Restaurant · St. Augustine, Florida

Ice Plant Bar

The 1927 Art Deco ice plant building on Riberia Street that houses the Ice Plant Bar and St. Augustine Distillery
Photo by w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
How to book: walk-in-friendly (some reservations taken) — go off-peak or expect a wait weekend nights. The play: a craft cocktail (fresh-pressed juices, custom ice) + a scratch-kitchen plate, ideally paired with a St. Augustine Distillery tour next door. It's a cocktail destination first, dinner second.

Best meal: Cocktails + shared plates — the bar program (classics done precisely, signature drinks) is the draw; the scratch kitchen backs it with farm-to-table plates. Confirm the current menu on site.

Who it’s NOT for: teetotalers/families primarily wanting a quick family dinner (it's cocktail-forward 21+ energy at the bar) budget-minimalists (craft cocktails add up) anyone wanting a quick in-and-out meal walk-in diners unwilling to wait at peak

$$-$$$Research-based

Part of St. Augustine, FL, Decided.

Common questions

Is Ice Plant Bar worth it?
A craft-cocktail bar + farm-to-table scratch kitchen in a restored 1920s ice-plant building by the St. Augustine Distillery — a genuine cocktail destination with fresh-pressed juices and custom ice; a drinks-first evening, not a quick family meal.
Who is Ice Plant Bar for?
Ice Plant Bar is for history architecture couple, romantic bnb couple, and celebration.
Who is Ice Plant Bar not for?
Ice Plant Bar is not for teetotalers/families primarily wanting a quick family dinner (it's cocktail-forward 21+ energy at the bar) budget-minimalists (craft cocktails add up) anyone wanting a quick in-and-out meal walk-in diners unwilling to wait at peak.
Do you need a reservation at Ice Plant Bar?
walk-in-friendly (some reservations taken) — go off-peak or expect a wait weekend nights. The play: a craft cocktail (fresh-pressed juices, custom ice) + a scratch-kitchen plate, ideally paired with a St.
How expensive is Ice Plant Bar?
Ice Plant Bar is in the $$-$$$ range. Meravella shows prices as bands and never publishes exact figures it hasn't verified.
How we know: basis research · last verified Thu Jul 30 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time). We never rank by commission.