Polar Pineapples returns to the Newport Harbor Island Resort. Photo Credit: Newport Harbor Island Resort

Get ready to chill out at Newport Harbor Island Resort as the Polar Pineapples ice bar returns for another frosty weekend.

This cool winter attraction runs from Wednesday, Feb. 19 to Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025, marking its ninth year as part of Newport’s Winter Festival.

You can swing by daily from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. to sip on some specialty drinks in a truly unique setting.

Newport Harbor Island Resort shared the exciting news on Facebook with a video showing off the icy creation, saying, “Our Polar Pineapples ice bar is back TOMORROW.”

The ice bar is located at 1 Goat Island and perfectly coincides with the Newport Winter Festival. If you wear a festival bracelet, you’ll score a free hot chocolate to warm you up.

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