Undercounter Glass Door Fridge

An undercounter glass door fridge is a low-height refrigerator that sits beneath a bar or prep bench, with a see-through glass front so staff and customers can spot stock at a glance. It chills drinks, garnishes and ready-to-serve lines while keeping the bench above free for service. If you want a taller merchandiser instead, see our upright display fridges; if you don't need the glass front, our under bench storage fridges cover solid-door models in the same height class.

Who these fridges are for

If your customers buy by eye, the glass front does half the selling for you. Cocktail bars and pubs keep mixers, beers and pre-batched drinks chilled and visible right where the bartender pours. Cafés tuck one under the espresso bench for milk, juices and grab-and-go bottles. Restaurants use them on the line so a chef can see what's left without opening a door. Function venues, clubs and food trucks lean on the compact footprint — full refrigeration that fits where a full-height unit never would. The trade-off against a solid door is simple: glass shows the product but loses a little efficiency, so it earns its place where display matters and pays less where it doesn't.

What's in scope

Single-door models

The compact end of the range — typically 600–900mm wide, sliding neatly under a standard bar or prep bench. One door, one chilled zone, ideal for a single service point or a tight café counter.

Two- and three-door models

Wider cabinets, commonly 1200–1800mm, that span a longer bar run or prep line. More doors mean more access points during a rush and more shelf metres for stock, so they suit higher-traffic venues that can't keep restocking a single door mid-service.

Single- versus double-glazed glass

Single-glazed doors cost less and suit air-conditioned rooms; double-glazed (twin-pane) doors insulate better, resist condensation and hold temperature more steadily in a warm Australian kitchen. If the unit sits near a cooktop or in an un-airconditioned space, the double-glazed door is worth the extra outlay.

Undercounter versus back-bar

Undercounter units are built to slot beneath a bench at roughly worktop height, so the top doubles as usable bench space. Back-bar fridges are a related format that sits against the rear wall and stands a touch taller for display behind the bar — see our commercial bar fridges if a back-bar layout fits your setup better.

How to choose an undercounter fridge in three steps

Three questions, in order, get you to the right cabinet.

Step 1 — Confirm the bench clearance

Measure the gap under your bench first: height to the underside of the benchtop, the door-swing or run-out clearance in front, and the depth available. Most undercounter cabinets are built around 850–900mm tall to sit flush under a standard worktop, so a few millimetres either way decides whether it slides in clean. Check the cabinet runs off a standard 10-amp outlet — most do, so they rarely need electrical work.

Step 2 — Size the capacity to your peak

Count what you need cold during your busiest window, not your daily total. A single-door cabinet holds a service point through a rush; a two- or three-door unit buys you more access and shelf space when the queue is deep. Capacity is quoted per model in litres and by shelf layout, so match the door count and internal volume to how fast stock turns over, not just to the bench width you happen to have.

Step 3 — Decide display versus storage

Glass earns its keep where the product sells itself — drinks, garnishes, dessert components a customer can see. Where the fridge only buffers back-of-house stock that nobody browses, a solid door holds temperature better and costs less to run. Be honest about which job this cabinet does; it's the call that most often gets made backwards.

For a wider view of how the display, bar and freezer formats compare before you commit, our guide on the types of commercial fridges explained walks through where each one fits.

Popular picks: two proven starting points are the Anvil FBCG2202 170L single-door undercounter unit for a compact café or bar bench, and the AG three-door worktop display fridge where you need a longer chilled run beneath a busy service line.

Frequently asked questions

What is an undercounter glass door fridge?

It's a low-height commercial refrigerator designed to sit beneath a bar or prep bench, fitted with a transparent glass front so stock is visible without opening the door. It keeps drinks and chilled lines on display at point of service while leaving the bench above free to work on. Most models stand around 850–900mm tall to tuck under a standard worktop.

What's the difference between a glass door and a solid door under-bench fridge?

A glass door lets customers and staff see the contents, which helps merchandise drinks and speeds up service, but it insulates slightly less than a solid panel. A solid door holds temperature more efficiently and costs a little less to run, so it suits back-of-house storage where nobody needs to see in. Choose glass for display, solid for pure storage.

Are glass front fridges less energy efficient?

A single-glazed glass front loses a little more cold than a solid door, but double-glazed (twin-pane) doors close most of that gap and resist condensation. In an air-conditioned room the difference is minor; in a warm or un-airconditioned space, a double-glazed door holds temperature far more steadily and is the better long-run choice.

What size undercounter fridge do I need?

Size by your peak trading window and the space under your bench. Measure the clearance height, depth and door-swing first, then match capacity to how much stock you turn over at your busiest. A single-door cabinet (around 600–900mm) suits one service point; a two- or three-door unit (1200–1800mm) suits a longer bar run or a high-traffic line.

Will an undercounter fridge fit under a standard bench?

Most are built around 850–900mm tall specifically to slide under a standard commercial worktop, but always confirm against the model's listed dimensions and allow ventilation clearance per the spec sheet. Check the door-swing or pull-out space in front as well — the cabinet may fit the gap but still need room to open.

Can I use one as a bar fridge?

Yes. Undercounter glass-front cabinets are a common bar format — they chill mixers, beers and pre-batched drinks where the bartender pours, with the glass front doubling as a display. If you'd prefer a taller back-bar layout against the rear wall, our commercial bar fridge range covers that format.

Do you deliver across Australia?

Yes. Commercial Kitchen Store ships nationwide, and our Australian-based team is on 1300 111 901 if you need help sizing a cabinet to your bench. Our products carry Stamped customer reviews and the store holds 21 five-star Google reviews, so you can see real operator feedback before you buy. For cover details, see our warranty and service information.