Ice Bar Sub Zero in Hongdae, Seoul

Sub Zero is a place to indulge in an icy world regardless of the weather outside. This bar keeps its indoor temperature at a constant 5 degrees Celcius throughout the year, 24 hours a day. Cocktails and vodka are served on ice tables, carved by one of Korea’s top ice sculptors. At Ice Bar Sub-Zero, everything from its walls, sculptures, to even its cups are made entirely of ice. Promotional events include a contest that awards prizes to an “Iceman” who stays in the ice for the longest time.

Admission is 15,000won per person and includes the cost of renting a pair of winter gloves, a coat and a free beverage.

Menu

refill available from 5,000 to 7,000won per glass)

Directions

Getting There: Walk out of exit 5 at Hongik University Station on Line 2. Walk straight to the traffic light and turn left. Walk 100m up to the university’s main gate intersection and cross the street, heading toward Hongdae Children’s Playground. Walk past the playground and make your first left. You will see the J’s Bar sign. Sub-Zero is across the street from J’s, in the second basement floor (3-5 minutes walk from the university main gate).