Retro Bar Fridges Australia — Vintage Style Meets Modern Cooling
A retro bar fridge is a conversation starter. Whether it's shaped like a vintage safe, wrapped in a travel case design, or pumping music through built-in Bluetooth speakers, these fridges blend personality with performance.
Here's the full rundown of what's available, what to expect, and which ones are worth buying.
The Retro & Novelty Range
Themed Design Fridges (46L Mini)
These compact 46L retro fridges feature printed designs on a rounded, handle-equipped body. They make fantastic gifts and man cave statement pieces.
Available themes: - Safe design — Looks like a vintage bank safe. One of our most popular novelty fridges. - Travel case — Vintage luggage design. Add your own initials at no extra charge. - Basketball — Orange textured basketball design. Add your name to the "jersey." - Soccer ball — Football pattern design. Personalise with your name. - Toxic waste crate — Retro industrial crate aesthetic - Slime crate — Neon green dripping slime design
All 46L retro minis include a built-in bottle opener and carry handle. They're genuine working bar fridges — not toys — with proper compressor cooling, adjustable thermostat, and lockable doors.
Price: From $377–$427
Bluetooth Speaker Fridges (70L)
These 70L bar fridges have built-in Bluetooth speakers and LED disco lighting. Connect your phone, play music, and keep drinks cold — all from the same unit.
Available branded versions: - Carlton Draught Bluetooth speaker fridge - Corona Bluetooth speaker fridge - Great Northern Bluetooth speaker fridge - Generic disco speaker fridge
The speakers are surprisingly decent for a fridge — enough to fill a small room or patio. The LED lighting cycles through colours synced to the music.
Price: From $564–$597
Round / Barrel Fridges
Schmick RF-42 ($447 BFA price) — A spherical 42L fridge with Bluetooth speakers. Available in VB branding and other designs. Looks like nothing else on the market — a genuine statement piece.
Schmick PG-65A ($397) — Can-cooler barrel fridge, 65L. Cylindrical barrel shape with wheels and handle. Available in custom branding — popular for events and retail activations.
Branded Retro Fridges
Pre-branded with iconic Australian and international brands:
- Holden GTS / Torana / HRT — Classic Holden heritage designs on 46L and 70L retro fridges
- HSV GTSR / GTSR Maloo / W1 — Add your own number plate to the door
- Great Northern — Multiple models from 70L mini to 160L skinny upright
- Ned Kelly — Iconic Australian outlaw design on glass door 70L
- Golden Fleece — Retro petrol bowser inspired design
Fuel Pump / Petrol Bowser Fridges
Full-size fridges designed to look like vintage petrol bowsers. These are the ultimate man cave centrepiece — tall, eye-catching, and fully functional bar fridges.
Price: From $747–$997
Are Retro Fridges Any Good?
Yes — don't let the novelty exterior fool you. These are built on the same Schmick compressor platforms as the standard range:
- Proper compressor cooling (not thermoelectric)
- Adjustable thermostat (0–10°C)
- CFC-free refrigerant
- 2-year parts and labour warranty
- Energy efficient — costs $25–$45/year to run
The only tradeoff is capacity. Retro designs are typically 42–70L — mini fridge territory. If you need 150L+, go for a standard bar fridge.
Custom Personalisation
Several retro models let you add personal touches at no extra cost:
- Travel case: Add your initials (up to 3 characters)
- Basketball / Soccer: Add your name
- HSV GTSR range: Add your own number plate text
- Barrel fridge (PG-65A): Full custom branding available — your logo, design, or brand
For anything beyond pre-set personalisation, our custom branding service can apply a full vinyl wrap to most fridge models. Upload your logo for a free mockup.
Who Buys Retro Fridges?
- Gift buyers — The safe, travel case, and speaker fridges are consistently popular birthday and Christmas gifts
- Man cave builders — A retro fridge adds character that a standard glass door fridge can't match
- Motorsport fans — The Holden, HSV, and racing heritage designs have a dedicated following
- Event organisers — Barrel fridges and branded designs for activations and retail displays
Pricing Overview
| Category | Price Range |
|---|---|
| Themed retro minis (46L) | $377–$427 |
| Bluetooth speaker (70L) | $564–$597 |
| Round / barrel fridges | $397–$797 |
| Branded retro (Holden, HSV) | $597–$817 |
| Fuel pump / bowser fridges | $747–$997 |
All include 2-year warranty. Delivery Australia-wide.
Browse the full retro and novelty bar fridge range — or create something completely unique with custom branding.
