All About Beer Magazine - Volume 28, Issue 6
January 1, 2008 By

Traditional English Bars

Now you don’t have to spend the money on that British Airways ticket. Just walk down the hall and you’ll feel like you’ve stepped into The White Horse Tavern or the Dirty Duck. Dozens of features will have you tending bar like the finest London public house landlord. $2,980 and up; www.englishbars.com

Antique Slot Machines

No video poker here. This is a collection of vintage machines more than 40 years old. Bring Rat-Pack era Vegas to your game room. $2,275 and up; BMI Gaming, www.bmigaming.com

Craigerators

Craig Jones is an artist that turns old refrigerators into custom kegerators, pieces of art that just happen to serve cold draft beer. www.craigerator.com

Antique Juke Boxes

They play 45s and you can get a modern CD player for about 1/10 of the price, but these bits of nostalgia will have your friends in awe for days. $1,795 and up; Gameroom Antiques, www.gameroomantiques.com

Coca Cola Refrigerator

You’ll feel like you are back in the 1950s with this retro-looking red Coca-Cola fridge. Keeps up to 80 cans cold at one time…you pick the beverage. $795.00; www.homedepot.com

Metrokane Rabbit VIP Cork Screw

The VIP edition of the chrome plated cork remover includes a foil cutter and a leather carrying case. $99.00; www.productivity.net

Neon Beer Signs

Hundreds of different neon signs feature major and minor beer brands and sports teams. $250 and up; www.neonsign.com

Easy Home Bar Plans

If you consider yourself a handy man or woman, this might just be the way to go. You can get up to seven for one low price. They range from the modest to the elaborate. The packages include 3-D drawings and step-by-step instructions. $15.95; www.barplan.com

Cocktail Recipe Software

More than 5,000 recipes for classic to obscure cocktails on a CD Rom. $50.00; www.barback.com

Breville Stainless Steel Professional Grill

Go from a panini maker to a flat top grill in seconds. Cook sandwiches, burgers, eggs, you name it. Flat and ribbed cooking surfaces. Highly versatile. $169.95; Everything Kitchens, www.everythingkitchens.com

Sudsbuddy Keg Cooler

A refrigerator with a rounded front that can run off the cigarette lighter in your car for tailgating. $895.00; www.beercooler.com

Classic Car Bars, Tables & Seating

Front ends and rears of classic cars are restored and turned into working bar furniture. Perfect for themed bars or as a reminder of that car you always wished you had owned. $2,995; Gameroom Antiques, www.gameroomantiques.com

VillaWare Dual Smoothie Maker

Make two flavors of your favorite drinks side-by-side for quick serving in this combo blender and server. Margaritaville here we come! $69.95; Everything Kitchens, www.everythingkitchens.com

Bar Towels

British-style pub towels feature a range of beer, spirits and soccer teams. $5.75-$6.95; ThePubShoppe.com, www.thepubshoppe.com

Mayfair Cherry Bar with Black Granite Top

This bar is loaded with Continental influences. Quarter round columns, heavy crown molding hand painted decal decorated faces. Inside there is a large concave curved drawer, two doors with adjustable shelf behind, and three racks that hold 24 bottles. $2,199; www.onewayfurniture.com

Beverage-Air 3 Keg Capacity Kegerator

BeverageFactory.com, Model DD 58 is a dual tower commercial grade beer refrigerator that can hold three 1/2 or 1/4 short barrel kegs, 5 1/4 barrel slims or 6 1/6 barrel kegs. $1,835.00; www.beveragefactory.com

The Brutul Black & Tan Turtle

This stylized metal turtle fits right over the top of a pint and makes the art of making a black and tan fun, too. $8.95; www.brutul.com

Iron Claw Machines

This might be the perfect way to fleece your friends out of their spare change while getting rid of your kids old stuffed animals and trinkets you collect from beer festivals. $4,250; Gameroom Antiques, www.gameroomantiques.com

Kate Spade Bar Tool Set

Here’s a silver plated jigger, bottle opener, knife and mixer that turns a cocktail party into an elegant affair. $75.00; www.dillards.com

Casino Table

It’s not quite Caesar’s Palace, but your friends will enjoy hanging out at your place for poker, craps, roulette and blackjack. The cabinet under this table has storage for glasses, bottles and chips. $599.95; www.pokeroutlet.com

Hip-Mounted Bottle Opener

Strap this to your belt and you can pop tops all night long. Several designs, including one that proclaims “Drink Micros.” $18.95; www.webtender.barstore.com

Tap Handles

Hundreds of vintage and current tap handles to choose from. Perfect for the professional bar look. $29 and up; www.neonsign.com

Liquor Lamps

These functional lamps also salute your favorite libation. From Heineken to Bailey’s Irish Cream, let the light shine in. $33; www.kegworks.com

