How many times have you gone to Vegas and realized that there is always something new you haven't tried?
And how many times have you actually tried something new, just for the experience?
Well, now's your chance to try something TOTALLY DIFFERENT at Minus5 Experience at Las Vegas!
Yes, it looked gimmicky on the outside and like most tourists, I was hesitant to do this (I mean it was like a $30 cover charge). Thinking... hmm, this better be worth it!
Well, I am pleased to say that it was! This ALL-ICE bar is really made of all ice. And it is Minus 5 Celsius. And NO, you don't have to worry if you are wearing shorts and flip flops... they've got you covered! Part of your cover charge actually covers the proper outer wear head to toe! Seriously... from the jackets, the gloves, the hats, the sheepskin lined boots. And with this is 1 vodka drink of your choice once inside.
They 'acclimate' you to this Minus 5 temperature once you are dressed into one cold room, and then the next so you won't go into hypothermia shock.
Once inside the room, it's really COOL. No, really! The bar is made of ice. The seats you sit on are made of ice. the floor, walls, lighting fixtures and yes, EVEN THE GLASSES YOU DRINK OUT OF.... are made 100% of ice.
And while you won't stay too long.... (30 min. max - is all the human body can take and yes, they time you, for your own protection) just having this experience is a cool one, because it's SO DIFFERENT from any other experience you've tried at any other bar.
The cocktails are pretty good. I only had 1. But walked out hammered like I had 3, because the colder temperature where you consume a drink does really bizarre things to your body. It's like high altitude and so there IS A THREE DRINK LIMIT for your own safety.
It was weird seeing a couple kids in there (children are given non-alcoholic drinks), but kids remain well-behaved in this freezing environment the way swarms of gnats do in colder climates. ;)
I had to share this Minus5 experience! If you haven't tried it, I highly encourage it as a must-do experience not everyone can try... unless you live in New Zealand or Australia. The only U.S. location is in Vegas... where ICE is truly NICE when Vegas is having triple digits! ;)
