The Jetpacker

Wanna go to a place where the drinks aren’t the only thing on ice?  At the Absolut Ice Bar in London’s Piccadilly district, everything is made of ice — from the walls, to the counters, to the seats… even the cups.

It’s a little pricey (£23 Thursday – Saturday night), but it’s a memorable experience.  Plus, when you will have another chance to visit one of the only permanent ice bars in the world?

The price includes one drink during your 40-minute session (something with Absolut vodka of course), but really they should give you another drink for having to suffer wearing those hideous coats.  It’s like being in a cult run by an eccentric fashion designer.

After we got our drinks, we walked around, made friends, listened to techno remixes of Coldplay and even licked the wall to see how it tasted.  Not recommended.

Besides the unique experience, the best part about a visit to an ice bar is that it’s only temporary.  We felt cozy enough during the first half of our session, but the second half got a bit chilly.  Not to mention that the ice seats, despite being covered with tacky slabs of fur (they really need a new designer), can be a real pain the butt — literally.  We loved the experience, but we can’t fathom how some people can actually spend the night in an ice hotel.

Make reservations here.