"A beloved Houston institution, West Alabama Ice House has been in this spot in Montrose since the 1920s, with few improvements since. Which is exactly how it should be—there would be a serious outcry among locals if anything about it changed. This is an all-outdoor patio bar, replete with temperature-controlled sheeting in the colder months. With TVs that show the game, yard games, and picnic tables, it's no wonder the Ice House is such a hit with groups—including bikers, who pull up their motorcycles on the lawn. Although the Ice House serves wine, you'll notice that everyone is drinking beer. Go for a cheap Lone Star tallboy or peruse the chalkboard menu of local and Texas craft beers, IPAs, and ciders." - Marcy de Luna