From Backyard to Boulevard Sheddie Nick Takes His Pub sheds on the Road

A dedicated American “Sheddie,” Nick previously made waves in the community with his stunning backyard build, The Wolf & Whiskey. That project, a stationary Irish pub nestled in his garden, was so impressive it found its way onto ReaderSheds.co.uk, garnering attention for its authentic atmosphere and attention to detail.

But for a true creator, one shed is never enough. Taking inspiration from the UK’s massive “pub sheds” movement during the pandemic, Nick has taken his passion for immersive environments and put it on wheels. Teaming up with the builders at ShedWorld, Nick has launched Pub Night Parties, featuring two distinct, jaw-dropping mobile pubs: The Blackthorn & Thistle and The Captain’s Quarters.

The Origin Story: A Pandemic Pivot

Like many great shed projects, Nick’s journey began out of necessity during the COVID-19 pandemic. With his wife working from home as a Pilates instructor, made sharing a workspace impossible. Nick decided to build an office shed in the backyard. However, as he researched shed conversions, he noticed a trend across the pond: with local watering holes closed, British homeowners were turning their garden sheds into private pub sheds.

Inspired, Nick turned his office project into The Wolf & Whiskey. It became such a hit with friends and neighbours that they convinced him to turn his passion for pub design into a business. The result? High-end, mobile experiences that bring the bar to you.

The Blackthorn & Thistle: A Celtic Classic

The first of his mobile creations is a love letter to the traditional Celtic pub. Built on a sturdy trailer provided by Shed World, Nick transformed the “bones” of a standard shed into a piece of Dublin history.

The exterior features faux brickwork and Tudor-style trim, but the interior is where the magic truly happens. To achieve the look of a centuries-old establishment, Nick hand-chiselled the standard wooden beams to make them look aged and hewn by hand. He installed a pressed tin ceiling, a custom mahogany bar, and—perhaps most importantly—a fully working draft system capable of pouring a perfect pint of Guinness.

The decor is museum-quality. The walls are adorned with a signed album by The Pogues (a tribute to the late Shane MacGowan), memorabilia from Flogging Molly, and an antique mirror depicting O’Connell Street in Dublin before the destruction of Nelson’s Pillar. There is even an electric fireplace to ensure the space feels cozy and warm. As you walk up the steps, labelled “Booze, Laughs, Fun Times, Real Life,” you leave the real world behind and step into a sanctuary of Irish hospitality.

The Captain’s Quarters: A Shipwrecked Tiki Escape

If The Blackthorn & Thistle is dark and moody, The Captain’s Quarters is its sunny, eccentric opposite. Designed to look like a mid-century Tiki bar built from the wreckage of a ship, this mobile unit features a thatched roof and a custom “thrust beam” that gives the structure a distinct, tropical silhouette.

The narrative here is strong: the pub represents the captain’s cabin of a ship that washed ashore on a deserted island. The centrepiece of the room is a bar made from the bow of a boat, which Nick cut to fit the space. The ceiling is lined with reeds to simulate a hut, filled with glass floats and netting.

Nick’s sense of humour shines through in the decor. A “Wilson” volleyball from the movie Castaway sits on a shelf, alongside original animation cells from The New Adventures of Gilligan’s Island. It is a playful, rum-soaked environment perfect for sipping a Mai Tai and pretending you are lost at sea.

What’s Next for the Mobile Sheddie?

Nick isn’t stopping at two. With the launch of Pub Night Parties in the Los Angeles and Orange County areas, he has ambitious plans for expansion. He is currently brainstorming a Western Saloon (utilizing Shed World’s ranch-style structures) and, drawing on his background as a professional magician, a mobile Cabaret that features a small stage for close-up magic shows.

Nick Night has proven that the spirit of the “Sheddie” isn’t confined to the bottom of the garden. By combining high-quality craftsmanship with mobile capability, he is sharing the joy of the pub shed with the world, one driveway at a time.

To see Nick’s original stationary shed, check out The Wolf & Whiskey on ReaderSheds

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