Bar Ice Samui was brought to fruition by five English entrepreneurs , some residing in Samui and others residing in Dubai and the UK. After several months searching a suitable location work finally began in early January 2008 with the ordering of two 40 ft reefer containers full of ice from Canada and the refrigeration system from Bangkok. At the same time work began on the alterations and decoration on site.

Pure Canadian Ice, German Compressors, Italian Ice Glass makers, lighting from China and UK and local Thai contractors made this project far beyond anything ever seen in Koh Samui , maybe even Thailand. The Plan was simple , to build and maintain the worlds best ice bar. No expense would be spared to ensure this was achieved.

Emphasis was placed on customer comfort by designing a refrigeration system that easily met the required temperatures without creating wind chill . Actually, two systems were installed ,a main and a spare and of course a generator in case of power failure.

All of the ice was frozen and cut ready in Canada and sea freighted to bangkok where it was then transported overland ( and via ferry) to Samui, Six Canadian crew and twenty local labour took 7 days to install the ice.

Ice is particularly difficult to light and many weeks were spent sourcing the correct light fittings from all over the globe. Uk Lighting designers ensured that visitors are treated to spectacular lighting scenarios and colour moods.