Icebar CPH

We went to the ice bar and was told it closed December, 2012. We were told it would not be re-​opening.

Pretty memorable experience which is eliciting me to write a review for this place many months after I visited. I wasn’t sold on the Icebar idea at first — it was already very chilly in Copenhagen when we visited (mid March) so I didn’t really see the point of paying money to sit in an even colder place. Alas, my travel companion (and dear friend) convinced me to check it out and I’m glad I did.
Before walking into the bar, you get fitted (I use this word loosely) in a giant cape with a hoodie and mittens. We already had coats on but as soon as we stepped into the bar, we knew why the extra layer of insulation was necessary. The venue itself is actually quite small with a bar in the center and some ice sculptures and seats (made of ice) scattered around. When we stopped in around mid-​afternoon, there were a few other groups there as well, so I guess it is a fairly popular tourist destination.
For a flat fee, you get to spend a designated amount of time inside the bar and a drink. Even though it seems restrictive, you probably wouldn’t want to spend more than half an hour inside anyway. It’s super cold and there’s not much going on in there. We got our drink in a cup that was slightly bigger than a shot glass. The drink was pretty good, but we had more fun trying to melt our glasses with our mouths.
Overall, fun photo op and unique experience. Glad I did it, but not something that I’d pay for again.

Holy unicorn droppings on a silver platter, there’s an IceBar in Copenhagen?! Seeing these types of «frozen» bars pop up in recent years has made me want to try one out for quite some time, so finding one here was one pretty amazing discovery. So, what does the entry price of 150DKK get you? Let’s find out:
The flat rate you pay gets you three things: 45 minutes in a bar/​lounge made of ice, a tiny drink in a ice glass, and a cape to keep you warm in case, y’know, you decided to show up in shorts and a t-​shirt for whatever reason. Inside, the bar might not be as big or as elaborate as one would expect, but it’s still pretty cool nonetheless. There is a limit to the number of people who can be inside the bar at any given time however (something to do with the fact that the place could literally melt before your eyes if too many show up). After donning your cape, you can go in, redeem your drink coupon, and enjoy taking as many photos as possible.
The drinks themselves are served in blocks of ice with a hole carved in them which makes for a cool presentation, but tiny drinks. I got what basically sounded and tasted like a bloody mary from the menu, and that said, it was actually quite good: a bit spicy, strong tomato flavour, and not watered down. …if only it lasted more than a few sips. My friends got mostly fruit flavoured drinks which also were pretty good as well. Yes, you can buy additional drink vouchers if you want more, but they weren’t exactly cheap, and plus, remember your time limit.
The amount of service received is limited but the bartender knew what he was doing which is something you can’t take for granted. Something else to note, if you go on a Friday or Saturday in the summer, reservations might be a good idea. So, final verdict: Yes, Icebar is really gimmicky. It’s expensive, the drinks are small, and it’s not nearly as dramatic as I expected. If you really want to go though, it’s definitely one of the best photo ops you can find in Copenhagen, so bring a camera, take a bunch of pics in crazy fur-​lined capes holding your ice cube drinks, and have some fun.

Eine Bar, in der alles aus Eis ist: Die Theke, die Sitzmöbel (die aber noch mit Fellen belegt sind), der Tisch, die Wände, die Gläser, aus denen die Cocktails (alle mit verschiedenen Absoltu-​Wodkasorten gemischt) getrunken werden. Der Boden ist leider aus schnöden Gummimatten, aber sonst hätte man am Eingang wohl auch noch Schlittschuhe ausgeben müssen, nicht nur die dicken Thermo-​Ponchos mit Fäustlingen. Die Leih-​Ausstattung ist in den 150 Kronen (ungefähr 20 Euro) Eintritt enthalten, ebenso der erste Drink. Die Bar ist nicht besonders groß und in schummriges Licht getaucht — den Fenster gibt es (natürlich) nicht. Wir hatten jedenfalls unseren Spaß und die Cocktails waren super-​lecker!

Nice atmosphere and good electronic music combined with good drinks, most of them Absolut Wodka based. Entrance fee is currently EUR 18, which includes one drink. Very friendly staff. Residents of the nearby Clarion Collection 27 Hotel get 10% discount and an additional drink for free.
Realistically, you cannot stay longer than approximate 30 – 40 minutes in the bar, but with only

Coole Sache. Alles Eis, oder was?

You pay to get in and they give you a drink included in the price. You can only stay in there for a short period of time but its so good. THey give you warm capes to sit in to protect you from the ice. The ice gives it such a good atmosphere and keeps the drinks nice and chilled. It was definitely worth the entrance fee and was a lovely place to go during my stay.