Building new bar

[farsonic]

My existing home bar area is in line to be completely ripped out an replaced. I'm thinking seriously about putting in a 3 door commercial fridge, something like this -> http://acesolutions.com.au/three-door-stainless-steel-bar-cooler/

This is going to take up 80% of the under-bench space that I would have available but would allow me to keep beer, some corny kegs and overflow from the kitchen fridge when needed. Would ideally like something like this that I can modify to fit 2 or 3 beer taps and don't really want a dedicated kegerator as such. What would it take to provide a hole for beer as well as external gas supply? I'm thinking of a cupboard beside the fridge to hold gas cylinders.

Beyond, that does anyone have suggestions on what to add to a home bar setup? I'm thinking things like

• Separate under-bar wine fridge (Yes, hearsay!)
• Some pop-up power points/usb as I like working from a bar height bench for work
• 2-3 Beer taps (2 beer and sparkling water) ... glass rinsing?
• I'll have a sink, but anything I should consider here?

Is there anything that you would have added to your bar if you had the chance in hindsight?

Cheers

FP

 

[Ducatiboy stu]

You definitely need one of these

 

[Judanero]

When I was looking into this for my upgrade I emailed the manufacturers I was interested in to confirm internal dimensions, all of them weren't tall enough to accommodate a keg (so something to consider).

I bought two of the pinnacle kegerators and am really happy with them, if your aim is two-three kegs maybe consider one and a dedicated wine fridge as well (assuming kegs don't fit).

I second the suggestion made by Stu.

 

[farsonic]

I think we all second the suggestion by Stu! I have a huge cathedral ceiling where the bar is, so it is going to a bit of an engineering challenge....

I've emailed the manufacturer of the fridge asking for a manual and will try and get a look at one of these before purchasing and will probably take a corny with me also to be sure. Was certainly a concern for me that these would actually fit vertically. Kinda reluctant to get one and drill holes in it, however the cost of the fridge isn't huge really in the scheme of things.

F

 

[Ducatiboy stu]

I've emailed the manufacturer of the dancing pole to make sure i can get one that fits and made of stainless

Good man. Love your work :beerbang:

 

[MastersBrewery]

All bars need drainage, floor drains make light work of cleaning after a big night. Conversly all dancing poles need uplighting.

 

[Ducatiboy stu]

All bars need drainage, floor drains make light work of cleaning after a big night. Conversly all dancing poles need uplighting.

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