Cincinnati's AC Upper Deck at The Banks to Offer Cozy, Rentable Rooftop Igloos This Winter

The rooftop bar has transformed into a boozy winter wonderland with reservable heated igloos

Nov 21, 2019 at 10:36 am
click to enlarge Heated igloos - Photo: Facebook.com/ACUpperDeck
Photo: Facebook.com/ACUpperDeck
Heated igloos

The upcoming season isn't stopping this downtown rooftop patio from keeping the party going. AC Upper Deck, located at The Banks, has transformed into a winter wonderland, offering cozy, illuminated igloos until the end of February. 

click to enlarge Inside the igloo - Photo: Facebook.com/ACUpperDeck
Photo: Facebook.com/ACUpperDeck
Inside the igloo

The rooftop bar features four heated igloos which seat up to 8 guests each. The "igloos" are not made of ice, rather a plasticy-transparent igloo-shaped structure, complete with warm blankets, pillows, LED lights and even an electric fireplace.

Reserving an igloo costs $30, with a minimum of $250 worth of food and drink. The reservation fee is non-refundable and does not go towards the food and drink minimum. 

Guests can expect a special wintery cocktail menu, featuring both warm and cold beverages such as mulled wine and spiked hot chocolate or The Banks Bellini and Southern Comfort cocktails. A specialty bites menu will also be available, offering many sharable bites like cheese or chocolate fondue, flatbread, s'mores, roasted butternut squash hummus and individual menu items like soup, and a pulled pork sandwich. 

Reservations can be made online and are available in increments of 2 hours; 5-7 p.m. or 7:30-9:30 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday; 4-6 p.m., 6:30-8:30 p.m. or 9-11 p.m. Friday and Saturday. More time can be added for an additional fee and if available.

Reservation cancellations are required 24 hours ahead of reservation time. Late cancellations or no-shows are subject to a $100 fee and guests will not receive $30 reservation fee. 

AC Upper Deck, 135 Joe Nuxhall Way, Downtown.