About Bar Ice Samui
Bar Ice Samui is a novelty ice-bar concept in Chaweng, Koh Samui with frozen rooms at minus 10 degrees. Tourists come for the bizarre tropical-island contrast of drinking cocktails inside an ice room.
Ice-bar concept in Chaweng with frozen rooms. Suits novelty-seeking tourists.
Why visit Bar Ice Samui
- Indoor ice room kept at around minus 10 degrees with sculpted ice walls, bar and seating
- Faux-fur capes and gloves provided so visitors can stay 20-30 minutes despite the cold
- Cocktails served in actual ice glasses adding a Game-of-Thrones touch to a Thai island holiday
- Photo opportunities with carved ice sculptures make for one of Koh Samui's most unusual social media stops
- Central Chaweng location near Beach Road hotels makes a fun pre-dinner novelty stop
What to expect
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Local tips
- Cash is faster than card use 100 and 500 baht notes for tipping if you stay long
- Chaweng strip closes around 2am with after-parties moving to specific clubs check in advance
- Grab home is usually 80-200 baht across Koh Samui after closing time
- Happy hour usually runs 5pm to 8pm and shaves 30-50 percent off drink prices
Frequently asked questions
What time does Bar Ice Samui get busy?
Most evenings the venue fills up around 9pm-10pm and stays busy until close. Friday and Saturday are noticeably busier than midweek. Arriving early gives you the better seats and a cheaper happy-hour drink before the crowd builds.
Are taxis or Grab easy to find at closing time?
Yes Grab works well in Koh Samui and most rides home are 80-250 baht. At peak closing times wait can be 5-15 minutes. Saving the bar's pin location in Grab makes pickup easier.
Is the venue safe for solo travellers?
Yes the venue caters to a mix of solo travellers and groups and is generally safe. Standard precautions apply do not leave drinks unattended and watch your phone in crowds. Staff are responsive if you flag any issue.