![A swim-up bar, like this one on board P&O's Pacific Pearl cruise ship, could be just the ticket to cool it...](http://resources1.news.com.au/images/2014/01/03/1226794/294845-d9f9e686-7415-11e3-b21a-c1acf4d34253.jpg)
A swim-up bar, like this one on board P&O's Pacific Pearl cruise ship, could be just the ticket to cool it this summer. Source: Supplied
Ice bar
At -10C, you don't get much cooler than this in the Aussie summer. Arctic-themed cocktails are served in glasses made from ice at Chill On Ice Lounge on Melbourne's Southbank.
![Ski jackets, gloves and woollen boots are provided for guests at the Chill On Ice Lounge.](http://resources2.news.com.au/images/2014/01/03/1226794/295478-ae046ff2-740a-11e3-b21a-c1acf4d34253.jpg)
Ski jackets, gloves and woollen boots are provided for guests at the Chill On Ice Lounge. Source: Supplied
Iconic beach bars
With a panoramic view of Bondi Beach, Bondi Icebergs Club is the only licensed swimming club in the world.
![Bondi Icebergs has been the home of winter swimming in Sydney since it was founded in 1929.](http://resources2.news.com.au/images/2014/01/03/1226794/294926-c03ddbe8-7407-11e3-b21a-c1acf4d34253.jpg)
Bondi Icebergs has been the home of winter swimming in Sydney since it was founded in 1929. Source: Supplied
The Sunset Bar overlooks the Indian Ocean at Broome's Cable Beach.
![No surprises that the Sunset Bar at Cable Beach Club is best enjoyed as the sun goes down.](http://resources1.news.com.au/images/2014/01/03/1226794/295505-27eb36d2-7408-11e3-b21a-c1acf4d34253.jpg)
No surprises that the Sunset Bar at Cable Beach Club is best enjoyed as the sun goes down. Source: Supplied
On Melbourne's St Kilda Beach, Republica has hanging basket chairs to relax in and live music on weekends.
![Republica overlooks St Kilda Beach and organises a beach volleyball competition.](http://resources2.news.com.au/images/2014/01/03/1226794/295982-4f28bc40-740f-11e3-b21a-c1acf4d34253.jpg)
Republica overlooks St Kilda Beach and organises a beach volleyball competition. Source: Supplied
Rooftop bars
In Brisbane, you don't get much more summery than the 1970s tennis club themed bar of Dandy's Rooftop atop the Fox Hotel.
![Cocktails on offer at Dandy's Rooftop include the Pat Cash Smash and Tennis Open ...](http://resources2.news.com.au/images/2014/01/03/1226794/341298-acb82d44-7420-11e3-b21a-c1acf4d34253.jpg)
Cocktails on offer at Dandy’s Rooftop include the Pat Cash Smash and Tennis Open Iced Tea. Source: Supplied
At Adelaide's Crippen Place, Rocket Rooftop has retro decor with open air cinema facilities.
![Rocket Rooftop above Rocket Bar in Adelaide.](http://resources2.news.com.au/images/2014/01/03/1226794/295698-a9db0e80-740b-11e3-b21a-c1acf4d34253.jpg)
Rocket Rooftop above Rocket Bar in Adelaide. Source: Supplied
The rooftop bar at The Conservatory in Perth has outdoor barbecues for a traditional Aussie summer vibe.
![Diners can cook up a storm on the barbie at The Conservatory.](http://resources2.news.com.au/images/2014/01/03/1226794/296234-4c6401c2-740f-11e3-b21a-c1acf4d34253.jpg)
Diners can cook up a storm on the barbie at The Conservatory. Source: Supplied
Swim-up bars
Queensland's Whitsunday Island resorts are home to numerous swim-up bars, including at Hamilton Island and Daydream Island.
![Exotic cocktails are a specialty at Daydream Island's swim-u...](http://resources3.news.com.au/images/2014/01/03/1226794/295559-2035bb7e-7412-11e3-b21a-c1acf4d34253.jpg)
Exotic cocktails are a specialty at Daydream Island’s swim-up bar. Source: Supplied
![Escape the tropical heat in the lagoon with swim-bar at SkyCity in Darwin.](http://resources0.news.com.au/images/2014/01/03/1226794/336120-a5a14b64-741e-11e3-b21a-c1acf4d34253.jpg)
Escape the tropical heat in the lagoon with swim-bar at SkyCity in Darwin. Source: Supplied
Pool bars
Soak up the atmosphere under the palm trees by the pool in private cabanas at Sydney's Ivy Pool Club.
![Ivy aims to channel a Hollywood Palm Springs retreat with its pool bar.](http://resources0.news.com.au/images/2014/01/03/1226794/295588-8b9f266c-7407-11e3-b21a-c1acf4d34253.jpg)
Ivy aims to channel a Hollywood Palm Springs retreat with its pool bar. Source: Supplied
Or check out Brisbane's only rooftop poolside bar at Bacchus Southbank.
![Bachhus poolside bar on Brisbane's S...](http://resources1.news.com.au/images/2014/01/03/1226794/295617-97199f7c-7407-11e3-b21a-c1acf4d34253.jpg)
Bachhus poolside bar on Brisbane’s Southbank. Source: Supplied
Floating bar
On Sydney Harbour, The Island is the world's first floating beach club. Take the water taxi from Rose Bay Wharf or arrive by private boat.
![If it's exclusivity you're after, The Island might just f...](http://resources3.news.com.au/images/2014/01/03/1226794/296119-8b5f523a-7407-11e3-b21a-c1acf4d34253.jpg)
If it’s exclusivity you’re after, The Island might just float your boat. Source: Supplied