The Friendly Spot Ice House

Bar & grill · South of Southtown

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A Southtown institution mixing ice‑house tradition, sports‑watching, and 300‑plus beers. Often cited by local outlets for game days, it doubles as a neighborhood backyard with late kitchen hours.

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943 S Alamo St, San Antonio, TX 78205 Get directions

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