Sake Ice Festival

Overview

Colder weather might be months away, particularly with Brisbane's summery sunshine showing no signs of stopping — but that doesn't mean you can't try to escape the heat by pretending things are much, much cooler. Indeed, Saké is getting positively chilly during February. Well, they are throwing an Ice Festival, after all.

Yes, it's exactly what it sounds like: a celebration of the frostier side of life, ranging from specialty cocktails to a winter wonderland ice party. While the former are available every night of the week until February 29, the latter freshens up the Eagle Street Pier eatery — complete with a handcrafted ice sculpture, snow covered bar and live DJ — on February 26.

A restaurant doesn't need a reason to turn the temperature down, of course; however if you're wondering what has inspired this icy event, rest assured that there's a reason for the chilled shenanigans. The Sapporo Snow Festival took place in Japan earlier this month, and this is Saké's way of joining in the fun. Sounds pretty cool to us.