Amsterdam, The Netherlands Something fun to do as a tourist while in town. We just arrived in Amsterdam; we dropped off our luggage and came here straight. We had like 45 minutes before our allotted time, so the timing worked out. We lined up for the entrance with a few people ahead of us. At the bar, we were welcomed and given tokens to pay for the drinks - one for the bar outside and two for inside. A host put on a little show, and once the bell rang, we were allowed enter. Jackets are provided as well as gloves. Once inside, you can feel the coldness right away. We took some pictures and went to the Ice Bar for our free drinks. I ordered a strong one, but it tasted like water and didn't do much. I expected more overall. The inside is small, compact, and there isn't much room to move around. Not a lot to see or do besides watching the other tourists. You can purchase your photos on your way out, and the prices aren't bad. A quick, touristy stop - fun to try once, but not something I'd go out of my way to see read more

Fun experience! The maximum time in the ice bar is 20 minutes, but it's 14.9 degrees F, so many don't last more than 15 minutes. They provide down jackets and gloves. Bought our tickets online from Headout app, a combo with the canal cruise we went on yesterday. Because our canal cruise was late to board, we had to walk fast for 25 minutes in the rain to get to this bar, arriving exactly at 7:40. We were already cold so we were grateful that our entry to the ice bar was delayed (we arrived at 7:40, but you have get there 20 minutes AHEAD of your ticket time to get in). The staff at the front kindly changed our entry time to 8:00, gave us a good token for in the front bar and 2 silver tokens for the ice bar. In the front bar we enjoyed Moscow mules (limited menu for cocktails) and in the ice bar we each had two shots, served in ice shot glasses. I had the vodka coconut shot and the whipped cream vodka shot, which was my favorite. My husband chose the Sambuka (anis) shot and also the cream vodka shot. We took some photos, mingled with other freezing people, and enjoyed the dance music playing. The floors were slick from being frozen, so I tried dancing a bit but then thought better of it because space was limited and also the risk of falling was high. I think maybe we made it the 15 minutes, only because others left at the same time and we didn't want to be the first! read more

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Cosmo is the best host!! His dynamic personality gives the crowd a memorable experience. When you arrive you get 3 tokens; then enter the front bar and wait for a bell to be rung, you're greeted by a host, watch a short video and then you get your gloves, jacket, and are escorted to the back where the ice bar is located. It was a unique experience and will recommend to everyone I know! Thanks for making our experience so fun and amazing, Cosmo. read more

This place wasn't originally on my itinerary for Amsterdam, but I made a new friend who wanted to try it out and I thought why not. For about €25 per person you get 3 tokens that you can redeem for drinks. 1 of these tokens can be used at the bar area outside of the actual ice bar and then you can redeem 2 drinks in the actual ice bar. Now, I did find the drinks you can redeem with the tokens to be quite limited, you can only pick a select few from their menu. Also, I ordered a "sex on the beach" (actually I ordered two) and I could barely taste any alcohol. If they did put any vodka it was a very very small amount. For the price I don't think they should water down the drinks like that. Obviously it's very cold, the actual ice bar is about-15 degrees, they didn't specify if that was Fahrenheit or Celsius. Regardless it's pretty cold in there. They state most people can only last about 20 mins, I think it's an accurate statement! I will say the lighting is very good for taking photos! As long as they don't have it on a certain color like purple, red, green, etc. Overall, it's a cute tourist attraction, I do believe it's a little overpriced for the experience you're getting but I still think it's a cool experience (No pun intended). read more

Xtracold Icebar Amsterdam - Making friends in Amsterdam - Pubs Near Me - Amsterdam, New Hampshire

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It was a "chilly" experience! Really great tour to take while visiting Amsterdam. You get three free drinks when you book the tour, so you're already off to a great start! They have enough bartenders to help everyone while you wait in the "first" bar, so service was awesome. So using your GOLD coin for your first drink was easy to get. Then you get a cool video (I won't ruin it), before going in and getting bundled up for your ice adventure! Big coats, gloves, the whole nine. When inside, you get two drinks (2 silver coins) while you take pictures, and freeze! Everyone was having a blast, and the groups aren't too big, so you can move around freely. A great experience indeed! read more

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Fun experience! Don't expect a lot from this, but if you want cute photos + a couple good drinks, this is the place for you. The guy who led the mini ice voyage was hilarious and really made our day. It's more of a couple place from our experience but I went with my best friend and we had a blast. $24.50 per person, but that includes a entry drink, a drink in the ice room, and an exit drink. Drinks in the lobby are cocktails and in the ice room you choose between beer or a shot (and the shots were oh soo good). read more

