Underbar Ice Bins & Ice Chests
Size an underbar ice bin to the bar-die opening and to how fast you go through ice: the width along the bar and the depth front-to-back both have to fit the cabinet and clear the plumbing behind. Many bins add a cold plate (to run soda lines through the ice), bottle wells, and a speed-rail mount. Ice bins must drain to an air gap — never a direct drain connection — to prevent backflow into the ice, which is a standard inspection point. We list width, depth, and drain size where the manufacturer publishes them; ice capacity is published for only a few models, so it's shown as a spec rather than a filter.
Compare underbar and drop-in ice bins across every brand by width, depth, and drain size. Filter to what fits your station opening. These are bar fixtures that rarely carry an online price, so most show “check dealer pricing”; ice capacity is shown where published.
Underbar ice bins: buying guide
The ice bin is the cold heart of the cocktail station. The 300 models above filter by width, depth, and drain size.
Fit and volume
Size the width along the bar and the depth front-to-back to the die opening and to how fast you go through ice. Many bins add a cold plate (to chill soda lines in the ice), bottle wells, and a speed-rail mount.
Drainage & code
Ice bins must drain to an air gap, never a direct connection, to keep wastewater from backing into the ice — a routine inspection point. A 1″ drain clears meltwater faster on a high-volume well.
How the brands compare
Model count, width span, and street-price range for the brands with the most models here — a starting point, not a substitute for the specific model’s spec sheet.
| Brand | Models | Width range | Street price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Krowne | 179 | 8–60″ | — |
| Perlick | 74 | — | — |
| Sapphire | 15 | — | — |
| Scotsman | 12 | 31–40″ | — |
| Manitowoc | 10 | — | — |
| AmGood | 8 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How is an underbar ice bin drained?
To an air gap, not a direct drain connection — that prevents wastewater from backing into the ice. It's a common inspection requirement.
What is a cold plate in an ice bin?
A cold plate is a chilled manifold in the bottom of the bin; soda lines run through it so the ice cools the drinks on their way to the gun — no separate chiller needed.
Where do your specs and prices come from?
Specifications are compiled from manufacturer spec sheets and authorized dealer listings; where a value isn’t published we leave it blank rather than guess. “Street price” is the lowest legitimate published price from an online dealer we track for that exact model — equipment only, and it changes often. Many models here have no published online price and show “check dealer pricing.”
Does this equipment need to be NSF listed?
Storage and dish-room equipment used in a commercial kitchen is generally expected to be NSF/ANSI listed for cleanable, food-safe construction — that’s what a health inspector checks on plan review. We don’t assert a listing for a specific model unless the manufacturer publishes it; confirm the exact model’s listing when you permit your kitchen.
About this data
Last verified: August 2026. Specs are compiled from manufacturer spec sheets and authorized dealer listings; where a value isn't published we leave it blank rather than guess.
Methodology: every ice bin model is compared on the same set of specifications, and dimensions are checked (for sinks, overall width must exceed the combined bowl widths) — figures that fail validation are corrected from the manufacturer model number or omitted. “Street price” is the lowest legitimate published price we've found and can change.
Sourcing: product specs come from the manufacturer; regulatory statements link to the source (e.g. the FDA Food Code and NSF). Code requirements vary by jurisdiction — confirm with the authority reviewing your plans.
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