Johnny’s Icehouse – East in Chicago, Illinois

“This place is a dream. Came here with family on Memorial Day Sunday. Parked on the street for free, there was only about 20 people in the stands/bar but Iu2019m surprised the place wasnu2019t packed! We watched 2 games and my niece and nephew got to chat with some local players. We drank beers in the bleachers and had a great time. So stoked this place is accessible having an elevator from ground level up to the bleachers! T”

— Keaton S. · ★★★★★ · 2025-6-3

“Gonna miss this place. Been coming here to watch my son play hockey for 25 years!”

— David j. · ★★★★★ · 2026-3-9

“Parking is a bit odd since there is one way in one way out. 2 bucks for parking cheaper than the street I guess. The rink is a bit dated and has that old hockey vibe to it which is neat. Haven't tried the food yet but def want to. Seating is small and tight so get comfortable with the other parents since u will be compacted in. It is elevated seating so that's neat u can see the whole rink. Locker rooms are small but”

— nai s. · ★★★★☆

“Johnnyu2019s Ice House - East is acommunity ice skating rink with a major hockey reputation. Never played here but get to visit once and a while. Spectators get to view the action from above. Therese even a local bar in the upstairs corner. Just enough room for an ice rink and place to watch. Downstairs is parking what a perk for the downtown Chicago location. When your done at Johnnyu2019s ice house take a short walk to Pal”

— kevin u. · ★★★★★ · 2020-3-8

“A great place for those interested in sending their kids for ice hockey practice and living close by.”

— Anitha N. · ★★★★★

“I donu2019t play hockey nor do I know a thing about hockey. Strictly from a spectatoru2019s perspective, Johnnyu2019s Icehouse is an elite rink. The bar upstairs is one of the most underrated spots in Chicago. Homey, friendly and inexpensive. Can watch games from inside the bar too!”

— Kyle · ★★★★★

“Single sheet of ice. Parking is horrible at this location. You might get a real tight door ding spot in the garage but if not good luck. Careful also. The tow trucks just hang out there to take cars away. There is a really small bar on the third floor where you spectate from. My son said the ice was not that good.”

— Geoffrey C. · ★★★☆☆

“Always a fun time playing at Johnny's. Good competition. Fun when you play on the weekends and there is a decent crowd. Reasonably priced beer at the bar afterwords. Ice was a chippy but thats typical anywhere when it gets warm and there's still a lot of play”

— Max · ★★★★☆