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Visited Xtracold Icebar Amsterdam and had an amazing time! Such a unique and fun experience with great drinks, cool atmosphere, and friendly staff. Definitely worth a visit! read more

I had always seen people come here when visiting Amsterdam, so we booked tickets to visit the day of. Even though it was a cold and rainy day, we decided to come here to be even colder (silly me). Once inside, there is a bar where you can claim one drink. When it's your time to go into the Ice Bar, everyone lines up to get a jacket and gloves. I'm not sure how clean this is being reused every half hour or so though. Either way, we made our way inside the freezing ice bar. Yes, it's freezing cold and you will barely be able to hold your phone to take photos without the gloves on. Inside the ice bar, you can claim two drinks, which is a beer or flavored vodka. I enjoyed the almond, but most flavored vodka just reminds me of college days. The ice bar isn't very big. You're basically in a big freezer with some decor that's paper. It's pretty cheaply done if you ask me. The only cool part is drinking out of an ice shotglass or mug. For €24.50 per person, it seems like a nice deal with 3 drinks, but I'd pass. The drinks are too sweet and the crowd was a bit rowdy. If you like college frat party vibes then you'd enjoy it more than I did. Quite frankly, it was very touristy. read more

Fun spot! We saw the Xtracold Ice Bar while on the Hop On Hop Off Canal Boat and had to check it out. Staff was great. We thought it might be a bust but it was a fun time. The temp is COLD!!! -9.4C which is 15 F!!! Our cheeks were rosy! The jackets they provided were comfy are necessary. The gloves were clean. Great drinks. We had a beer in mug made of ice and their whipped cream vodka in a frozen shot glass. It was funky and different. We had a blast. read more

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Visited on a long layover in Amsterdam recently. We purchased tickets pretty last minute and many were available. This was my first ice bar experience. There was a short but entertaining presentation by the worker there and we were given rules. For 24.50 €, you get 3 drinks + entrance to the ice bar which isn't bad. You also get a jacket to wear as well as gloves. The drink choices weren't my favorite and you couldn't customize them. I opted for Heineken and juice as I was jet lagged but other options included very fruity shots/sweet drinks. I wish it was any drinks as I would opted for a rail drink. The ice bar itself was nice and I loved the glass cups...these kept by beer extremely cold which was great. They took photos they wanted you to buy which is fine but when they did this they had the lights on which took away from some of the atmosphere. Overall, a fun experience but nothing amazing. Just felt very touristy and kind of cheap. read more

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Decent touristy spot if you can't find anything else to do but the price was a bit too high and more than likely would not go again, but was a fairly decent time for a young adult in a gimmicky environment. read more

Fun!! SUPER SUPER cold in the actual ice room, but worth it. You are able to leave the cold whenever you wish to. Fun experience to say you did once read more

The Xtracold Icebar isn't an experience for me. I have seen ice bars on Instagram and was expecting an igloo but it's actually a huge freezer. It isn't a huge loss going for an hour as they give you 3 drinks with your ticket. That's worth the ticket price. For me it's a little too much like being in Cancun. Hard pass. Not my jam. To each their own, right? Right. read more

A one of a kind experience. When I began planning my trip to Amsterdam I knew I had to visit the Ice bar. The concept of being in an ice room and drinking from and ice shot glass was exciting to me. We were given two complimentary drinks inside the actual ice bar and a drink in the waiting area. If you're scared of germs just brace yourself as the gloves and jackets are reused and there is no washing in between guests. Overall great experience and I would do it again. read more

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Fun experience and would recommend to first time visitors. It was $30 for the experience and 3 drink tokens

Great price for 3 drinks. The place a bit worn out and the ice bar is tiny. Those vodkas were delicious. Go with a bunch of people take lots of pictures, enjoy laughing and freezing inside a giant freezer. read more

Xtracold Icebar Amsterdam - Enjoying our vodka in the cold - Pubs Near Me - Amsterdam, New Hampshire

