We kind of think ice bars should be reserved for those really, really cold nether regions of the earth, but the Absolut Ice Bar chain think otherwise. That's why they've just transported 45 tons of ice from Sweden to Shanghai to create Asia's first ever ice bar. Starting June 22, you'll be able to find it on Central Huaihai Road at Infiniti Plaza.
The only problem we have with the ice bar is that their attitude to customers is (necessarily) not the usual "stay as long as you like":
Customers will be given an Eskimo-style poncho to keep them warm, but they will be advised to stay for no more than 45 minutes at any one time.
But we figure if we drink plenty we'll feel warm enough to stay a bit longer.
Related Stories:
· Asia's First Ice Bar to Open in Shanghai [China Daily]
· Partying at the Ice Bar [HotelChatter]
[Photo: Squirmelia]
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