Bar De Vie is Designed to Operate Entirely Without Ice in Drinks
Laura McQuarrie — May 23, 2025 — Lifestyle
References: devie.bar & punchdrink
After launching Comptoir De Vie, a Paris restaurant with a fine dining menu and cocktail pairings to match, Alex Francis and Barney O’Kane are now planning to open the doors to Bar De Vie, a concept serving classic cocktails with seasonal twists—and no ice. The bar will exclusively use French spirits and in place of ice, it will employ service materials and glassware designed to stay chilled for as long as possible.
Although co-owner Francis admits that this approach is extreme and clear ice or ice doesn't need to be removed from bars in general, he told Punch, "We did it for a lot of different reasons. The main one is just that ice is such a waste. It’s literally just stuff that goes in the sink, and then you’re turning on hot water to melt it."
Although co-owner Francis admits that this approach is extreme and clear ice or ice doesn't need to be removed from bars in general, he told Punch, "We did it for a lot of different reasons. The main one is just that ice is such a waste. It’s literally just stuff that goes in the sink, and then you’re turning on hot water to melt it."
Trend Themes
1. Ice-free Beverage Service - A shift toward serving cocktails without ice creates room for novel drink formulations and preservation techniques that maintain flavor and temperature without traditional dilution.
2. Thermal-chilled Barware - Specialized glassware and service materials engineered to retain cold temperatures open possibilities for integrating advanced phase-change materials and insulated composites into premium hospitality products.
3. Waste-minimizing Beverage Operations - Eliminating ice as a disposable resource highlights logistics and resource-efficiency models that reduce water and energy consumption across supply chains.
Industry Implications
1. Hospitality and Bars - Boutique and high-end bars can be disrupted by service concepts that prioritize sustainability and sensory consistency through reimagined drink presentation standards.
2. Glassware and Tableware Manufacturing - Manufacturers stand to innovate around insulating designs and new materials that keep beverages cold longer while offering distinctive aesthetics for premium outlets.
3. Sustainable Cooling Technology - Companies developing low-energy cooling solutions and reusable thermal systems could redefine how temperature control is delivered at point-of-service venues.
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