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| - Went to Minus 5 on Christmas weekend. My overall thoughts is that it's a very unique and fun experience, but probably something you would only want to do once. However, it's definitely a novelty experience and would make a pretty cool story. "I once drank at a bar completely made of ice, man! Like getting drunk in the North Pole, dude!" So I'll break down all the basics:
The cheapest package is $25 and this is the one I would recommend getting. Since you're not sure if you're going to like it or how long you'll want to stay in there, it's the least amount to lose. This package gets you one drink, a parka and gloves. Before you go in, you will get explained all the rules almost as if you're about to go on a ride at an amusement park. They're simple, and one you should definitely follow: hold the ice glass with both hands. My husbands glass slipped out of his hands and broke. Such a waste of alcohol!
I honestly didn't care for the drinks. It's not a full bar so options are very, very limited. It's mostly fruity vodka drinks that all tasted pretty much the same to me. It's cold in there. Pretty damn cold. But it's tolerable, especially with alcohol, for probably an hour or so.
No picture taking is allowed and one photo will cost you $20. I did end up buying one because it was damn cute. They do upload all their images on their website which you can post to your Facebook etc., but they will have an annoying "Copyright" stamp printed across your face.
The experience seems especially fun for larger groups. The bartenders aren't that friendly but I guess I should give them a break, they work in an igloo. All in all, go once, get the cheap package, and enjoy yourself!
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