6 Best Mini Fridges for Your Bar
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A mini fridge or beverage cooler can be a great addition to your home bar. It can be tricky finding one that’s designed to hold beer bottles, tall cans and bottles of wine. All of the ones on this list will hold any or all of the above.
You may also want to shop for a countertop ice maker to complete your setup. Make ice right at your bar and then store it in your mini fridge.
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- All the Bells & Whistles: Ca’Lefort 24” Beverage Refrigerator
- Best Overall: Antarctic Star Cabinet Beverage Refrigerator
- Best Retro Styling: Frigidaire Retro Mini Fridge Refrigerator with Freezer
- Most Versatile: Anukis Compact Refrigerator with Freezer
- Best for Dorms/Small Space: RCA IGLOO Mini Refrigerator with Freezer
- Most Fully Functional: Watoor Mini Refrigerator With Freezer
What to look for in a Bar Mini Fridge
There are a lot of options with these appliances, so you have to figure out what you want.
Capacity: How much do you want to store? What size will fit where you’re putting the mini-fridge? In the reviews below, I describe what both the manufacturer and reviewers say about how many cans/bottles/etc. will fit in the mini fridge.
Should it have a freezer? Separate freezer compartments in small fridges are pretty tiny, and many people find them a waste of space. But if you have something you know will fit in there, it might be an important feature to you.
Reversible door hinges: Many units let the door be installed with hinges on either side. This may or may not be useful for you. Be sure you know what side you want yours to open from if you are getting one without this feature.
Will it fit in your space? If you have a right space, make sure the dimensions will fit.
Interior light? Some mini fridges don’t have an interior light at all. This is fine in a lit room. But if you want to be able to open yours in low lighting and see what you’re doing, you’ll need one that has it.
How loud does it run? Most reviewer complaints are about a unit running too loud. Check reviews to make sure the one you’re looking at doesn’t get these complaints.
Installation type: If you want to install your mini-fridge under a cabinet, you need to make sure it’s made for that type of installation. Some are not, even if they would fit in your space.
Best Mini Fridges for a Home Bar
This is the mini-fridge for people who aren't playing. It's big, it's powerful, and yes, it's expensive.
PROS:- Capacity: 5.65 cubic feet or 160 L
- No freezer, which is a pro if you find them too small to use in most units anyway
- 3-Color LED Lighting in Soft White, Cool Blue and Retro Amber
- Electronic digital touch panel lets you set the adjustable thermostat to as low as 34 degrees F
- Runs very quietly
- Holds 210 12oz cans
- 3 removable and adjustable shelves
- Reversible door, open from left or right - easy to change yourself
- No freezer, which is a con if you wanted to store small frozen items
This is a freezer-less unit, which is great if you want more beverage capacity and don't need or want a mini-freezer.
PROS:- Capacity: 3.2 cubic feet
- No freezer, which is a pro if you find them too small to use in most units anyway
- Soft blue LED lighting won't damage wine
- Electronic digital touch panel lets you set the temperature as low as 34 degrees F
- Runs reasonably quietly
- Holds 130 cans of soda or up to 26 bottles of red wine
- 3 removable and adjustable wire shelves
- No freezer, which is a con if you wanted one
- Door not reversible
This 3.2 cubic foot mini-fridge is small but mighty. It's also retro looking, and comes in 7 different color choices.
PROS:
- Capacity: 3.2 cubic feet
- Has a small freezer for holding a few food items or chilling glasses
- Reviewers report it will hold 3 2-liter soda bottles or about 30 cans of soda
- Reversible door, open from left or right
- Side Bottle Opener
- Perfect for holding beers, soda, snacks, wine
- Will work for liquor bottles and large bottles of mixers if you remove a shelf or two
CONS:
- Freezer is small. Reviewers say it won't hold pint tubs of ice cream, to give you an idea
- A couple of reviewers reported it was a little bit loud
This RCA mini fridge with freezer is about the same size as the Frigidaire above, but it has some different features. The first being the can dispenser in the door.
PROS:- Capacity: 3.2 cubic feet
- Has a bigger freezer than most units like this
- Door has can dispenser for holding cans sideways
- Freezer is small, but big enough to hold ice cream pints
- Reviewers report the door alone can hold 2 bottles of champagne, 8 12 oz cans of soda and 9 7.5 oz cans of soda.
- Runs quietly
- Reversible door, open from left or right
- Perfect for holding beers, soda, snacks, wine
- Will hold liquor bottles and large bottles of mixers in the door, or in the main compartment if you remove a shelf or two
- Freezer is small.
- Can dispenser dispenses at the bottom. If the fridge is on the floor, this may be inconvenient
- Several reviewers got dented units and had to have them replaced
This is another super cute retro looking mini-fridge, but it's also very functional. It has one fairly unique feature for a mini-fridge: a crisper drawer.
PROS:- Capacity: 3.2 cubic feet
- Glass shelves are removable and adjustable
- Has a vegetable crisper basket
- Door has can dispenser, and it dispenses from the top, which is great if the unit is on the floor
- Comes with scoop and ice cube tray
- Crisper isn't helpful if all you want to store is beverages
The Anukis Compact Refrigerator with Freezer is a dual-door mini
fridge that boasts a total capacity of 3.5 cubic feet, making it a
suitable choice for those who need a space-saving cooling solution. It
comes in a striking Retro Blue color that adds a vintage aesthetic to
any room setting. Designed to be versatile and functional, it is perfect
for apartments, dorm rooms, offices, family rooms, basements, and
garages.
- Space-Saving Design: Ideal for small living spaces due to its compact size.
- Dual Door Feature: Separate freezer compartment for better organization and storage.
- Retro Aesthetic: The Retro Blue color can complement various decors and themes.
- Versatility: Suitable for various settings, including apartments, dorms, and offices.
- Sufficient Capacity: At 3.5 cubic feet, it offers ample storage for essentials.
- Color Specificity: The unique color may not appeal to everyone or fit in with all decors.
- Placement Restrictions: Due to its size and design, it may not fit under all counter spaces or in tight corners.
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