So, it's a tourist spot. But 19 euro for three drinks, plus an experience if you buy online? Sign me up. Yes, the people at the door act like it's an exclusive place and tell you it's full and the next opening is hours later. It's not. Also, paying at the door is 26+ euro vs 19. They'll tell you the difference is a photo, which interests you, but it doesn't include buying the photo, which is another 7 or 8 euro. So walk to the side or down the street to a coffee shop if you don't have internet, and Google the place. Purchase tickets for as soon as half an hour, and save yourself some money. The drinks. They're actually good. I had the Amsterdammed prior to the experience. Inside, I got a beer, then the cream vodka. The trick once you're in the ice bar is to get the beer first, thus giving you a larger glass to be refilled with your second drink. Get a shot first... And enjoy the world's smallest Heineken. The experience. The pre-show is cute. Kinda reminiscent of Disney and pirates. I'm a fan. The ice, it's freezing. Wear gloves, scarves, beanies, jackets. Lose all dignity and be warm for the sake of keeping digits and experiencing what you're entering. read more

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It's a tourist trap, but hey, it's a fun one if you have the time. We came here because we fell into the tourist trap, of learning that it was an ice bar where you wear a big coat, gloves and drink from a cup made entirely of ice! I mean, we were already in the area, too, so why the heck not? It was a fun experience. There is a counter outside the main entrance where you can get tickets at the door. Although this is an option, many people get their tickets online, which the cashier recommended for purchasing, if we wanted to get into an earlier slot instead of waiting hours later. Therefore, get your tickets online, if you want don't wanna wait around until a slot is open. Only a certain amount of people can get into the ice bar at designated times. For admission, you get three drink tokens where one drink token is used in the lobby bar until your time slot is allowed into the ice bar. For the drink tokens - it's only the drinks that are listed, ranging from Heineken beer to gin cocktails. The entire scene is kind of cheesy. It's pirate-themed, so when you're in the lobby bar, about to get into the ice bar, a video plays that you're on a voyage into the sea in the winter...hence, the ice bar. All of the staff are also dressed up in character as pirates. It's all a part of the show. Before you get into the ice bar you're given a down coat and gloves. And you walk in and yes, it's super freakin' cold in there! You'll be glad for the provided apparel. There's a bar counter where you get your two drinks. One of the drinks we ordered was a hazelnut-chocolate shot, which was amazing, especially over ice! You're kind of rushed out within half an hour, for another group to come in. There's a staff photographer, taking pics of everyone and you can purchase your photo before you leave, just like at any tourist spot. Staff were super friendly and fun to hang out with, especially the pirates in the ice bar! Ice bar Xtra Cold isn't something I recommend specifically going to, especially if you're visiting Amsterdam. The concept is fun and cool, but it all goes by very fast and you're truly there just for the experience of being in an ice bar. However, my friends and I were entertained though. If you have the time, why not? read more

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Went to the Icebar today since I had a combined tour deal for the bar and a canal tour. Everyone needs to have a reservation to get in which is nice. This place is not a spot for locals and it's a little cheesy in my opinion but I got a good deal on it for 3 drinks and about an hours worth of an experience. The place is COLD so it lives up to it's title and the workers were very kind. I'd recommend this spot to any young adults who want a fun activity. read more

Xtracold Icebar Amsterdam - First bar during Icebar Experience - Pubs Near Me - Amsterdam, New Hampshire

It is true to the name of the place "XtraCold". When we arrived we were late to our reservation (highly recommend reserving in advance or please be advice you will be switched to a later time). We came back about an hour later after having dinner down the street at Frenzi. We were given 3 tokens, 1 cocktail token prior to entering and 2 for the actual ice bar. The ice bar is pretty neat, please be advice with the slipppery service -- you are then granted two more shots and OG. I enjoyed the experience but it's one of those things you go to once and you've experience it all. For the amount of money, you really don't get to spend sooo much time there due to the temperature. Would if liked them to pour some salt on the ground to prevent anyone from getting hurt. The service was okay. read more

Not cool. Drinks were pretty much all sprite no liqour. Tiny ass room, not worth the price at all.

