3-Door Bar Fridges — Capacity, Dimensions & Best Models Compared
A 3-door bar fridge is the heavyweight of home and commercial bar setups. With a footprint not much wider than a kitchen fridge, these units deliver serious capacity without requiring a full commercial display cabinet.
Here's what you need to know before buying one.
Dimensions: Will It Fit?
This is the first question to answer — 3-door bar fridges are wide.
| Model | Width | Depth | Height | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schmick SK386-B-HD | 1,345mm | 590mm | 840mm | Under-bench, black glass, heated |
| Schmick SK386-SS | 1,345mm | 590mm | 840mm | Under-bench, stainless |
| Schmick SK386-HD | 1,345mm | 590mm | 840mm | Under-bench, heated glass |
| Rhino SG3H-B-HD | 1,350mm | 500mm | 840mm | Commercial, heated black |
| Rhino GSP3H-SS | 1,350mm | 500mm | 865mm | Outdoor, stainless |
| Rhino ENV3H-SS | 1,350mm | 575mm | 840mm | Premium outdoor, 316 SS |
Key takeaway: All 3-door models are approximately 1,350mm wide. A standard interior doorway is 760mm — a 3-door fridge will not fit through a standard door. You'll need a double door, sliding door, or garage roller door to get it in.
Measure your access path before ordering. These fridges are delivered on pallets by freight truck.
Capacity: How Much Do They Hold?
- Schmick SK386 range: 399L — approximately 600–700 cans
- Rhino SG3 range: 330L — approximately 500–600 cans (shallower depth)
- Rhino ENV3H-SS: 388L — approximately 500–600 cans
All models come with adjustable shelving. Remove shelves to accommodate tallboys, wine bottles, or kegs. Most can fit a standard 50L keg with shelves removed.
Schmick vs Rhino: Which 3-Door Should You Buy?
Schmick SK386 Range (from $1,425)
Best for: Home bars, garages, indoor entertaining
- 399L capacity (largest in our 3-door range)
- 1,345mm wide × 590mm deep × 840mm high
- Available in black glass, stainless steel, and heated glass variants
- Front-venting — can be built under a bar counter
- Quiet operation for residential use
- Self-closing doors with magnetic seals
Our pick: The SK386-B-HD ($2,517) — heated black glass prevents condensation and looks premium. The HD (heated door) upgrade is worth the extra for any humid or high-traffic environment.
Rhino SG3 Range (from $2,410.15)
Best for: Commercial venues, high-volume use
- 330L capacity
- 1,350mm wide × 500mm deep × 840mm (shallower than Schmick)
- Heavy-duty commercial hinges built for high-use environments
- Self-closing doors as standard
- Available in sliding door variant (SG3S-B at $2,410.15) — great for tight spaces where swing doors are impractical
Our pick: The SG3H-B-HD ($3,160.65) — heated glass, commercial build, black finish. The workhorse for bars and restaurants.
Rhino ENVY ENV3H-SS ($4,604.65)
Best for: Outdoor alfresco kitchens
- 316 marine-grade stainless steel (resists salt spray and coastal corrosion)
- Weatherproof build — designed to handle rain, dust, and outdoor exposure
- Heated glass doors — helps prevent condensation in humid conditions
- Rated to 43°C ambient temperature
- This is the gold standard for outdoor entertaining in Australian conditions
Worth the premium? If it's going outside — yes, absolutely. Indoor models will fail within months in Australian outdoor heat. The ENV3H-SS is built for exactly this environment.
Indoor vs Outdoor: Know the Difference
| Feature | Indoor (Schmick SK386) | Outdoor (Rhino ENV3H) |
|---|---|---|
| Stainless grade | 430 (standard) | 316 (marine-grade) |
| Weatherproofing | None | Weatherproof design |
| Max ambient temp | — | 43°C |
| Glass | Double/triple glazed | Heated glazing |
| Price | From $1,425 | $4,604.65 |
The rule: If there's any chance of rain, direct sun, or temperatures above 35°C, you need an outdoor-rated model. Standard indoor fridges in outdoor settings are a warranty-voiding, money-wasting mistake.
Features That Matter
Heated glass doors — Prevents fogging in humid conditions. Essential for commercial venues (constant door opening creates condensation) and any outdoor location. The HD suffix on Schmick models indicates heated doors.
Self-closing doors — All our 3-door models include self-closing hinges with magnetic seals. Doors close automatically, even from a wide-open position. Critical for maintaining temperature in a busy venue.
Sliding doors — The Rhino SG3S-B uses sliding doors instead of swing doors. Better for tight spaces behind a bar where there's no room for doors to swing open.
Adjustable shelving — Standard on all models. Reconfigure height spacing for tallboys, wine bottles, or remove entirely for keg storage.
Lockable — All models include integrated key locks.
What to Expect to Pay
| Model | Price | Highlight |
|---|---|---|
| Rhino SG3S-B (sliding doors) | $2,410.15 | Most affordable, sliding doors |
| Schmick SK386-HD (stainless, heated) | $2,562.15 | Best value, largest capacity |
| Schmick SK386-B-HD (heated) | $2,517 | Best home bar choice |
| Schmick SK386-SS (stainless) | $2,647 | Stainless finish |
| Rhino SG3H-B-HD (commercial) | $3,160.65 | Best commercial choice |
| Rhino GSP3H-SS (outdoor) | $3,322.15 | Outdoor rated, stainless |
| Rhino ENV3H-SS (premium outdoor) | $4,604.65 | 316 SS, weatherproof, 43°C rated |
All include 2-year parts and labour warranty. Delivery Australia-wide via pallet freight.
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