English pub in the shed.
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I've just watched a program on what people do in their sheds. One guy had his completly decked out in full English pub regalia, draught bitter, the wurx.
This gives me an idea. What a great way to emigrate and take your local bar stool with you

This gives me an idea. What a great way to emigrate and take your local bar stool with you
#2
Sadly I suspect that you wouldnt be able to get hold of a keg of your favourite beer though, as its all done through the provincial liquor boards, and they in their infinite wisdom decide whats fit for canadian consumption and what isnt
#3
You don't have to trek to the shed (a bit cold in winter) - that's what basements are for
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That's funny - I was actually thinking about doing that (in the basement not the garden shed). Our basement is unfinished but has a really cool stone fireplace in it. I was going to try and recreate my local pub down there except hopefully mine would have better service and I would always be guaranteed to be able to get the comfy chair by the fireplace
#7
I know a expat who has just finished setting up a little english style pub in the corner of his basement. Hasn't got the draft beer yet but has some false pumps and a light up bar sign, and old oak looking counter/stools and bench - the works. I came over a bit homesick when I saw it actually
He's also got the pool table within reach. Great
He's also got the pool table within reach. Great
#8
You know, those 50s boat-shaped bars are going for hundreds over here nowadays. You could make it REALLY naff with one of those!
Hell, why not, just go the whole hog - I know a place, which does some great glow-in-the-dark plastic pineapple ice buckets too
Hell, why not, just go the whole hog - I know a place, which does some great glow-in-the-dark plastic pineapple ice buckets too
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I know a expat who has just finished setting up a little english style pub in the corner of his basement. Hasn't got the draft beer yet but has some false pumps and a light up bar sign, and old oak looking counter/stools and bench - the works. I came over a bit homesick when I saw it actually
He's also got the pool table within reach. Great 
He's also got the pool table within reach. Great ENGLISH STYLE PUB SERVING THE LOCAL EXPAT COMMUNITY ** OPEN DOOR POLICY ** DRAUGHT ON TAP ** SAT SPORTS TV ** POOL TABLE ** OLD LEATHER BENCHES ** DINGY BROWN CEILING ** AND YES YOU CAN SMOKE!


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***ANNOYING LOCAL WHO WANTS TO BE YOUR BEST MATE***NO TOILET ROLL IN THE LADIES***BROKEN CONDOM MACHINE.....
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#13
You don't need british beer in Canada - its chockablock with microbreweries.
Check out Propellor beers from Nova Scotia.
Also something called "Fin du Monde" from Quebec. 14% proof!
Numerous chocolate ales etc to be had. You just got to find them !!
Check out Propellor beers from Nova Scotia.
Also something called "Fin du Monde" from Quebec. 14% proof!
Numerous chocolate ales etc to be had. You just got to find them !!
#14
I'll agree with that, there are some really good beers to be had, if you do your research right, this does have to be long and diligent, I am now in my 10th year of research, but believe it will take a year or two more to fully understand and appreciate Canadian beers.




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