Is a bottle cooler better than a back bar cooler?

They suit different jobs. A bottle cooler loads from the top, packs bottles densely and holds temperature well during constant opening, but bottles at the bottom are harder to reach and nothing is on show. A back bar cooler opens at the front, displays stock through glass doors and is easier to organise by product.

Can a bottle cooler chill warm cases quickly before service?

It will cool them, but most bottle coolers are designed to hold drinks cold rather than chill a full load fast. Stock it well ahead of opening, or keep backup cases in a walk-in or reach-in so the bottles going in are already cold.

How much do commercial bottle coolers cost in Canada?

Most commercial bottle coolers on Norpex list between $3,400 and $5,400 CAD, with a median of about $4,500 across 31 priced models; the full range runs from $1,994.99 to $7,714.99; prices are list prices before tax and shipping. Models without a listed price are quoted on request.

Which brands of commercial bottle coolers do you carry?

Norpex lists 34 commercial bottle coolers. The brands with the most models listed are Turbo Air with 12, Fagor with 8, Omcan with 7, Kelvinator with 4 and COLDZONE with 3.

Do you ship commercial bottle 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.

Commercial Bottle Coolers in Canada

Bottle coolers are top-loading refrigerated chests built for bars, with sliding or lift-up lids over bottled beer and drinks stacked below. Cold air sinks, so opening a lid on top loses less of it than opening a front door, which suits busy bar service where bartenders reach in constantly. Pubs, nightclubs, hotels, stadium bars and event venues place them behind the bar, often in stainless or black finishes.

About commercial bottle coolers

What commercial bottle coolers cost at Norpex

Most models: $3,400 – $5,400
Median price: $4,500
Priced models: 31

List prices in CAD before tax and delivery, read from the catalogue as it stands. Models without a listed price are quoted on request.

Before you buy

Check the capacity for the bottle sizes you actually sell, and which bottle size the stated capacity assumes.
Measure the height of the back counter and the space above the cooler, since the lid has to open fully and bartenders need room to reach in.
Choose sliding lids for a continuous work surface or lift-up lids for a wider opening, depending on how the top is used between rounds.
Confirm how the cooler handles condensation and melt water, whether through a drain connection or an internal evaporator.

Common questions

Is a bottle cooler better than a back bar cooler?: They suit different jobs. A bottle cooler loads from the top, packs bottles densely and holds temperature well during constant opening, but bottles at the bottom are harder to reach and nothing is on show. A back bar cooler opens at the front, displays stock through glass doors and is easier to organise by product.
Can a bottle cooler chill warm cases quickly before service?: It will cool them, but most bottle coolers are designed to hold drinks cold rather than chill a full load fast. Stock it well ahead of opening, or keep backup cases in a walk-in or reach-in so the bottles going in are already cold.
How much do commercial bottle coolers cost in Canada?: Most commercial bottle coolers on Norpex list between $3,400 and $5,400 CAD, with a median of about $4,500 across 31 priced models; the full range runs from $1,994.99 to $7,714.99; prices are list prices before tax and shipping. Models without a listed price are quoted on request.
Which brands of commercial bottle coolers do you carry?: Norpex lists 34 commercial bottle coolers. The brands with the most models listed are Turbo Air with 12, Fagor with 8, Omcan with 7, Kelvinator with 4 and COLDZONE with 3.
Do you ship commercial bottle 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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Turbo Air – Super Deluxe 24.4″ Silver Bottle Cooler – TBC-24SD-N6

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Turbo Air – Super Deluxe 50″ Black Bottle Cooler – TBC-50SB-N6

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Turbo Air – Super Deluxe 95″ Silver Bottle Cooler – TBC-95SD-N

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Turbo Air – Super Deluxe 80.5″ Silver Bottle Cooler – TBC-80SD-N

Turbo Air – Super Deluxe 64.7″ Silver Bottle Cooler – TBC-65SD-N6

Kelvinator Commercial – 95″ Bottle Cooler with 3-Door Slide Top – KCHBC95

Turbo Air – Super Deluxe 24.4″ Black Bottle Cooler – TBC-24SB-N6

COLDZONE B1255 Top Loading Bottle Cooler

COLDZONE B1634 Top Loading Bottle Cooler

Turbo Air – Super Deluxe 95″ Black Bottle Cooler – TBC-95SB-N

Turbo Air – Super Deluxe 50″ Silver Bottle Cooler – TBC-50SD-N6

Fagor – FBC Serie 115V, 80″ Black Vinyl Finish Bottle Cooler with 7 Dividers – FBC-79

Fagor – FBC Serie 115V, 50.5″ Black Vinyl Finish Bottle Cooler with 3 Dividers – FBC-50

Fagor – FBC Serie 115V, 95″ Black Vinyl Finish Bottle Cooler with 7 Dividers – FBC-95

Omcan – 50″ Reach-In Beer Bottle Cooler With 13.5 Cu. Ft. Capacity – 50039