The Pony

Lakeview’s favorite local hangout, The Pony, offers a relaxed ambiance that welcomes every type of crowd.

7 / 10
135
ratings
  • Phone

    (773) 828-5055

  • Website

    theponychicago.com

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  • Type

    Sports Bar

Address

1638 W Belmont Ave (btwn N Paulina St & N Lincoln Ave) Chicago , IL 60657 United States

Reservations No
Credit Cards Yes (incl. American Express & MasterCard)
Wi-Fi Free
Outdoor Seating No
Parking Street
Restroom Yes
Drinks Beer, Full Bar, Cocktails

Comments / 39


Keywords:

hawks game kentucky grilled cheese sandwiches casual stylish great value bar steak brunch food music chocolate football flat screen TVs liquor booths country
Eater

Teams: Kentucky , Texas A&M, University of Central Florida. The Pony's a triple threat, offering specials for each of its team's gamedays. Read more

Thrillist

The downstairs (upstairs open later this summer) also sports chocolate leather booths , 7 high-tops each with its own 24-inch flat screen , plus 13 wall-mounted screens. Read more

Kevin Dudley

On, on, U of K! Brilliant idea to use waffle fries as nachos . The pork belly tacos are so good!

Emily Jurlina

The 16 inch grilled cheese is an awesome value! Small menu but it's all really good.

Joseph B.

I like the table setup and service. Fighting for a space at the bar to order drinks is so old fashioned.

Tamika Riles

Ask for pony punch. Long island , blue powerade or hurricane. Its seasonal!

Joseph Schubert

The sliders are great and so tasty here!

Heather Williams

The Clydesdale grilled cheese , get it!

Lindsay

Very nicely maintained sports bar ! Great food and chill crowd.

Jacob Kochis

They blast the Hawks game and play music during the breaks Just be prepared to not hold a conversation over the table if the hawks are on

Dan

The Clydesdale is awesome for a big group

Laura Raymond

The service is stellar!

Patty Kanke

The only place to go to watch Blackhawks games!

Stacy Lynn W

Great place to watch my husband's alum UK play some basketball . Clydesdale Grilled Cheese was tasty and huge.

Gretchen Yler

The music is sweet, the food even better (thanks to Curtis McGhee)and you can find an occassional local celeb sitting next to ya at the bar (besides me of course)

Matt

Try and spot the non frat/sorority kids and win a free drink (free drink is a chic cocktail , of course).

Mariel Corona

Good for drinks. Stay away from the buffalo chicken breast because it's neither breast nor all white meat for that matter. Calamari is always overly fried and burned. Wings are always super salty.

Allison Kaminski

Great brunch on Saturday: $4 bloody mary's and mimosas

Matt

Ask for Smooki. This place is where Jersey Shore kids would go if they were from the Midwest. Disagree? Look around.

Jessica Levin

Get the clysdale. Its amazing!

Ashley Gregory

Come here to watch the Hawks games and if you're hungry, try the monster grilled cheese . It's 14 inches long...

Andrew McGuire

Bring bail $ after 1am..

Tyler Roach

Taco Tuesday . Love it.

Shannon Jeropke

$10 of $30 or more with Drink Deck

Dennis Gilligan

Get the sliders ... Soo to come. The Kentucky Hot brown

Lindsey Woody

the wait staff was attentive and really friendly when I was here

Christopher Smith

Nice bar , Tuesday trivia . Pricing fair and lots of screens.

Evan Morris

Ask for Lauren, Luna, or Tiffany and tell them Evan sent you.

Abby Schmeling

Be a dude if you want service.

Tony Talamantes

$5 burgers on Wednesdays!

Clay D

BIG BLUE NATION is everywhere!

Matt Hatchel

Enjoy some ice cold ones with friends at the front table.

Tamara Nicklas

Hawks Game + Cowboy Burger = Delightful Combination

Adam Boardman

OOOHHHHHH C-A-T-S.... CATS CATS CATS!!!!!!!

Gerard Blanton

Try the beer

Rob Hoy

Omg! The DJ is terrible!

Daniel Knauf

don't come here if you're a dude. bartenders only serve girls. I expect that for a while but this place is rediciulous. aweful.

Justin Magnuson

Refused service here because I was gay. Impossible to get a drink.

Wendy Johnson

They charged my husband for 4 Cokes . I'm sorry that my husband doesn't drink. I had three beers , and we ordered pizza (gross...way too salty. Worst in the city ) and dessert . We will not be back.

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