3-Door Bar Fridges — Capacity, Dimensions & Best Models Compared

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2026-04-16T17:19:56+10:00

A 3-door bar fridge is the heavyweight of home and commercial bar setups. Holding 600–900+ cans 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 | 1,345mm | 590mm | 840mm | Under-bench, black glass
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?

A 3-door bar fridge typically holds 600–900 standard 375ml cans depending on the model and shelf configuration.

Schmick SK386 range: 399L — approximately 600–700 cans

Rhino SG3 range: 330L — approximately 500–600 cans (shallower depth)

Rhino ENV3H-SS: 340L — 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 $2,447)

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 $2,283)

Best for: Commercial venues, high-volume use

330L capacity

1,350mm wide × 500mm deep × 840mm (shallower than Schmick)

Heavy-duty commercial hinges rated for thousands of cycles

Self-closing doors as standard

Available in sliding door variant (SG3S-B at $2,283) — great for tight spaces where swing doors are impractical

Our pick: The SG3H-B-HD ($2,994) — heated glass, commercial build, black finish. The workhorse for bars and restaurants.

Rhino ENVY ENV3H-SS ($4,847)

Best for: Outdoor alfresco kitchens

316 marine-grade stainless steel (resists salt spray and coastal corrosion)

IP34 weatherproofing — rain, dust, and splash resistant

Heated triple-glazed glass doors — zero condensation even in tropical humidity

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 | IP34 rated
Max ambient temp | ~32°C | 43°C
Glass | Double/triple glazed | Triple glazed + heated
Price | From $2,447 | $4,847

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 when released at a 45° angle. 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) | $2,283 | Most affordable, sliding doors
Schmick SK386-B (black glass) | $2,447 | 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) | $2,994 | Best commercial choice
Rhino GSP3H-SS (outdoor) | $3,497 | Outdoor rated, stainless
Rhino ENV3H-SS (premium outdoor) | $4,847 | 316 SS, IP34, 43°C rated

All include 2-year parts and labour warranty. Delivery Australia-wide via pallet freight.

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