Definitions of an ice house vary, but it’s essentially a neighborhood indoor/outdoor bar, commonly without air conditioning, that serves mostly beer. West Alabama Ice House has been a Montrose staple since the 1920s and it’s always packed with friendly regulars who have been going there for 30+ years. Grab a bottle of Lone Star at the bar and a barbacoa taco from the neighboring Tacos Tierra Caliente food truck and repeat as needed.
Axelrad Beer Garden in Midtown has 30 beers on tap, a huge backyard, and lots of hammocks to lounge in.
State of Grace is where to go in River Oaks for oysters, wine, and elevated hill country classics.
The Big Easy Social and Pleasure Club is where to go in Southampton to drink, dance, and people watch.
Laredo Taqueria off Washington Ave. is where you should go for tacos, regardless of the time of day.
Present Company in Montrose is like a tropical island transplanted to Texas, with frozen drinks, palm trees, and two patios for their weekend brunch.
