The Ice House

Name: The Ice House
Address: 171 Battery Street, Burlington, VT, 05401, US
Telephone: +18028641800
Price range: $$$

Several generations ago, the people of Burlington received a year supply of ice for their ice boxes from Lake Champlain.

During the harsh winter months, crews of hardy men would cut large chunks of ice from the Lake and haul it to be stored in “The Ice House”, a massive three story building on Battery Street. The history of The Ice House began in 1808, when John Winan, an early Burlington shipbuilder, built his house on this site. It was also the year that Winan began construction of Lake Champlain’s first steamboat

. The Winan house stood there until fire claimed it in 1868. It was soon rebuilt on the original red rock foundation, for use as an ice house, a function that it served until the early 1900’s when it was converted into a ware house for wholesale and retail operations. Expansive foot square beams used to support the heavy loads and the two large cupolas on the roof are testaments to the Ice House’s past.

04/04/2016

After 40 years of being a mainstay in Burlington's vibrant restaurant scene, the Ice House Restaurant has permanently closed its doors. We would like to thank our many guests and friends for years of loyal patronage and for the incredible memories and good times we have shared. Owning and operating the Ice House Restaurant for the past 30 years has been a wonderful and rewarding experience, however it is now time for us to retire from the industry and seek new adventures.

We would also like to send a sincere thank you to our many staff members who have worked with us over the years. We are very appreciative of your hard work, dedication and friendships, which has contributed greatly to our success.

It is our hope that in the future another family-owned restaurant will take its place along the beautiful Burlington waterfront.

A heartfelt goodbye and thank you,

The Smullen family

If you have gift certificates that were purchased, please email us at [email protected] with "Gift Certificate" in the subject line

11/03/2015

The Ice House Restaurant will be closed for the winter from November 1 to April 1, 2016

We would like to thank all our patrons for another wonderful season, and look forward to seeing everyone in the spring.

Thank you,

The Smullen family

Inquiries: [email protected]

04/14/2015

Come enjoy $3 Amber Ale by Otter Creek here on the Waterfront

02/15/2015

Come down tonight to enjoy a Beautiful sunset and wonderful meal for a Presidents' Day dinner.

01/09/2015

The 20% off customer appreciation cards are out and reusable as many times as you want until the end of April. Get 20% off your entire bill (excluding alcohol). Show this post or stop in today to get yours for free.

09/05/2014

Flyin Ryan IPA is officially on tap at The Ice House. Come down and be one of the first to try it.

05/28/2014

We are pleased to announce our new Gluten Free Lunch and Dinner menus with over 30 options to choose from. http://www.icehousevt.com/gluten-free-menu

Green Mountain blue cheese, cherry tomatoes, smoked bacon, cucumbers, hardboiled egg, with buttermilk-herb dressing & iceberg lettuce.

04/26/2014

We are now onto our summer hours and will be open 7 days a week.

04/11/2014

It's 60 and sunny. The decks are open!!

04/02/2014

The decks are open for the season weather permitting of course.

Address

171 Battery Street
Burlington, VT
05401

Telephone

+18028641800

Website

http://www.icehousevt.com/

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