West Alabama Ice House

Named, "the coolest place in Texas," and one of the top 100 places to visit in Texas by Saveur Magazine. The West Alabama Icehouse is the oldest icehouse/bar in Houston. 80 years old as of 2008, this building is a true open air, Texas icehouse.

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  • Phone

    (713) 528-6874

  • Website

    westalabamaicehouse.net

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  • Type

    Dive Bar

Address

1919 W Alabama St (at McDuffie St.) Houston , TX 77098 United States

Credit Cards Yes (incl. American Express)
Wi-Fi Yes
Outdoor Seating Yes
TouchTunes Jukebox Yes
Drinks Beer, Wine

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Local Houston Magazine

During the day, you can retreat inside the humble, open-air structure for some desperately needed shade and shoot some pool as you tinker with the juke box . Read more

Laura Valdez

Love this place! Super comfortable , come as you are atmosphere. Dog friendly ! Great beer and above all, reminds me a lil of Austin TX, my hometown! Simple but cool!

George W

Went here 4X during a 2 week biz trip. Very laid back , friendly people, and they have the bimini ring game on the back building! Lots of dogs too. Go here, it's a "Just come on in" kinda place!

Adrian Puente

Time for Crawfish ! Come her have a Taco from the Tierra Caliente Taco Truck or an order of freshly cooked Crawfish and have a Rodeo Clown or Hopadillo! You can bring your dog too!

Local Houston Magazine

Out back, you can pitch horseshoes or even shoot hoops as you sprawl under the muggy night sky to catch the last remaining breezes of early summer. Read more

Andrew Moore

Hard not to love this classic Houston dive bar . Don't miss the taco truck across the street, either. As there's no food here, and no taps. Just cans and bottles.

Outlaw Gillie 915

This place is absolutely awesome. Had me an ice cold Lone Star while enjoying the company of some friendly dogs that insisted I play fetch with them. Best Ice House experience to date!

Joshua Jagnanan

Best place to have a beer in Houston. Make sure and grab a taco or three across the street at Tacos Tierra Caliente.

Scott Fisher

Be sure to pick up tacos from the taco truck across the street - Tacos Tierra Caliente and then come back for another beer .

Tasting Table

You're as likely to find your seat next to a 9-to-5er as you are a would-be Sex Pistol. Houston's patchwork quilt is always on display here, and it comes with an ice-cold bucket of beer . Read more

Local Houston Magazine

West Alabama Ice House hosts live music in one form or another every Friday evening. Read more

Zach R

Cheap beer at a great spot. Food trucks outside. Dog friendly .

Izabela Stola-Lerma

Hands down my fav place so far here and heloooo best taco I ever tried in my life! Yeah life!

CultureMap Houston Manager

There’s horseshoes and a basketball court outside for those who want to play and a television inside for those who prefer to watch sports from the comfort of a bar stool.

Britney Samson

Great selection of local craft beer with a huge dog friendly patio . Bring cash and tip your bartenders !

Johnny Holloway

Cash only bar and dog friendly ! Super chill place.

Lisa K

Chill spot to drink brewskis with your friends and play basketball , cornhole , etc

Chris Attar

Make sure you get the tacos form the Tierra Caliente taco trailer. It might be across the street, but it's worth it.

Liss V.

Great casual place to hang out with some friends and some beer .

Houston Press

2010 Best of Houston® Winner: Best Ice House : Great place for Friday nights…few free hot dogs and a few cold $1 Lone Stars !

D@wn Oh

Don't even bother with the check in specials. I brought a friend up for the first time check in and the bartender literally slammed a beer down while pitching a fit. Just tried again got an argument.

Eva K.

Good place to take out-of-towners where they can experience Texas hospitality . Really laid back atmosphere , shoot some hoops while you're there!

Fernando Covas

Great atmosphere every day. Good service , dog-friendly.

Cathal Keane

If you didn't bring your dog, you're doing it wrong.

Christian Magana

Really chilled out place. With friendly people. I'll be going back!

Leah Johnson

Say hi to Togo.

Kris G

Always full of friendly people with smiling faces... and really dog-friendly! Great atmosphere :-)

Jay Hartwig

Cold beers . Chill environment. Decent prices.

Christopher Vogler

The best place to meet good people ,drink ice cold beer and shoot pool

Chris Olbekson

Cold cheap beer . What else could you want?

Angela Tamburello

My first bar I've been to where pets are allowed. ;)

Danial Shams

The taco truck across the street is great.

West Alabama Ice House

Can you spot the gnome? Make sure you let our manager, Blair, gnow that you've seen it, so that he gnows that you gnow.

Lizzy Bufton

Beer & Wine only. You can bring in your own liquor though and they will sell you mixers.

Amy-Lee Zulko

The cheapest and the best. Awesome hangout for football season!!

Meg

There is no place better when the band is playing and the beer is flowing.

Elliott B

If you're eating a gyro here, you're doing it wrong.

West Alabama Ice House

Did you know that Taki loves stuffed animal kitty cats ? Bring one up for him on your next stop!

Jake Aycock

Awesome laid back spot

Nathan Marquez

Get the barbacoa tacos at the taco truck . Best in town ! Read more

West Alabama Ice House

Come out for Cinco de Mayo Thursday and take advantage of $2.00 Tecates !

Brandon Buffington

Tacos are right outside and they are the real deal. They close it early though.

West Alabama Ice House

Come by and say hi to Togo, the new Ice House puppy!

PedalHouston

Yo, you made it here! Means your critical mass'n it of some sort.

Ricky Ocallaghan

dont get wasted and ride your motocycle

Ian Mccauley

Have fun here!

West Alabama Ice House

Check out our new Football Special!

Kim Klein

Hot dog bell!

West Alabama Ice House

Come out and enjoy free munchies for Monday Night Football !

West Alabama Ice House

Stop by May 8th and take a dip in the pool

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