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    The Ice House - Pasadena

    3.7 (756 reviews)
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    rhonda s.

    Celebrating Juneteenth with sorors, a curated menu and comedy!! The ice house was beautiful! Not sure how many rooms they have but, I saw several!! The restrooms are top tier, although!! I did have a concern if there was a medical emergency in the restroom, due to the noise of the venue and the door was not the typical door to see over the top/bottom that could be awful. Anyway, the menu had many choices and reasonable prices. All the meals came with sides and cornbread. Sadly, they ran out of cornbread!! That's why i ordered red beans and rice!! As a side to my catfish. The food was still good!! It took a while for our food to be served, possibly because of the menu items. My group enjoyed their food.

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    Tamara T.

    I used to watch some comedy show on VHI where Rosie O'donnell was the host and she would bring up comedians on stage to perform. It was filmed here, at the Ice House in Pasadena. My sister recently got tickets to a show here and said, "We're going to see Sinbad on Mother's Day." I had to triple check because last I heard he had a stroke and she said, "That's right, that's him. He's starting to do comedy again." Sinbad was our favorite comedian growing up as kids. We loved all of his movies and watched A Different World religiously and loved his character in the show. I didn't even know the Ice House was still around so this was a very full circle moment. We parked at the parking structure across the street and walked over. The place is intimate and small and that's how it looked all those years ago when I'd see it on VH1. We were the second row back from the stage and had a clear view of everything. His set was SO GOOD! We were happy to see him doing comedy again and he was just as funny, if not funnier and with more conviction, than we remember. I hope you get to see him perform there as it was truly, such a treat.

    Joseph T.

    Food 3.5/5! Service 4/5 Ambiance 4.5/5 Have not been here just about 15-20 years sheesh! Ambiance was nice in the legendary room! There's a patio area that is covered and Photo Booth area, there's a bar next to the patio area! There's a wall of photos of a bunch of celebs that came here! Overall experience was 4/5!

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    Cathryn C.

    My husband and I attended a fundraiser at The Ice House, and we had such a nice time with the great service, good food and drinks and ambiance that we'd happily return. We easily found street parking. When you enter there is a friendly hostess at the front who told us how to get back to the main stage. On entering you'll see a wall of comedians photos that is pretty impressive. We made our way down to the entrance to the Ice Box, a private room adjacent to the stage. We were served drinks in the Ice Box, which had plenty of comfortable seating, bottled water, and drink service. I had their watermelon cocktail here, which was $17, like all of their cocktails. It was delicious, made with fresh watermelon juice, tequila, lime juice and soda water, with a slice of fresh watermelon on top. It tasted really good, but I don't think it had much alcohol in it. Next we moved into the main stage area where we first sat in a 2seater with a small table in between the chairs in the pit, but decided to move back further to get a better view and not be right in the action. The hostess was kind enough to show us where the available seats were, and she let us choose which we wanted. We chose the last row of counter seats. I think it was row W seats 17 and 18 which were just perfect for us, as the counter had a place to put our food and drinks directly in front of us, and we could see the action, but not be in the action. The seats are very comfortable by the way. The first comedian was fantastic. I wish I caught her name. I think it was Jen. Another female comedian came on after Jen and she was fantastic as well. Then Jen came back for closing. The two comedians kept us laughing throughout with their clever jokes. We ordered the Brussels Sprouts, the hamburger sliders, and fries. The bowl of sprouts was enormous, and delicious. Highly recommend. I would absolutely order them again, and there is plenty of them in one order - you could probably serve 4 people. Fries came out hot, crispy, salty and delicious. I did not try the sliders but my husband said they were good. I tried the "rising sun" drink. It was vodka, ale, lime, soda I believe and a salted rim. It was delicious. My husband had a grey goose martini which was perfect. Our server was fantastic. She helped me choose my drinks based on the fact that I didn't like anything sweet. She was very attentive and just lovely. There are plenty of restrooms. Bring a sweater as they keep the room pretty cool.

    Patrick M.