What a horrible experience! I was in Amsterdam on my way to Paris and decided to go with my family so I purchased tickets online. Side note: don't buy tickets online for excursions or even train or bus tickets in Europe. Excursions are either open and you can purchase tickets in person or they will be closed and you'll pay for nothing. Anyway, we get to the Icebar and right away the front door host tells us the tour/attraction is closed due to lack of customers/tickets sold. So what do I do now right? He advised me to send an email to get a refund. I didn't even know the tickets included 3 drinks which I wasn't even offered when told the place was closed I'm assuming because they were packing things up. So after my travels I decided to email about getting a refund and was told that they wouldn't give me a refund. What?! They told me they closed early due to lack of customers and im still not getting a refund?! I was told the tickets would be valid for 12 months so I can use them by then lol I don't travel to Amsterdam often so what type of sense does that make. I will definitely not recommend this establishment to anyone after this. The overall 3 stars on their page now makes sense. read more

I think this is probably the best place I went to in Holland. It was super super cold but before going into the ice bar, they give you a big warm jacket because its super cold in there. They also have one of the best drinks there. I am not sure what it was but the experience was wonderful. It was quick, if you can stay there longer, great but maybe not too long because its cold. I highly recommend doing this at least once. read more

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This was probably one of the most touristy thing I did while I was in Amsterdam but it was pretty fun. I'm not sure of how I found out about this bar but I'm glad I went. It was a fun little time and I would reccomend it as a way of kicking off an evening. I brought printed copies of our tickets and it was a fairly easy process. There was a short line as nd we waited no more than 5 minutes to get in. O ve we were in we were given our drink tokens. One for the main bar while we waited to go in to the "ice bar" and two tokens for the inside. Seeing as how any tourist area can be expensive, I thought it was a pretty good deal. Before we could finish our first drink it was time to go into the icebar. But, it was ok because we just sipped it while we waited in line. Before going into the icebar we were providing with a down jacket and gloves. Which is nice but after the constant use from so many people everything felt damp and had a funny smell. But it was still very useful. Once inside the bar you get two drinks which is really a choice of beer or shots. I'm not a beer drinker so I opted for shots. I can't recall the name but the one shot tasted like dessert. It was amazing!! It's not the biggest space so everyone was squeezing in and around the bar. There are few spots to take pictures but mostly everyone is hopping around trying to stay warm. A man walks around taking your picture and at if you choose you can buy your print at the end (tourist spot at its finest). Overall it was fun and silly. I don't necessarily think it's a "must" on the list of things to do in Amster but if you have some extra time I say why not. read more

Excellent experience but boy, oh boy, is this place cold. After about 15 minutes you'll be ready to go. It is such a fun experience and totally worth the money. My friend and I purchased our tickets for about 18 euros each, which included three drinks - two inside the ice bar and one outside. Did I mention that it was really cold. I don't think I was ever was that cold. And the jacket and gloves they give you don't keep you warm. The temperature was about -9 degrees. read more

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I stopped here on a recent trip to Amsterdam. I found discount tickets online on a travel website and paid $20.00 for access to the Icebar & 3 drinks. With purchase, you are assigned a time slot for access to the ice bar and 3 drink tokens. 1 drink token can be used in the main bar area where you have about 6 drink options. An announcement is made, a pirate comes out and a video plays to set the scene but I couldn't hear much of either. Once the video/pirate speech is done you are instructed to make your way towards the back to access the ice bar. Before entereing you are given a coat & gloves to help withstand the cold temps. The ice bar itself is on the small side but really cool (pun intended). There is one bar, a couple of tables, and one ice seat. There are also props so you can take pictures such as helm steering wheel, fish ice cubes, fish nets and etc. While in the ice bar you can use your other 2 drink tokens but you have even fewer drink options flavored shots or beer. Yes, this is a tourist trap. Yes, it is crowded. But for $20, you get a few drinks and get to experience something fun and different. To me it's worth it... read more

This place is so kitschy and touristy which isn't usually my thing but I really enjoyed it. First off, get your tickets from one of those tour kiosks and save some euros. The price includes 3 drinks. The "cocktails" are watered down so I would suggest a beer. The ice bar is cold...I knew it was an ice bar before we entered but my friend and I lasted about 10-15 minutes before we had to exit. Yes they provide gloves and a jacket for you to wear but my fingers and toes started to go numb so I had to leave. If you like to do things for "the experience" and have 18 euro to spare, I recommend this. read more

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I had such a great time here. To be honest, I don't really care if it's a tourist trap...at least it's fun, and the staff were sweet. The drinks were great. I even got to throw the ice glasses at the wall behind the bar. My feet did start to get slightly numb after a little while...but I kinda figured after being in that room for 40+ minutes. This place was great. read more

Myron was great!! He was very attentive and friendly!! Would recommend them to expats and travelers/ tourists! This was so so so much fun!! Thank you so much Myron! P.s. give him a raise he handelde a well bound crowd! Thanks! read more

