(713) 528-6874
1919 W Alabama St
Houston,
TX
77098
29.7385
-95.4073
Neighborhoods: Central, Neartown/ Montrose
What People Are Saying About West Alabama Ice House
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
In Short – Pull up a tattered bar stool at the counter and watch the basketball game, or straddle one of those picnic tables set up on the east side of the bar. It's all about the basics here; no drink specials, no food (except for hot dogs on Friday nights), and no live entertainment. The beer selection tends to focus on the usual standards (Bud, Coors, Miller), St. Arnold seasonal brews and a small wine selection.
01/31/09
Not Your REGULAR Ice House
by lizzieb38
So I have been going here for 30+ years! Used to live across the street in the 70's. Hated it then...could hear the BLING of the horse shoe pit all night long...but can't think of ANYWHERE that I would rather be! Just try it!
- Cons: Crappy parking...ride your bike! (motorized or otherwise~)
07/02/08
Everyone welcome, neighborhood gathering spot
by AlaskAnne
Love it. Free hot dog Fridays are the best. Although it is really just a icehouse/bar, don't be put off. People bring dogs and kids. Food is easy to get from vendors walking through - I've gotten a wide variety of fare - handmade tamales, pizza, etc. for just a few bucks. You never know what will be offered if they are out of hot dogs <smile>. Real old fashioned ice house and neighborhood hangout. Wide variety of patrons from bikers to downtown attorneys to neighborhood folks. What a local dive should be.
04/18/08
great day spot to be
by FORGETIT2
This place has amazing chili dogs on Friday nights (look for the guy with the hot dog hat) and a Texas atmosphere that can't be beat. Beer and wine only but you can bring your hard alcohol if you need to. Horseshoes heaven. you can bring your dog. everyone from bikers to Neiman marcus shoppers (laidback)
- Pros: great picnic tables to sit on during a pretty day
- Cons: no hard alcohol, little cover for bad weather.
The Details on West Alabama Ice House
The Extras:
Feel like picking up a game of hoops? There's a smallish court with a basketball hoop in back, about 50 paces from the two porta-loos against the back fence.
Parking:
There are about six parking places, so resign yourself to street parking, unless you're drinking at 2pm on a Monday afternoon.
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