Grab a Cold One—Glacier Ice Bar Freezes Rockport This Weekend

This weekend, take the ultimate Maine Winter Road Trip !

January of 2026, just got a lot cooler!

Everyone knows that Maine winters are tough. January and February in particular, can be downright brutal, so when something fun to do during these dreadful months comes along, you should take full advantage of it.

For two exciting weekends, the Glacier Ice Bar & Lounge at the stunning Samoset Resort in Rockport, returns for a truly road trip-worthy experience. I have attended the ice bars that Timber in Bangor has constructed over the years, and I can tell you, it is a really fun time.

You can see the transformation of 50,000 pounds of crystal clear ice into some of the “hottest coolest bars and lounges” anywhere in the Northeast.

The walls and seating are also usually made of ice. The most popular drinks served at ice bars are ice-cold vodka shots, or cocktails mixing vodka with a berry puree.

Samoset Resort’s ice bar scene is set seaside, overlooking Penobscot Bay and the property’s 230 acres.

In addition to their signature polar bears ice sculptures and lounge-like seating draped in faux fur blankets, expect a creative menu of both hot and cold hand-crafted cocktails, beer, and even mocktails.

And, check out the gorgeous ice luges, funneling elaborately-crafted shots into special glassware.

Then, after you are done "chilling out" warm up with chili, or New England clam chowder, or just hang in by one of the fire pits to toast marshmallows.

Here are the dates for the 2025 Glacier Ice Bar & Lounge at the Samoset Resort:

Friday, January 16th 5pm-10pm
Saturday, January 17th 12pm-10pm
Friday, January 23th 5pm-10pm
Saturday, January 24th 12pm-10pm

You can order tickets in advance, but hurry, they are going fast!