Polar G-Series Slimline Upright Back Bar Cooler 300Ltr

The Polar G-Series Slimline Upright Back Bar Cooler is a single-door, upright bottle refrigerator designed to sit behind the bar and keep bottled and canned drinks ready to serve at the right temperature. At 448mm wide, it occupies a notably narrow footprint without significantly compromising storage capacity, making it a practical option where bar space is at a premium.

In busy bar environments, consistent temperature recovery matters. The fan-assisted cooling system helps maintain stable temperatures even during high-frequency door openings — the kind of repeated access that occurs during a busy evening service. The unit is rated for ambient environments up to 32°C, which covers most UK licensed premises, including those with limited ventilation behind the bar. Double-glazed glass doors contribute to thermal retention and help keep running costs in check over the course of a long service week.

From an operational standpoint, the G-Series is straightforward to work with day to day:

• LED internal lighting makes contents clearly visible to staff and customers
• Simple dial controls reduce training time and the risk of accidental temperature changes
• Painted steel and glass construction is robust enough for daily commercial use
• The slimline profile fits into bar runs where a standard-width unit would not
• Fan-assisted cooling supports temperature consistency during busy service periods

Installation is relatively straightforward — the unit is freestanding and requires only a standard UK mains connection. Given its 71kg weight, it is worth confirming that the intended floor surface can accommodate the load, and that there is adequate clearance at the rear and sides for ventilation. It operates on R600a refrigerant, which is a common choice at this class of unit.

This cooler is well suited to pubs, bars, hotel bars, and licensed cafés where chilled drinks are a core part of the offer but floor or back-bar space is limited. It works best in settings with moderate to high throughput rather than very high-volume venues where a larger-capacity unit may serve better. For quieter settings with lower stock rotation needs, a smaller unit from the range may be more cost-effective to run.

If you are unsure whether this model fits your bar layout or service volume, our team is happy to talk it through with you before you commit to anything.