The next bit is where the real work comes in. If you’re handy, you can definitely save a lot of money by setting everything up yourself – in fact, this is probably half of the fun of having the bar in the first place. The internet is brimming with ready-to-download plans that will make the woodworking that much easier. You can even get your friends involved in this stage of the process, since they’ll certainly be reaping the rewards later. Once you’ve got the bar itself, you have a lot of furnishing to do. Like I said, the room has to be comfortable. So you might want to look at armchairs or couches in addition to the standard bar stools. And of course you’re going to need a nice high-definition television set so you can see every play – even the nicest home bar won’t attract many friends if they’ve got better TV sets in their own living rooms. Some home bar gurus recommend multiple televisions, so that you can show more than one game at the same time. If you do this, you’re really starting to look professional.

Before you invite anyone over, you’re going to need to stock the bar. You’ll need liquor, mixers, and beer. You might think about getting a mini refrigerator or two behind the bar, as well. And don’t forget about glasses. You can have a lot of fun by personalizing your patrons’ beer glasses with the logos of local sports teams or even with your own bar’s new name – which is not a matter to be taken lightly. If you pick something catchy, and if the home bar itself is up to snuff, you’ll quickly find that game night will never be a dull or lonely affair again.