L Shape Bar Against Walls

[Anonymous]

I am planning a 4ft x 8ft L shaped bar. The front of the 4ft side and its side will be up against the walls. Therefore I will not want the footrest or any overhang for the bar top on that side. Does anyone have an opinion of which would be eaiser…..modify the L shape instructions or follow the Straight bar and connect the 4ft side.

FYI…my name is Michael and I am loving this site. I was just going to do my own thing and then decided search the web for some other ideas when I came across this site. I cannot wait to get past the planning stage and start doing some cutting.

[brimichm]

What is the purpose of putting the 4″ section against the wall you loose the seating space then ? Do you just want extra shelving room or room for a sink etc…?
Have you thought about simply building a straight bar and adding a bar back behind the bar itself or a small work area on the side wall.
Anyhow, either one will work for you. I think your only concern is which one will give you the best use of space under the bar top.

[Anonymous]

Drinking & Pro:

Pro, good question, but I actually did something similar with my bar.

Here’s my suggestion, for what it’s worth.

Use the Straight Kegger bar plan, but leave out the keg box.
Then, using the same (similar) framing method as the bar, add the 4 foot section against the wall.
What I did is build my keg box in that 4 foot section (although mine is about 3 foot ) and build it as a keg box, see the builder’s gallery:
http://www.barplans.info/gallery/displayimage.php?album=11&pos=14 for a picture.

Be sure you make the 4 foot section deep enough to kit the keg and the insulation. A keg requires a minimum of 18″ width, 19″ is better, 20″ is too much. The black rubber coated kegs will fit 19″.

I’m not saying you HAVE to build the keg box, and mine took some time before I got around to completing it, probably a good year.

The other advantage to your plans is the the fridge can be placed behind the wall, with the front flush with the bar side of the wall. This makes for a more quiet (silent actually) keg box.

There is a section in the builder’s gallery that shows my bar in the building stages. http://www.barplans.info/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=5&page=1

[Anonymous]

The 4ft side that will be against the wall will be where i install the sink since its closest to the water line and the drain pipe on the other side of the wall (laundry room and bath). i would love to have both sides open for seating but due to room size constraints i have to work with what ive got. i do not plan to install a keg but rather a mini fridge in the 8ft side and would love to install an ice machine. i live alone and drink enough as it is without having a keg…..next thing you know i will have to get one of those jagers machines. since yall were so helpful ive got one more question (for now). i would like to incorporate a bar rail (for comfort and style). i do not know how they mount so do i have to plan in advance for this or can i just attach it to the edge of the bar. thanks in advance for the suggestion….

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