Bottle Coolers

Best Bottle Coolers for Bars, Pubs & Restaurants

When bottles need to be ice-cold and within arm's reach, a bottle cooler delivers. These horizontal units sit right behind the bar, keeping beer, ciders, seltzers, and ready-to-drink cocktails at frosty temperatures so bartenders can grab and serve in seconds. No digging through ice bins or walking to a back cooler, just slide open the lid and go.

Bottle coolers are built for the fast pace of bar service. Whether you're running a neighborhood pub, busy restaurant bar, or high-volume nightclub, these units keep your bottled inventory cold, organized, and ready to serve. Deep well designs hold bottles upright for easy access, while slide-top lids let your team work quickly during a rush.

At GoFoodservice, we offer bottle coolers from trusted brands like Atosa, Beverage-Air, Continental Refrigerator, Fogel, Glastender, Hoshizaki, True Refrigeration, Turbo Air, and U-Star. Choose from compact single-lid units to extra-long three and four-lid models, with deep well or shallow well configurations, and stainless steel or vinyl-clad finishes to match your bar setup.

Why Choose a Bottle Cooler?

If you've ever watched a bartender hunt through an ice bin for a specific beer during a Friday night rush, you know how much efficiency matters behind the bar. A bottle cooler keeps everything organized and visible, with bottles standing upright in a cold well so your team can grab exactly what they need without hesitation. That means faster service, happier guests, and more drinks served per hour.

Beyond speed, bottle coolers maintain consistent temperatures in the 33-38°F range, so every bottle you serve is perfectly chilled. Self-contained refrigeration systems provide reliable cooling without the mess of ice, and slide-top lids give quick access while keeping cold air in when closed. Many models include built-in bottle openers and cap catchers for added convenience.

Isn't it better to have dedicated bottle storage designed for speed and consistency rather than relying on ice bins that need constant refilling? That's exactly what a bottle cooler delivers.

What to Look for in a Bottle Cooler

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

Some things to consider when choosing a bottle cooler include:

• Width (24" to 95") based on your available space and inventory size
• Number of lids (1, 2, 3, or 4) for access and organization
• Deep well vs. shallow well based on bottle sizes
• Stainless steel vs. vinyl-clad exterior finish
• Case capacity to match your daily volume
• Front-breathing vs. rear-breathing condenser for your layout
• And more!

A bottle cooler is a smart investment for any bar that serves bottled beverages. It keeps inventory cold, speeds up service, and helps your bartenders work more efficiently during every shift.

Shop Bottle Coolers Today

A bottle cooler is sure to be essential equipment behind your bar. Keeping bottles ice-cold and accessible helps your team serve faster and your guests stay happy with every perfectly chilled drink.

Explore all your options, or browse our 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!