Friday Night In With Pals; Elevate Your Entertainment

DRAFT BEER TAPS, DART BOARDS, COCKTAIL SHAKERS, POOL TABLES AND DJ DECKS – BRITS ARE BRINGING THE PARTY INSIDE – AS 68 PERCENT INSIST THEY PREFER STAYING IN

As the nights grow longer and the clocks change, Brits are transforming their homes into entertainment zones – with 53 percent insisting that staying in is JUST as fun as going out.

As many as 68 percent of the nation prefer to stay in this winter, due to dark, cold nights (34 percent), with 42 percent having spruced up their homes ready for gatherings with friends.

The research, commissioned by PerfectDraft, creators of the home draught beer dispenser, revealed a host of imaginative ways Brits are elevating their entertaining – with bar snacks (52 percent) draught beer machines (30 percent) dart boards (26 percent) and cocktail shakers (21 percent) emerging as key components.

While 17 percent have invested in a karaoke machine, 12 percent have installed a big screen TV for sports – and more than one in ten (11 percent) have even gone as far as installing DJ decks to get the party going.

To avoid lingering guests, 6 percent even have a bell to call last orders, with table football (10 percent), retro style jukeboxes (9 percent) and pint glasses “borrowed” from the pub (8%) among the list of night in essentials.

PerfectDraft enables beer enthusiasts to enjoy the ultimate draught beer experience at home, and the magic of pouring their own perfectly chilled pint. It’s easy to use, simply pop the chosen keg into the machine, let it cool down, and it’s ready to enjoy. The good news? A solid 72% of Brits are confident they know how to pour a pint, while 68% assert that good quality beverages are essential when hosting a great evening.

In fact, 56% have (or plan) to create a home bar to serve guests with perfect pints and cocktails, and with a fantastic range of beers to choose from, there’s something for everyone with PerfectDraft.

To help Brits take their hosting to the next level, PerfectDraft has partnered with James and Clair Buckley who are “happiest when home” to share their tips on how to have a ‘Perfect Night In’:“For the Ultimate Night in, we need a few key things: a cold pint of Stella Artois from our PerfectDraft Machine, a delicious curry, and a good horror film, the best bit is we can have all of this in the comfort of our own home!

Chris Kitching, Director of PerfectDraft said: “We’re seeing an increase in Brits elevating their at-home drinking, not wanting to compromise on the most important element – draught beer. PerfectDraft offers pub-quality beer at home with over 45 different beers and ciders to choose from, meaning there’s something for everyone. As a result, PerfectDraft is seeing significant momentum, with more and more people buying machines YOY”.

20 ESSENTIALS FOR THE PERFECT NIGHT IN, ACCORDING TO BRITS

1. Home bar – 56 percent
2. Bar snacks (crisps, peanuts, pork scratchings) – 52 percent
3. Ready mixed cocktails – 32 percent
4. Draught beer machine/draught tap – 30 percent
5. Wine fridge – 28 percent
6. Dartboard – 26 percent
7. Mood lighting – 25 percent
8. Surround sound speakers – 23 percent
9. Pool table – 23 percent
10. Cocktail shakers – 21 percent
11. Karaoke Machine – 17 percent
12. Pint glasses – 17 percent
13. Big screen TV/Projector – 12 percent
14. Drinks trolley – 11 percent
15. DJ Decks – 11 percent
16. Popcorn machine – 11 percent
17. Table football – 10 percent
18. Retro style jukebox – 9 percent
19. Record player and vinyl – 6 percent
20. A bell to call time – 6 percent