Need suggestions for a set to build a pub/inn

[hagridshut]

I want to create a small building similar in spirit to “The Three Broomsticks” pub in Harry Potter.  There’s no set in the Harry Potter LEGO collection.  

It does not have to look like Harry Potter architecture, but I want something that looks like it could be on planet Earth.  The Mos Eisley Cantina sets are a nice bar, but too extraterrestrial for my purposes. 

So far, the Creator 3-in-1 Corner Deli from 2016 comes closest to what I’m looking for (downstairs food establishments and upstairs apartment), but it is a bit small.  

Any other city or city-related/similar sets that could work?  Budget is $50 or so.  I’m in no hurry.  Would consider future sets that are announced but not yet available. 

Thanks in advance!

[KotZ]

Maybe that corner deli and some parts from a Pick a Brick wall or online to supplement the set to expand  upon. Getting some tan parts for the roof could help with that pub/inn feel.

[kiwinewt]

The alternate build for the diner has a nice bar downstairs, I shifted the BBT set in upstairs and it looks pretty good. I'm tempted to merge the Friends cafe in as well when that comes out :)

[Darnok]

The Creator Expert Detective's Office (10246) had an excellent pub, but is sadly out of production (since last year I think?). You might still find it in some places, but check the price so you don't get ripped off. What you can get for free, and directly from Lego, are the building instructions for the set. This might give you some inspiration.

[Berthil]

Old Town Pub MOC from Brickative

[Littleworlds]

I was thinking about the detectives office as well, but that is way over the $50 budget. The corner deli looks like a good plan. Maybe two of those combined.

Edited August 26, 2019 by Littleworlds
bad typo!

[hagridshut]

The Detective's Office and Old Town Pub MOC are exactly the direction I want to go (very cool builds, nice details), but they are way out of my budget 

I think I will likely end up buying a Corner Deli and modifying it with pieces I already own.  

Thanks again for the suggestions everyone.

[Vindicare]

While not quite in that budget I imagine, I used the blue building from Medieval Market Village. Which just so happens to be a pub. I haven’t taken a look at that set on the secondary market so I don’t know if people split the set & sell it that way. 

[Littleworlds]

One thing about the detective's office just came into my mind. It is at the same time a really nice pub and at a pretty insufficient one  It is basically just a pool hall. It looks good though and is lovely themed etc. But there is no counter, no barstools or anything like that. Just a trophy shelf, a rack with cues and a table where the patrons can rest their drinks on. Don't ask me where they got them from though, there isn't even a bartender around.  To make it actually work as intended I had to expand it quite significantly.

So... don't feel too bad not getting that set! 

Edited August 31, 2019 by Littleworlds

[hagridshut]

I bought the Corner Deli a couple weeks ago, and it's been a perfect addition to the scene I've been building.  It was very easy to add around 10x10 of plates to ground level of the default build, and then add a counter in front of the food cooking area, put beverage bottles under the counter and register, and 2 small tables. 

The establishment gets crowded easily: full capacity is 4 customers at tables inside, 1 employee at the front register, 1 employee by the cooking area, and 2 customers at the table outside.  However, it is the 2nd dining spot in a spaceport that normally has about 35-40 minifigures on site, + or - 5 depending on how many or few spaceships are parked, so the size is just fine.  Anything bigger would look out of scale with the rest of the facility.  The apartment above is a rented room for astronauts and travelers who need somewhere to sleep if they can't stay with their ship for any reason (usually this happens when the ship needs extensive repairs inside and out).

The set itself is very nice.  It's a small building, but charming in the subtle details like windowsill plants and outdoor lamps.  The brick built "sandwich" sign is a clever build.  I like what Lego does with the 3-in-1 town sets.  They are very imaginative while being compact and affordable.