Ready to take a break from the historic sites and desert sand? Then you’re going to love Ice Bar Sharm el-Sheikh.
As the name implies, the bar is completely made of ice. This includes the bar, walls, seats, tables, and even the glasses and simply must be seen to be believed.
Sound cool enough? Continue reading to find out all the chilling details about this super popular tourist spot.
About the Ice Bar
Sharm El Sheikh is located at the southernmost tip of the Sinai Peninsula in the Red Sea and is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. While it’s home to many of the region’s most iconic sites including the Red Sea, Mount Sinai, the Sinai desert, and the magical Colored Canyon in the North, the Ice Bar has become one of the hottest spots around.
Located in SOHO Square and open 6pm - 12am, all local taxis and buses provide services to SOHO Square and the bar also runs a pickup service that you can call for details about. The entry price is simply your choice of drink from a full bar range, or drink-vodka shooters the way they are meant to be served - chilled to perfection.
Ice Bar Sharm el-Sheikh even provides cold weather clothing upon request and as it’s an ice bar, you’ll probably want to take them up on the offer.
Have a Drink and Chill Out
While hundreds of other tourists are crowding the other sites around the city, you can pop into the Ice Bar Sharm el-Sheikh and have one or two of your favorite drinks. From Mineral Water to Hennessy VS and almost everything in-between, you’re almost certain to be able to quench your thirst with your preferred beverage.
Some of the non-alcoholic drinks you can enjoy are:
- Sparkling Water Baraka
- Mineral Water
- Ice Tea
- Coca Cola
- Red Bull
- Fresh Juices
- Cappuccino
- Espresso
- Nescafé
- Infusion
- Hot Chocolate
- Birell’s Non-Alcoholic Beer
- Speciality Alcohol-Free Cocktails
For those with a thirst for a cold beer, you can choose from offerings like:
- Heineken
- Sakara Gold
- Stella Export
- Desperados Tequila Flavour
You can also choose one of their fantastic champagne cocktails:
- Grand Mimosa
- Kir Royal
- Rossini
- Russian Spring Punch
Want something a little more classic? You can always order one of the following:
- Bloody Mary
- Whiskey Smash
- Margarita
- Old Fashioned
- Miami Iced Tea
- Frozen Daiquiri
- Mojito
- Pina Colada
- Sex on the Beach
- Raspberry Collins
- Mai Tai
- Martinis
- Negroni
- Strawberry Caipiroska
And for those with a taste for premium whiskey, the Ice Bar Sharm el-Sheikh offers a nice selection that includes:
- Blue Label
- Royal Salute
- Jack Daniels
- Green Label
- Gold Label
- Black Label
- Dimple
- Balantine’s 21Y
- Chivas Regal
They also offer Malt Whiskey, Rye, Irish, Bourbon, and regular whiskeys like Red Label, J&B, Long John, Black & White, and others.
Lastly, if you’re in the mood for something with a little more “umph,” you can have some 'Duc de Maravat', Metaxa, or one of these Cognacs:
- Courvoisier Napoleon
- Courvoisier X.O, Imperial
- Courvoisier V.S.O.P.
- Courvoisier VS
- Hennessy VS
- Remy Martin V.S.O.P.
Thirsty yet?
No matter how long you’re planning to visit Egypt as a tourist, you'll be considered totally "uncool" if you miss Ice Bar Sharm el-Sheikh.