Discover Modbar, Under-Counter Espresso Machines in Thailand

Modbar is the original under-counter espresso and coffee brewing system, produced in Florence, Italy, under La Marzocco. It’s built for hospitality operators who want the bar to feel open, sculpted, and part of the guest experience. CoffeeWORKS is one of the official distributors in Thailand and brings Modbar to hotels, cafés, restaurants, cocktail bars and premium offices across the country, with local installation and 24/7 technical support.

 

What Is Modbar?

Modbar is a modular under-counter coffee system. The working module sits below the bar, and only the sculpted tap stays above. That one design change reshapes how a café or hotel counter works:

• Sightlines open up between barista and guest.
• The counter itself becomes part of the room’s design.
• Modules can be arranged to suit the space, the concept, and the workflow.

 

Why Cafés and Hotels Choose Under-Counter Espresso

An under-counter setup gives operators three practical wins:

• An open service surface. The pour itself is on view, which matters for hotel lobbies, fine dining, and specialty cafés where coffee is part of the guest moment.
• Flexible counter design. Architects and interior designers can plan the bar around the room, then place modules across separate stations to match how the team actually works.
• Cleaner workflow. Grouping stations for espresso, steam, pour-over, and tea lets a team split tasks during peak service.

 

Explore Our Modbar Range

Here’s the current Modbar lineup. Talk to our team about the right mix for your concept and volume.

Modbar Espresso AV

The Espresso AV was the first product jointly designed by Modbar and La Marzocco. Built for busy service that needs to taste the same shot after shot.

• Multiple brewing modes: pulses, mass, or brew ratio.
• Multi-stage water heating for stable brew temperature.
• Programmable lever with four positions.
• One or two taps per module.

Modbar Espresso EP

The Espresso EP is built for teams shaping their own extraction profiles.

• Pressure profiling with programmable pressure curves.
• Volumetric dosing.
• Three-zone brew temperature control.
• Touch screen and joystick for manual or automatic brewing.

Modbar Steam

Modbar Steam is a dedicated under-counter steam station, usable as a standalone or paired next to an espresso module.

• Cool-touch, vacuum-insulated pro-touch wand.
• Dry steam performance from a redesigned steam path.
• Refresh button that recirculates water in the boiler to help slow scale buildup.
• One or two taps per module.

Modbar Pour-Over

Modbar Pour-Over brings filter coffee onto the counter with a hands-free lever action.

• Exact temperature control and programmable volumes.
• Three interchangeable shower pattern sizes per tap.
• Full-color screen with push-button recipe selection.
• Option to add a second tap for capacity, or a hot water faucet for on-demand hot water.

Modbar Tea

Modbar Tea expands an existing Espresso AV system into a specialty tea and tea concentrate station.

• Program infusions by volume, or by beverage mass on ABR-capable systems.
• Save tea recipes alongside your espresso recipes.
• Dedicated tea portafilter to control infusion flow.

 

Build Your Bar With a Modular Setup

Modbar is a mix-and-match system. A single station can serve one or two baristas at a time, and larger operations can split modules across the counter into dedicated zones, one for milk drinks, one for filter, one for tea. Our team plans the layout with your architect or interior designer so utilities, service access, and workflow all line up before installation day.

 

Why Buy Modbar From CoffeeWORKS in Thailand

CoffeeWORKS has supplied commercial coffee equipment to hotels, cafés, restaurants, and offices across Thailand since 1995. For Modbar projects, that means local support at every stage:

• Site survey and installation planning anywhere in Thailand.
• 24/7 technical assistance through CoffeeWORKS CARE, with response statistics shared with customers.
• Regional service points in Chiang Mai, Khon Kaen, Si Sa Ket, Bangkok, Pattaya, Koh Samui, Surat Thani, Phuket, and Hatyai, backed by our Samut Prakan technical back office.
• SCA-certified barista trainers to onboard your team on-site or at our Experience Center.
• Add-ons on request including CoffeeWORKS roasted coffee, cleaning products, and menu development support.

 

Specifications at a Glance

 

Model	Category	Control	Best For	Key Feature
Espresso AV	Espresso	Auto-volumetric	Consistency and repeatability across busy service	Four programmable lever positions, multi-stage water heating, up to two taps per module
Espresso EP	Espresso	Manual / profile-led	Specialty bars shaping their own extraction profiles	Pressure profiling, volumetric dosing, 3-zone temperature control
Steam	Steam module	Dedicated steam control	Focused steam service and flexible station design	Cool-touch vacuum-insulated wand, refresh button, one or two taps per module
Pour-Over	Brew module	Programmable, hands-free	Precision filter service on show	Exact temperature control, programmable volumes, three shower pattern sizes
Tea	Beverage expansion	Controlled tea brewing	Tea service and on-demand tea concentrates	Expands the Espresso AV system, volumetric or by beverage mass

 

Ideal For

Modbar suits operators who see the bar as part of the guest experience. That includes:

• Specialty cafés and roasteries running an open service model.
• Hotel lobby, all-day dining, and club lounge beverage programs.
• Fine dining restaurants building a dedicated coffee moment.
• Premium office and members’ club receptions where the counter is on show.

If the room, the brand, or the workflow calls for a sculpted counter and clear sightlines, Modbar is the system to plan around.

 

Explore Modbar Price in Thailand

Modbar pricing depends on the module mix, number of taps, finish options, installation scope, and any paired equipment. Our team walks through your concept, room, and volume, then puts together a configuration and quote to match. Contact us for a project-specific price.

 

See Modbar at Our Thailand Experience Centers

Come and pull a shot with us. Our regional experience centers have Modbar and other commercial systems set up so you can taste, touch, and plan alongside our team. Book a demo, request a quote.

 

Frequently Asked Questions About Modbar in Thailand

 

What Does a Modbar Installation Involve?

A: Because the module sits below the counter, the bar itself needs to accommodate the module dimensions, plumbing, drainage, and electrical points. Our team runs a site survey first to confirm utilities, service access for maintenance, and workflow layout with your team or interior designer.

Can Modbar Be Added to an Existing Café or Hotel Bar?

A: In many cases, yes. A retrofit depends on the current bar’s structure, available space, and utility routing. A site survey is the first step to confirm what is possible and what changes the counter may need.

Where Is Modbar Made?

A: Modbar equipment is produced in Florence, Italy under La Marzocco. Serial production originally started in Fort Wayne, Indiana in 2013 and was consolidated in Florence in 2020.

What Service Coverage Does CoffeeWORKS Provide for Modbar in Thailand?

A: CoffeeWORKS CARE offers 24/7 technical assistance and shares service performance statistics with customers. Regional Care service points in Chiang Mai, Khon Kaen, Si Sa Ket, Bangkok, Pattaya, Koh Samui, Surat Thani, Phuket, and Hatyai are staffed with dedicated technicians, spare parts inventory, and service vehicles.

Is Modbar Suited to High-Volume Operations?

A: Yes. Each module supports one or two taps, and multiple modules can be combined into dedicated zones for espresso, steam, pour-over, and tea. That planning flexibility lets high-volume cafés and hotel outlets split workflows without crowding the bar.

Can Our Baristas Be Trained on Modbar?

A: Yes. CoffeeWORKS employs SCA-certified baristas and beverage development trainers who onboard your front-line team on-site or at one of our Thailand Experience Centers, and can support ongoing menu development.