SpaceCity Posted August 30, 2004 Share Posted August 30, 2004 The Ale House 2425 West Alabama, Houston, TX The structure was once a farm house back when the area known as "River Oaks" was in the boonies. Now it's practically in downtown Houston. According to local legend the house was also a brothel, but no evidence can be found to support that theory. The current owners have a pretty good history on the house and land. They have 2 spirits, one male and one female. Activity reported has included moving candles, pinched guests and such. Most of the activity is reported on the second and third floors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestGrayGuy Posted August 30, 2004 Share Posted August 30, 2004 Now I think its the haunted parking lot as this building was torn down to make a strip center. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deepsouthtexas Posted August 30, 2004 Share Posted August 30, 2004 do the ghost haunt the chase bank/strip center that's there now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baccibleu Posted August 31, 2004 Share Posted August 31, 2004 I havent heard anything more about the Ale House property since it was demolished I so regret missing the chance to see it beforehand...If anyone has anymore info on current activity on the property pls let me know Thanks............. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westguy Posted August 31, 2004 Share Posted August 31, 2004 I thought there was a bookstore there. Do the books fly off the shelves and chase customers around the store? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbigtex56 Posted August 31, 2004 Share Posted August 31, 2004 The site of The Ale House is now a parking lot in front of Chase Bank.I cannot go by this property without feeling a pang of remorse. The Ale House was exceptional. It drew people from many different nations, diverse economic classes and cultures, yet there was always a feeling of comradery; everyone felt welcome. People used to bring their kids.The infuriating thing is the way the developer wrested the property away from an owner who was unwilling to sell. He used the lowest forms of dirty pool. He is not forgiven. I will never patronize any business at that location. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestGrayGuy Posted August 31, 2004 Share Posted August 31, 2004 I feel the same way.... I hate how the Ale House was torn down. Unfortuantely, one of my favorite stores has relocated to this strip center. The store I am talking about is Cities. It relocated from Westheimer and Hazard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deepsouthtexas Posted August 31, 2004 Share Posted August 31, 2004 speaking of this shopping center, does anybody know the name of the business that sells antique prints and maps? it's next to borders. just wondering if they have a website. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestGrayGuy Posted August 31, 2004 Share Posted August 31, 2004 Antiquarium Antique Print3021 Kirby713-622-7531Thats a cool store, I cant seem to find a website. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deepsouthtexas Posted August 31, 2004 Share Posted August 31, 2004 thanks for the name. found the website http://www.theantiquarium.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmancuso Posted August 31, 2004 Share Posted August 31, 2004 after 3 years, i am still p.o.ed that they felt they needed to tear the place down for a surface lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
groovehouse Posted September 1, 2004 Share Posted September 1, 2004 the last images of the ale house... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdude Posted September 1, 2004 Share Posted September 1, 2004 Wow, thanks for posting the demolition pictures! Didn't the owners move to Stagshead in Shepherd Sq? Too bad they couldn't maintain the character, or the ghost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astro Posted September 1, 2004 Share Posted September 1, 2004 Yeah thanks for those pics!!! I really miss that old place too... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluishorange Posted September 5, 2004 Share Posted September 5, 2004 the people who owned the ale house also own / owned the stag's head, the richmond arms, and the houston brewery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceCity Posted September 7, 2004 Author Share Posted September 7, 2004 That was a real pretty old building. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubben bubboykubbin Posted February 19, 2005 Share Posted February 19, 2005 I was the bass player for the Noodles & later the Shapes before I moved to Wyoming to go climbing. Somehow I guess I thought it'd always be there. You have anymore pictures, from the inside??Thanks for those picutres...----------------------b Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashikaga Posted June 7, 2006 Share Posted June 7, 2006 The Ale House 2425 West Alabama, Houston, TX The structure was once a farm house back when the area known as "River Oaks" was in the boonies. Now it's practically in downtown Houston. According to local legend the house was also a brothel, but no evidence can be found to support that theory. The current owners have a pretty good history on the house and land. They have 2 spirits, one male and one female. Activity reported has included moving candles, pinched guests and such. Most of the activity is reported on the second and third floors.Was The Ale House part of Steak & Ale? Years ago there was a Steak & Ale in Beaumont, but it also fell victim to the wrecking ball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashikaga Posted June 8, 2006 Share Posted June 8, 2006 Nope. Hard to imagine folks getting too worked up over the demolition of a Steak & Ale.I don't know if anyone got "worked up" or not over its destruction. It was just down the IH-10 service road from Bennigan's restaurant. Were both Bennigan's and Steak & Ale part of a chain? I mean, have there ever been Bennigan's or Steak & Ale restaurants in Houston? