Welcome

Welcome to Custom Home Bars 101!  This is a website created and run by home bar enthusiasts, for home bar enthusiasts. We are serious about developing the best possible home experience for brewers, pub people and anyone who wants to create their own home bar or pub.

We are the ultimate online guide to building and maintaining your own home bar and we have collected all of the information you need to develop a bar that will be the envy of all of your friends. We provide a reference detailing standard bar dimensions to aid in bar design and also show you how to eliminate foamy beer in your draft system.

In addition, we've developed a pictorial on a home bar that's built from the ground up, and throughout the site, you will find opportunities to buy the very best home bar equipment and supplies in the industry. Check back often as we will be constantly updating our information to give you everything you need to run your home bar.

Home Bar Design

In our Home Bar Design section we cover everything from standard bar dimensions to the best ways to accessorize your bar construction effort. This is where we focus on your bar and everything you need to make it the ideal destination for you and your friends.

We offer plenty of design ideas and build instructions to help you through the process. We also give you advice on adding LED lighting and pub signs to your home bar to give it a real bar feel. We've also included a step-by-step build pictorial with complete instructions on how to build your own pub from scratch.

Draft Beer Systems

When it comes right down to it, your draft beer system is the most critical component of your home bar. We will show you how to set up the ideal draft beer system, and we also include important advice on how to eliminate foamy beer pours forever. We can show you how to get the perfect pour every time, using beer that is perfectly cooled and preserved.

Browse our draft beer hardware section to see what kind of equipment you will need to bring your draft beer system to life. If you are not sure what kind of equipment to buy, then we have you covered. Sprinkled throughout the website are opportunities for you to buy the highest quality draft equipment and supplies for your building and maintenance needs.

Since we are home bar owners ourselves, we understand the importance of variety when it comes to your draft beers. That is why we offer specific advice on how to pour ales, lagers and stouts. Not all pours are created equal and we show you how to get the most out of every glass you pour.

Maintenance And Operations

There is the right way to clean your beer lines, and then there is the wrong way. We show you how to maintain your draft beer system and help to buy all of the cleaning supplies you will need to keep your lines ready for the perfect pour each time.

Did you know that different types of beers require different kinds of glassware? We give you the full rundown on what kinds of glassware you need for each type of beer, and we also give you insight into other important home bar accessories such as bar stools, pub serving tools and everything else you will need to treat your guests to the best draft they have ever had.

Buy Your Home Bar Products Here

We are the only resource you will ever need for home bar equipment and supplies. We offer special deals from all of the best manufacturers on important products such as glassware, taps, lines and accessories. Take the time to browse our selection and you will find everything you need to make your home bar a success.

There is definitely something special about putting the time and effort into creating a real bar in your own home. We will show you how to get your project off to the right start, and then we walk you through every step of the way.

Remember to check back for updates and don't forget to stay stocked up on all of the supplies you will need to turn your home bar into the place to be.