Back Bar Coolers

Best Back Bar Coolers for Restaurants, Bars & Nightclubs

A busy bar needs beverages within arm's reach and ice-cold at all times. A back bar cooler sits right behind your bartenders, keeping beer, wine, seltzers, and mixers at the perfect serving temperature while making it easy to grab bottles and cans quickly during a rush. When drinks are cold and accessible, service is faster and customers are happier.

These units are built for the demands of high-volume bar service. Whether you're running a neighborhood tavern, a busy restaurant bar, or a nightclub, a back bar cooler keeps your beverage inventory organized, chilled, and ready to serve. Glass door models put your selection on display to encourage sales, while solid door units provide maximum insulation for backup stock.

At GoFoodservice, we offer back bar coolers from trusted brands like Atosa, Beverage-Air, Continental Refrigerator, Glastender, Hoshizaki, True Refrigeration, Turbo Air, and U-Star. Choose from single, double, or triple-section cabinets with swing or sliding doors, glass or solid fronts, and standard or pass-through configurations to fit your bar layout.

Why Choose a Back Bar Cooler?

If you've ever watched a bartender hunt through a reach-in cooler during a Friday night rush, you know how much layout matters behind the bar. A back bar cooler puts your most popular beverages right where your team needs them, at counter height and within easy reach. That means faster service, fewer steps, and more drinks served per hour.

Beyond convenience, these units are designed for the specific demands of bar environments. They maintain steady temperatures in the 33-38°F range even with frequent door openings. Front-breathing condensers let you install units flush against walls, while LED interior lighting showcases your selection without generating heat. Many models include lockable doors for security and adjustable shelving to accommodate different bottle and can sizes.

Isn't it better to have dedicated bar refrigeration designed for speed and visibility rather than making do with standard coolers? That's exactly what a back bar cooler delivers.

What to Look for in a Back Bar Cooler

When shopping for a back bar cooler, you'll want to match the unit to your bar layout, beverage volume, and service style. Not every bar needs the same configuration or capacity.

Some things to consider when choosing a back bar cooler include:

• Number of doors (1, 2, 3, or more) based on your beverage inventory
• Glass doors vs. solid doors for display or insulation
• Swing doors vs. sliding doors based on available aisle space
• Width and depth to fit your bar layout
• Pass-through option for service from both sides
• Stainless steel vs. black exterior to match your décor
• And more!

A back bar cooler is a smart investment for any bar or restaurant that takes beverage service seriously. It keeps drinks cold, speeds up service, and helps your bartenders work more efficiently.

Shop Back Bar Coolers Today

A back bar cooler is sure to be essential equipment behind your bar, whether you're running a casual restaurant, sports bar, or high-volume nightclub. Keeping beverages cold and accessible helps your team serve faster and your customers stay happy.

Explore all your options, or browse our beer dispensers for draft service, glass chillers & frosters for frosty glassware, or our complete bar refrigeration selection for all your bar cooling needs. Have questions? Get in touch with our team. We always love helping our clients find the perfect refrigeration solutions for their business!