Lake George Ice Bars 2026: Enjoy Cool Cocktails & Incredible Ice Sculptures
Lake George ice bars only pop up for a short time each winter, typically in January and February. Get the details on the 2026 dates and discover what to expect at the region’s coolest hotspots. Scroll to the end to see a "bonus" ice bar - a Winterbar!
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Fire & Ice Bar at Fort William Henry Hotel
When: January 23 - 25 | January 30 - February 1 | February 7, 2026
The Fire & Ice Bar is back at Fort William Henry, at the Lakeside Restaurant & Lounge. Guests can expect stunning ice sculptures, crackling fire pits, live music, and specialty cocktails!
Funky Ice Fest
When: January 23 & 24 & January 30 & 31, PLUS new addition February 6 & 7, 2026
Adirondack Pub and Brewery is bringing back two weekends of Funky Ice Fest! Look forward to incredible ice sculptures, handcrafted cocktails, and food specials. This is a family-friendly event with free entry.
Glacier Ice Bar & Lounge
When: January 23 & 24 & January 30 & 31 PLUS new addition February 7, 2026
Note: An additional Saturday has been added - February 7!
The Sagamore Resort holds one of the most neat (no pun intended) ice bars in the Lake George region. Enjoy ice luges, interactive ice sculptures, lounge-like seating draped in faux fur blankets, heated private igloos, a chili chowder lounge for warming up, and of course handcrafted cocktails.
Overnight guests get free access to the bar, and if you book early enough you can get 50% off your second night.
The Gem Ice Bar
When: January 23 & 24 | January 30 & 31, 2026
The Gem in Bolton Landing is doing something a little different for their ice bar this year - they're bringing ice experiences and food/drink specials to the comfort of your dining table.
The Lagoon Ice Bar
When: January 31, February 7, February 14, February 21, & February 28, 2026
Come chill out at the The Lagoon Ice Bar, which will be open on January 31 and then every Saturday in February during the Lake George Winter Carnival. They'll have music with a DJ.
TR's Ice Bar at Holiday Inn Resort
When: January 23 & 24 | January 30 & 31, 2026
After a few-year hiatus, the ice bar at TR's Restaurant & Lounge at the Holiday Inn Resort is back! Come out for icy cocktails, cozy vibes, and memorable winter fun.
Bonus: Winterbar at Erlowest
The Erlowest has a Winterbar happening on February 7 with live music from Kate Stano, fire tables, Cornhole, and more.
Enjoy specialty cocktails overlooking the lake and warm up by the fire or inside. This is the perfect atmosphere to enjoy wintertime, drinks, and good vibes!
Interactive Map: Find the Closest Ice Bar
Navigating the Lake George ice bar scene is easy when you know where to go. While many of the bars—including the Adirondack Pub & Brewery, Fort William Henry, and The Lagoon—are within walking distance or a short drive of each other in Lake George Village, others are located in nearby Bolton Landing.
Use the interactive map below to plan your "ice bar crawl" and find the best routes between these frozen destinations.
Know of any Lake George area ice bars that we missed? Let us know!
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