Hoshizaki CC65-S, 65.5-Inch Horizontal Bottle Cooler

Commercial bottle coolers are a great investment for restaurants and bars of all sizes. These specialty refrigerators keep alcoholic and non-alcoholic bottled drinks at just the right temperature for serving.

If you’re just opening a new restaurant or looking to upgrade your current cooler, you may not know what to look for or where to start your search. We’re here to help. Let’s explore the most important things to consider when buying bottle coolers and share our top models.

Behind every talented bartender is a reliable bar cooler. Bar coolers are the workhorses that work quietly behind the scenes to keep beer, wine, cocktail ingredients and other items chilled at their ideal temperatures.

But how do these coolers work? What should you look for when buying one, and which models are the best?