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The best bar fridges to shop in 2023

With design, function and affordability in mind, we’ve rounded up some of the best bar fridges, mini fridges and beverage centres currently on the market. Read on for our top picks.

The best energy-efficient bar fridges

Westinghouse 93L bar fridge, $349, Betta Home Living

With a reversible door for versatile placement within your home, this Westinghouse bar fridge is an easy add to your entertaining space and has a 3.5-star energy rating.

Key features:

• Two door racks
• LED lighting
• Full width icebox with front cover
• Big bottle rack
• Food storage drawer

“Decent little fridge, used in my bedroom for random items and is quiet enough, besides a couple noises now and then, if you never turn your fan on you’d probably notice. Nice finish on the sides and back, and although it uses plastic on the front and top, doesn’t feel overly cheap. Keeps everything very cool even at half temp,” wrote a five-star reviewer.

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Kogan 93L bar fridge, $179, Kogan

In a sleek black design, this Kogan bar fridge is affordable, has a 3.5-star energy rating and would complement any office space.

Key features:

• Reversible door
• Three shelves and three door racks
• Convenient chiller compartment
• Compact and sophisticated design

“Best bar fridge ever not too small certainly not big. It doesn’t take much space being in the studio apartment. Power consumption is really low,” wrote a five-star reviewer.

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The best glass door bar fridge

Devanti 98L bar fridge with glass door, $548.95 (usually $685.95), Myer

Boasting a double-glazed door that aims to conserve energy, this Devanti bar fridge is as robust as it is stylish.

Key features:

• Seven temperature settings
• Adjustable shelves
• Double-glazed door
• Height-adjustable feet
• Reversible door
• Built-in lock

“Love our new bar fridge, lots of room and keeps everything really cold,” wrote a five-star reviewer, “love that you can see through the door and lockable also – we just love it”.

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The best top mount bar fridge

Esatto 84L mini top mount fridge, $399, Kogan

With a top mount design, this bar fridge is a perfect in-between of the standard model and the mini model of refrigerators. Ideal for the person living solo.

Key features:

• Separate freezer compartment
• Reversible doors
• Crisper drawer
• Fingerprint-resistant finish

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Hisense 179L bar fridge, $398, The Good Guys

Featuring a generous 179L litre capacity, this striking red Hisense bar fridge is also great for storing all your perishable snacks as well as drinks.

Key features:

• Chiller Zone to keep food items stored a few degrees above freezing
• Semi-automatic frost system
• LED lighting
• Large door balcony for bulkier items
• Three-year warranty 

“Nice neat functional fridge, fantastic colour, great price, good for 2 people, excellent customer service,” wrote a five-star reviewer.

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The best beverage centres

Solt 190L outdoor beverage centre, $1445, The Good Guys

This Solt outdoor beverage centre is a must-have for alfresco entertaining – and is particularly handy for springtime barbecues.

Key features:

• Double-glazed door
• Internal LED strip lighting
• Two-year warranty
• Dual door hinge

“Excellent fridge keeps drink nice and cold,” wrote a five-star reviewer.

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Heller 98L beverage centre, $479, Temple & Webster

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Can you use a bar fridge as a normal fridge?

You can use a bar fridge as a normal fridge, however it is important to keep a few things in mind. These being: bar fridges are typically smaller than regular fridges, so they may not have enough space for all of your food; they may not have the same features as regular fridges, such as an icemaker or crisper; and they may not be as energy-efficient as regular fridges. At the end of the day, if you keep just the basics on hand at home, a bar fridge might just do the trick!

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