8 coolest ice bars in North America
Ice bars are a relatively new concept in the world of nightlife entertainment and have only appeared in North America for the past couple of years.
It is always enjoyable to get a chance to have fun when the outside weather is cold and unhappy, and an ice bar makes it all the more special. Ice bars are indoor bars with an interior and equipment temperature maintained at freezing point; furniture, glasses, and even beverages served are often made of ice. It is as if one finds themselves in a fairy tale setting instantly covered in snow.
Get ready for a Cool Experience at One of these 8 Coolest Ice Bars across North America:
1. Minus5° Ice Experience - Las Vegas, NV
Hailed as the biggest ice bar concept in North America, Minus5° at the Las Vegas Strip measures over 13,000 sq m. The programmatically distinctive frozen structures include ice sculptures of Elvis Presley, the skyline of Vegas, and others. Start with a specialty ice-cold cocktail beard presented in an ice cup and take photos/videotaping inside the icy chamber.
2. Chill Ice House – 833 SW 13th Ave, Portland, OR 97205
Though the title of Ice Bar might cause people to think that it is situated in one of the cold regions of the world, Chill Ice House is located in Portland. Says, located in the fashionable Jupiter Hotel, this 1,800 square foot ICE CAVES are maintained at 21°F / -6°C temperature all year long. Take photos next to the ice throne made of ice or in front of the giant ice sculpture of a horse. Some liberal doses of internal heat come in the form of beer, wine, and seasonal cocktails.
3. This category of bar is represented by the AK Ice Bar from Anchorage, Alaska.
When it comes to ice, you’d expect Alaskans to know a thing or two, well the AK Ice Bar proves just that. The ice creations in this place range from drink holders to furniture, carvings and even those in the bar area are made of ice; starting with ice carving works from the state of Michigan in the first area, to the ice shot luge.
4. Ice Bar – wintypes – Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.
Given that the Winnipeg ice bar was the first of its kind in Canada, it was started in 2012, and the proprietors have since then honed the experience to perfection. Their Ice Lounge is kept at 23°F/-5°C for that ‘chilly’ experience that makes diners feel like they are inside an ice palace. Put on your winter gear such as a parka, and gloves, and feast on cocktails like the Ice Diamond Martini or Winterpe which is served in an ice glass. Take a warm shower after that and relax by the fire in the lounge area.
5. Located in Las Vegas, Nevada, the Hofbräuhaus Las Vegas Ice Bar is one of the most famous ice bars in the USA.
Entertaining the guests with Bavarian-style fun with a modern twist the icy world within the Hofbräuhaus brewery in Las Vegas is legendary. Enjoy the icy walls, fixtures, and sculptures while you delight in your favorite Hofbräu beers or wine. Afterward, there is the opportunity to taste the traditional German cuisine in the heated beer hall or sit down near one of the glowing fire bowls.
6. Revel Ice Bar – New Jersey
Revel Ice Bar NJ brings enough of the freezing experience to its customers despite its comparatively small area and rich interior design. The atmosphere is rather close, which provides a sense of direct drinking in an icy cavern decimal underground. I thought it would be fun to enjoy ice carving classes or simply be immersed in the wonder of the LED-lit ice bar, a glass of cocktail in hand.
7. Suite Dreams Ice Bar Texas – Galveston
Life is cooler in Galveston because of the unique Suite Dreams Ice Bar in San Luis Resort. Texas’ and only ice bar is a 1500-square-foot establishment with hand-carved ice furniture, icy deals on drinks, and great opportunities to photograph. You can take your time to sculpt ice or just enjoy your cocktail, as well as admire the magnificent view of Galveston Bay.
8. Korkeasaari Zoo Snow Bar – Helsinki, Finland
Try to jump across the pond to Finland and visit the most unusual bar made of ice at the Korkeasaari ZooSnow Bar. A bar located on a special island that is only open during winter, this ice bar has amazing views of the cages and the frozen Baltic Sea. Let yourself enjoy a cup of coffee or hot berry juice or after a day of sightseeing in Helsinki, enjoy a chilled beer or cider from Lapland amidst ice sculptures depicting animals like penguins, polar bears, and deer. The only precaution that one has to take is that don’t stand too close to the live reindeer and the arctic foxes which could be around sometimes.
Whether you decide to embark on an arctic adventure to the North Pole or dive into the frozen world of Cinderella, be prepared for a freeze at one of these fascinating ice bars! But do not forget to dress in warm clothes, the show is sure to be a true Siberian experience, as the Russians say ‘мороз по колено,’ meaning ‘frost up to the knee.