    Overall, a bit hit or miss--but still a venue I'm glad Pasadena has. The Ice House Comedy Club consistently brings in some solid comedians and offers a good variety of shows, so it's definitely worth checking the lineup to find something that fits your taste. We went to see Jason Cheney, and unfortunately it seemed like an off night. At one point he even called the crowd "lukewarm," but honestly the bigger issue was that the material just wasn't landing. It happens--even good comedians have off sets--but it did take away from the experience. On the positive side, the logistics are easy. Parking is straightforward, and ticket prices are pretty reasonable compared to other comedy clubs in the area. Like most places, they enforce a two-item minimum, which is expected--but that's where things start to feel a bit overpriced for what you get. The food and drinks were underwhelming. Cocktails tasted watered down, and the food was pretty mediocre overall--not terrible, but definitely not something you'd come for on its own. It feels more like you're paying for the convenience of having service during the show rather than for quality. That said, there's still something enjoyable about the experience. The club has a nostalgic feel that reminds me of going to comedy shows years ago, and there's value in having a local spot where you can catch live stand-up without heading into LA. All in all, it's a very middle-of-the-road experience. If the lineup is strong, it's worth going. Just don't go in expecting great food or drinks--and hope the comedian is on their game that night.

    Stephanie C.

    My friend invited me for an early bday gift as I was telling her I wanted to see Jiaoying. This was a Tuesday night on st Patrick's, 2026. We arrived early, found street parking. Our seats were right smack in the middle. Great view, until a tall guy sat in front of me, There is a two item minimum. Which is sorta dumb, but service was excellent! Very well organized. Since soda did not count as an item and I don't drink, I'm glad that they had mocktails. I got the strawberry lemonade. Came in a tall skinny glass with lots of ice for $12. The garlic Parmesan fries and onion rings were ok. $10 each. All in all, I had a good time!

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    Estela G.

    I always have a great time here! Every time I'm there I say "why don't I come more often?" I came to watch a student show and it was really fun. Note that you will have to pay for parking, the lot is across the street. You will also have (2) item minimum of food or drinks INSIDE the venue, stuff at the bar before the show does not count. They take your order up front before the show starts and sneak it to you quietly while the show is happening. Service is great. All the staff is friendly and good at their job. It's a good oiled machine. The cons for me are the food and drinks but I expect very little from food and drinks at a place where you HAVE TO buy stuff...just being real The mixed drinks come pre mixed so you can't change things. My drink was super watery, tastes like cool aid. I order fries and tacos The tacos were highly recommended by the server and I knew better....i should have just ordered the fries-that never came. The tacos weren't bad, they were just not good. They are ground meat topped with cotija cheese-they were very dry. But again, I didn't expect a lot so it doesn't make a difference on whether I'd come back or not.

    Gina H.

    The ice house is a great venue for comedy! I was surprised at how spacious this venue is inside. It has multiple rooms and can hold multiple shows at the same time, a full bar in its own space, a patio vibe lounge area and ample bathrooms and mingling room. Stand ups were great and the drink/food staff was friendly and prompt. Highly impressed by the ice house!

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    Jeff I.

    I went to see Saaniya Abbas on May 17, 2026. Sunday. Easy to get in and beside the parking being expensive (rt in the back), the atmosphere was good. The 2 order minimum was ok, but id rather not have to force myself to order anything as I was only here for the show. They dont take cash but they allowed that if I use all of my cash and no change, it was ok. I used $45 including tip for fries, 1 drink, and a souvenir soda cup. The people are nice and helpful. The show was amazing (except for the fact that the skit was the same as the ones I already saw online). I hope to visit again when another comedian I want to see comes. Ill look for other parking next time.

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    Lola B.

    Parking is a hassle. $15 across the street and all around there is a fee for parking. Lucky if you find street parking. They do not take cash. Debit/Credit or Apple Pay accepted. Small venue. Very clean. There is a bar inside. There is a two item minimum. Evian water is $10 bucks. Soda and Red Bull do not count towards the two item minimum The pepperoni pizza is good. It's not too big. More like a self serving. Restrooms are clean and staff is nice. Only ick is the pay for parking and that they only accept cash. We only had cash on us on Sunday. Thankfully we had someone Apple Pay us lol. This is my two reasons for the 4 stars.

    I really enjoy the whole experience that The Icehouse goves! Great food, great atmosphere , great staff , and die hard laughing comedians. Jay Leno, Tiffany Haddish, and Mark Serritella to name a few! Killed it definitely worth every second and dollar! Also responsible pricing and just good energy all around! #theicehousecc @theicehousecc #buzzybooth

    Anna A.

