IMC BM70 Solid Lid Top Loading Bottle Cooler – Underbar
Product Description
The IMC BM70 is a top loading bottle cooler designed for underbar installation in commercial bars and licensed venues. It holds up to 140 x 330ml bottles in a vertical...
Specifications
- Capacity (bottles)
- 140
- Capacity (litres)
- 130
- External depth (mm)
- 560
- External height (mm)
- 950
Product Description
The IMC BM70 is a top loading bottle cooler designed for underbar installation in commercial bars and licensed venues. It holds up to 140 x 330ml bottles in a vertical storage configuration, allowing bar staff to locate and retrieve bottles quickly during service without unnecessary rummaging or delay.
In a busy bar environment, the BM70's top loading design and stainless steel sliding lid earn their place at peak service times. Staff access drinks from above without needing to crouch or swing open a front door, which keeps movement behind the bar fluid when covers are high and orders are stacking up. The unit maintains consistent chilled temperatures once loaded, so bottles served during the final hour of a busy shift are as cold as those served at opening.
From an operational standpoint, the BM70 offers several practical advantages worth noting:
- Vertical bottle storage and a divider system support fast restocking between service periods
- Solid stainless steel sliding lid reduces warm air ingress compared to open-top alternatives, supporting running efficiency
- Interior lighting (optional) aids visibility during dimly lit service environments
- Compatible with IMC's modular Bartender range for integration into new or refurbished bar runs
- Standard UK 3-pin plug allows straightforward installation without specialist electrical work
The BM70 is suited to underbar use and fits within a standard bar counter footprint, though the exact space available should be confirmed before ordering. It runs from a standard mains socket, which makes placement flexible. It is not designed for back-of-house storage or high-humidity environments such as glass wash areas.
This unit is well suited to mid-volume licensed premises — pubs, hotel bars, event venues, and hospitality operators — where consistent bottle chilling and fast staff access are priorities. For sites with very high throughput or a need to chill bottles from ambient temperature rapidly in bulk, a larger or higher-capacity model may be worth considering.
If you are unsure whether the BM70 fits your bar layout or service volume, our team is happy to talk through the options with you before you commit.
Key Features
- Top loading stainless steel sliding lid for fast underbar bottle access
- Vertical storage and divider system accommodates up to 140 x 330ml bottles
- Compatible with IMC Bartender modular range for integrated bar installations
- Solid lid design minimises warm air ingress during high-frequency service
- Standard UK 3-pin plug connection requires no specialist electrical installation
Operational Benefits
- Faster bottle retrieval keeps service moving during high-volume periods
- Consistent chilled temperatures maintained throughout a full service session
- Flexible placement options suit varied underbar configurations and layouts
- Integrates into existing IMC Bartender bar runs without structural changes
- Straightforward restocking between sittings reduces downtime behind the bar
Specifications
- Capacity (bottles)
- 140
- Capacity (litres)
- 130
- External depth (mm)
- 560
- External height (mm)
- 950
- External width (mm)
- 700
- Gtin
- 5056105198000
- Internal depth (mm)
- 430
- Internal height (mm)
- 495
- Internal width (mm)
- 625
- Power rating (kw)
- 0.345
- Power type
- 13amp Plug
- Refrigerant
- R134a
- Temperature range (deg c)
- +2 to +6
- Weight (kg)
- 70.5
Frequently Asked Questions
- The BM70 is well matched to mid-volume bars where a steady throughput of bottled drinks is the norm. For venues serving very high volumes continuously — festival bars, large nightclub operations, or high-footfall sports venues — a unit with greater capacity or faster recovery may be a better fit, and it is worth discussing your service volume with us before ordering.
- Yes, the BM70 is designed for underbar installation and can be integrated into IMC's modular Bartender range or fitted into an existing bar run as a standalone unit. It runs from a standard UK 3-pin mains socket, so no specialist electrical work is needed. You should confirm the available underbar cavity dimensions match the unit's footprint before installation.
- The BM70 uses a refrigeration compressor designed to bring drinks down to serving temperature reasonably quickly, but like most bottle coolers it performs best when used to maintain pre-chilled stock rather than to chill large quantities of ambient-temperature bottles from scratch mid-service. Pre-chilling stock in a back-of-house unit before transferring to the BM70 is the more reliable approach in high-demand environments.