After closing down in January and going up for sale, Katy Crossing Icehouse has officially reopened under new owners, who are redefining what a sports bar can offer.
What’s new
Co-owner Aaron Scarborough described the space as a “social sports bar,” as he said the business offers more than just beers and a place to watch games.
Along with broadcasting games and serving beer, the icehouse hosts wine tastings, pilates classes and live music, he said. Customers can also attend events like “Love Island” watch parties and “Mommy & Mimosa” meet-ups.
Pizza, chicken wings and pretzels are served until closing time, and a new signature cocktail menu was just finalized, Scarborough said.
The setup
The bar hosts a happy hour every weekday from 3-7 p.m., a time that Scarborough said was intentionally chosen to give residents who commute enough time to get back and order a drink.
Additionally, if the bar isn’t stocked with a drink being ordered, Scarborough tells customers he’ll have it in by the next time they come back.
“It’s all about them, not us,” he said.
This motto translates to other areas as well, like being child and pet-friendly. The establishment has games in the back for kids to play with and a large turf area for dogs to run around, Scarborough said.
One more thing
Scarborough said his favorite part of being an owner has been meeting new people and building friendships with the regulars who come in.
“The most exciting part is not seeing them for the first time, but seeing them the second, third, fourth and fifth time,” he said.
- Opened May 17
- 5733 Second Street, Katy
- www.facebook.com/katycrossingicehouse
