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The Great Northern Ice Bar

Dates & Times:

Fri, Jan 24: 4-9 pm
Sat, Jan 25: 2-9 pm
Sun, Jan 26: 2-7 pm
Thu, Jan 30: 4-9 pm
Fri, Jan 31: 4-9 pm
Sat, Feb 1: 2-9 pm

Venue: Union Depot
Cost: The Great Northern Ice Bar is free and open to the public, with drinks available for purchase at the bar.

The Great Northern and Minnesota Ice are teaming up to bring you a 50-foot bespoke ice bar. Steady Pour will curate a menu with specialty drinks from Minneapolis and St. Paul mixologists, breweries, and distilleries—stay tuned for an activations schedule to come.

Located right outside Union Depot in downtown Saint Paul, the Great Northern Ice Bar is your go-to spot this winter for gathering, mingling, and trying some seriously unique cocktails (plus great nonalcoholic options!).

Grab your friends, bundle up, and come experience the magic of Minnesota’s drink scene!

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Thank you to our 2025 Ice Bar sponsors!

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Add on! Reserve a private section of the Ice Bar!

This year we are offering bar top reservations for groups of 6-10 for a seat at the bar and a private bartender. To learn more about making a reservation on Tock, click here. 

FAQs

Do I need to buy a ticket to attend? 
The Ice Bar event is free to attend, no ticket required. A cash bar is available for guest purchases. 

Can we warm up inside? 
Yes! Union Depot has indoor space available to warm up while at the Ice Bar. Indoors you’ll find restrooms, space to warm up, and several Union Depot tenants like 1881 (restaurant), Choo Choo Bob’s, and Lowertown Bike Shop and Cafe. Games will be available on a few days throughout the event. 

Are there bathrooms? 
Yes! Bathrooms are available inside Union Depot. 

Can I bring my family, or is this a 21+ event?
All ages are welcome! Guests must be 21+ to purchase alcoholic beverages, but we have several hot and cold non-alcoholic options available as well. 

Can I bring my dog? 
Yes, dogs are allowed! All dogs must be leashed and in the control of an adult at all times. Please clean up after your pet. On Saturday, February 1st, Union Depot is hosting the Doggie Depot, and all attendees are encouraged to visit the Ice Bar as well. 

Is Union Depot ADA accessible? Can I bring a stroller? 
Yes, Union Depot is ADA accessible. Strollers are welcome at the event. 

Can I use the light rail? Is there parking? 
Yes! Download a Metro Transit voucher for free light rail transportation HERE (scroll down and select the date you plan to attend). Downtown St. Paul also has available street parking and several pay-to-park ramps adjacent to Union Depot.