2. Draft beer — The must-have
A home pub without draft beer is like a bar without a counter. A kegerator keeps a keg at 2-4 °C continuously and pours a pint with the head you get at the 132 — not the flat beer from a bottle opened yesterday.
🍺 Home kegerator
THE MUST-HAVEA single tap is enough for 90% of basement pubs. CO2 regulator, clean lines, 1/6 barrel keg (20 L) from a Quebec craft brewery — Dieu du Ciel, Trois Mousquetaires, Castor, and dozens of other local breweries sell kegs for home use. Contact them directly for availability and deposit details.
In Quebec, most craft breweries sell kegs to individuals — it's the most economical way to drink local at home. See our complete kegerator guide for installation, maintenance and cost per pint. Or search for a model on Amazon.ca.
3. Glassware that makes the difference
Details matter: a thick pint glass, a shaker that hits the counter, a bottle opener always within reach. Three purchases that turn an ordinary beer corner into a real bar.
🍺 Pint glasses (set of 4)
~$22Thick, stackable glasses designed for draft beer — not the cocktail glasses from the kitchen drawer. The gesture that says "pub" with every pour.
See pint glasses →🍸 3-piece cocktail shaker
~$42Stainless steel, solid, with built-in strainer. For nights when someone orders an Old Fashioned or a Moscow Mule — the 132 shaker, home edition.
See the shaker in the shop →🔧 Wall-mounted bottle opener
~$12Mounted on the bar wall or fridge — the $12 detail everyone notices. No more bottle openers lost in the utensil drawer.
See the bottle opener →4. Atmosphere — Light and decor
A basement pub is defined by dim lighting, a glowing sign and details on the counter. That's what separates a "beer corner" from a real home bar.
💡 LED neon sign
~$58The signature element of every home pub — warm light, low power draw, hung on the wall behind the bar. The 132 has several; at home, one is enough to change the basement vibe.
See the neon sign →🍺 Rubber bar mat
~$18Protects the counter, absorbs splashes, gives that "pro bar" look. Essential once you start serving regularly at home.
See the bar mat →💿 Vinyl record frames (set of 3)
~$30Display your favourite albums on the wall — Dark Side, Zeppelin, Abbey Road. The most effective wall decor for a rock home pub.
See vinyl frames →💿 Vinyl coasters (set of 4)
~$1845 RPM disc shape, non-slip. The little detail that makes guests smile every time a pint hits the counter.
See vinyl coasters →5. The music corner
At the 132, music isn't background noise — it's the heart of the bar. Recreate the vibe with a turntable, a mic for karaoke nights, or both. Come see us in action at Thursday jam night or karaoke.
🎵 Vinyl turntable
~$95Reliable entry-level with built-in speakers — plug in, drop a record, you're set. Perfect for basement listening nights without a complex hi-fi system.
See the turntable →🎤 Shure SM58
~$125The world's best-selling stage mic — indestructible, clear sound, perfect for home karaoke or announcements between dart games.
See the SM58 →🎤 Complete karaoke system
~$149Mic, speaker, Bluetooth connection — turn the basement into a stage on Saturday night. Same energy as our karaoke nights at the 132.
See the karaoke system →6. The games corner
A pub without games is a living room with beer. At the 132, darts and pool hold the nights together — here's how to recreate the games corner at home.
🎯 Bristle dartboard
~$95Professional compressed-fibre board — darts stay put, the board self-heals. The standard at bars like the 132, home edition.
See the dartboard →💡 Dartboard light ring
~$75Lights the board without glare — essential in a windowless basement. The accessory everyone wishes they'd bought sooner.
See the light ring →🃏 Wooden cribbage board
~$25The quintessential table game for quiet nights between pints. Compact, classic, perfect on the home bar counter.
See cribbage →7. Essential vinyl
Every rock pub deserves a starter collection — the albums you pull out when friends arrive and the beer flows. Here are the five records our regulars still buy in 2026 for their home bar:
💿 The Dark Side of the Moon — Pink Floyd
~$45The absolute classic for a basement listening night. 45 minutes you play straight through — the album most often spun on our customers' turntables.
See Dark Side in the shop →💿 Led Zeppelin IV
~$38Stairway to Heaven, Black Dog, Rock and Roll — the record that cranks up the bar energy from the first sip.
See Led Zeppelin IV →💿 Abbey Road — The Beatles
~$48Side B straight through — Come Together to The End. The perfect album for nights when conversation replaces volume.
See Abbey Road →💿 Rumours — Fleetwood Mac
~$35Zero skip album — Dreams, Go Your Own Way, The Chain. The record that pleases everyone, even non-rockers.
See Rumours →💿 Moving Pictures — Rush
~$32Tom Sawyer, Limelight, YYZ — the quintessential Quebec record for a home pub. Rush is home turf for us.
See Moving Pictures →More vinyl in our Vinyl category. Some titles are also available on Amazon.ca.
8. Get inspired at the 132
The best way to plan your home pub? Come see the real deal. Abreuvoir 132 is 40 years of rock bar in Varennes — counter, stage, darts, pool, patio, draft beer and live vibe. Take notes, ask questions, taste what you want to recreate at home.
🍺 The bar — counter, beer, atmosphere
Come on a Thursday for jam night, a Saturday for a rock tribute, or a Sunday afternoon for a quiet pint. Observe the decor, the lighting, the layout.
Discover Abreuvoir 132 →🎸 Shows and events
Rock tributes, local bands, themed nights — the full calendar to plan your next inspiration visit.
See events at the 132 →☀️ Summer patio
When the weather allows, the 132 patio is the perfect extension of the indoor bar. Ideal for seeing how an outdoor space complements a home pub.
Discover the patio →Abreuvoir 132 · 1627 Route 132, Varennes. Open daily 11 AM to 3 AM.
9. Budget summary
Not sure where to start? Here's a quick summary by price range — 132 shop or Amazon.ca depending on the product. A home pub is built in stages.
| Budget | Gear | Link |
|---|---|---|
| ~$12 | Wall-mounted bottle opener | shop |
| $18 — $30 | Bar mat, coasters, cribbage | mat · cribbage |
| $22 — $58 | Pint glasses, neon sign | glasses · neon |
| $95 — $149 | Turntable, darts, karaoke | turntable · darts |
| $32 — $48 | Essential vinyl | vinyl |
| $599+ | Kegerator, 4K projector | kegerator · Amazon |
A basic setup (glasses, bottle opener, bar mat, neon sign) costs about $100-150. With a beer dispenser and darts, expect $500-800. For the kegerator, see our Kegerator guide 2026.
10. FAQ
How much does a home bar cost?
A basic setup (glasses, bottle opener, bar mat, neon sign) costs about $100-150. With a beer dispenser and darts, expect $500-800. Start with the small purchases and add gear over time.
What is the best home beer dispenser?
A stainless steel kegerator with CO2 regulator. See our complete kegerator guide for models, installation and maintenance — or browse our selection in the shop.
Where to buy craft brewery kegs in Quebec?
Most Quebec craft breweries — Dieu du Ciel, Trois Mousquetaires, Castor — sell kegs to individuals. Contact them directly for available formats and deposit details.
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Come see the real deal at the 132
Abreuvoir 132 · 1627 Route 132, Varennes. Rock bar, draft beer, darts, pool, jam nights and patio — inspiration for your home pub is here.
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Published 2026-05-24 · Updated 2026-05-24 · Abreuvoir 132, Varennes