Polar Ice Bar

The Polar Ice Bar was added to Edinburgh's Christmas Festival programme last year, and is, quite literally, the chillest place to hang out in Edinburgh. 

As its name suggests, the Polar Ice Bar is made entirely from ice: table, chairs and the glass you drink out of. 

In 2025, it takes on "The Ice Queen's Castle" theme with sculpted ice and intricate frozen wall etchings to conjure up a winter wonderland experience. 

The venue is so cold (apparently the bar must be kept at -8°C) that patrons will be given jackets and gloves on arrival (or bring your own). 

The ice bar opens on 20th November and closes on 4th January 2025.

First drink - alcoholic or non-alcoholic - is included in the entry ticket.

Tickets (per half hour session)

• £15 - includes 1 drink
• £20 - includes first 2 drinks