UK Manufactured*Can You Create a Home Bar in a Garden Building?
A home bar can be a fantastic addition to your garden, giving you a dedicated place to entertain friends, enjoy a drink or watch the big game without taking over space inside your house. Better still, you don't necessarily need to build one from scratch.
From purpose-built garden bars and pub sheds to larger garden rooms, there are plenty of ways to create your own entertaining space just a few steps from your back door.
Choose a Purpose-Built Garden Bar
One of the easiest options is to choose a building that has already been designed with entertaining in mind.
Shed City has a dedicated range of garden bars and pub sheds, with different sizes and styles available to suit your garden.
Rather than adapting a standard shed, purpose-designed garden bars can include features such as serving hatches, counters and plenty of internal space for drinks, seating and accessories. You can then add your own décor, lighting and finishing touches to make the space completely your own.
Can You Turn Another Garden Building into a Bar?
Absolutely. If you want something larger or have a particular design in mind, other types of garden building can also provide an excellent starting point.
A log cabin can create a particularly characterful home bar. Natural timber walls work brilliantly with traditional pub-style interiors, while larger cabins can provide enough room for a bar, stools, comfortable seating and even a games area.
An insulated garden room is another option if you want a more contemporary entertaining space. It could combine a bar with sofas, a television, games table or music system to create a versatile room that can be enjoyed for much more than serving drinks.
How Much Space Does a Garden Bar Need?
You don't need a huge building to create an effective garden bar.
If you mainly want somewhere to enjoy drinks with a few friends, a compact pub shed with a serving hatch and bar counter could be ideal. If you're imagining something closer to your own private pub, you'll need additional room for seating and people to move around comfortably.
Before choosing a size, consider everything you'd like to include. Drinks fridges, shelving, televisions, bar stools and games tables can quickly take up valuable floor space.
What Should You Put Inside?
This is where you can really make your garden bar your own.
A drinks fridge, shelving, bar stools and lighting provide the basics, but there are plenty of ways to take things further. Add a television for football and other sports, a dartboard, sound system or comfortable seating and you've got an entertainment space that can be used for much more than an occasional drink.
You'll also need to consider electricity if you're planning lighting, refrigeration or entertainment equipment. If you want a sink and running water behind the bar, plumbing and drainage will need to be factored into your plans too.
Can You Use a Garden Bar All Year?
There's no reason why your garden bar should only come alive during summer.
If regular year-round use is important, consider the construction, insulation and heating of your chosen building. An insulated garden room can provide an excellent solution, while a substantial timber building can also create a warm and inviting atmosphere with the right specification and heating.
A purpose-built pub shed can be ideal for entertaining throughout the year too, particularly when you're able to close everything securely after use.
Make Your Garden Bar Your Own
One of the biggest attractions of having a bar at home is being able to create exactly the atmosphere you want.
You could recreate the feel of a traditional British pub with timber furniture, signs and warm lighting, create a sports bar complete with television and memorabilia, or go for a contemporary cocktail-bar look.
Your garden bar doesn't even need to be exclusively a bar. Combining it with a games room, entertainment space or garden lounge can make the building much more versatile.
Find Your Perfect Garden Bar at Shed City
Whether you want a compact pub shed or a larger entertainment space, Shed City has a range of garden buildings that can help bring your ideas to life.
