IMC BM70 Solid Lid Top Loading Bottle Cooler – Underbar

The IMC BM70 is a top-loading bottle cooler designed to sit within a standard underbar installation in commercial bars and licensed venues. Bottles are stored vertically and accessed from above through a solid stainless steel sliding lid, allowing bar staff to locate and retrieve drinks without crouching or pulling open a swing door — a small operational detail that becomes significant when orders are stacking up and the bar is two deep.

The solid sliding lid is the defining feature in a busy service context. Unlike open-top alternatives, it limits warm air ingress each time the unit is accessed, helping maintain consistent internal temperatures across a full evening's service. Bottles chilled at the start of the shift remain at the correct temperature by the end of it, without the refrigeration system working harder than necessary to compensate for repeated heat gain.

From a practical standpoint, the BM70 offers several operational advantages worth noting:

• Top-loading access keeps bar workflow fluid during high-volume service periods
• Solid sliding lid reduces temperature fluctuation caused by frequent access
• Vertical bottle storage and internal dividers support quick restocking between rounds
• Runs from a standard UK mains socket — no specialist electrical installation required
• Compatible with IMC's modular Bartender system for integration into new or refurbished bar builds

The BM70 fits within a standard underbar footprint, though it is worth confirming the exact space available before ordering. It is not well suited to back-of-house storage environments or areas with high ambient humidity, such as glass wash zones, where a purpose-built unit would be more appropriate.

This cooler is well suited to mid-volume licensed premises — pubs, hotel bars, event venues, and similar hospitality operators — where reliable bottle chilling and fast staff access during service are the priority. For sites handling significantly higher throughput, or needing to bring large volumes of ambient-temperature stock down to serving temperature quickly, a higher-capacity model may be worth considering.

If you are planning a bar build or refurbishment and want to talk through how the BM70 fits your layout, our team is happy to work through the options with you.