Absolutely a gimmick, the Icebar is nonetheless fun. Operated by the Ice Hotel, which is a hotel made entirely out of ice blocks, the Icebar is based on the same concept. The walls, ceiling, bar, and glasses are all made out of blocks of ice chopped from a frozen river, and the room is kept at -7°C (23°F), so guests are provided with parkas and gloves upon entry. The drinks are primarily vodka-based (though they serve gin, whiskey, and rum as well), and they range from not very good to excellent. You’ll hate the Icebar if you can’t stand places that are touristy and overpriced, but we thought it was fun and worth the price of entry. Make sure to make a reservation, or you may not get in. A (non-refundable) reservation will set you back 199 SEK (170 if you want a non-alcoholic drink; 99 for children under 18) and includes the price of your first cocktail.
Hours: May 8 – September 23: Sunday-Thursday 11:15-midnight, Friday-Saturday 11:15-1 am; September 24 – May 7: Sunday-Thursday 3:00-midnight, Friday-Saturday 3:00-1am.