Should a back bar cooler have glass or solid doors?

Glass doors let guests see what is available and let bartenders spot empty rows without opening the door, which suits bars that sell bottled products. Solid doors insulate better and keep a cleaner look where stock does not need to be seen. Some bars mix the two, with glass facing guests and solid doors for backup stock.

Can a back bar cooler store kegs?

Most back bar coolers are built for bottles and cans on shelves. For kegs, look at a beer dispenser or keg cooler, which has a floor and interior height sized for kegs and a tower for pouring. Some back bar models include a keg section, so check the interior dimensions.

How much do back bar coolers cost?

List prices on Norpex range from $534 to $13,719.99 CAD, with a median of $3,399.99 across 137 priced models; prices are list prices before tax and shipping.

Which brands of back bar coolers do you carry?

Norpex lists 137 back bar coolers. The brands with the most models listed are Fagor with 36, Omcan with 29, Turbo Air with 21, New Air with 17 and Celcold with 11.

Do you ship back bar coolers across Canada?

Norpex ships to delivery addresses across Canada. Equipment ships from distributor warehouses, so dispatch timing depends on the supplier and the destination. For items that can be bought online, shipping is calculated at checkout from live carrier rates for the delivery address and confirmed before payment. There is no automatic free-shipping or flat-rate offer.

Back Bar Coolers in Canada

Back bar coolers are low refrigerated cabinets that sit under the back counter of a bar, holding bottled beer, mixers, wine and garnishes within reach of the bartender. Glass doors show stock to guests and help staff find products quickly, while solid doors hold temperature and hide the inventory. Bars, pubs, restaurants, hotels and event venues size them by the number of doors and what each shelf holds.

About back bar coolers

Before you buy

Measure the height beneath the back counter and the depth from the wall, since back bar coolers are sized to fit under a bar top and some counters sit lower than others.
Confirm the cooler vents through a front grille if it will be framed into bar millwork, because heat trapped behind a rear-breathing unit shortens compressor life.
Compare swing doors with sliding doors for the space behind the bar, where a swinging door can block a bartender working beside it.
Check the shelf layout against the bottle and can sizes you stock, including tall wine and spirit bottles.
Choose the exterior finish, such as stainless or black, to suit the bar fit-out.

Common questions

Should a back bar cooler have glass or solid doors?: Glass doors let guests see what is available and let bartenders spot empty rows without opening the door, which suits bars that sell bottled products. Solid doors insulate better and keep a cleaner look where stock does not need to be seen. Some bars mix the two, with glass facing guests and solid doors for backup stock.
Can a back bar cooler store kegs?: Most back bar coolers are built for bottles and cans on shelves. For kegs, look at a beer dispenser or keg cooler, which has a floor and interior height sized for kegs and a tower for pouring. Some back bar models include a keg section, so check the interior dimensions.
How much do back bar coolers cost?: List prices on Norpex range from $534 to $13,719.99 CAD, with a median of $3,399.99 across 137 priced models; prices are list prices before tax and shipping.
Which brands of back bar coolers do you carry?: Norpex lists 137 back bar coolers. The brands with the most models listed are Fagor with 36, Omcan with 29, Turbo Air with 21, New Air with 17 and Celcold with 11.
Do you ship back bar coolers across Canada?: Norpex ships to delivery addresses across Canada. Equipment ships from distributor warehouses, so dispatch timing depends on the supplier and the destination. For items that can be bought online, shipping is calculated at checkout from live carrier rates for the delivery address and confirmed before payment. There is no automatic free-shipping or flat-rate offer.

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Bar Refrigeration Guide: Back Bar Coolers, Kegerators and Wine Coolers

7 min read · Updated September 25, 2026

Ikon IBB49-2G-24 49″ Glass 2-Door Back Bar Cooler

61" Solid 2-Door Bottle Cooler, 15.8 cu.ft. (446 L)

Turbo Air – 90″ Super Deluxe Back Bar Cooler with 3 Glass Doors – TBB-4SGD-N (ETA 5-6 Weeks)

Fagor – FBB Series 115V, 80″ Black Vinyl Finish Three Door Back Bar Refrigerator – FBB-79-N

73″ Three (3) Glass Door Back Bar Cooler with Lock, 19.6 cu.ft. (556 L)

Fagor – FBB Series 115V, 59.5″ Stainless Steel Double Glass Door Back Bar Refrigerator – FBB-59GS-N

Turbo Air – 59″ Back Bar Cooler with 2 Glass Doors – TBB-2SGD-N (ETA 5-6 Weeks)

Fagor – FBB Series 115V, 59.5″ Black Vinyl Finish Double Glass Door Back Bar Refrigerator – FBB-59G-N

Fagor – FBB Slim Line Series 115V, 49.62″ Stainless Steel Finish Double Glass Door Back Bar Refrigerator – FBB-24-48GS

Fagor – FBB Series 115V, 95.5″ Black Vinyl Finish Three Door Back Bar Refrigerator – FBB-95-N

New Air NBB-60-SG 59″ Glass 2-Door Back Bar Refrigerator

Fagor – FBB Slim Line Series 115V, 62.25″ Black Vinyl Finish Double Glass Door Back Bar Refrigerator – FBB-24-60G

Kelvinator Commercial – 48″ Back Bar Refrigerator with 2 Stainless Steel Doors – KCHBB48SS

Celcold – 60″ Stainless Steel Commercial Back Bar Refrigerator – CBB60S

Fagor – FBB Slim Line Series 115V, 72″ Stainless Steel Finish Three Glass Door Back Bar Refrigerator – FBB-24-72GS

Fagor – FBB Series 115V, 69.5″ Stainless Steel Double Solid Door Back Bar Refrigerator – FBB-69S-N

72″ Three (3) Glass Door Back Bar Cooler with Sliding Door, 19.6 cu ft (556 L)

Fagor – FBB Series 115V, 69.5″ Stainless Steel Three Glass Door Back Bar Refrigerator – FBB-79GS-N

48" Two (2) Glass Door Back Bar Cooler with Sliding door, 11.8 cu ft (335 L)

Kelvinator Commercial – 48″ Back Bar Refrigerator with 2 Black Solid Door – KCHBB48S

Ikon IBB49-2G-24SD 49″ Sliding Glass 2-Door Back Bar Cooler

60″ Two (2) Glass Door Back Bar Cooler with Sliding Door, 15.8 cu ft (446 L)

Fagor – FBB Slim Line Series 115V, 49.62″ Black Vinyl Finish Double Glass Door Back Bar Refrigerator – FBB-24-48G

New Air NBB-90-SB 90″ Solid 3-Door Back Bar Refrigerator