About the Ice House Inn...

In the 1930’s, the Ice House Inn began as Austintown’s only ice distribution center and was then known as White House Ice, founded by Joseph and Mary Mousie. Located on RFD N. 5 (now known as Mahoning Ave.) and next door to what was to become the original Ice House Inn.

Joseph started the tavern as a way to supplement his ice business figuring that he already had the means for keeping the beer cold. The advent of refrigerators necessitated the bar becoming his main source of income as the ice industry gradually died out. Some brands of beer sold there included Leisy’s, Mug Ale, Black Forest, Genesee (sold for 5 to 10 cents per bottle) and Renner’s (a Youngstown brewed beer).

In 1960, his son John, one of three children, took over the business and in 1961, turned the sign upside down as a way to increase notice and thereby, more business. Many rumors persist today as for the reason why the sign is upside down and people still make mention of it as if, by chance, it somehow escaped the owner’s attention.

In 1987, John sold the property to Pizza Hut and decided to move the tavern to the location at which it currently resides; the corner of Rt. 46 and Webb road. Sadly, John succumbed to illness, that, along with other issues prevented the opening of the bar at its current location until 1992, when his sons Mike and John took over.

Enjoying success and understanding the importance of newness, the bar was completely remodeled in 2001 with a nostalgic and sports theme and today the Ice House Inn has proven itself to be a story of success and the American Dream.

Stop in and enjoy some great food and drinks! Sit at the bar, watch TV, chat, or dine exclusively in one of our many booths. Thanks for visiting! GO NASCAR!!!