Published: August 6, 2013
Minus 5° Ice Bar opened in Midtown Manhattan just in time to help New Yorkers beat the heat this summer. The bar is the first of its kind on the east coast. It's in the Hilton Hotel Midtown and made completely of ice. Drinks are served in glasses made of ice in 23 degrees fahrenheit -- or minus five degrees celsius. World Champion Ice Sculptor Peter Slavin has carved a dozen ice sculptures into walls, benches, and the bar. The current display of the Statue of Liberty, Central Park, and the Brooklyn Bridge reflects New York City, but will change every 90 days. The 20 dollar entry fee comes with a coat and gloves. But be aware, most people only last 20-30 minutes.