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3855 E. Thomas Road Phoenix, AZ 85018

602-244-1179

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Best Drinks on Ice
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Hours: Sun 9am-1am, Mon-Thu 1:30pm-1am, Fri 1:30pm-2am, Sat 9am-2am
Entertainment: Live Entertainment

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Described by co-owner Daryl Chester as the "only bar in Arizona connected to an ice rink," this vintage East Phoenix dive (which dates back to the early '60s) boasts a couple of other distinctions as well: Not only is it the only still-standing portion of the bygone Tower Plaza Mall, it's become a regular stop for the hipster crowd, who come for weekend shows by Valley bands or to rub elbows with weekend hockey league players. Entertainment isn't limited to just local musicians strutting their stuff, as you can watch would-be skaters at the adjacent Arcadia Ice Arena through a large window or partake in the steel tip dart tournament every Friday.

2009 | Best Drinks on Ice

How is it that we've scraped this town, year after year, searching for drinking digs without ever coming across this little gem The Ice House Tavern is really kind of a messed-up idea -- but in a creepy, fantastic way. Anyone who grew up in Phoenix probably skated at Arcadia Ice Arena at least once in his or her life. Little did we know as fumbling, tumbling idiots on the rink that drunks were watching us the entire time. Yep, there's a bar connected to the rink where boozers can slurp... More »

Ten Favorite Metro Phoenix Jukeboxes

By Jason P. Woodbury | Thu, April 5, 2012

See also: Top 10 Songs for Jukebox Warfare In the hands of a capable coin-popper, an Internet jukebox can be a great thing. A little far out Tropicalia? That sounds nice. Some classic funk from Parli... More »
Ice House Tavern Celebrates Four Year Anniversary With Music and Food

By Jason P. Woodbury | Wed, August 3, 2011

The Ice House Tavern is a unique place. The bar, attached to the Arcadia Ice Arena, offers cheap beers and views of practicing skaters and hockey teams to patrons (plus totally sweet glimpses of that ... More »
The Father Figures @ Ice House Tavern

By Niki D'Andrea | Thu, July 14, 2011

Anyone who was a fan of Phoenix hardcore skate punk legends JFA (Jodie Foster's Army) — or first wave Phoenix punk, in general — should be excited to see Father Figures play with Asses of Evil this week. It's not exactly a JFA reunion, but close e... More »
Ree Boado's Radio-Ready Tunes Come from Her Dreams

By Lenni Rosenblum | Thu, February 17, 2011

Female indie musicians like Feist, Regina Spektor, Kate Nash, and Ingrid Michaelson have a beautiful, feminine innocence in their voices to go along with pop sensibilities. Yet their talent normally manifests itself in the form of background music... More »

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Ice House Tavern

3855 E. Thomas Road Phoenix, AZ 85018

602-244-1179

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By Niki D'Andrea | Thu, July 14, 2011

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