Williams BC3-SS Triple Door Back Bar Bottle Cooler | 231 Bottles
Product Description
The Williams BC3-SS is a triple door back bar bottle cooler designed for licensed premises and hospitality venues that need reliable, high-capacity chilled bottle storage in an under-counter footprint. It...
Specifications
- Capacity (bottles)
- 231
- Capacity (litres)
- 373
- Capacity (shelves)
- 6
- Energy rating
- E
Product Description
The Williams BC3-SS is a triple door back bar bottle cooler designed for licensed premises and hospitality venues that need reliable, high-capacity chilled bottle storage in an under-counter footprint. It holds up to 231 standard 330ml bottles across three independently accessed glazed door sections, making it a practical choice for bars and venues where a consistent chill and quick stock visibility are daily requirements.
In a busy bar environment, temperature consistency during service matters. The BC3-SS maintains a stable chill throughout peak periods, and the three-door layout means staff can retrieve stock from one section without compromising the temperature held in the adjacent sections — a meaningful advantage when the unit is being opened repeatedly during a heavy service. The glazed doors also allow staff to read stock levels at a glance, which reduces unnecessary door openings and helps maintain temperature stability under pressure.
Day-to-day, the unit offers several practical operational advantages:
- Glazed doors provide immediate stock visibility without opening the unit
- Adjustable nylon-coated wire shelves accommodate varied bottle formats and cans
- Interior lighting improves visibility in dimly lit back bar settings
- Barrel-locked doors provide a basic level of security suited to licensed trade use
- Stainless steel exterior is straightforward to wipe down and durable in commercial use
Installation requires a standard mains electrical connection. Before positioning the unit, it is important to confirm adequate ventilation clearance — restricted airflow around the unit will reduce refrigeration efficiency and may affect the compressor over time. The unit is not suitable for enclosed unventilated spaces or environments where ambient temperatures are consistently elevated. The 850mm height profile is compatible with standard under-counter or back bar worktop installations, and where vertical space allows, units can be double-stacked to increase capacity without extending the floor footprint.
The BC3-SS is well suited to mid-volume bars, hotel bar counters, sports and social clubs, and licensed hospitality venues needing solid capacity without the scale of a full walk-in or multi-section back bar installation. For very high-volume sites, or venues where a single continuous unit of greater capacity is preferable, it is worth reviewing whether a larger format model would be a better operational fit.
If you want to talk through capacity requirements, placement, or how this unit fits alongside your existing bar setup, our team is happy to work through the detail with you.
Key Features
- Triple glazed door configuration with independent section access per door
- Holds up to 231 standard 330ml bottles across three sections
- Adjustable nylon-coated wire shelves for varied bottle and can formats
- Barrel-lock door security suited to licensed trade bar environments
- 850mm height profile compatible with under-counter or back bar worktop installation
Operational Benefits
- Maintains stable chill across all three sections during peak service periods
- Independent door access reduces temperature loss during heavy-use shifts
- Glazed doors let staff locate stock instantly without unnecessary door openings
- Interior lighting supports quick stock identification in low-lit bar environments
- Stainless steel finish withstands daily commercial use and cleans quickly
Specifications
- Capacity (bottles)
- 231
- Capacity (litres)
- 373
- Capacity (shelves)
- 6
- Energy rating
- E
- External depth (mm)
- 529
- External height (mm)
- 900
- External width (mm)
- 1352
- Insulation
- 35mm
- Internal depth (mm)
- 400
- Internal finish
- Stainless Steel
- Internal height (mm)
- 740
- Internal width (mm)
- 1131
- Material
- Stainless Steel
- Max ambient temp deg c
- 32
- Power rating (kw)
- 1.1
- Power type
- 13amp Plug
- Refrigerant
- R290
- Temperature range (deg c)
- +4 to +10
Frequently Asked Questions
- The BC3-SS is well suited to mid-volume licensed premises and venues with steady, consistent demand across a shift. For very high-volume sites — busy city centre bars or large event venues where throughput is exceptionally high — it is worth considering whether a larger capacity unit or multiple units would serve the operation more reliably. Our team can help you work out the right approach based on your service volumes.
- The unit requires a standard mains electrical connection and adequate ventilation clearance around the cabinet. Positioning in an enclosed, unventilated space or in a consistently warm ambient environment is not recommended, as this will reduce refrigeration efficiency and place additional load on the compressor. Confirming ventilation arrangements before final positioning is always advisable.
- Yes — the unit can be double-stacked where vertical space and structural support allow, which is a practical way to increase bottle storage capacity without extending the floor footprint. If you are planning a stacked configuration, it is worth discussing the weight and stability requirements with us before installation.