Gamko Double Sliding Door Bottle Cooler 250Ltr

The Gamko MG3/250SD is a back bar bottle cooler designed to merchandise chilled bottled drinks — beers, ciders, soft drinks and similar — in a commercial bar environment. It runs on R600a refrigerant, operates across a wide temperature range to suit different drink types, and presents in an anthracite finish that sits comfortably behind most bar counters.

In practice, this unit is built for the demands of a busy bar service. The finned evaporator system supports consistent temperature recovery when the doors are opened repeatedly during peak periods — a common weak point in lighter-duty units. The double sliding door configuration is a considered choice for back-bar use: staff can access stock from either side without swinging doors into the working area, which matters in tight bar runs where space behind the counter is limited.

From an operational standpoint, the practical advantages include:

• Sliding doors eliminate swing clearance, useful in narrow bar layouts
• 250-litre capacity supports a reasonable range of bottled stock without requiring constant restocking during service
• Anthracite finish offers a clean, neutral appearance suitable for customer-facing installation
• R600a refrigerant carries a low global warming potential, which assists compliance with environmental reporting requirements
• Rated C for energy efficiency — worth factoring into running cost expectations for units operating continuously

Installation is straightforward for a unit of this type. It is free-standing and does not require a dedicated water supply or drainage. Ventilation clearance should be confirmed before positioning — placing the unit flush against a rear wall without adequate airflow will affect performance and longevity. At 90kg, it requires two people to position safely. The unit operates at 51dB, which is worth considering if it will sit in a quieter setting, though in most active bar environments this is unlikely to be an issue.

This cooler is well suited to pub bars, hotel bars, café counters, and similar licensed premises where bottled drink display and quick staff access are priorities. It is a practical choice for mid-volume operations. Sites with particularly high throughput, or those needing greater storage capacity, may find a larger-capacity model a more appropriate fit.

If you would like to talk through whether this unit suits your bar layout and service volume, the team is happy to help before you commit to a purchase.