Own or manage this property? That aside we came back that's how good it was and such good value a must for anyone in Alex. Without him, Anson and the crew would not be alive and the film confirms him as one of their group facing the desert as the 'greater enemy'.... an intense character study . Ice Cold in Alex. They serve the best beer in all the middle east. If you're in the hood walk a block or two over to The Spitfire for another bar with character and more honest customer service. It can be lively. The decor is tops at Cap D'or...it has style and character. Director: J. Lee Thompson. Ice Cold in Alex (1958) is a British film based on the novel of the same name by British author Christopher Landon, and described as a true story in the film's opening credits.Directed by J. Lee Thompson and starring John Mills, the film was a prizewinner at the 8th Berlin International Film Festival. This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in United Kingdom. We came here on our first night and the prawns, clams and squid were stunningly good. It gets packed in the evenings sometimes it is the "alternative lifestyle" hot spot. The only other details are that it has a pale grey marble bar, ceiling fans and room for chairs and tables. We were the only females in the place, there was no atmosphere, but the drinks were cheap and the calamari was nice. When i visited this place a year or so ago the walls were … You may wish to ask factual questions about Ice Cold in Alex at the Reference desk, discuss relevant Wikipedia policy at the Village pump, or ask for help at the Help desk Ice Cold in Alex, the Bar. Firstly this is from the book not the film, the bar squence in the film was shot in Shepperton Studios i think. ICE COLD IN ALEX has been described as not so much a war film,rather a story of endurance. The only other details are that it has a pale grey marble bar, ceiling fans and room for chairs and tables. Date: 1958. The nice owner stated it was a bar during the war and was visited by all sorts of dignaritaries, but hadn't heard of the book or film.This place certainly fits the bill, only with warm Heineken instead of ice cold Rheingold. Map updates are paused. I had seen many recommendations to visit this place, but was not overly impressed. I'll buy you all one. If you are a resident of another country or region, please select the appropriate version of Tripadvisor for your country or region in the drop-down menu. Posted on September 18, 2017 by Derek Gregory. When i visited this place a year or so ago the walls were covered in pictures spaning the last century, including photos of 'Monty'. Directed by J. Lee Thompson and starring John Mills, the film was a prizewinner at the 8th Berlin International Film Festival. Ok sounds like a long shot but hear me out. 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