# Chilly Ice-Made Bars The Minus5 Ice Bar is Made Entirely of Imported Canadian Ice By M | Published 2013-07-19 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ice-bar References: [thatsnerdalicious](http://www.thatsnerdalicious.com/booze/bar-made-of-ice-opens-in-midtown-manhattans-new-york-hilton/) & [minus5experience](http://www.minus5experience.com/) To revamp traditional [bar-outing experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gingers-cocktail-bar), New York's Minus5 ice bar offers customers the chance to hang out in a restaurant made entirely of ice. Located in the Hilton Midtown, party people and bar-goers can enjoy drinking in temperatures of -5 degree Celsius. The Minus5 ice bar is a creative take on the standard [indoor bar scene](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atelier-sun). Made entirely from [imported Canadian blocks of ice](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ufrost), everything from the chairs, lights, walls to even cups inside the Minus5 is made of ice. The bar never rises over -5 dgrees Celsius so that everything stays in a solid state. This means that anything that could potentially give off heat, such as technological devices like cell phones, have to be kept in "temperature-proof lockers" outside the bar. While the Minus5 ice bar seems super cool, be prepared to dress in parkas, hats and mittens to enjoy your drink. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 57% | Activity: 77% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Ice-made Bars:** Create unique and immersive experiences by constructing bars entirely from ice, offering customers a refreshing twist on traditional bar outings. - **Temperature-controlled Environments:** Incorporate temperature-controlled environments in various business settings to enhance the overall customer experience and differentiate from competitors. - **Sustainable Materials:** Utilize sustainable materials, such as imported Canadian ice blocks, to create eco-friendly and visually stunning establishments. ### Who This Affects Most - **Hospitality:** Innovate within the hospitality industry by integrating ice-made bars as a new and exciting attraction that draws in customers and increases revenue. - **Event Planning:** Partner with event planning companies to incorporate ice-made bars into special occasions, providing guests with a memorable and unique experience. - **Eco-tourism:** Leverage the appeal of sustainable materials, like ice bars, to attract eco-conscious travelers and offer them an extraordinary and environmentally-friendly adventure. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Star-Shaped Ice Cubes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-shaped-ice-cubes.md) - [Icy Branded Soda Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pepsi-put-it-on-ice-bar.md) - [Sub-Zero Herbaceous Martinis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foragers-martini.md) - [Scandinavian-Inspired Yurt Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nordic-by-barchef.md) - [Quick Can-Cooling Kitchen Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/one-minute-beverage-chiller.md) - [Modern Mixologist Ice Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/juniper-clear-ice-maker.md) - [Smart Mixology Speakeasies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barsys-speakeasy.md) - [Cool-Off Supermarket Aisles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chill-out-zone.md) - [Stylish Ice Molds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocktail-ice-sets.md)