Minus 5 Ice Bar in NYC

Minus 5 Ice Bar in Midtown

Ice bars have reached an all time high in popularity since the creation over in Norway and Sweden many years ago. They are opening all around the world with very high clientele. 

 

 

The crowd at Minus 5 is basically tourists staying at The Hilton upstairs. The line can get rather long but moves quickly (how long can you stand being in an igloo?) There are three different packages you can choose, I chose the regular one which was absolutely fine. 

$20.00 Entry Only includes the Ice Bar Experience, Parka, and Gloves.

$45.00 Fur Coat Package includes the Ice Bar Experience, plus a Faux Fur Parka Upgrade

$75.00 VIP Package includes Ice Bar Experience, Faux Fur Parka, 1 Speciality Ice Cocktail, a Russian Hat to wear and bring home, and one photo. 

The issue I have with this place is the only time I would want to be in an Ice Box is when it was sweltering hot outside but once you get in there after 5 minutes you are NOT dressed for the freezing cold. You are allowed to wear sandals and heels but you will freeze. There is no locker room to keep your shoes in or bag so you have to go in as is. It really is a double sword, you want to cool off but once you do you freeze. The only times this bar makes money is during the summer months.

Rating: 2 out of 5. It is beautiful inside, the ice sculptures and colorful lights are gorgeous but that is the only reason why it did not get a zero. I do not like how expensive this place is, they should give you boots or something for your feet because when it is 100 degrees outside you will not catch me in heavy boots that are needed for this bar. Maybe it is good for my fellow Swedes, but not for this American girl! 

Ch-Ch-Cheers,

Court