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Sage the Bambino Plus

UK model SES500. Sold outside the UK as the Breville Bambino Plus, model BES500. A manual espresso machine, 194 mm wide, 362 mm deep and 304 mm tall, with a 1.9 litre water tank and a 54 mm portafilter.

Checked against the maker's pages on 21 September 2026. Spotted a mistake? Email contact@mugandmachine.com.

What it costs in the UK

On 21 September 2026 the Sage the Bambino Plus was listed between £349.95 and £399.95: £349.95 at John Lewis & Partners and £399.95 at Sage (maker UK shop). Prices move often, so treat these as a guide to the range.

Will it fit in my kitchen?

0100200300400Front194 mm wideSide362 mm deep304 mm tall
The space the Sage the Bambino Plus takes up, drawn to scale from its published size. The ruler on the left is in millimetres from the worktop: measure from your worktop to the underside of your wall cupboard and compare. Leave room above to fill the tank or hopper if it loads from the top.
DetailSage the Bambino PlusStated in
Width194 mmSage's product page
Depth362 mmSage's product page
Height304 mmSage's product page
Height with the lid or hopper openNot published by the maker
Water tank is filled fromRemovable tankSage's instruction manual
Tallest cup under the spoutNot published by the maker
WeightNot published by the maker

What fits the machine?

DetailSage the Bambino PlusStated in
Portafilter size54 mmSage's product page
BasketsBoth suppliedSage's product page
Baskets in the box1 & 2 Cup Dual Wall Filter Baskets, 1 & 2 Cup Single Wall BasketsSage's product page
Tamper size54 mmSage's product page
Tamper in the boxYesSage's product page

How it makes coffee

DetailSage the Bambino PlusStated in
Heating systemThermojetSage's product page
Digital temperature control (PID)YesSage's product page
Pump rating (the maker's figure)15 barSage's product page
MilkAutomatic wandSage's product page
Built-in grinder burrsNot published by the maker
Burr materialNot published by the maker
Grind settingsNot published by the maker

How much it holds

DetailSage the Bambino PlusStated in
Water tank1.9 litresSage's product page
Bean hopperNot published by the maker
Used grounds containerNot published by the maker

Living with it

DetailSage the Bambino PlusStated in
Heat-up time3 secondsSage's product page
NoiseNot published by the maker
Auto switch-offNot published by the maker
Rated power (the maximum, not what it uses on average)1600 WSage's product page

Upkeep and running cost

DetailSage the Bambino PlusStated in
Water filterClaro Swiss Water FilterSage's product page
Change the filterReplacing the water filter after 3 months or 40L will reduce the need to descale the machine.Sage's instruction manual
DescaleNot published by the maker
Descaler the maker namesNot published by the maker
Cleaning tabletsEspresso cleaning tabletsSage's instruction manual

Warranty and parts

DetailSage the Bambino PlusStated in
UK warranty2 yearsSage's product page
Parts or accessories for it on the maker's UK siteYesSage's parts and accessories page