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Best wine fridges with locks

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  • Best overall

    Swan SR12030BN 80 L drinks fridge, 3 to 10 °C

    At 84 cm high and 47.4 cm wide it is sized to sit under a standard worktop.

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  • Best value

    Severin KS 9894: 33 bottles, key lock, 39 dB

    The listing gives a full set of figures: 33 bottles, 95 litres, 39 dB and 140 kWh a year.

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  • Most features

    Liebherr WKb 1812 Vinothek with key lock, 134 L

    The 134 litre capacity is the largest of the freestanding cabinets compared here.

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A lock on a wine or drinks fridge is about keeping the wrong hands off the contents: children at home, housemates in a shared kitchen, or colleagues in an office. Most locks are a simple key in the door, which slows people down rather than stopping a determined adult, but that is usually all that is needed. Beyond the lock, the usual questions apply. Do you need a wine cabinet that holds a steady storage temperature, or a drinks fridge that runs colder for beer and cans? Will it sit on the floor, under a worktop or on a table? This guide compares wine and drinks coolers whose listings state a lock, by type, capacity, temperature range and cooling method.

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The products in detail

No. 1 · Swan

Swan SR12030BN 80 L drinks fridge, 3 to 10 °C

An 80 litre glass-fronted under-counter drinks fridge holding 100 cans of 330 ml or 30 wine bottles, with a 3 to 10 °C dial, UK plug and reversible door. A strong all-round home bar pick.

In its favour

  • At 84 cm high and 47.4 cm wide it is sized to sit under a standard worktop.
  • A 3 to 10 °C range gets lager and soft drinks properly cold.
  • A UK Type G plug, reversible door and adjustable feet are listed.

Good to know

  • The temperature is set with a manual dial, so there is no digital readout.
  • The guarantee is 1 year, extended to 2 only if you register the product online.
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Listing title: Swan 80L Glass Fronted Under Counter Beer and Drinks Fridge, 3 Shelves...

No. 2 · Liebherr

Liebherr WKb 1812 Vinothek with key lock, 134 L

A black freestanding Liebherr Vinothek cabinet with 134 litres of space, 230 V supply and a key lock. It suits a collector who wants one steady storage temperature.

In its favour

  • The 134 litre capacity is the largest of the freestanding cabinets compared here.
  • A 5 to 20 °C range and SN to ST climate classes are listed in the title.
  • The listing states 230 V and a key lock.

Good to know

  • No bottle count, dimensions or energy figure in the listing, so check Liebherr's data sheet.
  • At 45 kg it needs two people to move and a firm, level floor.
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Listing title: Liebherr WKb 1812 Vinothek - wine coolers (freestanding, Black, 5 - 20...

No. 3 · JKJZSALJ

JKJZSALJ 33-bottle compressor cabinet with lock

A compressor wine cabinet with six solid wood shelves for 33 bottles, a 5 to 18 °C range and a security lock. The listing says it can stand alone or be integrated.

In its favour

  • Six solid wood shelves hold 33 bottles, the highest bottle count stated in this guide.
  • Compressor cooling with a 5 to 18 °C range covers sparkling wine through to reds.
  • The listing states a security lock to stop children opening the door.

Good to know

  • No dimensions, energy figure or noise level are given in the listing.
  • The venting position is not stated, so check clearances before fitting it into a gap.
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Listing title: 6-Layer-Wood Wine Cooler Refrigerator- Integrated Or Independent Compr...

No. 4 · Severin

Severin KS 9894: 33 bottles, key lock, 39 dB

A black Severin wine cooler with 95 litres for 33 bottles of 0.75 litres, compressor cooling, LED lighting and a stated 39 dB. At 84 x 48 x 47 cm it fits under many worktops.

In its favour

  • The listing gives a full set of figures: 33 bottles, 95 litres, 39 dB and 140 kWh a year.
  • At 84 x 48 x 47 cm it can stand on the floor or fit under a worktop.
  • Compressor cooling and a key lock are listed in the specifications.

Good to know

  • The bullets give 5 to 15 °C but the title says 7 to 18 °C, so confirm the range.
  • The specs list a European two-pin plug, so check for a UK plug or adapter.
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Listing title: Severin KS 9894 - wine coolers (Undercounter, Black, 7 - 18 °C, SN, No...

No. 5 · 0℃ Outdoor

46 L single-zone wine fridge for 18 bottles, key lock

A single-zone 46 litre cooler for 18 bottles with a touchscreen, LED light, five pull-out metal shelves and a key lock. The listing describes a slim shape for gaps between units.

In its favour

  • Holds 18 bottles on six levels with five pull-out metal shelves.
  • The listing describes a slim, space-saving shape meant for the spaces between furniture.
  • A key lock and a double-glazed door with a stainless steel frame are listed.

Good to know

  • No width or height is given, so measure your gap and ask the seller first.
  • The 12 °C lowest setting is too warm to chill whites or sparkling properly.
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Listing title: 46L Wine Fridge, 12-18°c, Wine Cooler Fridge with Glass Door, Black Un...

No. 6 · Corby

Corby Eton 40 L glass-door minibar with lock

A 40 litre Corby Eton hotel-style minibar with a glass door, LED light, adjustable shelves and a key lock, designed for quiet running in guest rooms and bedrooms.

In its favour

  • It is designed for hotel rooms, where quiet running is the main need.
  • The specs list a UK Type G plug, 240 V and a 3 year guarantee.
  • A key lock and LED light are included, and the shelves adjust.

Good to know

  • No noise figure in dB is given, only a description of silent cooling.
  • The specs say the temperature is not adjustable, and no range is stated.
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Listing title: Corby Eton 40L Glass Door Minibar – Silent Hotel Mini Bar with LED Lig...

No. 7 · hxoity

hxoity 40 L table-top fridge with lock and 2 keys

A 40 litre table-top fridge with a tempered glass door, two adjustable glass shelves, LED light, lock and key and a reversible door, plus a warming function. It suits a bedroom or office.

In its favour

  • A reversible door, lock with two keys and internal LED light are listed.
  • Two removable glass shelves adjust for bottles or cans.
  • It also has a heating function, which a standard drinks fridge does not.

Good to know

  • The 10 to 15 °C range will not get beer properly cold.
  • The listing claims 0 dB, which is not a realistic figure; treat noise claims with care.
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Listing title: 40L Mini Fridge Table Top Drinks Refrigerator With Cooling And Heat Fu...

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