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(773) 828-5055
1638 W. Belmont Ave.
(North Lincoln Avenue)
Chicago,
IL
60657
41.939685
-87.66967
Neighborhoods: Lakeview, North Side
Hours:
Mon - Fri 4pm to 2am
Sat. 10am to 3am
Sun. 10am to 2am
Last updated 8.16.11
Category:
Bars & Pubs, Sports Bars, Neighborhood Bars, Bars & Clubs, Restaurants
Payment Methods:
American Express, Discover, Visa, MasterCard
Bar & Pub Special Features:
Restaurant Special Features:
Brunch, Lunch Spot, Cheap Eats
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What People Are Saying About The Pony
Featured Review
Fred Schlatter
Contributor
In Short – Wood-in panels, planks, butcher-block tables and just about everywhere else-is the word in decor here. The effect is north woods cabin meets downtown decorator. Some of the heaviness is broken up by flat screens showing sports, amber pendant lighting and vintage-looking tin tiles along a wall of upholstered banquettes. A strong beer list is dotted with regional gems, and the food is all comfort: Mac-n-cheese, meatloaf, four-person grilled cheese. Individual booths feature personal plasmas for taking in sports action up close-a favorite feature during college ball season.…
Editor's Tips
- When to Go:
- Blustery weeknights for rustic cabin charm and good service. Weekends are much busier and things tend to slow down, but the crowd is more fun and the energy good.
- Where to Sit:
- If the weather is pleasant snatch a highboy up front, where bay-style windows open to the street. With 30 TVs, there isn't a bad seat in the house for the game, but the individual sets can be a little close for comfortable watching.
- Know Before You Go:
- The kitchen doesn't do lunch during the week--only on the weekends--and closes well before last call.
- Parking:
- Not too difficult, although it might take a few passes to snatch something nearby on Belmont. Avoid Lincoln though and opt for Ashland--the former can be a bottleneck whereas the latter offers spaces and chances to turn around.
- The Extras:
- A bright marquee is almost outdone by the slick, wood-clad facade--a real eye-catcher on the otherwise ho-hum block.
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04/14/10
Good Food, Great Atmosphere
by newgirl1 at Citysearch
I love this Bar!! They have great food, different than the norm for bar food. The staff is always very friendly and quick to get you another round of drinks.
- Pros: The Crowd, Food, Drinks..
- Cons: Parking
03/26/09
cool atmosphere/expensive for a bar
by Rihl at Citysearch
It is a uniquely decorated bar. Kind of reminded me of a sushi bar at first. Been there 2 times and both times the bartender offered us shots, poured what they were making, and then when we got the bill they charged us for them. That is bad business. It must be what they teach them to do there because this happened 2 times by 2 different bartenders. I have no probIem paying a bill for something I ordered. I won't ever go back.
- Pros: unique interior
- Cons: bartender over charged us
08/16/08
Great time!
by colyn at Citysearch
Went here on a Saturday night, and had a great time. We were lucky to get a table, because about 30 minutes later it was so packed you could barely move! Even though it was crowded, the service was still decent. The music was so fun, it was hard after a while to stay seated because we wanted to get up and dance. Great for the girls, because it was a sausage fest (lots of boys)!!
The Details on The Pony
Place Categories:
- always very friendly staff
- fun music
- still decent service
- love bar
- great food
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