Metal Brewery Signs

Neonsign.com, Dozens of metal tacker signs for major domestic and imported brands, plus some micro brews. $19 and up; www.neonsign.com

True Refrigerated Backbar

This True Foodservice Equipment 59 back bar is refrigerated with two glass doors for displaying bottles of beer, wine and other beverages. $1,549.00; The WEBstaurant Store, www.webstaurantstore.com

Moda Bar Blender with Stainless Steel Pitcher

This 500-watt beauty can pump out dozens of cocktails effortlessly. It has two speeds, a 35-ounce capacity, plus it looks great on your bar. $99.95: www.cooking.com

Strike Zone Shuffle Bowling

This is the classic Saturday afternoon time-killer. Challenge your friends to a game or two of shuffle bowling. It’s almost like you are in the PBA, but you don’t have to rent the shoes. $2,195.00; Pennsylvania Gameroom Warehouse, www.gameroomwarehouse.com

Waring Blender

Model MBB518 has a stainless steel base and offers two speeds for blending perfect drinks. $129.99; www.waringproducts.com

Avanti Refrigerator/Microwave Combo

Available in black, white and stainless, this unit has a microwave, freezer and refrigerator all in one compact package. $309.95-329.95; www.beveragefactory.com

Bar Caddy

Every bar needs a place for napkins, straws, swizzle sticks and those little pink umbrellas. $14.92; www.homebarsupplys.com

Bar Mirrors

Dozens of bar mirrors featuring beer and liquor brands that will reflect great on your bar. $129 and up; www.neonsign.com

Bar Runners

Rubber-backed polyester 35×10 matte featuring a number of brands—perfect for your bar top. $30; www.thepubshoppe.com

Glass Rimmer

You can use a paper plate, but this is a classy way to rim cocktail glasses with salt or sugar. Collapses for easy storage. $18.90; www.homebarsupplys.com

Bar Spoon

This 11.5 stainless steel spoon can stir cocktails and extract maraschino cherries or olives out of a jars. $6.95; www.homebarsupplys.com

Brushed Chrome 3-Quart Ice Bucket

This double-walled 7.5 inch tall ice bucket is perfect for chilling wine or keeping a supply of ice handy for mixed drinks. $65.75; www.kegworks.com

Corona Extra Lime Slicer

Stainless steel blades that made quick work of lemons, limes, etc. creating perfect wedges. $19.95; www.parrotrepublic.com

Anolon Cheese Knife Set

The Anolon Brunello Cutlery Collection features three wood-handled German carbon steel blade knives. The cutting board is also the storage case, so you are ready to go in an instant. $69.95; www.cooking.com

Citrus Squeezer

Get ready to make a ton of fresh fruit drinks. Slice a lemon or lime in half and this gizmo makes the rest of the job a breeze. $5.88; www.homebarsupplys.com

Cocktail Shaker and Strainer

This should be standard issue equipment for any home bartender: the classic three-piece stainless cocktail shaker with a matching strainer to keep the ice out of your creations. $28.19; www.homebarsupplys.com

Refrigerator Conversion Kit

You can convert just about any old refrigerator into a kegerator. This kit has everything you’ll need. $174.95; www.wholesaledraft.com

Haier Dual Tap Kegerator

Model HBF05EABB-2 can hold two 5-gallon Cornellius kegs or either a full size keg or pony keg. It’s on heavy duty casters so you can move it from room to room or on to a deck. $609.00; www.beveragefactory.com

Condiment Holder

Holds six different condiments with a dome lid so you can make a range of cocktails without stopping to slice a lime or open a jar. $32.99; The WEbstaurant Store, www.webstaurantstore.com

Danby 50-Bottle Wine Refrigerator

Model DWC512BLS can hold 50 bottle of wine. Glass front with digital temperature control. $569.00; www.beveragefactory.com

Waring Deep Fryer

Cooks up to 3.75 pounds of food to a beautiful golden brown. Who wants some frites? $129.99,; www.waringproducts.com

Deni Pizza Oven

It might not be the corner pizza parlor, but this compact unit will let you cook a pie on the back bar. $79.95; www.everythingkitchens.com

Fold-Away Bar

Low on space? This unit by Home Styles opens to 60x43x23 but folds down to a third of that size when the party is over. It has casters for easy movement and a locking liquor cabinet. $429.95; www.cooking.com

Frigidaire Beverage Center

Model PLKU1267DS is a stainless steel unit that holds a full-size 15.5 gallon half barrel keg with a tap on the front. The unit also has a rack for chilling bottled beers, soft drinks and other items. $789.00; www.beveragefactory.com

Bar Stools

Traditional style round bar stools feature the logo of your favorite beer, NFL team or branch of the military. $109-$119; www.thepubshoppe.com

Guinness Regulation Bristle Dart Board

You’ll feel like you are in Dublin playing for pints when you step to the line with your friends for a round a cricket on this board. $57.00; www.thepubshoppe.com

