When setting up a basement bar, there are some must-have items that you need to stock up on. Of course, there are some extras like a jukebox and pool table that will really take the bar to the next level. However, consider the following 5 must-haves in order to set up your very own basement bar to enjoy a night with your friends, parties, game days and then add the extras when you can afford to.
Taking it to the Basement
This might seem obvious, but to have the best basement bar ever you really need a traditional basement. There are many benefits including being on a completely different level than the rest of the house, so noise won’t be transmitted and bother those above you. Of course, you can make a basement bar in whatever space you call the basement, but a true basement bar needs a basement.
A Basement Bar
A basement bar needs a bar that is set up to serve beer and give the appearance that your basement bar is authentic. You can buy a ready-made bar, hire a carpenter to build you one, or give it a go yourself by buying the lumber and downloading step by step instructions from the Internet. As long as you have a basement and a bar, your basement bar just needs some accessories.
Invest in a Kegerator
A kegerator is a refrigerated keg that will keep your beer cold at all times and be ready to serve any time the basement bar is open. You don’t want to have to buy six packs and overwhelm your bar with bottled beer when you can serve beer straight from the keg. Keg beer is special and will make your basement bar even more so.
Purchasing a Big TV
You don’t have to have the biggest screen television on the market, but it will help. Buy the largest screen television you can afford for your basement bar, or one that fits the space well if your basement is really small. This will allow for great game watching like the Superbowl, Basketball National Championship, and others.
Getting the Seating Right
This might seem generic, but it really is a must-have for your basement bar. If your friends are joining you for a night of poker or Monday night Football, they need a place to sit back and relax while drinking some of your keg beer. Be sure to have some bar stools as well as comfy couches and chairs surrounding the TV, with your poker table nearby so there is plenty of seating wherever the action is taking place.
