Whether you're hosting a barbeque, having your mates round to binge-watch the latest drama, or making cocktails for a party, a bar fridge is an invaluable addition to any home. Compact and affordable, Appliances Online has a large range of high-quality bar fridges to suit every price range.
Bar refrigerators are also ideal kitchen appliances for studio apartments, small offices, holiday homes, granny flats, dormitories, or even mobile homes. You'd be surprised by how much these nifty little fridges can store; plus most models come with an icebox section which is perfect for ice cubes, ice-cream, frozen veggies and more.
Fridge Types
By the names, a bar fridge, beverage centre, and wine fridge can seem very similar — they are all designed to keep drinks cold. But each of these appliances is geared towards a range of temperatures to suit the different beverage types.
What are Bar Fridges?
Bar Fridges are a general-purpose appliance with plenty of space for drinks, drink garnish ingredients, and snacks. They function in a similar fashion to larger fridges but on a smaller scale.
Explore our selection of prominent brands including Westinghouse, Hisense, and Haier.
What are Beverage Fridges?
A beverage fridge has been developed to maintain a chilly temperature for all your drinks, whether you prefer water, beer, soft drink, or cordial. Great for keeping a stock of cold drinks handy, a beverage fridge is a great accompaniment to parties, gatherings, or those who want to save space in a regular fridge.
What are Wine Fridges?
Wine fridges are designed to maintain the optimal environment for the storage of wine, usually for shorter periods of time. For longer cellaring of wine, a wine cabinet features specialised features designed to minimise light exposure and movement. Whether for short term storage or long term cellaring, wine fridges feature a milder temperature range, anti-vibration, and UV protection.
Browse the selection of wine fridges from brands including Hisense, Liebherr, and Vintec.
Things to Consider
Bar fridges are basic appliances but different models come packed with a series of features and design functions developed for improved storage, cooling, and organisation. It’s important to look around for a fridge which ticks every box in terms of your cold drink and snack storage.
Size
Size is one of the most important factors when it comes to looking for a new bar fridge. If it doesn’t have enough storage room, it defeats the purpose. If you only need to store a few drinks, a model with a lower volume, such as a 42-litre mini bar fridge, may be sufficient but if you need a lot of cold storage space, look for an appliance with a higher volume, such as a 190-litre bar fridge.
Doors
When looking at the doors of a potential new fridge, you need to note which direction it opens, especially if you intend to place the bar fridge in a harder-to-access area. With both right-hinged and left-hinged models available, you can find a fridge to suit your home and purpose. Some fridge brands feature even reversible doors which can be adjusted using additional rehinging kits.
While many bar fridge doors are opaque, some feature see-through glass which allows you to see what food and drink you have chilled, before opening the door. Some glass door bar fridges feature heated fronts which prevent the build-up of condensation.
While on the topic of doors, a bar fridge can come in single door and double door fridge variants, with the top mount fridge compartment offering freezer space.
Interior Lighting
Bathing your food and drink in high-quality LED lighting can not only bolster the appeal of your bar fridge’s interior, but it also helps you to see what you have stored. Interior lighting is a convenient feature for your fridge, especially in low-light conditions.
Adjustable Shelving
Adjustable shelving is a handy feature to divide and create more space for different food and drink items. Shelving differs between types of bar fridge and brand, with durable tempered glass being one of the more common shelf types. But some fridges feature metal bottle racks for simple bottle storage and wire racks for optimal air flow throughout the fridge.
Price
With the cost of living always on the rise, being budget conscious is more important than ever. Thankfully when it comes to home appliances, like our Bar Fridges, you can always find one that suits your needs and won't break your bank. To make things as easy as possible, we've already put together all of our budget friendly models in one easy click. Remember, cheap doesn't mean bad - it just means you get the appliance you are after, at a great deal!
Bar Fridge Style: Retro Bar Fridges
Your bar fridge is going to become an integral part of your bar area, rumpus room, or entertaining area, and you might want it to integrate in the best way. Choosing the right style of bar fridge is an important choice as the right bar fridge can tie an area together and complement the decor. With multiple finishes, such as black, white, red, and stainless steel, there’s a bar fridge to suit every aesthetic.
Even retro.
Some brands, such as Husky and Smeg, have created a range of bar fridges with a 50s-inspired design. A vintage appearance coupled with modern cooling technologies make retro bar fridges excellent choices for any home bar or alfresco dining area.
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