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trophy Property Posted June 8, 2006 Share Posted June 8, 2006 Was The Ale House part of Steak & Ale? Years ago there was a Steak & Ale in Beaumont, but it also fell victim to the wrecking ball.Absolutely no relation. The Ale House was an independantly owned Pub.I don't know if anyone got "worked up" or not over its destruction. It was just down the IH-10 service road from Bennigan's restaurant. Were both Bennigan's and Steak & Ale part of a chain? I mean, have there ever been Bennigan's or Steak & Ale restaurants in Houston?Yes Bennigan's and Steak and Ale are part of the same chain (Steak n Ale Corporation). There are plenty of Bennigan's left in Houston (11) and Steak n Ale still has a minor presence (5 stores). Check out the website. Notice at the bottom there are links to the other chains in the group.SteaknAle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
groovehouse Posted June 8, 2006 Share Posted June 8, 2006 Was The Ale House part of Steak & Ale?No. It was a very unique place. They served pub grub, had an amazing wooden English style bar, awesome patio and a wonderful selection of draught beer. I really, really miss The Ale House. Damn Chase bank and that overpriced strip center. Also, damn them for killing an amazing and beautiful tree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trophy Property Posted June 8, 2006 Share Posted June 8, 2006 No. It was a very unique place. They served pub grub, had an amazing wooden English style bar, awesome patio and a wonderful selection of draught beer. I really, really miss The Ale House. Damn Chase bank and that overpriced strip center. Also, damn them for killing an amazing and beautiful tree. Don't forget the upstairs where the live music played. I must have seen Luther and the Healers there 10 times. Anyone else remember him. He is probably still around. YEP Magic the bass player is awesome- He just looks cool. His Bass used to have the word MAGIC Strewn across it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gnu Posted June 8, 2006 Share Posted June 8, 2006 And the Ale House was haunted. How many Steak and Ales restaurants are haunted??!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trophy Property Posted June 8, 2006 Share Posted June 8, 2006 And the Ale House was haunted. How many Steak and Ales restaurants are haunted??!! I do not know about haunted but some sure are creepy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gnu Posted June 8, 2006 Share Posted June 8, 2006 I do not know about haunted but some sure are creepy. ha! here is the "in-house" link to the ale house http://www.houstonarchitecture.info/Buildi..._House__The.php Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashikaga Posted June 8, 2006 Share Posted June 8, 2006 Absolutely no relation. The Ale House was an independantly owned Pub.Yes Bennigan's and Steak and Ale are part of the same chain (Steak n Ale Corporation). There are plenty of Bennigan's left in Houston (11) and Steak n Ale still has a minor presence (5 stores). Check out the website. Notice at the bottom there are links to the other chains in the group.SteaknAleI also remember in Beaumont back in the 1970s a restaurant across IH-10 from Bennigan's and Steak & Ale called Gallagher's. It was an Irish restaurant. Everything in it was green. The pub served Irish coffee (it had a shot of whiskey in it). I think that Gallagher's was a chain. If it was, were there any over there in Houston? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musicman Posted June 13, 2006 Share Posted June 13, 2006 I also remember in Beaumont back in the 1970s a restaurant across IH-10 from Bennigan's and Steak & Ale called Gallagher's. It was an Irish restaurant. Everything in it was green. The pub served Irish coffee (it had a shot of whiskey in it). I think that Gallagher's was a chain. If it was, were there any over there in Houston?yes there were numerous locations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdude Posted June 13, 2006 Share Posted June 13, 2006 I miss the Ale House. They used to have the Ale House passport, where you drank something like 12 beers from different countries, and then you got a t-shirt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashikaga Posted June 14, 2006 Share Posted June 14, 2006 I miss the Ale House. They used to have the Ale House passport, where you drank something like 12 beers from different countries, and then you got a t-shirt. I don't think that I've ever drank ale. Did you actually drink ale when you went to that place? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trophy Property Posted June 14, 2006 Share Posted June 14, 2006 I don't think that I've ever drank ale. Did you actually drink ale when you went to that place?Sure. Ale is a just a type of beer like Stout, Lager, or Pilsner. Bass, Newcastle, Sierra Nevada, St. Arnolds Pale Ale are a few that come to mind. I am more of a Pilsner guy myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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