Haier Countertop Dishwasher

This compact dishwasher is perfect for glassware, silverware and small plates. Fits on a countertop. www.comforthouse.com

Hamilton Beach Glass Washer

Having lots of guests over? Never run out of clean glassware again with this professional washing system. $299.00; www.comforthouse.com

Harley-Davidson Classic Bar

Handcrafted from eastern maple and available in cherry and mahogany finishes. Two lengths: 72 or 92. Brass foot rail, two cabinets, wine rack, two bottle wells and pull out carving board—plus a Harley logo carved in the front. $4,475-$5,175; www.bmigaming.com

Rosle Stainless Steel Bar Knife

This 9.8 inch knife is a workhorse for cutting all types of bar items. The two-pronged end allows you to pick up items as you go. $20.95; www.cooking.com

Bartender Art

Art Deco style shakers in the shape of light houses, dumb bells and more. $100-$200; www.bartenderart.com

Sierra Pub Set

This set features a 32 round pub table and two swivel wooden slat back chairs. Iron scrollwork adds character to this set. $1,149, www.onewayfurniture.com

Rogar Estate Wine Opener

Give a country club feel to your bar with this stand-mounted cork screw. Rich wood and antique brass elements on a granite base. $139.95; www.corkscrew.com

Swizzle Sticks, Umbrellas, Swords, Straws

Make your cocktails look like they were made by a pro with everything you need to garnish a drink, from tiny umbrellas to American flags. $17.20; www.homebarsupplys.com

Jello Shot Kit

All of the fixings (except the alcohol) you need to make 96 jello shots for your guests. Disposable cups mean no post party clean up. $27.27; www.homebarsupplys.com

Waring Juice Extractor

There’s nothing like a fresh fruit cocktail. With this appliance you can have plenty of orange lime, lemon or grapefruit juice ready to go in moments. $99.00; www.waringproducts.com

Leather Wrist Opener

Who needs a watch? Strap this on your wrist and you will always know where to find an opener. $8.95; www.webtender.barstore.com

Wall-Mounted Bottle Opener and Cap Catcher

Screw these two items on the wall and you will never have to go searching for that bottle opener again. $40.89, www.homebarsupplys.com

Measured Pourer

Pick the pour size you want, from 3/4 ounce to 2 ounces per shot. Makes quick work of mixing cocktails. $3.24; www.webtender.barstore.com

Nut/Candy Dispenser

Snacks are just a quick turn away when you have these dual nut/candy dispenser in your home bar. Better yet, you don’t have to get change to get a snack. Holds a combined 35 ounces, dispensing at a rate of one ounce per turn. $34.99; www.cooking.com

Patio Umbrellas

Turn you patio or deck into an extension of your home bar with one of these umbrellas featuring some of the world’s great beer brands. $85; www.thepubshoppe.com

Personalized Coasters

Get a set of 24 personalized coasters for your bar. $25.00; www.myownlabels.com

Pin Ball Machines

New and refurbished pinball machines featuring the Sopranos, NASCAR, Baywatch, The Simpsons and more. $2,175 and up; www.bmigaming.com

Hammerhead Speed Opener

Thirsty friends? Open two bottles at one time with this wide mouth bottle opener. $13.15; www.webtender.barstore.com

Popcorn Machine Cart

OK, you can make microwave popcorn, but this unit makes a statement about how you feel about fresh popped corn. Feature an antique cart stand. $559.00; www.popcornmachinesdirect.com

Norpro Eight-Piece Bar Tool Set

This stainless steel set has an ice bucket, ice tongs, double jigger, knife, stirrer, bottle opener and cocktail strainer. $32.95; www.kitchenemporium.com

Texas Holdem Table

This nine-player Texas Holdem table has padded arm rests, drink holders and a felt top. Start dealing. $495.95; www.pokeroutlet.com

VacuVin Win Preserver

Can’t finish that bottle of wine? Here a handy pump to get rid of the air and keep the bottle fresh for a little longer. $9.95; www.cooking.com

Velvet Champagne Pliers

Never let friends see you struggle to open a bottle of bubbly again!! $14.95; www.kitchenshop.com

VillaWare Panini Grill

The VillaWare Panini Grill UNO Pro-Press will turn your bar into a bar and grill. Adjustable temperature, fat drain, 11×9 cooking surface. $69.95; www.everythingkitchens.com

Tavern Puzzles

These tangled iron puzzles have been confounding pub patrons for years. Go ahead and give the Black Jack or Old Shackles a try. $13.95-$15.75; www.brainpuzzles.com

WindChaser Portable Ice Cube Maker

This unit goes just about anywhere. Add water and electricity and you can make up to 29 pounds of ice cubes a day. Three different size cubes. $425.00; www.comforthouse.com