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Chilling Adventure at the Amsterdam Ice Bar - A Unique Experience! I recently had the opportunity to visit the Amsterdam Ice Bar and it was a fantastic experience! The bar consists of two distinct sections - the cozy waiting area and the thrilling icebox itself. Upon arrival, guests are welcomed into a warm waiting area, where they can enjoy delicious cocktails while waiting for their designated timeslot. The atmosphere here is relaxed and inviting, with a diverse menu of cagoules drinks to choose from. Once it's time to enter the icebox, visitors are provided with warm clothing and gloves to ensure comfort in the sub-zero temperatures. Inside, everything from the walls to the furniture is made of ice, creating a truly unique and immersive environment. Even the glass you receive for your drinks is made of ice! Guests are allowed one refill with a choice between shots and beer. While the experience was undoubtedly memorable, I would have appreciated the inclusion of the delicious cocktails from the waiting area into the icebox menu. Offering these delightful concoctions in the icebox would further enhance the overall experience. In conclusion, the Amsterdam Ice Bar is a must-visit for those looking for a one-of-a-kind, chilling adventure. The entire experience is enjoyable, from the cozy waiting area to the exciting icebox. However, expanding the icebox menu to include the delightful cocktails from the waiting area would elevate the experience even further. Don't miss out on this unique, frosty experience!
Leon SchulteLeon Schulte
10
Not sure where to start but this was a good activity to do! Captain Jack Sparrow was our guide, well atleast we thought it was him. The experience at the bar was great, checking in to the drinks and the ice bar itself. Got in for our 7:00pm slot, everything ran on time. The ice bar was definitely cold, minus 15 felt like minus 50, everything was made of ice. Thought it might have had some other things to do inside but it was still very good. Characters did a good job of hyping the crowd up and giving energy before we got in. Gave a narrative with a video behind the ice bar and offered jackets/gloves to go in. Worth the experience! My only thing with this was that we had to pay to get access to the digital photos, why take the photos inside if we can’t get access unless you pay. I think maybe ask guests first before taking the photos if they’d like to pay for it after. Simply because most places give you access to the download the photos if they’d take them at any point during the experience. You have that option and not forced to pay for it if you didn’t request a photo to be taken. Other than this, drinks were great at the lounge before you enter the ice bar and inside.
Aurelia SinghAurelia Singh
10
If I’m honest I was a bit disappointed with the Xtracold Icebar Amsterdam - I wouldn’t say it was awful but I wouldn’t say it was particularly good either. We arrived at the Icebar with not much time to spare before the time it was meant to start (6pm) we were given 3 tokens; 1 welcome drink and 2 drinks in the Icebar. We didn’t have time to get our welcome drink so the bartender told us we would be best to get it after the Icebar because we couldn’t take our glasses in. To keep you warm in the Icebar you are given a coat and gloves before entering. In the Icebar you are able to use your 2 remaining tokens to get yourself a drink, disappointingly there was not much of a selection of drinks in the Icebar, it was Heineken beer, Vodka - Cream, Vodka - Nuts & Nougat, Vodka - White, Sambuca or Vodka Coconut. It would have men much better if there was more of a selection even if it was pre-made cocktails like they do in the London Ice Bar. The theme of the Xtra Cold Icebar was pirate themed and it didn’t really make sense and the actual interior of Icebar was also disappointing - it was very small and there weren’t many sculptures. You could have your photo taken in the Icebar but it was €7.50 to buy 1 photo after. The overall experience wasn’t great and I found it pretty boring and if I’m honest a waste of money but I think this is probably bias because I had been to the London one so was comparing it to that and the London one in my opinion is a lot better. Like I said I wouldn’t say it was bad but wasn’t great. After the Icebar we had our welcome drink and my boyfriend and I had a mojito which again wasn’t great. My boyfriend also didn’t think much of the experience and I wouldn’t pay to do it again.
Rebekah HarrisRebekah Harris
10
As long as you’re content with this being a touristy place, it’s a good visit while in ‘Dam. The venue is well placed, being pretty close to the centre of Amsterdam, making it easy to get to. Nice square just down the road has a lot of (touristy) food options. We brought our tickets at the bar, as we checked online and there was plenty available for the times we were looking for. As you enter, you get given three tokens: one for the non-ice bar, and two for within the bar itself. Inside, you enter the non-ice bar area. We got there quite close to our time slot, so saved our token for this area until after the experience. The bar itself is cool, but surprisingly small. The drink options inside the bar are very limited, offering either half pint equivalent of Heineken own brand flavoured shots of vodka. The glasses are my device (as you’d expect), but this did mean they were quite small. Once you get too cold and leave the ice bar, you can then have your one drink in the normal bar. This was actually a cocktail, with a good choice of drinks that tasted good. You can buy more cocktails after, but these cost about €9 each. Overall, as I say, it is highly touristy. It’s a cool experience but the novelty wears off quickly if it was €15, I’d say it was good value for money, but at €23 each, you have to be content with paying a “tourist tax“.
Daniel PerksDaniel Perks
10
Some say this is the coolest bar around, literally! This is not just an activity for drinkers, anyone can join in the fun and experience the bar where everything is made of ice. The cost is 28.50 euro, but if you purchase your tickets using @tours-tickets.com the price is 24.50 euro. This includes three drinks, your coat, gloves and entrance into the bar. Make sure you pay attention to the funny story and presentation from the guides, they have a great sense of humor and bring real pirate vibes! Not interested in alcohol, they have some non alcoholic options for you so no worries, but be prepared to get a small humorous curse out! I was only able to last about 10-15 minutes, I was freezing, and once my hands are cold, it is over for me! I did enjoy the experience, the staff was truly hilarious, and my concerns about my hair were supported and I was quickly told the ice had me looking good! So check it out, it's something fun to experience and definitely different! Money Saving Tip Have each person in your group purchase a different picture, you get the digital option as well and can share! Enjoy Unnerved Traveler
Nyri Rhodes (Unnerved Traveler)Nyri Rhodes (Unnerved Traveler)
10
A unique experience that is sure to chill you out. The ice bar is 35 tons of ice located in the back of a normal bar. I recommend buying tickets in advance and showing up a few minutes before your appointed time. While you wait for your time slot, you can enjoy a drink in the normal bar. Once they begin to take you back, a Pirates of the Caribbean style video plays to prepare you, similar to those rides at theme parks. Before you go in, the will give you gloves and a coat, but I recommend wearing a hat and an additional layer of warm clothes if you intend on spending longer than 10 min inside. You get 2 drink tickets for the ice bar. They have vodka and beer, with orange juice as the only non-alcoholic option. The drinks are served in glasses made of ice. There are numerous photo opportunities and there is a gift/souvenir shop after the tour. Enjoy!
Billy SneedBilly Sneed
50
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Amstel 194, 1017 AG Amsterdam, Netherlands
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Colorfully-lit bar where everything from the walls to the glasses are made out of ice.
attractions: Dam Square, Madame Tussauds Amsterdam, Royal Palace Amsterdam, Red Light Secrets Museum, de Bijenkorf Amsterdam, BODY WORLDS Amsterdam, Rembrandt House Museum, Dungeon Amsterdam, Hortus Botanicus, museum Rembrandthuis, restaurants: The Seafood Bar, Escape, Hans Egstorf, MOAK Pancakes City Center, Cannibale Royale Handboogstraat, Ali Ocakbaşı, Ramen-Ya, Oriental City Amsterdam, Café de Jaren, van Wonderen Stroopwafels
