservatory, but treat this and bobs your uncle it will last in the garden for a few years. Then if you like it you can always step up...tip here is an old reception desk from a hairdressers, shop/office etc.....makes a fantastic bar. Run some electric out to the bar with waterproof sockets etc.....

    I will post a picture up of mine if I have one


    https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Garden-Ba...sAAOSwD6xZrsR~
    👍

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