Retro Bar Fridges Australia — Vintage Style Meets Modern Cooling
A retro bar fridge is a conversation starter. Whether it's shaped like a vintage safe, wrapped in a travel case design, or pumping music through built-in Bluetooth speakers, these fridges blend personality with performance.
Here's the full rundown of what's available, what to expect, and which ones are worth buying.
The Retro & Novelty Range
Themed Design Fridges (46L Mini)
These compact 46L retro fridges feature printed designs on a rounded, handle-equipped body. They make fantastic gifts and man cave statement pieces.
Available themes: - Safe design — Looks like a vintage bank safe. One of our most popular novelty fridges. - Travel case — Vintage luggage design. Add your own initials at no extra charge. - Basketball — Orange textured basketball design. Add your name to the "jersey." - Soccer ball — Football pattern design. Personalise with your name. - Toxic waste crate — Retro industrial crate aesthetic - Slime crate — Neon green dripping slime design
All 46L retro minis include a built-in bottle opener and carry handle. They're genuine working bar fridges — not toys — with proper compressor cooling, adjustable thermostat, and lockable doors.
Price: From $377–$427
Bluetooth Speaker Fridges (70L)
These 70L bar fridges have built-in Bluetooth speakers and LED disco lighting. Connect your phone, play music, and keep drinks cold — all from the same unit.
Available branded versions: - Carlton Draught Bluetooth speaker fridge - Corona Bluetooth speaker fridge - Great Northern Bluetooth speaker fridge - Generic disco speaker fridge
The speakers are surprisingly decent for a fridge — enough to fill a small room or patio. The LED lighting cycles through colours synced to the music.
Price: From $564–$597
Round / Barrel Fridges
Schmick RF-42 ($447 BFA price) — A spherical 42L fridge with Bluetooth speakers. Available in VB branding and other designs. Looks like nothing else on the market — a genuine statement piece.
Schmick PG-65A ($397) — Can-cooler barrel fridge, 65L. Cylindrical barrel shape with wheels and handle. Available in custom branding — popular for events and retail activations.
Branded Retro Fridges
Pre-branded with iconic Australian and international brands:
- Holden GTS / Torana / HRT — Classic Holden heritage designs on 46L and 70L retro fridges
- HSV GTSR / GTSR Maloo / W1 — Add your own number plate to the door
- Great Northern — Multiple models from 70L mini to 160L skinny upright
- Ned Kelly — Iconic Australian outlaw design on glass door 70L
- Golden Fleece — Retro petrol bowser inspired design
Fuel Pump / Petrol Bowser Fridges
Full-size fridges designed to look like vintage petrol bowsers. These are the ultimate man cave centrepiece — tall, eye-catching, and fully functional bar fridges.
Price: From $747–$997
Are Retro Fridges Any Good?
Yes — don't let the novelty exterior fool you. These are built on the same Schmick compressor platforms as the standard range:
- Proper compressor cooling (not thermoelectric)
- Adjustable thermostat (0–10°C)
- CFC-free refrigerant
- 2-year parts and labour warranty
- Energy efficient — costs $25–$45/year to run
The only tradeoff is capacity. Retro designs are typically 42–70L — mini fridge territory. If you need 150L+, go for a standard bar fridge.
Custom Personalisation
Several retro models let you add personal touches at no extra cost:
- Travel case: Add your initials (up to 3 characters)
- Basketball / Soccer: Add your name
- HSV GTSR range: Add your own number plate text
- Barrel fridge (PG-65A): Full custom branding available — your logo, design, or brand
For anything beyond pre-set personalisation, our custom branding service can apply a full vinyl wrap to most fridge models. Upload your logo for a free mockup.
Who Buys Retro Fridges?
- Gift buyers — The safe, travel case, and speaker fridges are consistently popular birthday and Christmas gifts
- Man cave builders — A retro fridge adds character that a standard glass door fridge can't match
- Motorsport fans — The Holden, HSV, and racing heritage designs have a dedicated following
- Event organisers — Barrel fridges and branded designs for activations and retail displays
Pricing Overview
| Category | Price Range |
|---|---|
| Themed retro minis (46L) | $377–$427 |
| Bluetooth speaker (70L) | $564–$597 |
| Round / barrel fridges | $397–$797 |
| Branded retro (Holden, HSV) | $597–$817 |
| Fuel pump / bowser fridges | $747–$997 |
All include 2-year warranty. Delivery Australia-wide.
Browse the full retro and novelty bar fridge range — or create something completely unique with custom branding.