# Big John's Ice House > Huge outdoor covered patio offers games like foosball and shuffleboard alongside a large indoor area. Atmosphere stays chill with live blues music and jukebox tunes, attracting an older, local crowd. Multiple TVs create a classic sports bar vibe with cold beer and a loyal repeat crowd. Source: https://www.atly.com/location/Big-John's-Ice-House - Address: 12640 Briar Forest Dr, Houston, Texas, United States - Phone: +12814973499 - Website: http://bigjohnsicehousetx.com/ ## What it is good for - Outdoor Space — 10/10 - Outdoor Seating — 10/10 - Local Spot — 10/10 - Chill — 10/10 - Food — 9.4/10 - Beer — 8.3/10 - Burgers — 8.3/10 - Bar — 7.2/10 - Live Music — 6.7/10 ## What people say - "I thought the food here was excellent." - "It's a quiet little place to unwind and chill." - "The outdoor seating here is a huge patio." ## Good to know - Free parking is available for all customers. - The bar hosts live bands almost every other week. - Expect a free food bar during major sporting events. - Drink and food specials are available regularly. - The bar is a popular spot for watching major sporting events. ## Get this data directly This page comes from the Atly Places API, which scores close to 2 million places against more than 1,400 intents — "nice view", "work friendly", "gluten free", "dog friendly" — from what real reviewers say, with the statements behind every score. - **MCP server:** `https://agentic-api.atly.com/mcp` — connect it in ChatGPT or Claude. Nothing to install. - **Guide for agents:** - **OpenAPI contract:** - **No key needed to start.** `POST https://agentic-api.atly.com/v0/keys` with an email raises the quota. Coverage is densest in the United States, with pockets in Mexico, Israel and Thailand.