Sanchez Ice House 1 — Restaurant in San Antonio

I'm an older cat and remember back in the days when San Antonio had a few Stanley's Ice Houses. It's not a bar, not a beer barn, but a place where you can hang out and toss back a few cold ones, while listening to great music on the juke, or from the DJ . Haven't seen Stanley's in quite some time, and I'm happy to say the original ice house thrives once again with Sanchez Ice House. Located off Guadalupe St. and hidden away along side 35, I never would have known it existed if not for a coworker inviting me there. Now Sanchez Ice House isn't fancy and there's no "dress code", but what there is, is very COLD beer! It's a working man's pitstop to relax and wind down. There's plenty of picnic tables, so no chance of being turned away, and mostly all tables are under a roof. It's like a big bar with no walls and plenty of breeze. The people there are friendly, so if you show up alone, you'll meet new friends. There's plenty of room for dancing, but if you're looking to shoot pool or throw darts, go to a billiard hall. This is an Ice House, the way it was when I was a kid and the way it should always be. Had a great time and WILL be back. Adios Amigos...

Yesterday, Sat Sept 23, I returned to Sanchez Ice House for there 33 year anniversary. Puro party! Beers were flowing, DJ was thumping and people were laughing. What more could you want... except FREE food at 5. Yes Amigos, if you weren't there, you missed out. Had a super great time and filled my belly. Looking forward to more anniversary parties in the...

Nice place when they have a DJ but when they don’t they have a juke box ‘AMI Music’ that’s controlled by the old lady behind the bar (blonde hair), she turns the music down when she doesn’t like the song that we pay for. This bar also closes at 11:30pm not 12:00 like they have posted. I’ve been here a few times and thought they would have had a DJ considering it’s Fiesta ‘23. Over all go to Jaime’s Place (1514 W Commerce 78207) it’s nicer and bigger and not too...

Loved the music, it was a little breezy and we sat in the shade. I was drinking Coronas - dressed and one of the limes was soured so I poured beer out. I was offered another beer but didn't accept it. My biggest complaint still is being charged for the ice. You offer cold beer but the customer has to pay if they want it cold? I like everything else about Sanchez with the exception of having to pay for the Ice.. see...