A Family Tradition Since 1928
A Family Tradition Since 1928Located in Houston, TX, the West Alabama Ice House is an open bar and event venue that can cater to any occasion. Comfortable and welcoming, this antique bar is the perfect spot to celebrate your proposal, bachelor or bachelorette party, bridal shower, rehearsal dinner or wedding. Here, you can gather with loved ones to enjoy over 100 types of beer, wine, cider, and seltzers. At West Alabama Ice House, you can choose from several bars to host your special occasion. The sports bar is available for those who love watching live games, while the outdoor space is ideal for relaxing in the evening sun. This Houston institution is also a dog-friendly bar, allowing you to bring your beloved pet along for the day. If you're hungry, you can head to the food truck for freshly prepared light bites. Whatever you're celebrating, you can rely on the Markantonis family and their staff to deliver excellent service. Highly trained and friendly bartenders will be at hand to serve your favorite beverages and cater to your event throughout the evening. If you'd like to know more about the services available, you can contact the venue for up-to-date information. A Little History In 1928, the West Alabama Ice House was, well, an ice house. Genuine ice houses share a common history: Before home refrigeration, people relied upon ice houses to supply ice for their iceboxes. Ice houses started carrying daily perishables, like eggs and milk, so people could enjoy hassle-free, one-stop shopping. When prohibition ended in 1933, ice houses began carrying beer, and customers lingered to drink and chat for awhile before heading home with their ice. Once home refrigeration became common-place, people still frequented ice houses to visit with friends and neighbors, so ice houses dropped the groceries and kept the beer! The history of ice houses as a place for community gathering has carried through to the present day. When people come to the West Alabama Ice House, they feel a sense of community and belonging. Anyone can buy an old building on a big lot, slap a few garage doors on it, and *call* it an "ice house," but they can't buy the history! Accept no imposters!