A DIY "man cave" designed to look like a traditional English pub has been named in the running to be crowned the winner of Britain's best Pub Shed of the Year 2024.
It might look like the inside of your favourite boozer or countryside pub but this incredible miniature bar has been built in a back garden shed in south Essex.
A trio of finalists have been announced by judges after being whittled down from more than one thousand entries.
They include the Shaun of the Dead-inspired The Winchester, in Eastleigh, the rustic country pub-style Rob Inn in Ascot and the patriotic Adelaide in South Benfleet.
The Adelaide 'landlord' Terence Rogers already had an outside bar at his property but wanted a pub shed he could use all year round.
His backyard boozer is decked out to look like a stereotypical British pub, boasting a big screen and original furniture from closed down pubs.
He added: "We had an outside bar which was only useable in good weather so decided to build a bar which could be used all year round.
"In 2022 we had the base and main structure built by my nephew, which we fitted out as a traditional English pub.
"All the furniture was sourced from either closed down pubs or second-hand sites and refurbished by ourselves to bring them to a good standard.
"The pub name was suggested due to our road name, but after a bit of research we found that there really was a Queen Adelaide who was Queen consort to William IV 1830-37 and the image on the sign is a true picture of her, Adelaide in Australia was named after her.
"We now host quiz and game nights and general get togethers over pub food and has become a meeting hub for the street/family and friends to enjoy music or watch major sporting events on a large dropdown screen with additional speakers to allow music to be played in the garden."
Twofatblokes.co.uk bar signs runs the annual competition for back garden publicans to enter the converted Pub Shed of The Year.
It is believed more than two million back garden pubs are now in operation in Britain after their popularity exploded during the coronavirus pandemic.
Ashley Turner, from Two Fat Blokes Bar Sign Emporium, said: "With the huge cost of living crisis more and more homeowners are adding their own pub in their gardens.
"With the average cost of a pint now over £4.94 across the UK & over £5.59 in London, it’s no surprise that Britons are looking for ways to save on the cost of their entertainment.
"By having your own garden pub, gin palace or garden bar you save on the cost of the booze with a pint from the local supermarket from only £1.35 a can it’s easy to see how much is saved by having your favourite tipple at home, then there’s no expensive taxis or waiting at a bus stop."
The trio will go head-to-head to be crowned the Pub Shed of the Year on August 17, with a winner being announced live on Ngageradio.co.uk.
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