| the advent of ice bars cropping up all over the world, | | | | created to follow suit around the world. The bar is |
| from South Africa to Sweden, it has never been | | | | broken and rebuilt every six months. |
| clearer that partygoers are turning to novel ideas and | | | | • Orlando, Florida |
| memorable events to add an extra dimension to | | | | The Ice-Bar in Orlando is one of the largest |
| standard parties. | | | | permanent bars made from ice in the whole of the |
| For those seeking the ultimate party venue, ice bars | | | | United States. The ice designs were created by a |
| are fast becoming the option of choice. From chilly | | | | master carver who has won awards in the |
| Northern Hemisphere bars in the furthest corners of | | | | international Ice Carving Olympics and also in Harbin, |
| Sweden or Denmark, all the way through to the | | | | China at the world’s largest ice festival. The |
| thriving metropolises of London and New York, or | | | | bar is made from over 50 tons of ice, and the |
| even South Africa and India, partygoers are donning | | | | interior features a crystal palace with throne, |
| warm coats to experience the thrills and chills of | | | | fireplace, sofa and chairs all carved from ice. Cocktails |
| partying in sub-zero temperatures. These bars are | | | | are served in specially crafted ice cocktail glasses |
| constructed of ice, with bars made from solid blocks | | | | which are created by local suppliers on a regular basis. |
| of ice that have been chiselled to perfection, and ice | | | | • London, UK |
| sculptures adding and extra flair. Guests sip chilled | | | | The Absolute ICEBAR in London is one of the most |
| Absolut vodka or cocktails from glasses made of ice, | | | | popular bars, and boasts a full bar made from ice |
| and walk through rooms made of ice, boasting below | | | | with delicious cocktails served in ice glasses, stunning |
| freezing temperatures and intricate designs. While | | | | ice sculptures, walls and ceilings made from ice and |
| these bars may not last all that long, the experience | | | | many other highlights. All ice used in the creation of |
| of enjoying a drink or three in a unique frozen | | | | London’s ICEBAR is harvested especially from |
| atmosphere is proving highly popular. | | | | the frozen Torne River in Jukkasjarvi, Northern |
| Some of the top bars of ice found across the world | | | | Sweden. The bar is the UK’s only permanent |
| include the following: | | | | bar made from ice, and is kept at minus five degrees |
| • Stockholm, Sweden | | | | at all times. |
| Situated in the world-famous ICEHOTEL, Sweden is | | | | • Tokyo, Japan |
| home to one of the first and most successful ice | | | | In Japan, the Absolut ICEBAR offers a chance to |
| lounges in the world. The hotel itself is rebuilt every | | | | enjoy contemporary designs in ice, as they sip on |
| year using blocks of ice from the Torne River, and | | | | cocktails from frozen glasses. All guests are given |
| the bar boasts an impressive main bar, with drinks | | | | warm jackets and a drink on arrival, and can then |
| served from ice glasses and everything from | | | | wander through the bar’s chilly rooms or |
| furniture to walls and floors made entirely of ice. At | | | | enjoy their drink at the huge bar. Entrance for the |
| the time, the concept was still ground-breaking, and | | | | bar is about entrance fee of 3,500 yen (30 USD) per |
| since its inception, many other bars have been | | | | person. |