Jun 18, 2026 | 8:30 am
Talk about frozen assets. San Antonio’s first ice bar has opened underneath the Aztec Theatre at 200 River Walk, a frosty new attraction where heat-stricken tourists can down a shot, take a few selfies, and leave with a slightly numb tush.
Unlike the city’s many ice houses, Alamo IceBar is more of a quick-hit destination than an all-day hangout. The entire environment is made of frozen water, including the tables, benches, and hand-carved walls. Guests are given parkas and gloves to ensure no one gets frostbite in the brisk 13-degree environment.
Once bundled up, polar explorers are ushered to two environments. One has a rock-and-roll theme, with records and album covers embedded in the walls. The other is an indigenous stew vaguely combining Mayan and Navajo motifs…