Imagine standing (or sitting) for 30 minutes in a 15 degree freezer at the back of a club drinking vodka & crans (my personal fave vodka drink).  That’s the experience that new downtown St. Louis hot-spot is offering for a mere 20 bucks (that includes usage of a parka and gloves if you need it).

Shiver Vodka Bar & Champagne Lounge (1130 Washington Avenue, 314.241.3900) is the name of the place, and the freezer, it’s called an ice lounge.  Apparently they are all the rage in Las Vegas.  Owner Brad Jurevas, formerly associated with previous downtown nightspots, such as Home and Buca, wanted to bring something unique to the area.  “We were looking for something on Washington Avenue that didn’t exist,” he stated.  “Everybody loves it because it’s something different to try.”

So if you enjoy a good vodka drink as much as the next guy (or girl).  Grab your crew and check it out.  But grab a bite to eat before you get there.  They’re currently not serving food but plan to start offereing “comfort-food” themed appetizers and bar food in about a month or so.