    Came to see Jason Cheny, one of my favorite comedians, performance. The venue is nice, clean and good seating inside. It was a full house for the show. They have a two item minimum that can be food or drinks. Soda and red bull do not count toward the minimum items. There is a parking structure across the street, or you can find street parking free after 6pm (I think). Had a great time and would be back to watch other comedians peform.

    kayla r.

    Such a fun experience, especially for my first time here. The comedians were hilarious and kept the energy up the whole night. I even ended up being a winner, which made it even better. Great atmosphere, good crowd, and overall just a really good time.

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    Good food and drinks. Funny stuff too. Saw Freddie Quinios/ Cholo-fit guy there do two sets. Laughed more than I have in a long time.

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    I've left 5+ messages over a period of 3-4 months with no call back! I've even completed their online form for someone to call me back.

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    Great experience going here for the first time in years. Love it here and the food is pretty decent for a comedy club.

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    The renovations are amazing. The ticket prices are great. The comedy is amazing! I've been there several times and was never disappointed.

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    Do I need to print out my tickets?

    No need to print, they always scan my ticket from the phone QR code.

    Is there free parking or inexpensive parking nearby on the weekends?

    Street parking is not hard to find north of Colorado on side streets. There are pay lots on Colorado

    Are all seats bar stools or are they fairly comfortable chairs too?

    There are tables with decently comfortable chairs in addition to the bar stools right up at the bar. We sat at a four-person table that I think was in a booth. Don't remember it being uncomfortable or anything like that

    Does the happy hour count for the two item minimum?

    NO.....................................

    When is happy hour?

    Happy Hour: 6:30p - 7:30p / 10p - close (Bar and Patio only).

    Is Ice House open for business now?

    The Legendary Ice House Comedy Club is still under renovations but we are excited to be open very very soon. Keep an eye out for our social media pages where we will provide updates on the club. We hope to see everyone back in our iconic showrooms… Read more

    What's the age requirement to enter since it has a bar?

    21+ with valid, government issued ID

    Planning on going to a sold out, Saturday night show at 10pm with a party of 10. What time do you suggest we arrive to ensure we are seated together? What time do the doors open for the 10pm show? Thank you.…

    While seating together is never guaranteed, early arrival does give your group the best chance at lining up for first come, first served seating together. Please make sure that you arrive together, as spots in line are not "held" to ensure fairness… Read more

    The website didn't say, but if the artist cancels or if the venue cancels a show, there's no refunds at all?

    Hi, Anna! If a show is canceled, the venue issues a refund or offers to transfer to an alternate or rescheduled show. However, if it is NOT a headline show and an announced… Read more

    Do they release tickets for sold out events at the last minute if there are some no-shows?

    We always take a walk up wait list in the event that anything opens up.

    Is there an open mic night?

    Our Open Mics are Wednesday’s 7pm sign up, 8pm show

    How's the food here?

    I enjoy their food and drinks. I have not been disappointed yet with any of my selections. My husband has been happy too

    How large is this venue? How many people does it hold for a comedy show?

    I've been told the main room seats 200, which sounds about right. The second stage is much smaller, probably half that, if not less. They're both small, intimate rooms. Perfect for comedy.

    What is the age minimum?

    I believe 18 for the early shows and 21 for the late shows.

    Does anyone know if there is a dress code regarding hats?

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    I came to this magical little place with my girl friends to celebrate a birthday. Only the three of…read moreus but we wanted a drink to end the night with a vibe. Boy did we win the jackpot! We came in around 6:30. They had just opened but the atmosphere was ready! Dark and moody with candles on the table, it was the perfect spot to grab a drink and catch up. Jeremy was our bartender and he was fantastic. Super chill and friendly and made us some amazing drinks based on a few preferences. Our "bartenders choice" drinks were amazing, so much so that our "drink to end the night" turned into two drinks and some appetizers. We ordered taquitos and mozzarella sticks. Overall all three of us ladies loved this place! We definitely plan to be back! Let Jeremy make you a drink - you won't regret it. He makes them custom for you and he definitely knows what he is doing. *they do ask for a password which you can request on their website... but I would do that 24-48 hours before you plan to visit. We didn't have that days password and simply asked the front door.

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