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Under Bench Fridges
Front-venting under bench and under counter bar fridges, delivered Australia-wide.
Built to vent through the front so they sit between your cabinets. One to three doors, 430mm to 1,350mm wide, 60 to 399 litres. Most stand 840mm and need an 850mm opening.
Schmick 165L Under Bench Dual Zone Beer & Wine Fridge - JC165B
| SKU | JC165B |
| Cap | 165L |
| Size (mm) | W750×D570×H865 |
| Noise | 43dB |
| Door | Glass |
| Stock | In Stock |
Schmick 165L Under Bench Dual Zone Beer & Wine Fridge - JC165
| SKU | JC165 |
| Cap | 165L |
| Size (mm) | W750×D570×H865 |
| Noise | 43dB |
| Door | Glass |
| Stock | In Stock |
Schmick 257L Under Bench Double Glass Door Bar Fridge - SK246-B-HD
| SKU | SK246-B-HD |
| Cap | 257L |
| Size (mm) | W895×D590×H840 |
| Noise | 43dB |
| Door | Glass |
| Stock | In Stock |
Schmick 233L Under Bench Double Glass Door Bar Fridge - SK206-HD
| SKU | SK206-HD |
| Cap | 233L |
| Size (mm) | W895×D575×H800 |
| Noise | 43dB |
| Door | Glass |
| Stock | In Stock |
Schmick 244L Under Bench Dual Zone Beer & Wine Fridge - SK228D-B-HD
| SKU | SK228D-B-HD |
| Cap | 244L |
| Size (mm) | W895×D590×H800 |
| Noise | 43dB |
| Door | Glass |
| Stock | In Stock |
Schmick 274L Under Bench Double Glass Door Bar Fridge - SK245-B-HD
| SKU | SK245-B-HD |
| Cap | 274L |
| Size (mm) | W870×D586×H875 |
| Noise | 43dB |
| Door | Glass |
| Stock | In Stock |
Schmick 132L Under Bench Glass Door Bar Fridge - SK126R-HD
| SKU | SK126R-HD |
| Cap | 132L |
| Size (mm) | W495×D586×H840 |
| Noise | 43dB |
| Door | Glass |
| Stock | In Stock |
Schmick 121L Under Bench Glass Door Bar Fridge - SK116L-B-HD
| SKU | SK116L-B-HD |
| Cap | 121L |
| Size (mm) | W495×D570×H800 |
| Noise | 43dB |
| Door | Glass |
| Stock | In Stock |
Schmick 190L Under Bench Double Glass Door Bar Fridge - SK190-SS
| SKU | SK190-SS |
| Cap | 190L |
| Size (mm) | W870×D500×H875 |
| Noise | 49dB |
| Door | Glass |
| Stock | In Stock |
Schmick 121L Under Bench Glass Door Bar Fridge - SK116R-B-HD
| SKU | SK116R-B-HD |
| Cap | 121L |
| Size (mm) | W495×D570×H800 |
| Noise | 43dB |
| Door | Glass |
| Stock | In Stock |
Schmick 215L Under Bench Dual Zone Wine Fridge - SK198D-B-HD
| SKU | SK198D-B-HD |
| Cap | 215L |
| Size (mm) | W750×D570×H840 |
| Noise | 43dB |
| Door | Glass |
| Stock | In Stock |
Schmick 164L Under Bench Heated Glass Door Bar Fridge - SK156L-B-HD
| SKU | SK156L-B-HD |
| Cap | 164L |
| Size (mm) | W595×D586×H840 |
| Noise | 43dB |
| Door | Glass |
| Stock | In Stock |
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Show 12 moreOur picks, by what sells.
Six under bench fridges that answer the most common briefs, chosen from what our customers actually buy. Prices and specs update with the range.
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The best seller
Schmick 233L Twin Door
Our best-selling under bench fridge. Two heated glass doors across 895mm, and only 800mm tall, so it clears most benches.
$1,640.00View fridge
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Beer and wine, two zones
Schmick 244L Dual Zone
Two zones with their own cooling systems, so beer and wine each sit at their own temperature. 895mm wide, 800mm tall.
$1,488.00View fridge
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Under a bench, about $1,000
Schmick 121L Single Door
One heated glass door in 495mm of width, 800mm tall, and about $112 a year to run.
$1,042.00View fridge
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Three doors for a crowd
Schmick 399L 3 Door
399 litres behind three heated glass doors, 1,345mm wide and 840mm tall.
$2,657.00View fridge
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Covered alfresco
Rhino Envy 248L Twin Door
316 marine-grade stainless for outdoor kitchens near the coast or a pool. 900mm wide, 840mm tall.
$3,654.00View fridge
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Solid door, out of sight
Schmick 164L Solid Door
Stainless door, 595mm wide, 840mm tall, and about $127 a year to run.
$1,070.00View fridge
Compare the picks.
