West Alabama Ice House

01/31/09

Not Your REGULAR Ice House

by lizzieb38 at Citysearch

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 at Citysearch

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 at Citysearch

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.

10/30/06

Dog Gone Best Place for Good Friends, Good Beer, and Good Times!

by devinship at Citysearch

A great place to gather with the friends and enjoy the best coldest beer in Houston. Don't forget to bring your four legged buddy with you, cause the WAIH is dog friendly too! Moved to Chi-town, but always make it a point to drop in everytime I am in Houston and so should y'all!!!

10/28/06

Its like your own backyard!

by careyj113 at Citysearch

I go to the Ice house often. The bartenders are friendly and the crowd is very diverse. Some nights the crowd is older men drinking beer and hanging out. Then on Fridays you have the yuppies and business people pulling up in their Range Rovers. It is a great place to relax and bring your dog. The owner is a houston native and very in tune with his clientele. Great place highly recommended.

A no-frills Montrose joint that continues to thrive.

by Contributor at 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.

06/26/03

Uniquely ours

by LauraJeanne at Citysearch

Come one, come all! There is no "typical patron" here - children, yupsters, old hippies (and new), bikers - you name it can be seen here. It is a great place to relax and talk. There is live music - (although not on a regular basis) -- hotdogs Fridays and locals selling fresh tomales and steaks/potatoes from time to time. Something for everyone!

• Pros: location, inexpensive
• Cons: parking

08/02/02

Comfort zone

by BarefootBec at Citysearch

West Alabama is a good place to go if you want to drink and hang out with good 'ole buddies....leave your suits and ties at home, Please!

This place is made for hangin' and gittin' drunk.

• Pros: outside seating, free food
• Cons: hot, hot--hot

07/30/02

COLD FREAKIN' BEER

by Staton at Citysearch

Whether it's beer for breakfast, or an after

work ice-cold one......West Alabama is the

perfect place to start......or end your day.

• Pros: cheap, ice cold, convenient hours
• Cons: beer only