Back bar coolers come with solid swing doors, glass swing doors, sliding glass doors and underbar height versions. Here is what each one is for, using the Coldline CBB-60 family as the example.
A current example is our Coldline G53S-W sliding glass door merchandiser.
The three door types at a glance
| Solid swing | Swing glass | Sliding glass | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Can customers see the stock | No | Yes | Yes |
| Space needed in front | Room for the door to swing open | Room for the door to swing open | None; doors slide sideways |
| Access | Whole opening at once | Whole opening at once | One side at a time |
| Best for | Storage behind the bar, backup stock | Showing off bottled beer and mixers | Narrow walkways behind the bar |
Solid Doors
Solid doors insulate better and hide back stock. Best for backup stock, mixers and garnishes.
CBB-60 60″ Swing Solid Door Back Bar Cooler
Glass Swing Doors
Glass doors let guests see bottled beer and wine, which helps sell premium product.
CBB-60G 60″ Swing Glass Door Back Bar Cooler
Sliding Glass Doors
Sliding doors need no swing space, which matters in narrow bars where a bartender stands in front of the cooler.
CBB-60G-SL 60″ Sliding Glass Door Back Bar Cooler
Underbar Height
T models are lower so they fit under a standard bar top.
- CBB-60-T 60″ Underbar Swing Solid Door Back Bar Cooler
- CBB-60G-T 60″ Underbar Swing Glass Door Back Bar Cooler
Which One Should You Buy
Put glass doors where guests can see them and solid doors where they cannot. Choose sliding doors if the aisle behind the bar is tight.
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Models in this guide at a glance
The models linked above are listed here with the main points from each product page, so you can compare them side by side before opening the full listings.
CBB-60 60″ Swing Solid Door Back Bar Cooler (model CBB-60)
- Brand: Coldline
- 60″ Design: Commercial back bar cooler designed for professional beverage storage and everyday foodservice operations.
- 15.8 Cu. Ft. Capacity: 60″ Swing Solid Door Back Bar Cooler provides generous refrigerated storage for beer bottles, beverages, mixers, and other refrigerated products.
- Narrow 24.4″ Depth: Space-saving construction makes this commercial refrigerator ideal for bars and areas with limited floor space.
- Warranty: 5-Year Compressor / 1-Year Parts & Labor
CBB-60G 60″ Swing Glass Door Back Bar Cooler (model CBB-60G)
- Brand: Coldline
- Commercial Back Bar Cooler: 60″ Swing Glass Door Back Bar Cooler designed for professional beverage storage and service environments.
- 60.8″ Length: Provides generous refrigerated storage for commercial bar and beverage applications.
- 17.3 Cu. Ft. Capacity: Offers ample interior space for organized beverage storage.
- Warranty: 5-Year Compressor / 1-Year Parts & Labor
CBB-60G-SL 60″ Sliding Glass Door Back Bar Cooler (model CBB-60G-SL)
- Brand: Coldline
- 60″ Back Bar Design: Commercial sliding glass door refrigerator designed for professional beverage storage and service.
- 15.8 Cu. Ft. Capacity: 60″ Sliding Glass Door Back Bar Cooler provides generous refrigerated space for organizing beer bottles, beverages, and other chilled products.
- Narrow 24.4″ Depth: Space-saving design fits efficiently behind bars and in suitable undercounter installations.
- Warranty: 5-Year Compressor / 1-Year Parts & Labor
CBB-60-T 60″ Underbar Swing Solid Door Back Bar Cooler (model CBB-60-T)
- Brand: Coldline
- 60″ Underbar Design: Space-saving commercial back bar refrigerator designed for suitable installation beneath bars and counters.
- 17.3 Cu. Ft. Capacity: 60″ Underbar Swing Solid Door Back Bar Cooler provides substantial refrigerated storage for bottled beverages and other suitable chilled products.
- Reduced 34.25″ Height: Thin galvanized top design provides reduced underbar height for areas with limited vertical clearance.
- Warranty: 5-Year Compressor / 1-Year Parts & Labor
CBB-60G-T 60″ Underbar Swing Glass Door Back Bar Cooler (model CBB-60G-T)
- Brand: Coldline
- 60″ Design: Commercial back bar refrigeration designed for beverage storage and display in professional bar and foodservice environments.
- Underbar Height: 60″ Underbar Swing Glass Door Back Bar Cooler reduced 1.35″ height helps the unit slide conveniently beneath suitable bars and counters.
- Swing Glass Doors: Glass swing doors provide convenient access while making refrigerated products easy to view.
- Warranty: 5-Year Compressor / 1-Year Parts & Labor
Before you order
- Measure the space and every doorway on the delivery path, and compare them with the dimensions on each product page.
- Check the spec sheet for power, gas or water requirements and match them to what your building has.
- Compare capacity with your busiest day rather than your average day.
- Read the warranty terms for the brand before you order.
Delivery, warranty and payment
- Delivery: delivery within the continental US is included in the price on the product page, and freight orders include liftgate service.
- Warranty: each product carries its manufacturer warranty. Terms by brand are on our warranty page.
- Financing: lease-to-own financing through Clicklease is offered on items of $500 and up. See how financing works.
- Quotes: buying for a business and need a written quote? Call +1-877-558-2253 or use our contact page.
Not sure which model fits?
Call +1-877-558-2253 with your space, power supply and daily volume, and we will help you narrow it down.