Height decides whether it fits. Measure the opening under your benchtop, then check each listing's cavity height, width and depth.
| Model | Capacity | Doors | W × H mm | Glass | Stainless | Rated for | Noise | Price |
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| Schmick 233L Twin Door | 233L | 2 | 895 × 800 | Heated | 304 | Under cover | 43 dB | $1,640.00 |
| Schmick 244L Dual Zone | 244L | 2 | 895 × 800 | Heated | 304 black | 43 dB | $1,488.00 | |
| Schmick 121L Single Door | 121L | 1 | 495 × 800 | Heated | 304 black | Under cover | 43 dB | $1,042.00 |
| Schmick 399L 3 Door | 399L | 3 | 1345 × 840 | Heated | 304 black | Under cover | 43 dB | $2,657.00 |
| Rhino Envy 248L Twin Door | 248L | 2 | 900 × 840 | Heated | 316 marine | Outdoor rated | 43 dB | $3,654.00 |
| Schmick 164L Solid Door | 164L | 1 | 595 × 840 | Standard | 304 | 43 dB | $1,070.00 |
What settles it under a bench.
Read this if the filters did not answer it. Every figure comes from the fridges on this page.
Measure the opening
Measure the space under the benchtop, not the bench: from the floor to the underside of the top, then the width between the cabinets, then the depth. Each listing gives the cavity the fridge needs: for 99 of the 106 here, its own height plus 10mm. 65 of them stand 840mm tall and need an 850mm opening. 19 stand 820mm or less, for lower benches. 20 stand 865mm or more, up to 875mm: those suit taller benches, so check yours before you order one. Most Australian kitchen benches are about 900mm high, and the top takes some of that.
Why front venting matters
A fridge pushes out heat as it cools. A freestanding fridge lets it go out the back and sides, so it needs open space around it. An under bench fridge is built to breathe through the grille at the front, below the door, so it can sit between cabinets. 102 of the fridges here ask for 50mm behind and 10mm each side, and nothing in front of the grille. Block the grille and the fridge works harder, runs warmer and wears out sooner.
Width and doors
Widths run from 430mm to 1,350mm. 60 have one door, 33 have two and 9 have three. A single door of about 500 to 600mm fills one cabinet space; two doors take about 900mm, three about 1,350mm. With one door, choose the hinge side that opens away from where you stand: left and right hinge models are listed separately. For more two- and three-door choices, see the double door and 3 door bar fridges.
Glass or solid
85 of the fridges here have a glass door and 19 a solid one. Glass shows the drinks and tells you what is left without opening the door; 62 have heated glass, which stays clear in warm, humid air. A solid door hides the contents and uses less power. For the whole range by door, see the glass door and solid door bar fridges.
Inside or alfresco
101 of the 106 are listed for indoor or alfresco use, and 5 for indoor only. Outside, keep it under cover and out of direct sun. 7 have 316 marine-grade stainless cabinets, the better choice near salt air or a pool. More on the outdoor bar fridges page.
Integrated or under bench
Every fridge here has its own finished front: stainless, black or glass. An integrated fridge takes a cabinet door panel to match your kitchen and disappears into it. If that is what you want, see the integrated fridges.
Running cost and noise
On the makers' figures, the middle of this range costs $184 a year to run. Heated glass and more doors cost more; a solid single door costs least. An under bench fridge sits at knee height in a room you use, so noise matters: each listing gives the maker's decibel figure, and our guide to the quietest bar fridges compares them.
From people who bought one.
"Great looking fridge, very quiet and great capacity"
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"Great service and a great product, thanks heaps."
Frequently Asked Questions
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Measure from the floor to the underside of the benchtop. Most fridges here are 840mm tall and need an 850mm opening; 19 are 820mm or less for lower benches. Each listing gives the exact cavity height, width and depth.
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Where the heat goes. An under bench fridge vents through the front grille, so it can sit between cabinets with little space around it. A freestanding fridge vents out the back and sides and needs room to breathe; built in under a bench, it overheats.
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They are built for an enclosed space: they vent through the front, most have stainless cabinets, and 62 of the 106 here have heated glass. They start from $567; the middle of the range is about $1,545.
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If you want the drinks within reach without giving up floor space, yes. It sits flush in the cabinetry, keeps the main fridge for food, and a glass door shows what is left.
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Most of the fridges here are listed for indoor or alfresco use, and 5 are indoor only. Keep it under cover and out of direct sun. Near salt air or a pool, choose one of the 7 with 316 marine-grade stainless.
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Only if it is rated for it. A fridge that vents out the back needs open space behind and beside it, and under a bench it runs hot. Choose a front-venting model for a built-in space.
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The one that fits your opening. Our best sellers are the Schmick SK206-HD twin door, the SK228D-B-HD beer and wine fridge with two cooling zones, and the SK245-B-HD twin door.