JoeFerguson Posted November 10, 2012 Posted November 10, 2012 Since I like to tinker, I basically built a workshop/refuge with everything I need. When I have friends over, we basically hang out in there. It's a finished concrete floor (think garage floor) and seating is adirondack chairs, office chairs, camping chairs, etc...The office chairs were on their way to Goodwill, but faux leather and casters is too good to pass up. Easy to clean sawdust off of and rolls like a dream. Here's a couple picks I had on my phone (was in the middle of a project, so it's a mess and the phone camera leaves a lot to be desired) While a bar is nice, if you can combine the space with something else you enjoy, it may be worth your time. My buddy who homebrews basically has a mini-brewery and the way he set it up is about as comfortable a sany pub I've been in. I think your setup is ideal. It's really a homey looking shop. You go to do a project and you still have a TV. Good use of space IMHO. Building a space that's just a bar would never get used.
Gordio Posted November 14, 2012 Posted November 14, 2012 I do not say this to mean spirited..but i know 3 gents that put a bar in their basement..they all wish they had used the space for something else. Seems like a great idea, but in practicality it is something that once the first year novelty wears off, gets very little use. Could be just that we are all old than dirt as well Really????? Everytime I see my inlaws come over I shoot right down to the bar in the basement & shut the door. I also use it on the weekends to watch sports & make a day out of it. I have 3 tvs down there & I love sitting there watching sports & making a day of it on a Saturday afternoon. With that being said I am degenerate gambler & I kind of have a slight drinking problem.
Chef Jim Posted November 15, 2012 Posted November 15, 2012 If you want to be a real man and so something constructive build yourself a smoker. Really????? Everytime I see my inlaws come over I shoot right down to the bar in the basement & shut the door. I also use it on the weekends to watch sports & make a day out of it. I have 3 tvs down there & I love sitting there watching sports & making a day of it on a Saturday afternoon. With that being said I am degenerate gambler & I kind of have a slight drinking problem.
bowery4 Posted November 15, 2012 Posted November 15, 2012 Pooltable and fireplace (my Dad did it in the house) I grew up in fidge too behind it was great at holidays and for us kids growing up.
Chef Jim Posted November 15, 2012 Posted November 15, 2012 Pooltable and fireplace (my Dad did it in the house) I grew up in fidge too behind it was great at holidays and for us kids growing up. Yeah I grew up in fridge too. That's why I moved to CA. Couldn't stand the cold.
NoSaint Posted December 4, 2012 Posted December 4, 2012 Get one of those free/cheap tvs being tossed around on here
Pete Posted December 4, 2012 Posted December 4, 2012 CO2. Club soda is my secret ingredient in mucho cocktailw
Johnny Coli Posted December 5, 2012 Posted December 5, 2012 Put a urinal in the bathroom. Pays for itself.
dhg Posted December 5, 2012 Posted December 5, 2012 Put a urinal in the bathroom. Pays for itself. Yes! One of my friends made a urinal out of an old beerball that was in the bathroom by his basement bar.
Chef Jim Posted December 5, 2012 Posted December 5, 2012 (edited) Yes! One of my friends made a urinal out of an old beerball that was in the bathroom by his basement bar. Old Beerball. Funny how easily that just rolls off the tongue. Edited December 5, 2012 by Chef Jim
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