Hey Boozehounds, what kind of things do you recommend for a home bar?

[GoingUp]

Just bought myself a Bar Cabinet. The one you see there is the one I bought. What kind of things are must haves for a home bar? Other than booze of course.

I'm looking into getting some of these glasses from Crate & Barrel. Direction Series Any recommendations on nice yet affordable barware?

Any other recommendations on what sorts of items I need for a bar?

Thanks!

 

[olds]

Stripper pole.

 

[amish]

at the very least you need a shaker, strainer, ice can. actually, that's all that most people need.

 

[cKGunslinger]

Originally posted by: oldsmoboat
Strippers

Fixed.

 

[Kilgor]

Get some nice Beer Glasses a good cork screw some little stirring straws good coasters.

 

[GuitarDaddy]

Originally posted by: amish
at the very least you need a shaker, strainer, ice can. actually, that's all that most people need.

And your favorite mixers

Triple Sec
Grenadine
Gran Mariner
Tonic
Seltzer
Ginger Ale
Bitters
etc...etc...

 

[teckmaster]

I bought my gf a nice stainless set of barware at mikasa for about $150. shaker, strainer, ice, utensils, platter. I think Crate and barrel is way too expensive for what the have. You can probably find a lot nicer set of glasses for half the cost elsewhere.

 

[GoingUp]

Originally posted by: teckmaster
I bought my gf a nice stainless set of barware at mikasa for about $150. shaker, strainer, ice, utensils, platter. I think Crate and barrel is way too expensive for what the have. You can probably find a lot nicer set of glasses for half the cost elsewhere.

any recommendations?

 

[JulesMaximus]

Get an ice bucket and a good stainless steel shaker.

Oh, and some nice martini glasses. I picked up a set of 4 Mikasa martini glasses for about $15 IIRC. They are pretty durable and they look nice.

How much was that bar? Looks nice. :thumbsup:

 

[Tylanner]

6 inch thick blue stone at $100 a sq/ft

 

[anxi80]

i have the complete set of the riedel stemless wine glasses and those always go over well. not the complete set (which you can buy altogether) but here's the cab glasses to give you an idea of what im talking about. link

 

[GoingUp]

Originally posted by: anxi80
i have the complete set of the riedel stemless wine glasses and those always go over well. not the complete set (which you can buy altogether) but here's the cab glasses to give you an idea of what im talking about. link

Thanks! Those look pretty sweet. I want some glasses that have more of a "heft" to them... I'll look into it more.

 

[GoingUp]

Originally posted by: Tylanner
6 inch thick blue stone at $100 a sq/ft

?

 

[oogabooga]

make sure you have booze

stir-straws are good, a muddler is pretty useful (i love them mojito's for when i'm thirsty).

make sure you have fruit on hand too if you're inclined to those drinks. Cherries, strawberries, etc.

And most importantly - Female company.

 

[bobdelt]

rufies

 

[GoingUp]

morning bump

 

[TeeJay1952]

Draft beer machine. (I hate all the cans & bottles in the morning, ready to testify to yesterday's fun.)

 

[Jassi]

Mini umbrellas

 

[GoingUp]

bump

 

[Soccerman06]

Got a keg and tap?

 

[lokiju]

Little Whizzer is a must for any serious bar!









My friend used to have that at on his home made bar, used to serve scotch from it :laugh:

 

[Scarpozzi]

Consider getting the phone number of a restaurant supply shop in your area. They have all kinds of nice stuff and won't rip you off. You can get double jiggers and strainers for a few bucks...

 

[krunchykrome]

Oooooh, looks nice. I'd get a couple a decent scotch like Johhny Black. A few single malts like Glenlivet or Glenfiddich. A superb vodka like Grey Goose. Maybe an expensive cognac like Remy Martin XO.

A nice cigar humidor nearby would compliment that case soo well.

 

[clamum]

Originally posted by: bobdelt
rufies

lol

 

[vi edit]

Quick google shows a price of around $3,000 for that cabinet? How much was it? It looks almost exactly like what I want. Not sure about spending that much on it though

Does it have a lock on it?