Ice houses in Texas have a long history of being THE cornerstone of a neighborhood: once the only place to get ice, they soon became gathering places to drink beer, eat and hang out with neighbors and Beavers has happily staked its claim in the east end of the Washington corridor. The Barbelle loves nothing more than when she meets someone who takes their beer as serious as she does. With a beer menu that reads like a wine list; offering up the Icebox standards, She also gets a taste of some truly esoteric and unexpected brews, all of which pair well with smoky and spicy foods. A signature cocktail menu of “Front Porch” drinks, incorporating Texas’ own fine spirits might just inspire the Barbelle is set up camp in the bar and never leave. Beaver’s might just be that “Dam good”.