So rude an absolute scam. Kicked us out after 10 minutes and rushed us through only got to spend 10 minutes in the ice bar. Do not go

Middle of the afternoon with not much to do we decided to check this place out. 20 something euros & u get 3 tokens 1 for the bar outside & 2 for inside u enter the lounge area & it's very lively, good music playing. Drinks we tried the Mojito the drink itself taste wise was great only thing missing was the alcohol ... ahh should have stuck to beer. small presentation by the captain & we were on our way in, u get a coat & gloves while inside u really need these needless to say u are freezing inside temperature was negative 9.4 Celsius. first drink was a shot of sambuca whoaaa quickest way to get nice & warm. next was a juice mix this was 2 tokens, very good. very cool "club" good music playing, something fun different to do worth checking out. read more

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This place is a complete tourist trap and joke. We tried to get a refund on our tickets because my husband got food poisoning and were told they couldn't refund our tickets because we didn't give them 8 hours notice. That's a head scratcher if I ever heard one. read more

I lasted 25 mins. Brought my own gloves even though they provide a pair and a coat. It was -9.5°. We received our complimentary drink tokens, 1 for the welcome bar waiting area and 2 for the Ice bar. They were playing throwback hip hop hits. Plenty of photo opportunities while you're in there. Fun experience. I believe the session is 30 mins because when I left 5 mins early, another group was waiting to come in. This is not a place you just chill at for a long time. read more

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Fun novelty bar, definitely worth a visit if you're a tourist as it's pretty unique. Definitely recommend buying your tickets beforehand, it's usually cheaper and guarantees you'll get in. Do not worry about bringing your own jacket (I like going here in the summer) because they will provide you one for the ice part of the experience. Fun props for cool pictures and the lightning is fun. read more

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We got a special for 30 euros to visit the Ice Bar and Heineken Experience during a weekday. Cool activity to try at least once, but if you've seen one you've seen them all. You wait in the bar with an included drink and then line up to wear a coat and gloves. Inside you get 2 more drinks. They seem watered down because I felt nothing. The room is made of ice and it's obviously freezing inside. Cool props and something to do to pass time. read more

Xtracold Icebar Amsterdam - Pubs Near Me - Amsterdam, New Hampshire

Cool thing to do in Amsterdam but if you don't want to, you can definitely skip. It's not a must see but my friends and I enjoyed it. For 18 euros you get 3 drinks and entrance into the ice bar. You get to drink in cups made of ice and stay inside for only like 20-30 mins. It was way to cold to stay for that amount of time though, so we took our shots, took our pictures and were out after 15 lol read more

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It's a little ridiculous. They make you watch some 3 minute pirate show before you enter to get you in the mood. It's so ridiculous and corny it's as bad as me using the word corny. Go in, freeze a little, get some pics, take 2 poor quality drink shots and leave. They give you 3 drink tokens, one before u enter and 2 for the ice bar. You basically pay $20 for the drinks. It's comedic really. It was fun to experience but I wouldn't do it again. What the hell was that!!?? Just make it an ice bar without the shenanigans. read more

First let me say I don't drink or go to bars. I went for the experience and I will go again. I was expecting a typical bar scene (which I am not a fan of) but this was different. Schedule your time slot and go! The entry includes 1 cocktail beer or wine at the bar and 2 shots inside the ice tundra. They provided gloves and coats. Our captain Baris was a lot of fun and very interactive. I went during the day and lucky there wasn't a lot of guest in our slot so we were able to take our time and enjoy the environment as well as take several photos. This is a must experience read more

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First off.. it was freezing! They give you three coins for drinks with the price of admission. The first coin is spent in a holding area with a bar that is pretty traditional. After the ice bar space opens you are given winter gear to use to protect from frostbite. A coat and gloves. In the ice bar you have two coins to spend on flavored vodka shots or beer. All of the bar ware is made of ice and all of the tables and seats are as well. There are sculptures of animals and items incased in ice. It's a cool gimmick and I certainly enjoyed it. I just wish there was a shot luge or something to send the experience over the top. All in all it was a good experience....and shout out to Blanche at the door for being amazing! Not so humbly submitted, Michael C. read more

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We got sucked in the hype for this place. Absolutely not worth it! They start with a drink at the regular bar and then take us inside the ice bar. we were provided with coats and gloves, but they were very run down types. The ice bar is a very small place and we get 3 vodka shots. Nothing fancy and definitely not worth the hype. read more